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Step aside John Lewis… we’ve got a Bernedoodle and we’re not afraid to use him! We’ve had a new arrival at inLIFE this year — Hiro the Bernedoodle — and he’s been making friends (and stealing snacks) ever since he bounced through the door! 🐾 So when December arrived, we thought… why not make him [...]

We have some incredibly exciting news to share from the inLIFE team! We are absolutely buzzing with pride after receiving two nominations for the upcoming Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Awards 2026 (or SLTC Awards, for short). While we're thrilled that inLIFE has been shortlisted for Lichfield Small Business of the [...]

Meet Hiro! At inLIFE, our quality UK based team has always what make us different - and now, that includes four paws and a wagging tail. We’re pleased to introduce Hiro, a Bernedoodle puppy who has recently joined us at inLIFE Lodge. A cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, Hiro brings a [...]

This week marked a proud moment in our local community as St Anne’s Church celebrated its 160-year anniversary — a landmark milestone for a building that holds deep historical and emotional significance in Burntwood and beyond. As the first church in England to have electricity, St Anne’s has long been a symbol of progress and [...]

We're in the top 10! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: InLIFE has been recognised by 50Pros as one of their Top 10 Agencies in 2026 in our category. We hope this reflects the passion, skill, and results-driven mindset of our team, and the trust of the clients we serve. 50Pros is a curated platform [...]

From Running Code to Running Roads: The inLIFE Team Take on Cathedral to Castle At inLIFE, we’re more used to running websites than roads. Our days are usually spent behind the keyboard designing, coding, and developing — but on Sunday 19th April 2026, our team will be taking on a very different kind of challenge. [...]

Bringing People Together for Food, Fun & a Worthy Cause Last week we welcomed our business networking colleagues, friends, and the inLIFE team to our inLIFE Summer BBQ – a day filled with great food, laughter, entertainment, and most importantly, fundraising for a cause close to our hearts. It was the perfect way to bring [...]

We’re proud to announce that inLIFE has won the UK Business Award for Sustainability Officially recognising our bold commitment to creating a truly sustainable future for business. This national recognition celebrates organisations that go beyond greenwashing — and we’re honoured to be leading the way. But this win isn’t just about a trophy. It’s about [...]

Social Media & SEO are about to become powerful allies! From 10th July 2025, a major shift is coming to how your business appears online – and it’s something every business owner should be aware of. Search engines like Google and Bing will now automatically index public photos and videos from your professional social media [...]

At inLIFE, we are always looking for innovative ways to help our clients streamline their operations, enhance user experience, and ultimately increase sales. One of our latest AI-powered projects has been with Metallisation Ltd, a company that provides high-tech thermal spraying machinery for various industrial applications. Given the technical nature of their products and the [...]

What’s Inside This Episode? Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept – it’s here, and it’s changing the game in both business and everyday life. In the latest episode of Digital Dojo, we’re diving deep into the world of AI, exploring its fun and fascinating uses, as well as how it’s transforming industries. [...]

Upcoming Commercial Edge Event will be presented by David, CEO at inLIFE & BSc (Hons) in Computing Science. Join us on Friday 24th Jan. 12pm-2pm at Chasetown Football Club Hospitality Suite.

Introducing the Digital Dojo Podcast: Your New Go-To for Digital Marketing Mastery We're excited to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast, Digital Dojo, broadcasting straight from inLIFE Ranch! 🎉 This is more than just a podcast; it’s your monthly guide to the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, created to help businesses like yours thrive. [...]

Wuhoo! We are thrilled to announce that inLIFE has been shortlisted for the Small Business of the Year 2025 award by the Chambers of Commerce! We are honoured to have made the shortlist for the awards announced on 31st Jan 2025. This is also a nice testament to the incredible journey we’ve been on over [...]

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by inLIFE | Staffordshire Web Design (@inlifedesign) At inLIFE, we’re always about taking care of our clients. Whether it’s building robust websites, managing SEO campaigns, or fixing any digital hiccups, we like to think of ourselves as the heroes that swoop in to save the [...]

Inspiring the Next Generation with BBC Bitesize Last Friday, our Managing Director, David Whitehouse, had the privilege of returning to his roots at Chase Terrace Primary Academy to take part in a BBC Bitesize panel. Hosted by BBC presenter Lucas Yeomans, the event was a lively and inspiring experience for both the panellists and the [...]

As more and more competitors compete for your business online, your website is often the first impression customers get of your brand. A unique, functional, and secure website is essential to standing out, but many agencies are locking clients into systems that limit flexibility and control. Here’s how: Proprietary Editors: A Trap in Disguise It's [...]

Stay one step ahead of your competition In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer engagement is key. At InLIFE.co.uk, we are excited to unveil our latest innovation—AI-powered website solutions that seamlessly integrate advanced technology with the timeless value of personal interaction. Our goal is simple: to create smarter websites that not only provide your customers with [...]

Apple has unveiled its groundbreaking artificial intelligence initiative, Apple Intelligence, marking a significant leap forward in personal technology. Announced by CEO Tim Cook, this advancement aims to transcend traditional artificial intelligence, ushering in an era of "personal intelligence" that prioritises privacy and personalisation. Privacy and Personalisation at the Forefront Tim Cook emphasised Apple’s commitment to [...]

We're thrilled to announce an exciting development in our partnership with Chasetown Football Club. The launch of : COMMERCIAL EDGE A free Exclusive quarterly talk / networking event tailored for local businesses and clients. This initiative aims to foster meaningful connections and provide invaluable insights into key aspects of business growth. This complimentary event will [...]

J.R.R. Tolkien, the renowned author of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, once found inspiration in the idyllic landscapes of Staffordshire, particularly around Cannock Chase and Chasewater. These tranquil locales, with their rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and shimmering lakes, provided Tolkien with a canvas upon which to paint the vivid countryside settings that feature prominently [...]

