Fhoke

What Fhoke does

Fhoke is a UK-based digital design and development agency founded in 2008, operating from a London headquarters on Fleet Street and a secondary office in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The firm specializes in bespoke WordPress websites built on its proprietary 'Slate' framework, custom Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce eCommerce stores, and Laravel-based web applications, with supporting offerings in branding, API development, Vue.js/PHP engineering, and Statamic CMS development. It has accumulated over 90 industry awards including Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, The Wirehive 100 Awards, and The Agency Collective recognition.

Fhoke serves a diverse client base spanning SMEs to larger corporations across education (Bryanston School, Lionheart Education), recruitment (Salt Recruitment, with Bullhorn/Idibu/Broadbean CRM integrations), automotive, fintech (GoCardless), craft beverage (Fourpure Beer, Magic Rock Brewing), film production, and online retail. It operates a sales-led GTM with no intermediaries: client engagement begins with direct consultation calls or in-person meetings at its London or Salisbury offices, followed by custom project proposals; ~30% of clients are based outside the UK, with material exposure in the USA.

The revenue model is predominantly project-based professional services for custom design, development, and branding work, supplemented by managed services for WordPress/Laravel hosting, monitoring, maintenance, and SEO. Pricing is custom per project with no fixed tiers, multi-year contract cadence is typical, and the agency integrates third-party generative AI tools (Midjourney for image work, ChatGPT via API in Laravel apps) into client deliverables. The business is privately held, founder/owner-operated, has raised no external capital, and operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

Fhoke

Legal name

Fhoke Limited

Website

https://fhoke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fhoke is a UK-based, founder-operated digital agency designing bespoke WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Laravel web projects for SMEs and larger corporations across education, recruitment, eCommerce, fintech, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Web Design and Development Services: Project-based professional services for custom website design, development, and branding. Pricing varies based on project size, functionality requirements, page complexity, and third-party integrations. The agency delivers bespoke solutions rather than template-based work.
2. eCommerce Development Services: Custom eCommerce store development on Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Laravel platforms. Includes store design, theme development, migrations, and integrations with payment gateways and third-party systems.
3. Ongoing Support and Maintenance: Monthly monitoring, maintenance, and support services for websites and eCommerce stores. Includes WordPress hosting, security updates, plugin management, and CMS training. Clients can also engage on an ad-hoc basis for updates or new features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fhoke is an award-winning web design agency that designs and develops custom WordPress websites (using its proprietary 'Slate' framework), Shopify/WooCommerce/BigCommerce eCommerce stores, bespoke Laravel web applications, and branding projects. The agency also delivers API development, web app development using PHP/Vue.js, Statamic CMS sites, and recruitment/school website specializations for clients ranging from SMEs to larger corporations in the UK and internationally.

