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Years Experience
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Website Design Projects
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Irish Business Websites Built
What We Do
Full-service web design and digital marketing for Irish businesses
Web Design Cork & Ireland
We design and build custom websites for Irish businesses — from simple brochure sites to complex platforms. Every website we build is fast, mobile-friendly, and optimised for search from day one.
E-Commerce Development
We build online stores on Shopify and WooCommerce for Irish retailers and product businesses. From initial build to ongoing optimisation, we manage everything so you can focus on selling.
SEO — Search Engine Optimisation
We improve the search visibility of Irish businesses through technical SEO, content strategy, and link building. More visibility means more traffic, more enquiries, and more revenue.
Lead Generation
We design and run digital campaigns specifically built to generate enquiries and sales leads for Irish businesses. Paid search, SEO, and social — combined into one results-focused system.
Google Ads & PPC Management
We manage Google Ads campaigns for Irish businesses that want immediate visibility and measurable return on ad spend. Every campaign is tracked, reported, and continuously improved.
Social Media Advertising
We run Facebook, Instagram, and social advertising campaigns for Irish businesses. Whether your goal is brand awareness, leads, or online sales, we build campaigns around your numbers.
Results That Speak for Themselves
Web Design
Professional Services — Cork
We redesigned the website for a Cork-based professional services firm, improving their online enquiry rate and cutting their bounce rate significantly within the first three months of launch.
E-Commerce
Retail / E-Commerce — Ireland
We built a Shopify e-commerce store for an Irish retail client. Within the first quarter after launch, online sales grew substantially as the new site outperformed the previous platform on every metric.
Lead Generation
B2B — Lead Generation — Ireland
We built and managed a combined Google Ads and SEO lead generation campaign for an Irish B2B business, delivering a consistent flow of qualified sales enquiries month on month.
Client testimonials
We were delighted to work with The Digital Department to develop our new purchasing app. They got into the project, showed a flexible attitude and delivered what we were looking for.
A big thank you to Alan and the team at The Digital Department. They did a great job in rebuilding our company web site. The team took the time to learn a little about our business and applied the concepts to the new website. The Digital Department were a pleasure to deal with and made the changes I requested in a prompt and professional manner, nothing was a problem to them and we look forward to building on this relationship in the years ahead.
We have worked with Digital Marketing for the last numbers of years and found them to very a very professional and capable company. Nothing is a problem for them. They always get back as soon as you request anything. Since they had designed out website we have had a lot of very positive comments from abroad and within Ireland. They are good company who know what they are doing.
Loved working with Alan and the TDD team. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to detail was second to none. They took our brief and designed a fresh, modern and beautiful looking website for us.
TDD built our Magento website and we’re very satisfied with the end result delivered and the professionalism they showed. TDD nailed our product hierarchy from the start, one of the issues we had with our former site.
TDD built our new Magento website and did a fantastic job. They have been supporting the site for the last few years and they are so reliable and easy to deal with. Couldn’t recommend them more.
Industries We Work With
We have built websites and run marketing for businesses across these sectors and more
Retail & E-Commerce
Hospitality & Tourism
Professional Services
Construction & Trades
Healthcare & Wellness
B2B & Manufacturing
Education & Training
Property & Real Estate
Don't see your sector? We work with businesses of all types. Get in touch.
Why Choose The Digital Department
We are results-focused, not just delivery-focused
Most agencies deliver a website and consider the job done. We consider the job done when your business is growing. Every project we take on is scoped, built, and measured against your commercial goals — more enquiries, more online sales, more revenue. That focus runs through everything we do.
Cork-based, Ireland-wide — we know this market
We are based in Cork and have been working with Irish businesses for years. We understand the Irish market, the Irish consumer, and what Irish businesses actually need from a website and digital marketing. We are not a remote team or a template service — we are a local agency with national reach.
Every service under one roof — no outsourcing
Web design, e-commerce development, SEO, Google Ads, Facebook advertising, and lead generation — all delivered by our in-house team. You deal with one agency, one point of contact, and one team that understands your full digital picture. Nothing is outsourced.
A track record you can see
We have built websites and run marketing campaigns for hundreds of Irish businesses across retail, hospitality, professional services, construction, and more. Our portfolio and case studies are available to browse. We do not hide behind stock photography and invented testimonials.
Straightforward process, no lock-in
We are transparent about our process, our pricing, and our timeline from the first conversation. You own everything we build — your website, your domain, your content. We do not lock clients into long contracts or make it difficult to move on. We keep clients because of our results, not because of small print.
Finding the Right Fit for Your Business
Freelancer
A single person handling everything. Good for very simple projects on a tight budget, but limited in capacity, services, and what happens when they are unavailable.
- One person, no backup
- Limited service range
- No in-house marketing
- Availability risk
The Digital Department
A full in-house team covering web design, development, SEO, and paid marketing. One point of contact, measurable results, and the capacity to scale with your business.
- Full in-house team
- Web + marketing in one place
- Transparent process
- Measurable results
- You own everything
DIY / Template
Low upfront cost but no strategy, no SEO expertise, no marketing capability, and no support. Works for very early-stage businesses only.
- No custom design
- No SEO foundation
- No marketing support
- Generic results
Frequently Asked Questions
The Digital Department is based in Cork, Ireland. We work with businesses across Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, and throughout Ireland. All of our work is carried out by our in-house Cork-based team.
Website costs in Ireland vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. A professional business website typically starts from a few thousand euros, while a full e-commerce store or custom platform will be priced accordingly. We provide a full, transparent quote after an initial consultation — there are no hidden costs.
A standard business website typically takes two to eight weeks from brief to launch. An e-commerce store or more complex project may take longer. We provide a clear timeline at the start of every project and keep you updated throughout.
Yes. While we are based in Cork, we work with businesses all across Ireland — including Dublin, Galway, Kildare, and beyond. Most of our client work is managed remotely with regular calls and updates, so location is not a barrier.
Yes — this is one of the key reasons Irish businesses choose The Digital Department. We offer web design, SEO, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram advertising, and lead generation all under one roof. Having one agency manage your full digital presence means a more joined-up strategy and better results.
We build on WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce — the three most widely used platforms for Irish business websites. We recommend the right platform based on your business type, budget, and goals. We do not lock clients into proprietary platforms they cannot manage themselves.
Yes. We design and build e-commerce websites for Irish businesses on Shopify and WooCommerce. We handle everything from the initial design and build to product setup, payment integration, and ongoing support.
Results depend on your business, your market, and your starting point. What we can commit to is a clear strategy, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement based on real data. We do not promise guaranteed rankings or overnight results — we deliver sustainable growth built on sound strategy.
We are a Cork-based agency with a full in-house team, a results-first approach, and a track record of working with Irish businesses across multiple sectors. We do not outsource our work, we are transparent about our process and pricing, and you own everything we build. Our clients stay with us because of the results we deliver, not because of contract terms.
Yes, absolutely. You own your website, your domain, and all of the content on it. We do not retain any ownership of what we build for you. If you ever decide to move to a different agency or manage things yourself, everything transfers to you cleanly.
Based in Cork, Working Across Ireland
Our team is based in Cork city. We have designed and built websites and run digital marketing campaigns for businesses from Kerry to Dublin and across every county in between. Whether you are a Cork-based business looking for a local agency or an Irish business looking for a results-focused digital partner, we are ready to help.
Ready to Grow Your Business Online?
Tell us about your business and what you want to achieve. Whether you need a new website, want to sell online, or need more leads from your marketing — we will give you an honest assessment and a clear plan. No obligation.
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