Nice to meet you

Say hello to our tight knit team of digital experts

Despite our humble size, we’ve helped clients from across the globe to achieve their goals. From modern website designs to complex back-end solutions, we immerse ourselves into your projects so that the results always feel your own – because, well, they are!

Read a little more about us, our mission and who we are below…

QUALITY, TRUST, INCLUSIVE

our mission

Our quality creative services will help you achieve short and long term business targets.

Blending together our rich mix of digital agency expertise, our team are here to help your business find its feet on the web and inspire your future success. No matter the size or scale of your challenge, we’ll strive to create work that we can both be proud of, whether that’s bringing your ideas to life or starting with a blank canvas.

Where it all began

our roots

We’re more than a team, we’re family.

Our roots run deep: two of our founding members are family by blood, and over time, we’ve welcomed sisters, close friends, and extended relatives into the fold. Today, that spirit of connection continues – everyone we work with becomes part of the extended net family.

If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to learn more about upcoming opportunities.

QUALITY, TRUST, INCLUSIVE


Our quality creative services will help you achieve short and long term business targets.


Blending together our rich mix of digital agency expertise, our team are here to help your business find its feet on the web and inspire your future success. No matter the size or scale of your challenge, we’ll strive to create work that we can both be proud of, whether that’s bringing your ideas to life or starting with a blank canvas.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN


We really are family!


Two of our founding members by blood, but we’ve since grown to include sisters, close friends and distant relations. But it goes without saying, everyone we work with becomes part of the extended net* family.


If you’d like to become a part of our family, then get in touch to find out about any upcoming opportunities…

Our Team

Annette Ritson
Managing Director
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Annette Ritson
Managing Director

It’s hard to pin my role down to any one thing, but as Managing Director I’m responsible for overseeing most client projects. From account management and marketing strategy to managing some of our more bespoke technical work. There’s seldom an empty day, but it’s fast paced, exciting and great fun to lead such an eclectic team of digital experts.

Fast Facts

Your name?

Annette Ritson

Your role?

Managing Director

What do you do at net?

It’s hard to pin my role down to any one thing, but as Managing Director I’m responsible for overseeing most client projects. From account management and marketing strategy to managing some of our more bespoke technical work. There’s seldom an empty day, but it’s fast paced, exciting and great fun to lead such an eclectic team of digital experts.

Can you shorten that to 3 words?

The big boss

What's a track you've submitted to the office playlist?

Edge of Midnight by Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks

Who makes the best brews?

Jess
Stefan Ritson
Creative Director
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Stefan Ritson
Creative Director

I am responsible for overseeing all the creative work we put out. If there’s any element of design to a project, I’ve pretty much been involved. I work collaboratively with the development team to design websites that are easy to navigate and highly functional, whilst also pleasing to the eye. I lead any branding or packaging projects that we do and strive to make everything we work on look good.

Fast Facts

Your name?

Stefan Ritson

Your role?

Creative Director

What do you do at net?

I am responsible for overseeing all the creative work we put out. If there’s any element of design to a project, I’ve pretty much been involved. I work collaboratively with the development team to design websites that are easy to navigate and highly functional, whilst also pleasing to the eye. I lead any branding or packaging projects that we do and strive to make everything we work on look good.

Can you shorten that to 3 words?

Make it pretty.

What's a track you've submitted to the office playlist?

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Who makes the best brews?

Annette, she is a proffessional.
John Abiero
Front End Developer
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John Abiero
Front End Developer

I’m a Web Developer with a focus on building accessible, user-centered websites. I create and maintain web pages that adhere to modern accessibility standards and industry best practices, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.

Fast Facts

Your name?

John Abiero

Your role?

Front End Developer

What do you do at net?

I’m a Web Developer with a focus on building accessible, user-centered websites. I create and maintain web pages that adhere to modern accessibility standards and industry best practices, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.

Can you shorten that to 3 words?

accessible, comedy, family

What's a track you've submitted to the office playlist?

I'm all over the map musically 😛

Who makes the best brews?

Me!
Haz Williamson
Senior PHP Developer
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Haz Williamson
Senior PHP Developer

I build bespoke systems to solve problems clients need digital solutions for. I also manage and set up servers to client specifications, write up plans, advise on best practices and abiding regulations, and finally maintain security at all costs to keep client data safe.

Fast Facts

Your name?

Haz Williamson

Your role?

Senior PHP Developer

What do you do at net?

I build bespoke systems to solve problems clients need digital solutions for. I also manage and set up servers to client specifications, write up plans, advise on best practices and abiding regulations, and finally maintain security at all costs to keep client data safe.

Can you shorten that to 3 words?

Develop, Maintain, Logical

What's a track you've submitted to the office playlist?

The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid

Who makes the best brews?

Annette
Phil Emerson
Senior Web Developer
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Phil Emerson
Senior Web Developer

Design and develop bespoke data driven solutions.

Fast Facts

Your name?

Phil Emerson

Your role?

Senior Web Developer

What do you do at net?

Design and develop bespoke data driven solutions.

Can you shorten that to 3 words?

Code & Data Shaman (is the ampersand cheating?)

What's a track you've submitted to the office playlist?

Underworld - Dark and Long (Burt's mix)

Who makes the best brews?

My mokapot. Dark and long.
Jess Hill
Digital Marketing Manager
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Jess Hill
Digital Marketing Manager

Create, analyse and develop our client’s online presence. Working closely with all members of the team and implementing strategies that work, improving and evolving brands is at the heart of what I do! All done with my little sausage dog, Sergio, by my side!

Fast Facts

Your name?

Jess Hill

Your role?

Digital Marketing Manager

What do you do at net?

Create, analyse and develop our client’s online presence. Working closely with all members of the team and implementing strategies that work, improving and evolving brands is at the heart of what I do! All done with my little sausage dog, Sergio, by my side!

Can you shorten that to 3 words?

Create, Analyse, Develop.

What's a track you've submitted to the office playlist?

Gypsy Woman – Crystal Waters

Who makes the best brews?

Me! Always milk BEFORE the hot water!

Want to be part of the team?

see opportunities

Work in the community

We ♥ our community

We might be rural, but we’re proud to be part of Kendal’s thriving business community.

In fact, we’ve been key sponsors of the annual town festival, Torchlight, for many years now – and our Managing Director, Annette, is even part of the committee!

Our work with the family event includes a sleek and responsive website, digital marketing campaigns and even print too. Working alongside some of the regions most popular businesses is an honour, but seeing the town at its magnificent best is all the reward we need!

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