BrightBulb Design

We are at the Hampshire Business Show today in Southampton and have already met lots of new faces as well as some old friends from University of Portsmouth and SuperReel Productions.

Training is well underway once more for our yearly moment of mince pie madness in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch charity.

Watch this space for official launch soon... 😋

Check out the new Cogent Distribution website that we built here: https://www.cogentdistribution.com/

Built on Wordpress and integrated with Woo-Commerce for creating a full e-commerce user flow it is full of connectivity solutions for all industries. The team at Cogent have put together some really useful content for those interested in wireless broadband and networking connectivity products.

Today, we want to shine a light on something that affects us all: mental health. In a fast-paced agency, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and forget to take care of our minds.

On , let’s pause and remember that mental well-being is just as important as meeting deadlines and launching projects. 🧠💚

Here are a few ways we make mental health a priority:
✨ Mindful Breaks: Regular pauses to recharge and refocus.
✨ Creative Check-ins: A safe space for our team to share, reflect, and support each other.
✨ Flexible Work Options: Balancing life and work to boost mental clarity and creativity.

Let’s support each other in cultivating a healthy mind and a positive environment. Share with us how you’re taking care of your mental well-being today! 💬👇

Last week we handed out a few of our Brightbulb lego people at The London Collective event and it turns out, some of them went out for a night on the town with our friends at Fortuna Accountants Ltd 😂.

If you want to get your hands on one of these special edition characters then pop down to ExCeL London on the 13th and 14th November and meet us at stand B1246 at The Business Show.

Fantastic event last night with The London Collective where we met lots of new people from all over the country that had popped down to The Landmark London for a great networking event. Glad we could sponsor this one and also see some of our branding work in action. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the night, now time to make our way back ti the garden Isle.

Before launching a website, we ensure our clients receive comprehensive CMS training, empowering them to manage their own content—whether it’s updating copy, posting blogs, or uploading images. This past week, we had the pleasure of guiding the team at Lymington Harbour Commissioners through their new website, set to go live later this October. We're excited to see it launch!

Snack Pilot delivered us a relatively local box of goodies this month, just from across the waters in France. In this weeks coffee morning we learnt that Adam is learning Spanish through the Duolingo app (Bien hecho Adam!), Andrew recommended watching Dark Matter on Apple TV (it's weird!!! 😆) and practically every cake from France has cowes milk in it (which Jake can't eat).

Until next time...

We love starting our Mondays with a Brightbulb managers meeting, setting the strategy for the week ahead. This week’s shaping up to be an exciting one, with a client visiting us from Scotland, a meeting about an exciting new app development project, and a trip to London for The London Collective networking event, where we’re proud sponsors. 🙌

Let the week begin! 🎯

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In celebration of World Tourism Day, we’re excited to highlight some of the incredible tourism campaigns we’ve been involved in over the years. Embassies have long recognised the power of taxi advertising to engage and attract tourists, and together with Sherbet London, we’ve collaborated on some outstanding campaigns for more than two decades.

Take a look at a few of our favourite examples in this post!

🚨 Is your WordPress site up to date? Keeping your core and plugins updated is key to better security, faster performance, and higher SEO rankings. Don’t let outdated software hold your business back!

Check out our latest blog to learn why updates are a game-changer for your site’s success.👇
https://brightbulbdesign.co.uk/why-keeping-wordpress-plugins-updated-is-a-game-changer/

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Had a fantastic morning kicking off the Young Enterprise programme alongside fellow dragons, business advisors, and the talented students participating this year. The programme continues to grow stronger, and we reflected on its incredible development over the years. This marks Matt's sixth year as a dragon, and it's always a highlight to witness the amazing potential of the Island's young entrepreneurs.

Take Wild wax melts for example—a team that excelled in the programme and has since launched a thriving business, now seen at trade shows across the Island. We're excited to see what innovative businesses emerge this year.

We really enjoyed yesterday afternoon with members of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce at Caffe Isola in Newport. Great attendance and a lot of new faces to speak with. Plus who wouldn't enjoy the fabulous cake and scones on offer. 😋 🍰

📸 IW Chamber

Introducing the New E-Commerce Website for The Italian Touch IOW!

We’re excited to unveil the brand-new website we developed for Italian Touch, a one-of-a-kind boutique clothing shop located in the heart of the Isle of Wight!

Crafted with care on WordPress and powered by WooCommerce, the new site offers a seamless shopping experience, fully integrated with Dojo payment systems to keep everything perfectly aligned with in-store purchases. 🛒✨

Explore the new site here: https://www.the-italian-touch.co.uk/ and let us know your thoughts! We’d love to hear from you. 😀

🎉 Catch Brightbulb at The 50th Business Show! 🎉

The Brightbulb team will be lighting up the 50th edition of the Business Show at London Excel this November! 🚀 Come find us at stand B1246 — right in the heart of the action with 750 other dynamic businesses!

With 25,000 visitors expected, it's going to be an event you won’t want to miss. We’re already gearing up for an unforgettable expo and we’d love to see you there! 🙌

📅 Want to chat with us? Don’t leave it to chance! Book a meeting in advance by emailing [email protected]. Let’s connect, collaborate, and create something amazing together! 🌟

At Brightbulb, we believe that coding is more than just writing lines of code — it's about creativity, innovation, and developing a brighter future!

If you have a coding challenge and you need a seasoned developer to take a look at it for you, then what better week than to give Brightbulb a call and let us transform your business with code. 🚀

📱: 01983 506507

Earlier in the year we collaborated with Island Grafitti artist Steve Miles Artist on our office meeting hut. At the same time we struck a deal to showcase some of his work on our office walls, making the white walls pop!

Steve has a vast collection of fantastic pieces that can suit various corporate or residential environments. We love to see fellow artists appreciated for their work so check out his portfolio of work here: http://www.stevemiles.co.uk/ and let us know what you think. :)

We recently helped the team at The London Collective with a brand upgrade including an updated logo, submark, brand toolkit, social icons and covers and sponsorship pack.

The London Collective specialise in creating exclusive networking events that bring together CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in an atmosphere designed to inspire and foster meaningful relationships.

Find out more about them here: https://www.thelondoncollective.com/
Check out the brand toolkit here:https://brightbulbdesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-London-Collective-Brand-Toolkit.pdf

It's International Day of Charity today. Do you know why it’s on this date – we didn’t, but you can find out in our latest blog post here:

https://brightbulbdesign.co.uk/charity-an-international-day-or-every-day/

We are excited to be one of the sponsors of the next The London Collective event on the 3rd October at the Landmark Hotel in London. It's a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, celebrate shared passions, and make lasting business relationships.

For ticket info you can jump over to here: https://www.thelondoncollective.com/event-details-registration/the-london-collective-launch-event-1

We look forward to meeting you there. 😀