Portside - Digital Agency

Portside. and Mark more specifically, has played a pivotal role in keeping Lotus Weight Loss running smoothly and growing strongly. He’s managed two mission-critical hosting moves with little disruption, implemented secure email systems, and provided round-the-clock infrastructure support during peak surges — often working late into the night to ensure everything was operational by the next day. On top of this, he implemented a CDN, strengthened patient account and site security, and kept the website afloat through periods that enabled Lotus to process over £400,000 in revenue. His work has spanned technical SEO, web design, security, page speed optimisation, content research, and compliant copywriting (including MHRA-approved POM content). He’s also designed and implemented new web pages that continue to improve our patient journey. Finally, he has provided a number of insightful SEO and video strategies to help drive Lotus forward. Mark’s mix of technical expertise, reliability, and strategic insight has been invaluable. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

I cannot recommend Portside enough! From the very beginning, Mark took the time to understand our business and vision, and the results have been nothing short of exceptional. He designed a brand-new logo that perfectly captures the essence of our company, and the new website he built for us has made all the difference in attracting customers. Not only did they create a sleek, user-friendly website, but their work also extended to designing eye-catching business cards, flyers, and even the signage for our minibus. Every element is cohesive, modern, and professionally executed. The real game-changer, though, has been the online presence they've helped us establish. Thanks to their expertise in digital marketing and SEO, we’ve been able to hit the ground running and see tangible results almost immediately. Our business is now more visible than ever, and we've seen a significant uptick in inquiries and bookings. Outstanding work from start to finish! Mark was incredibly easy to work with, and really cared about the success of our business. If you’re looking for a that can take your brand to the next level, Portside is the one to go to! Defiantly recommend! Thanks again Mark

Portside have been in our corner for over a decade, and it shows. Newport City Martial Arts went to them needing results, fast. Within two weeks of some clever local SEO tweaks, the enquiries started landing. Over 10 years later, they’re still looking after everything online for us, from strategy and SEO to building two high-performing websites for our martial arts business. In the last 10+ years Mark (and then as Portside) has generated in excess of 7,000 leads for our academy. Our current website continues to bring in new enquiries daily. They understand how our business works, how parents make decisions, and how to turn interest into trials and memberships. If you want a partner who delivers and can show you how its done, we highly recommend Portside. They’ve been a genuine growth engine for Newport City Martial Arts. —Zaine Smith