Product overview

Fhoke is an award-winning digital design and development agency offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on web design, branding, and eCommerce development. The company's core offerings span multiple technology platforms including custom WordPress websites (using their proprietary 'Slate' framework), Shopify eCommerce stores, WooCommerce stores, BigCommerce stores, and bespoke Laravel web applications. Supporting services include branding and visual identity development, web app development using PHP/Vue.js, API development, recruitment website design, and school website design. The company also provides managed hosting services for WordPress (via Flywheel/WP Engine) and Laravel applications, along with monitoring, maintenance, and SEO services. All offerings are delivered through their London and Salisbury offices to clients ranging from SMEs to large corporations across the UK and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design Custom website design services creating bespoke, responsive websites for businesses across all sectors, from SMEs to larger corporations.
• Branding Brand identity development including logo design, brand guidelines, visual identity systems, and collateral design for print and digital use.
• WordPress Websites Bespoke WordPress website development with custom themes, using the proprietary 'Slate' framework for efficient builds; includes brochure sites, online magazines, and complex websites.
• Shopify eCommerce Stores Custom Shopify store design and development including custom theme creation, app integration, and migration services from other platforms.
• WooCommerce Stores WooCommerce eCommerce development for WordPress users, offering full customization for online stores with plugin ecosystem integration.
• BigCommerce Stores Custom BigCommerce store design and development leveraging the platform's multi-currency and multi-lingual capabilities for international selling.
• Laravel Web Apps Bespoke web application development using Laravel PHP framework for building scalable web apps, portals, workflow systems, and SaaS products.
• Statamic Development Statamic CMS development offering fast-loading websites with customizable design blocks and intuitive content management.
• eCommerce Development Full eCommerce website development and design services across multiple platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Laravel) focused on driving traffic and increasing conversions.
• Web App Development Custom web application development using Laravel, PHP, Vue.js, and Statamic for building scalable cloud-based applications.
• API Development REST API design, implementation, and integration services for connecting web applications with external systems and mobile apps.
• Shopify Migration Services Expert migration and replatforming services moving stores from Magento, WooCommerce, or BigCommerce to Shopify with data preservation.
• Recruitment Website Design Specialized website design for recruitment agencies including custom portals, CRM integrations (Bullhorn, Idibu, Broadbean), and SEO strategies.
• School Website Design Website design services for educational institutions including primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities, with eLearning tool development.
• Vue.js Development JavaScript framework development services using Vue.js for creating reactive interfaces and supporting web app projects.
• PHP Development Large-scale, secure PHP web development leveraging the world's most-adopted web development language for robust web applications.
• WordPress Hosting Managed WordPress hosting services using Flywheel or WP Engine with 24/7 support, security, and automated backups.
• Laravel Cloud Hosting High-performance Laravel application hosting with extra load-balancing servers for 24/7 availability.
• WordPress Monitoring & Maintenance Monthly website monitoring and maintenance services ensuring WordPress websites stay up-to-date with framework and plugin updates.
• Laravel Maintenance Ongoing Laravel app maintenance keeping bespoke applications updated with latest mainline Laravel releases.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization strategy and implementation including keyword optimization, speed benchmarking (GTMetrix, Google PageSpeed Insights), and Google My Business optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bryanston School achieved 100% increase in average engagement time, 10,000-fold increase in monthly users, and 150% increase in student admissions since website launch
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WP Engine: Leading managed WordPress hosting platform and digital experience platform — comparable via Fhoke's use of WP Engine for client hosting and the broader WordPress ecosystem in which Fhoke operates.
• Dept Agency: Large global digital agency offering end-to-end digital services including web design, eCommerce, branding, and platforms — competes with Fhoke on enterprise web design deals but operates at significantly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Shopify: Leading global eCommerce platform — Fhoke is a Shopify agency partner building custom Shopify stores; the platform itself is the broader incumbent in the eCommerce development space where Fhoke competes.

Direct peers

• Nixon Design: UK-based web design and development agency offering bespoke websites, branding, and digital marketing for SMEs and corporates — comparable boutique UK agency competing in the same mid-market space as Fhoke.
• Cyber-Duck: UK digital agency offering web design, development, branding, and digital marketing services — similar boutique agency profile, multi-platform delivery model, and UK-focused but internationally serving client base as Fhoke.
• Limesharp: London-based Shopify Plus partner agency offering bespoke Shopify design, development, and post-launch support — directly comparable in platform focus, geography, and boutique agency positioning to Fhoke.
• OuterBox: US-based digital agency specializing in eCommerce design and development across Shopify, BigCommerce, and Magento — comparable in platform expertise, bespoke eCommerce build model, and focus on conversion-driven design outcomes.
• We Make Websites: UK-based Shopify Plus partner agency specializing in bespoke Shopify eCommerce builds, premium branding, and custom theme development — a direct competitor in the same London/UK Shopify eCommerce agency niche as Fhoke.
• Human Made: WordPress enterprise agency specializing in bespoke WordPress builds, hosting, and ongoing support — directly comparable to Fhoke's WordPress-focused service line including hosting and maintenance.
• Studio Graphene: London-based digital product agency delivering custom web apps, eCommerce platforms, and design services — comparable to Fhoke in multi-platform custom development, London geography, and SME-to-enterprise client mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Fhoke
• Facebookfacebook.com/FhokeAgency
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fhoke

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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