We are thrilled to unveil an exciting new venture as we join hands with our esteemed neighbours, Chasetown Football Club. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting and engaging with the local community. Through this collaboration, we aim to foster meaningful connections, promote local sports, and provide valuable opportunities for our [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Google, being the powerhouse in the search engine realm, is continually innovating to provide users with a seamless and efficient search experience. One of the most anticipated developments this year is the introduction of Google's Search Generative Engine (SGE). In this [...]

We are excited to share that we have embarked on our own sustainable journey by building our very own office on our land, and we’ve decided to document the entire process through a vlog series.

We’ve always been committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation, design, and service. Today, we’re excited to share our latest project that takes our commitment to the environment and sustainability to the next level.

After nearly 9 years in our current rented office space inLIFE Towers, we are excited to announce we are now moving to a new owned office space inLIFE lodge.

One of the most notable features of our website upgrade is the integration of an AI chatbot, a tool designed to elevate your overall experience.

Let’s take a closer look at why Threads is going to be a game-changer for social networking.

Do you have trouble coming up with fresh content ideas, designing and posting them, and interacting with your audience?

Businesses have started to use AI chat to write articles, blog posts, websites, and even books to save valuable time.

We are thrilled to have won The Chambers of Commerce Lichfield Small Business of the Year 2023!

Dudley Council 'Support Local' Marketing Campaign We recently worked on a complete local campaign with Dudley Council. Providing everything from bus advertisement designs to Cinema and Sky Adverts. They initially approached us when required a support local campaign to encourage local businesses while also ensuring safe shopping. The plan was to publicise it across the [...]

We work very closely with phd design, a Graphic Design Agency based in Lichfield. We have collaborated on many projects, they provide a beautiful design, and we create the code. We make sure that it is responsive on all website browsers and devices. In the second quarter of 2022, mobile devices (excluding tablets) generated 58.99 […]

Meet Laura & Charlotte It’s a shocking statistic to absorb, but only 19% of the tech industry is made up of women. With the theme for #InternationalWomensDay2022 being gender equality, we thought we’d introduce you to two of our key women at inLIFE Design, Laura and Charlotte. Laura is our Head Developer. She started with [...]

Stay one step ahead in 2024 2023 was a crazy year, to say the least, but as we start a new one, let us take a glance ahead to see what the future holds by looking at some of this year's website trends. 1 - One-page websites  The most effective sites aren't always the most [...]

Do you know what company your website or domain name is hosted with? If so do you know what location in the world your website is sitting on a server? A lot of new clients we speak to don't even know the first question, and the majority don't know the answer to the second! But [...]

We have had fun this week with our new client.. Wagner! Arguably the most memorable character from X-Factor TV history. Wagner was referred to us from one of our friends in BNI Networking and we have been helping him update his website with new products and imagery. Wagners website is dedicated to providing entertaining videos [...]

We attended the BNI Awards at the weekend, covering the awards for the entire of the Midlands region with over 400 people in the room. It was a great evening and good to catch up with a number of other local businesses. The highlight of the evening for inLIFE was our MD David winning the [...]

Last weekend our director David headed out for the 2021 65 mile cycle challenge. In support of our client, and a very worthy cause for Katharine House Hospice. KH Hospice organise the Cycle Challenge event every year, with a number of different ride distances from fun family rides up to the 65 mile maxi route. [...]

This week Chris, who heads up SEO here at inLIFE. Passed two exams, allowing inLIFE to now become a SEMRush full certified agency partner. We are rated at a scoring of 4,9, making us joint first within the top agencies in the U.K. So what is SEMRush? SEMRush is very well know by anyone who [...]

This month our Managing Director David decided to take on his latest challenge for charity, by swimming The Solent. The stretch of open ocean from the Isle of Wight across to the UK main isle. The swim was raising money for Motor Neurone Disease with the Ian Pratt MND Foundation. David successfully swam 3.2 miles [...]

Introducing our new qualified Graphic Designer... Charlotte Charlotte has recently gained an Honours Degree in Product Design and has produced some fabulous work. We are excited to now bring her skills in-house to inLIFE and offer these creative expertise to our clients. Charlotte specialises in creating unique design for print, as well as for web [...]

Our director David was lucky enough this week to be selected from BNI members across the globe to meet with motivational speaker and BNI founder Dr. Ivan Misner David’s chosen topic of conversation was ‘Making networking and business fun, whilst still maintaining business values’. The pair had a long chat via zoom, with Ivan giving […]

Last week we raised more money for a local charity ‘Worth Unlimited‘ helping change young lives and reach their potential. Janey who runs the local region is part of David’s BNI Networking group, so to raise money David has ridden up Mt Snowdon and thrown in some business adverts along the way for those who […]

We've been very busy at inLIFE during lockdown and are extremely proud of all our team  who have continued to work from home whilst still maintaining high quality websites, search engine optimisation and digital marketing for our clients! The team have all done a great job at continuing communication and processes through purely digital methods. [...]

Tell a friend their website is no good and we will give you a free bottle of Champagne! In a world where any opinion is now offensive, let's go against the grain. Well maybe not as harsh as that! But we are offering a free voucher worth £495 for our clients to pass onto friends [...]

Take a look at the awesome digital artwork of our inLIFE office. Produced by local artist Thomas Glover at The Old Art House. Thomas has worked on a number of building artwork projects in the local area and we are now pleased to be added to the list. Obviously it wouldn't be inLIFE without a [...]

We are the first agency to create a dedicated SEO App So you can always monitor your progress on then move! Over the past 10 years, we have always worked towards an open and honest SEO solution from the start. We have now taken this to the next level. inLIFE are proud to be the [...]

In 2020 we witnessed a number of previous 'digital marketing deniers' suddenly forced to embrace the power of the web. 2021 will now see a number of people scrambling to catch up with those who have been online for years, alongside those who have been on for some time having a new influx of competition [...]

2020's been a pretty weird one.. so we'd like to power through with some positivity and love instead. 1 : We’d like to give you a little virtual gift. In 2020 we are launching the FIRST EVER Search Engine Optimisation dedicated app from any agency.. ever! We’d like to give you the opportunity to have [...]

