Business Details
15 Years
experience
Open 24/7
always available
Award-Winning Branding & Digital Marketing Experts
We are 5and3: Integrated communication solutions, an award-winning integrated communications agency established in 2011. Our team of branding experts, web designers, and digital strategists specialise in delivering results-driven solutions for businesses seeking growth and increased profitability. With a proven five-step process encompassing collaboration, adaptation, creation, evolution, and delivery, we develop tailored strategies that align with client objectives and market demands. Our expertise spans brand positioning, responsive web design, digital marketing, and business systems integration, serving clients from startups to multimillion-pound enterprises. Recognised for our creativity and technical proficiency, we maintain long-term relationships by prioritising transparency, education, and measurable outcomes. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our 5-star Google reviews and a portfolio showcasing innovative solutions across diverse industries.
Services
Branding
Web Design
Digital Marketing
SEO
Business Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 13 years of experience in integrated marketing and branding solutions
- Our team holds Adobe Creative Suite and Google Ads certifications
- Award-winning agency with 5-star Google reviews since 2011
- We implement a patented five-step process for guaranteed project delivery
- Proven track record with clients achieving doubled instructions within 12 months
What people say
Outstanding work
Highly professional
Excellent service
Creative solutions
Proven results
Services
Branding
We create distinctive brand identities that communicate your unique value proposition. Our process includes market analysis, competitor research, and development of visual guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints. Clients benefit from enhanced market recognition and customer loyalty through our strategic approach.
Web Design
Our responsive websites combine aesthetic appeal with technical functionality. Using HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks, we build platforms that adapt seamlessly across devices while optimising user experience and conversion rates. Clients receive fully tested, SEO-optimised digital solutions.
Digital Marketing
We implement data-driven marketing strategies encompassing SEO, PPC, and social media management. Our white-hat techniques focus on sustainable growth through content optimisation, audience targeting, and performance analytics to maximise return on investment.
Business Consultation
Our experts provide tailored guidance on business process optimisation and digital transformation. Through system integration and workflow analysis, we help organisations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve measurable growth outcomes aligned with long-term objectives.
SEO
We enhance online visibility through technical SEO audits, content optimisation, and backlink strategies. Our approach follows Google's guidelines to improve organic rankings, drive targeted traffic, and increase conversion rates for sustainable business growth.
People
Simon Dawson
Director
Creative leader with extensive experience in branding and digital solutions. Specialises in strategic development and client relationship management, driving innovative projects that deliver measurable business results.
Chris Heighton
Creative Director
Award-winning designer with over a decade of experience in brand development and web design. Expert in translating business requirements into visually compelling digital solutions that enhance client market presence.
Questions
What services does 5and3: Integrated communication solutions offer?
We provide branding, web design, digital marketing, SEO, and business process optimisation services tailored to your specific business needs.
How long has 5and3: Integrated communication solutions been in business?
We've been delivering award-winning solutions since our establishment in 2011, with team members possessing decades of combined industry experience.
What industries do you work with?
Our expertise spans multiple sectors including property development, recruitment, manufacturing, and professional services, with adaptable solutions for diverse business needs.
How do you ensure project success?
We follow a proven five-step methodology combining client collaboration, market analysis, creative execution, and continuous performance evaluation to guarantee results.
Can you handle international projects?
Yes, our digital solutions and remote collaboration capabilities enable us to successfully deliver projects for clients across the UK and internationally.
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Reviews (19)
Lee
May 21, 2021
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Absolutely shocking service and terrible when it comes to invoices. Several years of no contact and then hit with an invoice for several hundreds of pounds for services I didnt ask for
Nicky Forster
Mar 27, 2020
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These guys were amazing when it came to setting up both the branding and website for my new personal training business. The brand has grown and continues to do so both locally and over a larger area via social media. Their professional yet friendly manner as always meant that I can pick up the phone and make contact whenever necessary and they have responded immediately. I would have no hesitation to recommend these guys as I have done many times to anyone Their professional yet friendly manner as always meant that I can pick up the phone and make contact whenever necessary and they have responded immediately. I would have no hesitation to recommend these guys as I have done many times to anyone Nick The Spot Wellness Centre
Phil
Mar 11, 2020
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Simon and his team have both designed and maintained my website as well my my IT communications to the outside world since 5&3's creation many years ago. I have no reservations about reccomending them to any prospective client's.
