Name: First Rate Marketing
Address: 19th Floor, 100 Bishopsgate, London, England, EC2N 4AG, GB
Telephone: 02070 398 849
Price range: $25 - $49
Rating: 5.0

Award-Winning Web Design & Branding Agency

First Rate Marketing is a London-based, award-winning digital marketing agency.

We craft transformative digital experiences that equip our clients with a competitive advantage and provide their audiences with brand-elevating impressions.

In our dynamic approach, we seamlessly blend Web Design, Branding, SEO, and superior UI/UX to craft industry-leading solutions.

Min project size
$1,000+
Hourly rate
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees
2 - 9
Locations
London, England
Year founded
Founded 2019
Languages
Timezones

Service Lines

Web Design: 70%
Branding: 30%

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Branding Focus

Corporate identity: 40%
Brand messaging: 20%
Brand strategy: 20%
Product branding: 20%

CMS Focus

WordPress CMS: 100%

Industries

Business services: 30%
Real estate: 30%
Arts, entertainment & music: 10%
Automotive: 10%
Financial services: 10%
Non-profit: 10%

Clients

Small Business (<$10M): 90%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 10%

Web Design Branding Corporate identity Brand messaging Brand strategy

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $1,000+

Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr

Rating for cost 5 /5

What Clients Have Said

First Rate Marketing is noted for providing good value for cost, delivering high-quality work within budgets generally around £4,500. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and project management, often highlighting that they meet deadlines and adapt quickly to changes.

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Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 23 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Cost 5.0
Willing to Refer 5.0

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Review Highlights

Outstanding Customer Service

The company is praised for its personable and supportive team, which clients find approachable and attentive. First Rate Marketing's customer service is noted for its professionalism and the ability to make clients feel comfortable, even those unfamiliar with web development.
Exceptional Website Development

First Rate Marketing consistently delivers high-quality, professional websites tailored to clients' brand identity and goals. Clients from diverse sectors praised the aesthetic and functional outcomes, noting improvements in user engagement and brand visibility. The team is adept at translating complex client visions into practical digital solutions.
Positive Feedback from External Stakeholders

Clients report receiving positive feedback from external stakeholders about the new websites and branding. The work done by First Rate Marketing enhances client reputations and strengthens their market position.
Smooth and Efficient Workflow

The company maintains a smooth workflow through clear communication and efficient processes. Clients highlight the ease of collaboration and the team's ability to manage projects without disrupting ongoing business operations.
Strong Branding and SEO Expertise

First Rate Marketing excels in creating cohesive branding and executing effective SEO strategies. Clients report enhanced brand credibility and increased online visibility, with noticeable improvements in search engine rankings and customer engagement.
Areas for Improvement: Text Changes

Some clients noted minor issues, such as occasional overlooked text changes. However, these were generally addressed promptly, with clients expressing satisfaction with the overall outcome.

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Search Engine Optimization Web Design
Less than $10,000
Jan. - Nov. 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They're excellent."

Mar 15, 2023

Director, Studio Grey

Mark Grey

Business services
London, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
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A professional headshots company hired First Rate Marketing to design their website with a new schema and strategy. The website features included form integrations and reviews. The team also worked on its SEO.

First Rate Marketing delivered everything ahead of schedule and within the client's budget. Their project management approach was great, and they communicated effectively throughout the engagement. The team's knowledge of SEO was also highly remarkable, resulting in a highly successful project.

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Studio Grey

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Professional Headshots

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire First Rate Marketing to accomplish?

Create Website
Improve SEO
Deliver Leads

SOLUTION

How did you find First Rate Marketing?

Other

Why did you select First Rate Marketing over others?

High ratings
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

What was the size of First Rate Marketing’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Design of the website: completely new schema, pages and strategy. The website included video, copy, integration of forms and reviews plus linkage to all our social media pages. The site was built to accommodate existing blogs and articles, links and went live without effecting our presence. The team also put together an SEO strategy that enabled us to start landing significant larger clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Web presence - position on Google search
Number of enquiries
Domain Authority

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management and communication was fantastic: they more than delivered on the project. It came in earlier than expected and on budget.

What was your primary form of communication with First Rate Marketing?

In-Person Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their knowledge. This company really understand SEO, they can help you leap-frog your competitors.

Are there any areas for improvement or something First Rate Marketing could have done differently?

Everything was great, if they could recruit more excellent staff then I'm sure we would use them more.

RATINGS

5.0

"They're excellent."

Web Design Web Development
Less than $10,000
Apr. - Aug. 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I have a brilliant new site that I can be proud of."

Aug 25, 2022

Director, Livewire Rock Academy Ltd

Simon Baker

Education
United Kingdom
11-50 Employees
Online Review
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First Rate Marketing redesigned a rock school chain's website to make it more user-friendly. The vendor also added unique features such as a "backstage" area for customers to access.

The client only recently launched the new website, but they were satisfied with its professional look. Despite constant changes, the team was flexible and finished the project through their smooth and organized workflow. In addition, the client was pleased with their excellent communication skills.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a chain of rock schools for adults and children. We teach our students how to play electric guitar, bass and drums.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire First Rate Marketing, and what were your goals?

We needed a new website that appealed to both adults and children and that encapsulates our message and ethos.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

First Rate Marketing approached us. I looked at their CV and liked what they had done for previous clients.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

To completely re-design our company website making it more user-friendly and adding some new elements like a "backstage" area for our customers to access.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Two - web developer and director

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Too early to see results as it's just gone live but the site looks great! We've had a number of website in our 14 year history, but this is definitely the most professional.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Great communication and patience with my constant changes!

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I have a brilliant new site that I can be proud of for my business that functions properly and will hopefully attract lots of new customers!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No - everything was smooth, efficient and on point

RATINGS

5.0

Web Design
Less than $10,000
Apr. - May 2022

5.0

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They had an excellent pricing method that worked well for our small business."

Jun 25, 2022

Legal Consultant, KANR Legal Services

Alexandra Sodimu Jones

Legal
London, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

First Rate Marketing was hired by a legal services company to completely redesign their website. After conducting discovery calls, the team started working on the redesign of the client's platform.

The website was redesigned successfully, thanks to First Rate Marketing's efforts. The team had an efficient method of communication, and their workflow was fantastic. Their resources were responsive and attentive to the client's needs. The speed at which they finished the project was outstanding.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder and Legal Consultant working daily within the business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire First Rate Marketing?

Our website was created when we first started up so was a little outdated and needed refreshing after implementing some new services. We hired FRM to complete a full website redesign

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We had had some business with the Managing Director before and found him professional and their service offering refreshing and relevant.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

After a few discovery calls and some in-depth emails, the team got to work. They kept in constant contact and were very accommodating given our busy schedule. They embodied our vision almost perfectly, they needed little direction from us once they got going which was perfect for us.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A total of three, the MD and two account managers (following the departure of one on to pasteurs new)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Thorough discovery calls and efficient methods of working. the website was ready really quickly.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Fantastic. the team is always super quick to respond and very attentive.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The speed of the project was what stood out the most.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

A copywriter on board may have been beneficial as it's something we struggled with.

RATINGS

5.0

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Overall Review Rating: 5

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Last Updated: June 19, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	First Rate Marketing Ltd
Source	Companies House
Jurisdiction of Formation	United Kingdom
Date of Formation	April 9, 2019
Status	Active
Last Updated	June 14, 2022
ID	11934962

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Low Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	January 1, 2022

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Outstanding Customer Service

Exceptional Website Development

Positive Feedback from External Stakeholders

Smooth and Efficient Workflow

Strong Branding and SEO Expertise

Areas for Improvement: Text Changes

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