Since launching in 2009, Engage Web has come a long way. Here are some of the notable events in our history.
Story of Engage Web
Launched our first in-person workshops
We launched our first in-person workshops in our new training facility, in Ellesmere Port. Starting with our Facebook Ads Workshops and moving on to our Brand & Marketing Fundamentals Workshops.
Moved into our new home
After more than 10 years at Stanlaw Abbey, Engage Web finally moved into our new home at Rossmore Business Village.
Launched Facebook Ads Master Academy
Our online training product, teaching business owners how to get real results with Facebook Ads, was launched.
Alan and John become shareholders
Our Operations Manager Alan Littler and Content Team Leader John Murray became shareholders in Engage Web.
10 Years of Engage Web!
Our 10-year-anniversary was celebrated in the traditional fashion, with champagne and cake – and we also presented our clients with some rather fetching 10-year globe awards.
Launched Drone Video & Photography
After Darren became a CAA certified drone pilot, Engage Web launched its drone video and photography service.
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Our 2017 team building day involved zipping around on wires in North Wales. Orange was definitely the new black!
Corporate Hospitality at Anfield
Engage Web purchased two hospitality season tickets at Anfield, to take clients, suppliers and referral partners to Liverpool FC matches.
Escape to Victory!
Our annual team building day was held at the Escape Rooms in Manchester. Naturally, we escaped.
Work-from-Home Scheme Introduced
To help with our team’s work/life balance, we introduced a work-from-home scheme where team members could work from home up to three days each week.
Online Learning Academy Launched
We launched our digital training website, the Online Learning Academy. Classroom courses in social media and online marketing are also provided through the brand.
Employee Benefits Introduced
Engage Web introduced a number of employee benefits, including childcare vouchers, corporate gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
Team Building Day at Catton Hall
We spent our 2015 team building day at Catton Hall Shooting Grounds, where we rode Segways, Quad Bikes and shot clay pigeons.
Returned to National Franchise Exhibition
Engage Web returned to the National Franchise Exhibition in 2014 to further promote the FranchiseXcel product.
No Mud’s Too Tough
Our MD, Lianne, and our project manager Mark completed Tough Mudder.
Team Building Day at Inglewood Manor
We held our annual team building day at Inglewood Manor, Cheshire.
Engage Web Celebrates Five Years
Our first five years in business were celebrated with cake and candles – like any good five-year-old’s birthday!
Exhibited at Travel Technology Europe
Engage Web exhibited at the Travel Technology Europe show at Earls Court, London, promoting our travel writing expertise.
Exhibited at National Franchise Exhibition
Engage Web took a stand at the National Franchise Exhibition, in Birmingham’s NEC, to launch the FranchiseXcel product.
Team Building Day at Peckforton Castle
On our annual team building day we abseiled down the side of Peckforton Castle and herded ducks (not at the same time).
Finalist in Top Business Award
Engage Web was a finalist in the Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards
MD Became Finalist in Top Business Award
Engage Web’s MD, Lianne Wilkinson, became a finalist in the North West Entrepreneur Awards for 2012 in the category of Female Entrepreneur.
Company rebrand to Engage Web
We rebranded to Engage Web and launched a new website.
First Trip to our US-Based Client
We met with our US-based client to discuss their campaign, on a fishing boat… off the coast of Long Island.
Team Building Day at Knowsley Adventure Centre
Our first team building day was held at Knowsley Adventure Centre, where the team engaged in air rifle shooting, quad biking and ‘blind’ driving.
Sponsor Local Ice Hockey Team
We became a shirt sponsor for the Flintshire Freeze Ice Hockey Team for the 2011-2012 season.
Won First US-Based Client
We won our first client based in the United States, a franchise with franchisees across the US.
Moved to larger offices
As our team expanded we moved to a larger office within the Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre.
Won First International Client
Our first international client win was an Australian-based client.
Grand Day Out to Celebrate One Year In Business
To celebrate our first full year in business, we hosted an evening at Belle Vue Dog Track, in Manchester, and invited a number of clients and contacts from the world of digital marketing.
Writers’ System Launched
Our in-house built CMS, the Writers’ System launched. This significantly reduced admin time and ensured writers’ work passed initial checks via automated processes.
Opened First Office
We opened our first office at the Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, and hired our first editor.
Company Launched
Our company was launched by its two founders, Lianne Wilkinson and Darren Jamieson.