Jon Hodges
Jan 03, 2020
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5and3 have been our main marketing and development solutions provider for over 10 years now. They've produced, for me and my sales team, various marketing collateral from brochures to technical data sheets photography to presentations, posters to exhibition displays, website design, development including server-side solutions. The team are very approachable, hardworking and always prepared to deliver last minute. They have no problem delivering creative or technical solutions for demanding multimillion revenue organisations.
Phil
Oct 31, 2019
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Simon and his team have both designed and maintained my website as well my my IT communications to the outside world since 5&3's creation many years ago. I have no reservations about reccomending them to any prospective client's.
Vitalii Aizen
Oct 17, 2019
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5and3 is a trusted partner for all the times. The 5and3 team has always shown exceptional proactivity, in-depth technical knowledge and great taste in design. Communication with Simon, Chris, David, Wayne and all 5and3 team leaves the most pleasant impressions due to the perfect mix of professionalism and personal approach. If you want to get not just a partner, but a passionate team with a strategic vision, who will always be ready to go the extra mile to get an exceptional result, we will definitely recommend 5and3.
Paul Mulderrigs Mulderrig
May 20, 2019
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Have dealt with Chris and his team at 5and3 on and off for a couple of years on various projects - massively impressed with them.
Craig Trowse
Oct 29, 2018
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I can not recommend highly enough Chris, Simon and the whole team at 5 and 3 for there excellent work creating my new website. They have been a pleasure working with from the 1st meeting through to completion of the website. I'm thrilled with the final product and wish the whole team great success for the future. I won't hesitate in recommending the professional, team to anyone who needs help promoting their business. Thanks again Craig
Phil Gimmock
May 02, 2018
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The team at 5and3 helped me grow my business with sound marketing advice and importantly, they gave me the digital and sales tools to acquire real quality leads. Their attention to detail, project focus and delivery is on par with the very best. I cannot rate them highly enough and looking forward to the following months. Thank you for all your hard work so far.
James Christian
Mar 08, 2018
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I personally cannot recommend 5and3, Chris, Simon and their team highly enough. I have worked with them for seven years, they are passionate about design, but also have the technical knowledge to make your website work for you.
Stacey Matthews
Feb 06, 2018
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Always a friendly and professional service with great results! They really take time to understand what you want for your business AND show you what you didn't know you needed. Happy customers!
Nick Forster - The Spot Wellness Centre
These guys were amazing when it came to setting up both the branding and website for my new personal training business. The brand has grown and continues to do so both locally and over a larger area via social media. Their professional yet friendly manner as always meant that I can pick up the phone and make contact whenever necessary and they have responded immediately. I would have no hesitation to recommend these guys as I have done many times to anyone
Their professional yet friendly manner as always meant that I can pick up the phone and make contact whenever necessary and they have responded immediately. I would have no hesitation to recommend these guys as I have done many times to anyone
Their professional yet friendly manner as always meant that I can pick up the phone and make contact whenever necessary and they have responded immediately. I would have no hesitation to recommend these guys as I have done many times to anyone
Charles Hooper
It's refreshing to find people like Chris who go the extra mile. Many thanks for the genuine help and advice. Highly recommended!
Andrew Moore
A slightly different testimonial on 5 & 3 as I was working for them with a client, but I wanted to tell you about the results they produced for that client. The work I produced was used in a brochure and the branding for the company in question and the product they showed me was outstanding. The way the pictures and video were integrated into the branding of the company showed a highly professional and creative process that I have come to expect from 5 & 3 as an award winning company. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending 5 & 3 and will do so in the future.
Craig Trowse
I can not recommend highly enough Chris, Simon and the whole team at 5 and 3 for there excellent work creating my new website. They have been a pleasure working with from the 1st meeting through to completion of the website. I'm thrilled with the final product and wish the whole team great success for the future. I won't hesitate in recommending the professional, team to anyone who needs help promoting their business.
P. Gimmock
The team at 5and3 helped me grow my business with sound marketing advice and importantly, they gave me the digital and sales tools to acquire real quality leads. Their attention to detail, project focus and delivery is on par with the very best. I cannot rate them highly enough and looking forward to the following months. Thank you for all your hard work so far.
Stacey Matthews
Always a friendly and professional service with great results! They really take time to understand what you want for your business AND show you what you didn't know you needed. Happy customers!
James Christian
I personally cannot recommend 5and3, Chris , Simon and their team highly enough. I have worked with them for seven years, they are passionate about design, but also have the technical knowledge to make your website work for you.
Rosie Brumpton
Fantastic customer service and although I didn't use their design service due to the nature of my limited budget, they did give me a huge amount of help and advice for free whilst pointing me in the direction of another designer suitable for my budget. Thank you again for your help