Burntwood SEO Company If you’re in search of a local seo company based in Burntwood, look no further than inLIFE Design Let inLIFE Design help you navigate the complexities of SEO, ensuring that your website reaches its full potential. With our expertise and your commitment, we can achieve remarkable results together. Don’t wait—start your journey [...]

Tamworth SEO Company If you’re in search of a local seo company, look no further than inLIFE Design Let inLIFE Design help you navigate the complexities of SEO, ensuring that your website reaches its full potential. With our expertise and your commitment, we can achieve remarkable results together. Don’t wait—start your journey to better online [...]

Grants are now available in Staffordshire (and other areas, check with your local council) which can be utilised towards building a website or improving your current website. This is under the ‘Grants for Growth’ title funded by the European Union. Details of any available grants can be found here, or contact your local council for […]

One question we get asked all the time is.. what is the difference between Organic Search Engine Optimisation and Pay Per Click, when it comes to getting above the competition on Google!

Cannock SEO Company If you’re in search of a local seo company based in Cannock, look no further than inLIFE Design Let inLIFE Design help you navigate the complexities of SEO, ensuring that your website reaches its full potential. With our expertise and your commitment, we can achieve remarkable results together. Don’t wait—start your journey [...]

Where’s your website? Finding your website online can be a bit like a Where’s Wally game, especially when you are clouded by competitors. Just like our ‘Wheres Brian’ game below. Luckily we can help your website get found a lot easier! Get a free website SEO Audit here to find out how to get ahead […]

This weeks lockdown tip from the invisible man. Theres a big difference between what you and your clients see on a website, and what Google see’s. Get a free audit to find out what’s behind the scenes here.  

This week ‘Deadpool’ talks about shaking up your online message, making it clear and concise for your users. If you are wondering why it’s Deadpool.. then please watch the last blog video which explains the random dress up too. Enjoy!

Our resident peaky web designer (all will be explained) this weeks talks about taking advantage of Business Networking Online during lockdown.

On Saturday 23rd May Our Director Chris Smith carried out a 24 hour non-stop online gaming stream for Charity! It's no secret at inLIFE we are big tech fans, and this expands into gaming too. From the Arcade machine and Nintendo history collection in our office, to gaming from home and streaming online with the [...]

In this weeks tip our Managing Director David talks about the light at the end of the tunnel, adapting to the change and how to get found online without being ripped off! Take a look..

One of our awesome clients The Vegas Showgirls are usually touring the nation right putting on amazing high kicking events! But due to the lockdown they have been greatly hit by the restriction on group gatherings and event bookings. inLIFE stepped in by suggesting a viral video campaign and putting this video together for them. […]

This weeks business lockdown digital marketing tip video – Humanising your online presence! With a guest star appearance from Captain Jack Sparrow!

Business as usual We are continuing business as usual at inLIFE. We are one of the lucky companies who can work from home with minimal disruption, allowing us to continue helping your business grow, however please note a few key points below : Please try an email us where possible rather than call. However, our […]

It’s a new year and a new decade, so lets make sure your website isn’t left in the last one of either!   It’s easy to become complacent with your website, especially when you are not looking at it every day. But don’t forget this is your 24/7 sales tool and a high percentage of […]

To celebrate the addition of our new video creation services this year.. we have created our first ever inLIFE Christmas Advert! Take a look below and we’d love to hear your feedback. If you would like more information on our video services too then take a look here. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and […]

This month we had the pleasure of a VIP backstage invite to our client Danny John-Jules latest theatre production. His one man show “I’ve gotta be me” tells the story of Sammy Davis Jr through readings and songs about the world famous Rat Pack member. It also gave us chance to catch up with Danny […]

The hunt is on!  Find the hidden treasures in our 3D virtual office tour for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher! Click here to get hunting now. Good luck!

We are no advertising with our client and popular local radio station Midlands Metal Heads with over one million listeners per quarter. We have our adverts running across the website as well in the music ad breaks. Have a listen to our advert below! If you are interested in advertising with Midlands Metal Heads then […]

He did it! Our CEO after 3 years ago setting a goal of doing the Staffordshire Iron Man lost nearly 5 stone and set a new insane goal of running a 100k (62.5 mile) Ultra Marathon! After initial training injuries and set backs, David finally achieved his goal at the weekend and completed the South […]

Following the introduction of our new video production services, we are going to be holding ‘Talking Heads’ days at inLIFE every so often. With a great offer for our very first one. Our first date is planned for the 6th September at special introductory offer price of just £199 with only 5 spaces available – […]

Welcome to James Cooper who has now joined the inLIFE. James worked as in house videographer for the likes of Tesco and One-stop and has now brought his in depth knowledge of video production to inLIFE. We have also had a green screen installed at inLIFE Towers, so whether it’s ‘talking head’ style videos you […]

We’ve been so busy working for clients and taking on new staff that we haven’t updated our portfolio in a while.. so we have taken just a small snippet of projects we have been working on over the past couple of months to showcase for you lovely people below. If you think it’s time your […]

[Guest Blog] This is a guest post by Phil Arkinstall, Managing Director of video production company Ark Media. If you would like to learn more about how video production can work for your business, please contact Phil at Ark Media. A decent marketing manager will be constantly tweaking and monitoring their campaigns to try and […]

With ever changing technology, design trends, devices and google algorithms it is estimated that every 3-5 years a website can start to look out of date. But don’t panic, there’s good news! This doesn’t mean you have to fork out for an entire new one website from scratch. We have had a number of clients […]

This week we had the pleasure of being invited by our good friend and Staffs University Lecturer Shaun Reeves for a tour of Staffs Uni. We had a great time talking with Students and looking over projects, as well as speaking to them directly about their goals in the industry. On top of this we […]

SEO is an ever changing beast and is also one of our core services at inLIFE. With the importance and impact that SEO has on our clients, it is equally important that as a company we are always up to date with the latest trends whilst providing ongoing support. So please give a warm welcome […]

Are you a Marketing Manager suffering from the barrage of ‘to do’ bullets coming at you? Then fear not, because we understand, and we are here to help! At inLIFE we have experience working as in house Web Developers along with 8 years working side by side with Marketing Managers on an agency basis. This […]

