BrightBulb Design

BrightBulb Design Multi-award winning, web, branding and graphic design studio based on the Isle of Wight.

Your website might look absolutely fine. But is it still doing what your business needs it to do?As businesses grow, the...
03/09/2026

Your website might look absolutely fine. But is it still doing what your business needs it to do?

As businesses grow, their websites often get left behind. Manual processes creep in. Spreadsheets become workarounds. Systems don't talk to each other. Simple updates become a pain. And suddenly your team is working around your website rather than your website working for them.

We've pulled together 10 signs your business may have outgrown its website. And importantly, the answer isn't always to rip everything up and start again. Sometimes the right integrations, automation or improvements can make a huge difference.

Read the full article on the Brightbulb website 👇

https://brightbulbdesign.co.uk/10-signs-your-business-has-outgrown-its-website/

Making the most of the last of the summer weather. One of the definite perks of our new Brightbulb home is having the wo...
02/09/2026

Making the most of the last of the summer weather. One of the definite perks of our new Brightbulb home is having the woods right outside the office.

When the sun is shining, why work at a desk when you can grab the laptop, head outside and find a slightly different kind of office chair?

We can’t promise it improves productivity, but it definitely makes the mornings a little better. 😂

01/09/2026

75 years of local experience, with a new digital home.

We recently had the pleasure of designing and developing a new website for Arthur Wheeler Estate Agents, one of the Isle of Wight’s longest-established independent estate agencies.

The challenge was to take a business with decades of history, local knowledge and reputation and give it a modern online presence without losing the personal approach that has been at the heart of Arthur Wheeler since 1950.

The new website puts property discovery front and centre, with dedicated areas for buying, selling, lettings and commercial property, alongside a much cleaner and more intuitive experience across desktop and mobile.

It’s a great example of how good web development isn’t about changing a business. It’s about understanding what already makes that business successful and creating a digital experience that reflects it.

Another brilliant local business we're proud to work with.

Take a look at the new site:
https://arthur-wheeler.co.uk/

We are really proud of how our new space has turned out. We wanted to create somewhere that felt a little different, sur...
27/08/2026

We are really proud of how our new space has turned out. We wanted to create somewhere that felt a little different, surrounded by nature where our team can work, collaborate, meet clients, grab a coffee outside and hopefully come up with some pretty good ideas along the way.

Brightbulb has changed a lot over the years and we’re continuing to evolve. We’re doing more complex development, building apps and digital platforms, exploring how AI can transform businesses, while continuing to produce the creative and design work that has always been at the heart of what we do.

This feels like the right space for that next chapter.

26/08/2026

We recently worked on the development of the new Dog Owners Guide website, creating a platform designed to make finding dog-friendly places across the UK simple. 🐾

And there’s plenty going on behind the scenes.

With more than 33,000 dog-friendly eateries, stays and adventures, the platform allows users to search destinations, discover curated collections, find everything from beaches and attractions to places to eat and stay, and even contribute their own recommendations.

For us, projects like this are a great example of where design and technology come together. It’s not just about creating a website that looks good. It’s about structuring large amounts of information, making it genuinely easy to explore and building something that can continue to grow with the business.

Take a look at the finished platform:

https://dogownersguide.co.uk/

Check out our latest post on WordPress 7.1. The latest update brings some genuinely useful improvements, from better res...
25/08/2026

Check out our latest post on WordPress 7.1. The latest update brings some genuinely useful improvements, from better responsive design controls and interactive styling to new blocks, improved media editing and smarter collaboration tools.

But what does any of that actually mean for businesses using WordPress?

We’ve taken a look at the biggest changes in WordPress 7.1, what we think is worth paying attention to and how the platform continues to evolve for businesses, designers and developers. Read our latest blog below: 💡

https://brightbulbdesign.co.uk/wordpress-7-1-is-here-what-does-it-mean-for-your-website/

20/08/2026

As part of our continued investment in Brightbulb, we've added a brand new parking area for our team, clients and visitors.

Surrounded by the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside, it's another small improvement that's helping to create a welcoming experience from the moment you arrive at our office. We don't think there are many office car parks set amongst such beautiful surroundings! 🌳💡

It’s always good to get out from behind the screens and get hands-on with a client’s brand.We recently directed a new ph...
19/08/2026

It’s always good to get out from behind the screens and get hands-on with a client’s brand.

We recently directed a new photoshoot for the team at Heatstar Ltd as part of a wider overhaul of their marketing and digital assets.

The aim was to build a stronger bank of original photography that feels authentic to Heatstar, showcases the people behind the business and gives us much better creative to work with across their website and wider marketing.

A great day with the Heatstar team and another important piece of the wider project coming together.

Looking forward to sharing more of what we’ve been working on soon.

18/08/2026

A fresh new look for Shanklin Seafront!

We’re really pleased to launch the newly updated Shanklin Seafront website, giving one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known seaside destinations a fresh, modern online presence.

The new site brings together everything visitors need to plan a day on the seafront, from attractions and activities to places to eat, things to do and all the information they need before they arrive.

With such a colourful, vibrant destination, we wanted the website to capture some of that energy while making it quick and easy for visitors to explore what’s on offer.

Another great local project for the Brightbulb team and one we’ve really enjoyed working on.

Take a look at the new site and let us know what you think! 👇
https://shanklinseafront.co.uk/

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Brightbulb Design Ltd, Bower Villa, Alverstone Road
Newport
PO360NZ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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