Applecado Ltd

Applecado Ltd Digital and web development agency based in Berkshire, specialising in building high quality, bespoke CMS websites, online shops, online software and apps.

We’re an established web design and development agency with over 15 years’ experience in designing and building beautiful bespoke website and online solutions for a range of awesome clients. We pride ourselves on being a small and efficient team with big agency backgrounds. We’re are inspired by our clients and work with them to create beautiful, easy to use, bespoke websites. The quality of the s

ite, the robustness of the code and design, and use of best practices is something we work tirelessly on to ensure every site is successful. Our portfolio includes a number of successful eCommerce solutions for a variety of industries and retailers, iOS and Android apps, as well as websites with bespoke content management systems. We work with a range of industries including recruitment, leisure, racing and music. Send us a message, or get in touch via our website to see how we can help create a beautiful, bespoke solution for your business needs today.

Swipe for our top 7 tips when using iconography… because small details can make a big difference when getting your point...
18/08/2026

Swipe for our top 7 tips when using iconography… because small details can make a big difference when getting your point across!

In case you missed the full article, check out our blog (link in our bio)

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Slide 1 - How to use iconography well
Slide 2 - Convention does not equal boring. Do lean on established icon-use conventions, don’t hide functionality behind something unfamiliar
Slide 3 - Keep consistent. Use a consistent set, and regularly review that you haven’t strayed over time too.
Slide 4 - Add contextual labels. If there’s any ambiguity, accompany icons with text labels.
Slide 5 - Remember accessibility. Similarly; design for accessibility, remember screenreaders and consider using hidden labels.
Slide 6 - Ensure high contrast. Check your icons are high-contrast enough against any backgrounds.
Slide 7 - Size matters. Test across a range of devices and sizes, check your icons still ‘work’ at every size you see them at.
Slide 8 - Give them space. Icons need sufficient space and tap-targets where they are used as buttons.
Slide 9 - Liked this? Share this post! Follow us and we’ll keep sharing more of our favourite tips.

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📣 Something special is coming, we’re on a 6 week countdown already! We are excited to share that we are sponsoring the l...
13/08/2026

📣 Something special is coming, we’re on a 6 week countdown already!

We are excited to share that we are sponsoring the last ever Burghfest next month.

As much as we understand why it’s likely to be the last event, it’s still going to be a loss to our community, so let’s make absolutely sure it goes off with the biggest bang and raises loads of money for charity.

In case you didn’t know, Burghfest is an ✨outstanding✨ festival in Berkshire, promoting local craft beer 🍺 producers and brilliant local bands 🤘 — and every year it’s organisers Burghfield Santas do as much as they can to raise funds to support Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Please join us — buy your tickets (for your own beautiful wristband…!), donate, or sponsor this event!

🎟 https://burghfest.org.uk/

We are currently experiencing a power cut at Applecado HQ. We can't receive any calls but we are on email.
26/06/2026

We are currently experiencing a power cut at Applecado HQ. We can't receive any calls but we are on email.

As proud sponsors of the last (ever?) Burghfield Santa’s Boxkart Bash, we were reminded yesterday why local events like ...
22/06/2026

As proud sponsors of the last (ever?) Burghfield Santa’s Boxkart Bash, we were reminded yesterday why local events like this are so important to create a community.

As a spectator, the event was a tremendous success and we enjoyed every minute of it (the teams, karts, the local beer…). The organisers and volunteers deserve so much praise, thank you to everyone involved — it was a real privilege to be part of it.

Check out some of the pictures from 2026’s Burghfield Boxkart Bash AND watch this space for Burghfest later this summer!

Thames Valley Air Ambulance Burghfield Box-kart Bash

Looking forward to tomorrow; some of us are giving a little back to help set up for Burghfield's Box Kart Bash this week...
18/06/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow; some of us are giving a little back to help set up for Burghfield's Box Kart Bash this weekend for Thames Valley Air Ambulance (genuinely looking forward to lifting barriers in the sunshine and getting the steps in 💪, no need for the gym...).

Please see https://boxkart.org.uk/

🎟️ Get your tickets https://boxkart.org.uk/category/spectators/

💪 Sign up as well boxkart.org.uk/category/volunteer-with-us/

🏅 Or if you're another local business; sponsor https://boxkart.org.uk/category/corporate-sponsors/

Sharing another proud moment this week! A not-so-mini shout out to who celebrate a whopping 10 years in business and ha...
17/06/2026

Sharing another proud moment this week!

A not-so-mini shout out to who celebrate a whopping 10 years in business and have seen incredible team growth and international expansion! We’ve been working together since 2019, and just want to share how happy we are to see this success!

We love to imagine putting a number on how many families have jumped, hopped, skipped over the last decade thanks to you all!

🏁 BIG News at Applecado HQ! 🏎If you know us, you’ll know we love local fundraising team Burghfield Santas and the work t...
10/06/2026

🏁 BIG News at Applecado HQ! 🏎

If you know us, you’ll know we love local fundraising team Burghfield Santas and the work they do for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance .

Applecado are proud sponsors of this year’s BoxKartBash, and trust us… you don’t want to miss this.

✅ Hand-built boxkarts,
✅ Locally crafted beers,
✅ Music,
✅ Entertainment,
✅ … and watching your fellow Berkshire racers experience a whopping 1-1.5! G’s downhill*.

This legendary event has been making memories for years, and sadly, this year’s might just be its last! Help us give it the send off it deserves.

If you’re local, buy your tickets, sign up to volunteer, or anyone can put some pennies in the pot https://burghfieldsantas.org.uk/



*forces have been entirely made up!

Not only one, but TWO new sites in this update!Kingsclere Counselling Service has been supporting patients and growing t...
27/05/2026

Not only one, but TWO new sites in this update!

Kingsclere Counselling Service has been supporting patients and growing their wonderful team at the idyllic Kingsclere Estate. An exciting expansion into Thatcham gave us the perfect opportunity to revisit and realign the brand, moulding it into cohesive sister-sites for both practices.

Read more about these two sites on our blog: https://www.applecado.co.uk/blog/custom-website-launch-for-counselling-service-practices

A couple of weeks ago, after a positive meeting in London, I decided to make the most of the sunny afternoon and visit t...
21/05/2026

A couple of weeks ago, after a positive meeting in London, I decided to make the most of the sunny afternoon and visit the Design Museum. I just love the building so much and this roof is hypnotising - had to share!

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