In June, David is heading up 3 of the UK’s biggest mountains within 24 hours alongside his fellow business buddies from the BNI Elite Networking Group. This is the Three Peaks Challenge. Starting at Ben Nevis in Scotland, then onto Scafell Pike in the Lake District and finishing with Mount Snowdon in Wales… all in […]

‘Brexit walks into a bar, the barman says… why the long farce’ You are probably as sick of us about the whole Brexit malarky now. So if you have any .EU domain names (www.yourcompany.eu) then read on.. if not then don’t worry! .EU domains if no deal Brexit The .EU registry EURid has published a […]

In July 2019 David has signed up to do a 100k Ultra Marathon. About the Run & Sponsorship In 2020 Davids Daughters School are aiming to send a group to help and teach underprivileged young children in Cambodia. Please read more information about the work they do at the bottom of this page. In support […]

Share the love and security of our secure SSL hosting with a friend during the month of February 2019 and we will give you a free half day spa experience at Moor Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield – on us! Half Day Spa Experience Details : Take a dip in the heated pool, work […]

Saturday 19th January we held a workshop at inLIFE Towers for the local YMCA Sutton Coldfield alongside Design Pit to introduce kids to the wonderful world of web and design. David and Gareth first spoke about how they went about setting up the businesses from nothing , talking in detail about how having a passion […]

We are are very proud to say that we are now currently the number one recommended web design and digital marketing agency in Staffordshire (in fact even in the general marketing agency sector over all!) This is obviously something we are extremely proud of and humbled by. It would not have been possible without the […]

We’d like to express an epic thank you to all our wonderful clients & friends for your ongoing support in 2018! Merry Christmas We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Feel free to call into inLIFE offices up until Christmas closing for a chat or a dip […]

2019 is set to be a big year for digital business growth. We are now at a point where most companies already have a well established digital footprint, so in 2019 every business is going to be battling for new ways to stand out from the crowd online. Mobile responsive websites with smart calls to […]

This week we had the please of being visited by our new client ‘Foka Wolf’ If you have not heard this name yet (particularly in the Midlands) then we can only imagine you have been living under an anti social media rock, in which case then do a quick Google search for ‘Foka Wolf’ or […]

In October David presented the keynote at Linkedin Local. Demonstrating the importance of the Online User Journey. Using the analogy of product placement in supermarkets, with paid positioning this was linked to how LinkedIn choose the content that will hit the top spot as well as the importance of calls to actions following that initial […]

1 : Change your look without paying for an entire new website Most websites today are built on a Content Management System (I.E WordPress or Magento). This means that all your content is stored in a completely separate place to where your websites design is pulled from. The benefit of having your design elements in […]

Lichfield SEO Company If you’re in search of a local seo company, look no further than inLIFE Design Let inLIFE Design help you navigate the complexities of SEO, ensuring that your website reaches its full potential. With our expertise and your commitment, we can achieve remarkable results together. Don’t wait—start your journey to better online [...]

Last week our CEO and founder David Whitehouse was invited to give a talk at the launch of the new Staffordshire Deal. The deal is a plan between Staffs Uni and County Council for a connected digital county, planning to digitise Staffordshire and bring over 3000 more digital based jobs to the area. As a […]

Every year Google is thought to change the search algorithm between 500-600 times. A large percentage are very minor and will go unnoticed to many businesses but they do occasionally roll out large scale updates. You may have heard of the Google Panda and Penguin updates. These had a huge impact on how data was […]

We love all our clients equally, but every so often you get a super cool one that always brightens up your day when they call. Danny John-Jules is certainly in that category, often having meets and facetime with Danny to discuss his latest projects is always a pleasure. Here’s a few words from the man […]

Join us in at Virtual inLIFE HQ for the meeting of the future. We like to stay ahead of the curve here at inLIFE HQ, now thanks to the public release of the newly Facebook owned ‘Oculus Go’ we have set up our virtual office. Just like in the movie Ready Player One, we now […]

If your company forms part of a large group of companies, then having a new website and branding can be a pretty scary concept. Not just the logistics of it, but the cost. If you have 3, 4 or 10+ companies as part of your group then the cost of a new website for each […]

Google launches it’s new Chrome browser version 68, check out the video to see what impact this WILL have on your business website.

We were commissioned to provide a simple SEO boost for local accounting company. Culley Lifford Chartered accountants had their website upon and running for a while, however it was more of a place for current clients to visit, or a research point for anyone who had heard off them by word of mouth. They noted […]

1. Bots & Website scraping   Bots are clever little bits of code the trawl around the internet. There are some nice bots like Googles bots which help index your website on search engines. But then there are those downright naughty bots, and these bad bots now make up one-third of internet traffic according to […]

Our CEO David set a new Challenge following on from his Iron Man event earlier in the year.. to become an official Spartan! After 6 weeks of training in the gym and at local Cliff Lakes Obstacle course, David managed to complete his first ever Spartan Sprint Race at Marston Lodge in the top 25% […]

Our CEO decided to head back to his old haunting ground this week and re visit his high School at Chase Terrace Technology College. The Careers week was headed up by Julie Poppleton with a series of events throughout the week. The idea was to inspire students about multiple career options as well as running […]

It seems 2018 is the year of annoying deadlines. We have just got over the GDPR deadline kicking and screaming and now another one looms! Google (as well as us) have been encouraging stronger security practices the past few years as this not only helps protect your website against the influx of online attacks, but […]

From desk dweller to Iron Man! Having done no sporting events since P.E at school 1996 our Director took it upon himself to train and enter the Staffordshire Ironman 70.3 race! On Sunday 10th June he literally took the plunge (into Chasewater) and 70.3 miles later he made it over the finish line! 6 months […]

So here’s another little annoying fall-out from the new GDPR legislation. Did you know that embedding a Youtube video onto your website actually installs 3 cookies on the users computer. So if a user does not accept the use of Cookies on your website (read more on this here) then they can’t view your lovely […]

Unless you have been living under a business-proof rock for the past few months, I am sure you are sick to death of the GDPR widespread fear factor pandemic! Although at the same time it would be nice to know what to do on your website to ensure you don’t get bitten in the butt by […]

