HomePage

What HomePage does

HomePage Media Ltd is a full-service digital design agency founded in 1995 and registered in England & Wales, operating from production offices in London, the Isle of Wight, and Ibiza, Spain. The company designs and develops websites, eCommerce stores, video platforms, membership sites, mobile applications, and SMS/MMS-integrated systems for clients across the UK, USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Its technology stack spans MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Amazon SimpleDB, with proprietary reusable components including a membership/page-locking platform, a video distribution system (deployed for SkillSoft's 50 Lessons platform supporting 1,500+ video files and Charity Learning Consortium's 1,300+ video library), a secure payment gateway with 3D Secure, and a random claim-code generator.

The company serves a horizontal mix of clients spanning eLearning (SkillSoft, Nomadic Learning, Charity Learning Consortium), entertainment and media (Monkey Haven, Black Arts PR, Bill Bailey, MASH101), retail (Country Supplies), insurance/promotions (PIMS-SCA), and events (SDD Conference). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, one-time fees ranging from £400/$600 for simple informational sites to £20,000+ for complex eCommerce builds, supplemented by recurring membership subscription management and SMS revenue-share arrangements. The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, founder-led under CEO Ian Winter with CTO Matt Frith and Lead Programmer Jun-Ho Kim, and operates with a lean team of 1–10 employees. Distribution is direct-to-client via the homepage.net website, with SEO-driven organic traffic supported by free utility tools such as the Fake Name Generator and Random Claim-Code Generator.

Name

HomePage

Legal name

HomePage Media Ltd

Website

https://homepage.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HomePage Media is a UK-based full-service digital design agency founded in 1995, building websites, eCommerce stores, video platforms, membership sites, and mobile apps for clients across eLearning, entertainment, retail, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Northwood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. eCommerce Website Development: Custom eCommerce store development ranging from simple PayPal-linked order forms to full-service multi-department stores. Revenue is project-based, one-time with potential for ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Web Design Services: Website design and development services for clients in UK, USA, China, Europe and Middle East. Project-based pricing from simple informational sites to complex database-driven websites.
3. Video Platform Development: Video-based website development including editing, content delivery network management, and secure playback environments. Typically project-based with build fees.
4. SMS/MMS Services: SMS gateway services with both outbound messaging (cost-based) and premium-rate inbound responses (revenue-sharing model). May include shortcode rental and complete service management.
5. Random Code Generation: Bulk generation of unique claim codes for coupon/prize draw projects, priced on a sliding scale by volume.
6. Mobile App Development: iPhone and Android application development from design through to App Store/Play Store deployment. Project-based pricing based on complexity.
7. Membership Website Services: Private content websites with access control, subscription management, and reporting capabilities. Project-based with potential for ongoing subscription management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

HomePage is a full-service digital design company established in 1995 that produces custom websites and apps, including interface design, UX/UI processes, graphics, video, presentations, hand-held apps and games, large-scale secure databases, eCommerce platforms, membership sites, and SMS/MMS integrations for clients across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

Product overview

HomePage Media is a full-service digital design company offering a portfolio of web development and digital services. The core offering consists of Web Design, eCommerce & Online Stores, Web Video, Online Databases, Membership Websites, SMS & MMS, and Mobile Content services. These services are complemented by free utility tools including a Fake Name Generator, Pyramid Scheme Scam Calculator, Web Typeface Tester, HTML ISO-8859-1 Entity Codes reference, and Random Claim-Code Generator. The company has been producing websites since 1995, serving clients in the UK, USA, China, Europe, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design Custom website design and build services for businesses and organizations, covering interface design, UX/UI processes, graphics, and visual presentation.
• eCommerce & Online Stores Design, build and hosting of online stores and eCommerce platforms with secure payment processing including 3D Secure support.
• Web Video Video distribution services including server hosting, CDN distribution, embedded page-locking, and dynamic Watermarking for content protection.
• Online Databases Design and development of large-scale secure online databases with complex data management and secure access.
• Membership Websites Custom membership websites with login systems, content gating, and subscriber management.
• SMS & MMS SMS and MMS gateway integration for websites and apps, supporting two-way messaging, short codes, and bulk messaging with sliding-scale unit pricing.
• Mobile Content Development of hand-held apps and games for mobile platforms, distributed via the Apple App Store.
• Nomadic Learning An online training business developed and managed by HomePage, providing remote learning content and tools.
• SDD (Stoves Design & Development) An online business combining architectural design with an eCommerce platform for stove-related products, built and managed by HomePage.
• Monkey Haven Mobile App Mobile app developed for Monkey Haven, a wildlife rescue centre, providing visitor information and engagement content.
• Santa Search Christmas-themed interactive application developed and published by HomePage.
• Keert Mobile application developed and launched by HomePage in 2022.
• Fake Name Generator Free online utility that generates fictional personal identity details for testing or placeholder purposes.
• Random Claim-Code Generator Free online utility that generates random claim codes for software activations, with pricing available for purchase of large volumes.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Words & StuffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with graphic designer Words & Stuff to build the Monkey Haven iOS/Android app for the Isle of Wight wildlife sanctuary.
• Truckel CreativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeert website interface based on graphic design by Truckel Creative. HomePage built all technical aspects and online booking system.
• Max EllisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal game artwork for Santa Search prize draw game created by Max Ellis. HomePage built all gameplay, technical and design aspects.
• SkillSoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomePage built 50 Lessons platform (now operated by SkillSoft) with underlying technologies for distribution and playback of over 1,500 video files, including secure access control and multilingual subtitles in English and Chinese.
• Charity Learning ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilt secure playback environment for Charity Learning Consortium's library of over 1,300 business-development videos.
• Unsplash (Bram Naus)minorOthersPhotography from Unsplash contributor Bram Naus used on portfolio website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scott Logic: UK software consultancy delivering custom web and software development, with focus on complex, bespoke solutions. Comparable as a UK-based technical consultancy serving enterprise clients with custom builds.
• Red Badger: London-based digital product consultancy building custom web platforms, apps, and digital experiences. Comparable in offering end-to-end custom digital product development for enterprise clients.
• Cyber-Duck: UK-based digital agency specializing in web design, development, and digital transformation. Directly comparable in size, geography, and full-service digital offering targeting enterprise clients.
• The Unit: UK digital agency providing web design, development, and digital strategy services. Similar boutique-agency model serving SME and enterprise clients with custom digital builds.
• Clearleft: UK-based UX design and development agency offering design strategy and custom digital product development. Comparable as a small UK specialist agency focusing on user experience and custom builds.
• MMT Digital: UK digital transformation agency building bespoke websites, apps, and digital platforms for enterprise clients. Comparable in offering end-to-end custom digital builds with technical depth.
• Studio 24: UK web agency specializing in accessible, custom-built websites and content management systems. Comparable as a UK boutique agency focused on database-driven, custom web development.
• NetConstruct: UK digital agency offering custom web development, eCommerce, and content management solutions. Comparable as a small-to-mid UK shop focused on database-driven, custom-built websites for businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Huge: Global digital experience agency building websites, apps, and digital products for major brands. A broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but serving much larger enterprise clients globally.
• R/GA: Global digital agency offering web, mobile, and digital product development across many verticals. A broad incumbent operating in the same space but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ianwinter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homepage-media-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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