We create websites and content that users love, for businesses that care.
Making a change, one click at a time.
We’re a specialist content strategy and web design agency in the North East. We work with forward-thinking organisations to create user-centric websites and content that meet genuine needs. We’re not here to write marketing spiel… we’re here to make a real difference to how you communicate with your customers across every aspect of your digital presence.
From the very first time a user hits your website to their fifth repeat purchase, we’ll make sure your website is a valued resource your users rely on time and time again.
What we do best:
Content Strategy
Identify user needs, plan engaging content and convert your customers with content strategy. Blend the theoretical with technical and get content that performs for the people it's meant to.
Web Design
We've built websites for some incredible clients, including a body-neutral personal trainer, a disability rights charity and local community centres. We put usability first and make sites that real people love to use.
Content Design & UX
Make the content on your website work to address and solve needs without any of the frills and fluff associated with the commercial world. We use Content Design & UX to bring evidence-based changes that make tangible impact on your user's lives.
Digital Accessibility
Everybody deserves the same opportunities to visit your website and learn from your content. We're leaders in Digital Accessibility and design our sites and content to be accessible and engaging for everyone.
Training & Speaking
We're passionate about sharing our skills and deliver workshops for marketing teams, charities and other organisations. Past topics include "A Strategic Approach to Content Creation", "Tools, Tips & Tricks For Better Business Content Marketing" and "SEO & Content Marketing: A No-Frills, New-Skills Intro."
We can provide tailored training in all things content and web design, host collaborative workshops to skill up your team and even create bespoke talks to suit your event.
So, who's "we?"
Meet the faces behind the waves. Ellen has over a decade of experience in digital marketing, copywriting and content strategy, working with businesses in the UK and Australia. Craig is an expert copywriter, content marketer and content designer with a passion for user-focused content.
Potter is a retired racing greyhound with only lazy bones in his body, while Harmony is our junior canine officer.
People saying nice things about us
"I’ve worked with a lot of freelance copywriters but Craig and Ellen at Content By The Sea are always my first recommendation. Rarely have I worked with content specialists who nail a brief first time and require very few amendments.
On top of that they’re a pleasure to work with, always punctual and have a broader understanding of SEO, web design and strategy, which truly sets them apart.”
"We wanted a new website which was as accessible as possible, aiming for WCAG AAA compliance. We have worked with Content By The Sea since October of last year, and they have been an excellent development partner.
"We really enjoyed working with neurodivergent content developers, who provided insight into access issues.
"We look forward to continuing the relationship to ensure we are always on top of making our website as digitally accessible as possible."
"Ellen created a brand new website for me which I absolutely love and the whole process of working with her was really enjoyable.
"She took the time to understand what I wanted from the website and always listened to any feedback I had. I didn't just want a website that looked great, but also one that was practical in getting my business seen on Google.
"Ellen is able to provide both and I'm thrilled with the end result. I would highly recommend working with Content By The Sea!"
“Guidance was available throughout the process and to help you once your site goes live, not that I had very much to do after the initial stages because everything created was exactly as I hoped. From design to copywriting, everything was spot on and reflected all the groundwork in getting to know me, what I’m about and what I do.
I would not hesitate to recommend Content by the Sea to anyone looking for a great service and a website that truly represents them.”