At the Business Networking Awards 2018 we are proud to say David won Entrepreneur of the year 2018 for founding inLIFE and turning it into what you see before you today. David was awarded the achievement by the awards sponsor Karl Grace. It was a great evening all round and we would like to wish […]

A big welcome to our new Senior Developer who has joined the team at inLIFE. Craig has all the traits of a developer including the standard developer android phone and gaming hobbies. However Craig also likes to shoot things.. mainly clay pigeons but does leave his developers den to get out their into the open […]

We all know style trends move on pretty quickly (apart from 80’s movies obviously) but when it comes to design then it can only take a few years for the style of a website to start to fall behind modern trends! When this happens often people think they need to fork out for a whole […]

We’ve always known our illustrious leader at inLIFE is crazy but now he’s gone next level and decided to sign up for the Staffordshire Iron Man 70.3 competition in June! For those that don’t know what this is, it’s basically one of the toughest athletic events out there. It consists of a 1.2 mile swim […]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks to all our wonderful customers for your support in 2017 and we look forward to a great year in 2018! We are donating to the Y.M.C.A Instead of paying for Christmas cards and postage this year we have donated the equivalent cost to […]

We love working closely with our clients, especially ones as interesting as the guys over at Midlands Metalheads Radio. We first stepped in to help them increase speed issues on their current website by siphoning through the current code to make it more streamline and efficient, as well as providing a high quality dedicated hosting solution. Since […]

A client of ours recently came to me after building his own website.  He’d used a budget hosting provider, but he was having issues with his website load times – sometimes taking over a minute to load each page!  The average attention span of a visitor to your website is just 7 seconds.  In fact, 17% […]

Push notifications are used by everyone these days.  It’s not even just mobile apps using them now either – more and more websites are using them too!  How many times recently have you noticed this little popup on a website you visited? Push notifications are great for driving repeat traffic back to your website or […]

Voice search is a growing market and it will give online marketers like us a disruptive opportunity to make your services or products visible. Google has a hidden algorithm, so when a user punches in a search it will display a list of results which are relevant to the phrase that you entered. There are many […]

The topic hot on a lot of companies lips at the moment is the forthcoming GDPR Compliance. This is the new data protection law which will have a major effect on the way business to business marketing gathers and handles personal data. It’s a good thing for personal users all round meaning your data will […]

Business networks such as BNI and BusinessB4Work more now one of the most popular  form of sharing business worldwide. If your a member of a business networking group or just like to spread the word about good business then here’s the app toolkit no serious networker should be without. 1. CamCard Business Card munch is […]

It’s been a while since we updated our blog as we have fell fowl of the ‘cobblers shoes’ effect – so buys working on all our wonderful clients jobs that we haven’t had a chance to update our own site! So what have we been up to you may ask… here’s just a few of the […]

A big welcome to our newest team member Laura. Laura first joined inLIFE in 2015 on a 12 month work placement from Staffordshire University. Laura then returned to Staffs Uni and has graduated with an outstanding 1st + Honours in Web Design. Whilst on her placement with inLIFE Laura quickly became an intricate part of […]

We have worked with The Chase Golf, Health Club and Spa now for 6 years since inLIFE started.  We love working closely with our clients to provide measurable results and are proud to say that The Chase Golf are just one of our clients who has been with us since day one. At present we […]

Here we go again, it’s like that confusing Cookie law all over again. Businesses are now getting ready for the ePrivacy Directive coming into play 25th May 2018 from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Earlier in the year the EU Commission managed to slip the proposed regulation under our feet to replace the current […]

From January 2017 the new version of Google Chrome’s website browser is going to be the first of many browsers to now tell users that your website is not secure.  This will only be the case if you do not have an SSL certificate. In the past these have only really been used by e-commerce websites […]

  2017 is the year to be APPy! Did you know mobile users have now overtaken desktop web users in the UK? Why not stand out from your competition this year and keep your users engaged with a snazzy new Mobile App! Not all companies need an app, but if you have something to showcase or [...]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year from the whole team at inLIFE! Thanks to all our lovely customers for your support in 2016 and here’s to make your digital world better in 2017! Don’t forget we are closed now until 3rd January where our team of elvish geeks will be […]

It has become tradition now that every year we donate a Christmas tree to a local School. This year we decided to donate it to Abacus Nursery in Burntwood, where the future of inLIFE (our Directors son, Harrison) currently attends. The tree can be seen proudly sitting in the front window, and we hope all […]

Congratulations to one of our Directors. Chris has won the BriteStart Networking Award for ’60 second wonder’.. before you question the title, it means that his 60 seconds elevator pitch have truly entertained his fellow Networking members over the past 12 months. Well done Chris!  

Get full brand consistency with all your marketing from inLIFE As part of our recent expansion we are now offering the whole marketing shabang! We still have our digital experts beavering away at web design, mobile apps but we have now collated an elite team to help provide you with all your marketing needs. Get complete […]

We have recently launched the all new App for Instarmac. Instarmac is the UK’s largest tarmac and adhesive manufacturer, we have stepped him to help them produce a product app which not only showcases all products but also allows users to calculate how much they will need from the area they are working on. From […]

A big thanks to everyone who made it to the inLIFE Open Day 2016 and especially our clients Vertical Trix, DJ Cutloose and The Ruby Xpress for providing all the entertainment. If you couldn’t make it you may have watched the live streaming from multiple cameras throughout the day. Take a look at the event […]

Theres many things that can effect your SEO ranking, including the technical things SEO agencies like us do behind the scenes there are also a number of ways you can help get ahead of your competition yourself (See our article 5 ways to help your own SEO) But there are some things, often the simplest […]

Our sponsored disabled Archer is still making his way through the rankings and aiming towards the next Paralympics. In his latest competition he came 3rd overall and won the open category. Wayne got 2 gold ends at 80 yards in the shoot ay Wyre forest Kidderminster. Take a look at some if the images below […]

