In short
Rockhopper Digital is an independent web design studio based in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. We are not connected with Rockhopper Digital Ltd or any other business trading under the same name.
Rockhopper Digital was founded by Martin Phillips in 2016. The studio designs, builds and looks after websites for businesses, charities and independent traders across the UK and beyond.
Martin is your main point of contact from start to finish, supported by a team of SEO specialists and developers. You get the attention of an independent studio with the capability of a much larger agency.
Meet Martin Phillips
Martin started his career in 2001 as a digital, new media and print designer at Brooker & How in Hastings, and went on to run the studio there as Studio Manager.
In 2006 he joined Adams Creative as Senior Online Designer. Over the following decade he led the agency’s digital work, becoming Head of Digital and Studio in 2013 and overseeing the design and delivery of websites and campaigns for a wide range of clients.
He set up Rockhopper Digital in 2016 to offer agency-level design and development without the agency price tag, and has run it full time since 2017.
Connect with Martin Phillips on LinkedIn.
Backed by specialists
Martin leads every project personally and is supported by a team of SEO specialists and developers. That gives you one clear point of contact, with the depth of expertise to handle technical builds, integrations and search campaigns of any size.
What we specialise in
More than two decades of studio experience, together with our specialist team, means the whole job is handled from the first sketch to the live site and the support that follows.
How we work
Every project starts with a conversation about what the website needs to achieve, not with a template. We would rather recommend the right piece of work than the one that is easiest to quote.
Sites are built to load quickly, read clearly on a phone and be straightforward for you to update. After launch, our hosting and maintenance plans keep them secure, backed up and up to date.
Where we work
The studio is based in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, but our clients are not limited to the local area. We work with businesses and organisations right across the UK, and have delivered projects for clients in the United States, Canada and South Africa.
Most projects run smoothly by video call, email and shared documents, so distance and time zones are rarely a barrier. Local clients are always welcome to meet in person.
What clients say
18 Google reviews, rated 5.0 out of 5.
Every review on this site is published in the client’s own words, as they wrote it on Google.
I have been using Martin’s web design service for many years now and would not hesitate in recommending him. He always goes above and beyond what is required and has been a key part of my online success. I would recommend Martin’s services to anyone who is looking for good quality web design at a reasonable price.
Common questions
Who will I be working with?
Martin Phillips, who founded the studio, leads your project from the first call through design, build and ongoing support. He is backed by a team of SEO specialists and developers, so you get one point of contact with specialist expertise behind it.
How long has Rockhopper Digital been running?
Since 2016. Before that, Martin spent fifteen years in agency studios, including a decade at Adams Creative, where he became Head of Digital and Studio.
Do you only work with businesses in East Sussex?
No. We are based in East Sussex, but we work with clients throughout the UK and have delivered projects for clients in the United States, Canada and South Africa.
Do you work with other agencies?
Yes. We provide white label website design and development for agencies that need extra design or WordPress capacity.
Have a question that isn’t answered here?
Send a message, or call for a proper conversation. Either way, you’ll be talking to Martin.
- Phone
- 07904 288451
- Based in
- Robertsbridge, East Sussex