We are very happy to announce that the website we have designed and developed for Screamfest.co.uk has been nominated and made the short list for 2 prestigious web design Awards! You can read more on how we designed, planned and developed the awesome new Screamfest website here Screamfest.co.uk has been nominated for both the AWWWARDS and […]

This week we have launched the brand new Screamfest website. Screamfest is a terrifyingly good attraction based at the National Adventure Farm which takes you on a journey through a number of scare attractions throughout October. Screamfest was an extremely fun website to work on as we could go all out when it came to […]

Almost on a weekly basis we have clients move over to us from other agencies who do not give them access to update or even own their own website. Common scenarios we hear are : + No access to change simple text and images, forcing you to continue paying for every minor change needed. + No […]

New Homes Mortgage Advice New Homes Mortgage Advice are a nationwide business providing expert mortgage advice to clients looking for new homes. Their new website is aimed to make the whole process simple as well as giving a great overview of the work they do. We provided everything from initial design concepts, changes and recommended […]

In May, Google are changing their algorithms… yet again! But fear not, our SEO experts are on the ball to let you know what’s going on. They made a big change last April making mobile friendly websites rank higher and now they are at it again. This time stepping it up another notch! Now mobile […]

We did it again! For the second running we have won the Business Networking Awards ‘Creative Business Of the Year’ award. A huge thanks to those that nominated us for the awards and we are absolutely over the moon to have won, also super proud of our team! Not only did we win Creative Business […]

At inLIFE we have always had a close relationship with Staffordshire University. We currently have a work placement on board from Staffs Uni as well as 4 graduates from the Uni & College as employees. After a recent visit from placements Staffs uni requested to run a profile on the business and David Whitehouse our […]

This week we caught up with Danny John-Jules about his website and forthcoming mobile app designed and developed right here at inLIFE.co.uk Whether he’s filming Death in Paradise in Caribbean or on set at Pinewood Studios for the forthcoming season of Red Dwarf, Danny explains how inLIFE have made his website easy to update from anywhere direct from […]

1. Share the love! Spread the word about your new website! Essentially, the more links you have coming to your website from other trusted and recognised websites the better. This is where you can help yourself by adding your website to free online business index listings or by speaking with any affiliates that may be […]

Google Panda is now an official part of the Google’s core ranking algorithm but if you just thought that a Panda was a black and white bear-like animal from China, then keep on reading. The Google Panda is a series of algorithm updates that has been designed to identify and discard low-quality websites with duplicate […]

Shockingly the first month of 2016 is almost over and we have had a very busy month in the inLIFE Office. We have had lots of meetings for exciting new projects this year as well as some website launches for companies to start the New Year with. Take a look at some of our website […]

As video gets more and more popular you may have seen the introduction of 360 degree videos popping up about the place. To create a 360 video, you need a special camera that records all 360 degrees of a scene simultaneously. So when you are watching the video you can choose what angle you want […]

Twitter Last week, we shared with you the controversial announcement that will see Twitter character limits rising from 140 to 10,000 – so let us have a look about what the people behind Twitter have to say about it. The site will still show the 140 character tweet in our newsfeed but there will be […]

  We are taking part in national Christmas jumper day today, check out the team in their festive knits! We are closed from today for Christmas, the office will be back open on Monday 4th January 2016. In the unlikely event that your website or emails are inaccessible please email:[email protected] and a member of the […]

Before we leave you for the holidays we would just like to share with you a couple of our last website launches of 2015. Our first one we are sharing with you is, Raymond James Caravans. The one stop caravan shop is open for business with their new website. You can buy from as small […]

inLIFE Live has raised to date £265 and we are very grateful to all who donated to the fantastic Target Ovarian Cancer. The charity helps to improve early diagnosis, fund live-saving research and provide much-needed support to women with ovarian cancer. The day kicked off at 10am and finished at 3pm and within those 5 […]

One of our clients, Multibrand Services Ltd have been featured in the Birmingham Business Post with the launch of their new website! They said, “The new web site will make it even easier for customers to find the service or one off repair they need. Easy to navigate, the interactive site comes under twin headings […]

Chris joined his first breakfast meet, Britestart earlier this year and always found the idea of public speaking a daunting task but now he has been awarded, Newcomer of the Year and 60 Second Wonder at Britestart’s annual awards ceremony – Well Done! In general, inLIFE regularly attend networking events and there are so many […]

Yesterday, Chris along with the Britestart networking group donated a Christmas tree to St Chad’s Primary School in Lichfield for their display at the Lichfield Cathedral. The Britestart networking group is a not-for-profit organisation so any money that the group makes is donated back into their chosen charity of the year or put in to […]

This month has seen four individual websites come to life on the web with inLIFE. These businesses are all completely different but have come to the inLIFE team for a brand new look for their companies. Somercotes Office Furniture Ltd Somercotes Office furniture began as a family run business twenty years ago and have built […]

We are streaming our office for Target Ovarian Cancer On Friday 11th December, we will be LIVE 10am till 4pm and you can watch from our website. On the day you will be able to get involved through Twitter by getting the team to do (almost!) anything. You can tweet your requests @inLIFEDesign using our hashtag […]

The debate on how people portray themselves online in comparison to their offline personality has been discussed by many and there are many theories on why people have completely different persona’s. Visual artists Dries Depoorter, latest project he looked at how one individual can have multiple online persona’s. Tinder and LinkedIn couldn’t be more different […]

What has been happening in the world of social media lately? Have a look at some of the new features that are being rolled out and tested. Pinterest In the latest blog post, ‘Oh, How Pinteresting!’ Pinterest have launched a new visual search tool. If you are part of the population that have not yet […]

Google on Tuesday began rolling out an offline mode for Google Maps that will cover both cities and rural areas. Users will be able to download a regional map, for example; a city, county or country either by tapping “download” on a search result or by going to “Offline Areas” in the Google Maps menu […]

Want to give those trick-or-treaters a real fright? In the digital age, fake cobwebs and cardboard cut-outs of skeletons probably won’t do the trick. Take a look at these 5 ways to really get some Halloween fun with the use of modern technology. Project your fears If you wanted an excuse to buy yourself a […]

So today’s the day, Marty and Doc crashed into the future of the second of the three time-hopping sci-fi adventure films. The sequel that was released in November 1989 saw mad scientist Doc Brown type in October 21st 2015 and now 26 years later the future is here. “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads…” […]

Netflix now claims 37% of the peak hour’s internet bandwidth in the US and it’s close to being used by half the population. It is popular and expanding globally fast, but how does it work? Netflix is in 60 countries and they expect to be in 200 by the end of 2015, they are hoping […]

Have you seen our latest banner image on our homepage? Businesses are now incorporating video onto their websites. A moving image is going to grab the attention of any viewer as it catches their eye, so why not think about including one on yours? With the increase in broadband and internet speeds allowing websites to […]

Today is #WorldSmileDay so make sure you make someone smile today. The inLIFE team was all smiles yesterday when our latest inLIFE team member came to visit the office for the first time. Harrison spent the whole visit asleep but he still managed to have the whole team smiling. Take a look at the video of his […]

So another month has past and we have launched two big eCommerce websites this month on the transport theme too! This month’s new website launches are Horton’s Motorcycles and MG Obsession. Both new sites are making it easier for their clients to get hold of their products with their new eCommerce shops. MG Obsession have been […]

Instagram took the role of the Polaroid with its distinct square only images however, in the latest update they have let users think outside of the box. Although when scrolling through an Instagram feed though you can’t help but look on in envy at the perfect sunsets, beautifully arranged lunches and the array of someone’s […]

Being a Burntwood based business it is great to get involved with our local community, if it is not pushing a kart at the Burntwood Wakes or pulling a tractor at the National Forest Adventure Farm for charity. We are delighted to have sponsored the local rugby team and have our logo featured on their […]

Many find the idea of networking pretty daunting and when you hear it the chances are your heart rate just increased but it does not have to be all sweaty palms and stuttered speeches. Networking events can be overwhelming with so many people and so little time and a lot of repetition. Although there are […]

Google have got themselves a new logo and now a new set of rules, changing the algorithms for their rankings again. Google will start to penalise the search rankings of websites that use pop-up mobile ads asking users to install an app, the latest move by the company that could have a big impact on […]

We have been a very busy little team this month with lots of websites going live for August! So take a look at 6 very happy clients who have brand-spanking new websites to showcase what they do. The GoGo Coffee Company  Operate gourmet coffee trikes for retail, events and weddings. Their unique touch on the coffee […]

It probably does not come as a surprise that smartphones are the UK’s most popular device for getting online. The answer for the surge for mobile phones to be number one by industry monitor Ofcom is video. Everyone wants to watch video and the availability with the expansion of high-speed 4G data networks makes it […]

So our latest addition to inLIFE headquarters is our “new” Nintendo area! I say new in quotes as it is actually a trip down memory lane with all the game consoles dating back to the very first one at the start of the 80’s. In order we have: From where it all began the Nintendo […]

At the weekend our team at inLIFE took part in the Push Kart Derby as part of the Burntwood Wakes Festival this summer. It was a great day out for the local area with us and five other karts racing down the main street by Sankeys. The track was a 110m and we also had […]

Here at inLIFE we are proud to have launched a new website for Multibrand Services Ltd. Multibrand, is a company that repair domestic appliances based in Wolverhampton serving surrounding areas with their vast years of experience. For over 15 years, Multibrand has been supporting housing associations and property management companies in terms of their domestic […]

Why Are Cookies Called Cookies? Have you ever wondered why internet cookies are called cookies or e-mail spam is called spam? The internet has lots of weird and wonderful terms to call things but have you ever thought where the origins and decisions behind those terms came from? Well we decided to take a look [...]

inLIFE’s very own CEO David Whitehouse has begun his own series of videos to help shed the light on the world wide web with quick tips to help your business. Technical jargon is thrown around all the time but do we really understand it and what it means for us. This is where David has […]

We’ve recently discovered most people still don’t know where their website is hosted, or even their registered domain details! That’s scary💩 In 2015 this is now a key company asset 🌐 But don’t worry, inLIFE can get you back in control 💪 Our team will BEAT ANY HOSTING DEAL 👾 with full backups, control panel […]

This month has seen the launch of new websites Goldsmith Primary Academy and also Transform Energy. Goldsmith Primary Academy based in Walsall have had a sophisticated new website design that showcase the school and its pupils. Take a look at it here: https://www.goldsmith.walsall.sch.uk/ The website even includes their very own class blogs and has lots […]

So at the weekend we got our team of inLIFE geeks and thrown them into a farm pulling tractors and rolling hay bales all in the name of charity. We had a fantastic time at the Agrilympics run by the National Forest Adventure Farm whose event this year was supporting the brilliant work of CLIC […]

SEO is thrown around by all most everyone in the world of web. It is a high priority to many businesses trying to get what they do out there on the internet. At inLIFE we do more than just your average SEO agency. We have our specialist in house SEO gurus who are google qualified and have […]

The inLIFE team are competing in the National Forest Adventure Farm annual Agri-lympics. The yearly charity event supports their charity of the year with every penny going to CLIC Sargent charity. We are getting our team of inLIFE geeks (who usually spend most of their time in front of a computer) and entering them in […]

May has seen inLIFE bring a variety of more companies to life on the big World Wide Web. We have CS Comms our neighbors at inLIFE towers with their swanky new site. CS Comms have been supplying telephony and cabling services for over twenty years. You can see what they do and there new site […]

Who can sell your company better than you? That is why when you have a brand spanking new website we recommend you use your own pictures. Many businesses decide to use stock images which is all well and good if you are using them within the agreement guidelines. But the most effective way to have […]

First you may want to know what an SSL certificate is, in simple terms an SSL certificate allows secure connections from a web server to a web browser. You may have seen these on big websites such as Facebook and other large corporations for a long time but they are becoming more popular on SME […]

With all the technology going on we was looking at what inventions haven’t been invented yet. We’re still waiting for our flying cars but here’s a list we found that people are still waiting for. Universal Language Translator Self-Cleaning Clothing Customisable Home Atmosphere Generator Portable Health Diagnostics Device Anti-Gravity Suit Time Optimisation Assistant Energy-Generating Shoes […]

What if you could build your design in real life, then tweak it virtually? That’s the idea behind Lego X, which uses networked plastic bricks to build digital 3-D files. Lego X is a network of bricks that communicate through an app. Technology is approaching the point where we can tie the physical and digital […]

In April we where tasked with creating a new logo and brand for The Coseley School in Bilston Birmingham, a month later and we had created a whole new brand identity for the school which includes there new School Badge, letter headed paper, business cards and compliment slips. The first task was to create their […]

There’s an episode of the Simpsons where Homer decides he needs to get in on the “.com boom” which leads him to start his own website (which someone has recreated here). In the style of many early webmasters, Homer fills his webpage with a selection of unrelated flashy gifs, including a dancing Jesus and a […]

When it comes to creating a website, looking at other sites and how they have been designed can provide you with a great starting point for how you want your online presence to look. Examining larger brands is always a worthwhile activity as they tend to be on the forefront of new ideas when it […]

InLIFE hit the press again this week gracing the front cover of the business pages in the Tamworth Herald newspaper. Of all the grand images the Herald could of used to represent the awards, they decided to run with the comedy shot of inLIFE Staff David Whitehouse and Danny Battison. inLIFE gets 3 mentions for […]

Along with Web Design and Digital Marketing we do offer a graphic design and print service, we recently where approached by our client at Storm Industrial Roofing to design them a Calendar for 2014. We had recently designed some stationary for them of which included letterheads and compliment slips which included a silver foil finish, […]

The majority of businesses are now taking to the internet in a bid to attract lots of customers and produce high revenues, which means the time will come when you need to decide how to market your website. Organic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) or Pay Per Cick SEO? Pay Per Click (PPC)  is  a way […]

A Google penalty is when Googles automated bots crawl through your site and spot that it is using underhanded or ‘black hat’ SEO tactics to try and increase your rankings. They then give you a virtual slap on the wrist, and knock you straight down the listing until you submit a reconsideration request (see video […]

Web Design Agency - West Midlands If you're on the lookout for a local Web Design agency across the West Midlands, look no further than inLIFE Design. We are a web design company with over a decade of experience, creating user-friendly, responsive and visually stunning websites that not only captivate your audience but also drive [...]

They say a picture tells a thousand words, in the same way a video can tell your entire company story in a few minutes withoiut expecting and hoping your visitor to navigate your entire site. Online videos are quickly becoming a core part of any website with the advances in web technology and globally increasing […]

Just over a week ago the new apple iPhone 4S pre orders came online at 8:45, by 8:48 I had an order number! So waiting for it to be delivered on Friday 14th was like waiting for Christmas! When it arrived obviously the first thing to do was play with Siri and test out some […]

Standard advertising banners have long been the popular method of digital marketing however in recent years entire site takeovers have become the next logical step in reaching your precise target audience on their favourite website. Obviously these cost more than regular banner advising but the effect is striking. YouTube are prime example of a high […]

Are you sick of dodging the same pot-hole every day? Or walking past the same unsightly graffiti for months… well now you can make the most of paying your council tax with their new mobile App for reporting these incidents, and more! The council have launched the ‘my council services’ application that allows you report […]

This month the search engine giant Google have announced the launch of their very own social network set to take on facebook, known as Google+. It is only available by invitation at the moment however at inLIFE we have had chance to test it out in beta alongside a number of other Internet gurus including […]

One eventful afternoon at inLIFE HQ this week our internet connection was temporarily down.. so for once instead of making amazing viral video’s for others, we decided to put together a short comedy spoof advertisement of our own, and here is the result.. We have also created videos, virals & youtube campaigns for a number […]

We have now taken residence in our new offices based in Burntwood. We have a meeting room and designs studio in ‘the loft’ ideal for clients to come visit and see where the magic happens. Based at ‘Burntwood Island’ also known as ‘Swan Island’ the new office has ample free parking in the adjacent shopping […]

Web Design Agency - Lichfield If you're on the lookout for a local Web Design agency near Lichfield, look no further than inLIFE Design. We are a web design company with over a decade of experience, creating user-friendly, responsive and visually stunning websites that not only captivate your audience but also drive results for your [...]

Its getting beyond the stage now where many business can still snub facebook off as a fad for teenagers and socialites. With 1 in every 13 people now on facebook and half of them logged in on any given day.. If you haven’t got a business fan page yet it’s time to catch up. The […]

Web Design Cannock If you’re in search of a local Web Design agency based in Cannock, look no further than inLIFE Design With over a decade of expertise, our impressive track record speaks for itself. We have created a number of websites for local businesses in the Cannock area. Our passionate team is here to [...]

Burntwood Web Design Agency If you’re in search of a local Web Design agency based in Burntwood, look no further than inLIFE Design With over a decade of expertise, our impressive track record speaks for itself. We have created a number of websites for local businesses in the Burntwood area. Our passionate team is here [...]

Contrary to popular belief websites are not made of rainbow dust and carried to the Internet by a stalk. Although I’m sure your aware, as most people are, that websites are composed of code, HTML to be precise mixed with whatever else the coder may like such as Flash (animated elements) PHP or ASP (clever […]

As a Burntwood based web design firm we believe that charity starts at home. So as a new project we have launched WS7.co.uk offering FREE basic websites to all local business and community. All you have to do is register free (it takes seconds) at ws7.co.uk and choose your website name.. you then get www.yourname.ws7.co.uk […]

Heard this on radio 1 the other day! Pure genius from Chris Moyles! For all those who live in the Midlands area! It’s a Parody of Katy Perry ‘californian girls’ called ‘Wolverhampton Girls‘.. take a look! There’s more Wolverhampton girls stuff here too

The inLIFE ship sets sail with aims of making professional web design less confusing, more efficient and a tad more fun! As well as firing our canons at ‘cowboy’ web designers along the way, those that use shoddy code, basic templates and crappy cheap websites.. inLIFE ahoy.