Fasthosts today announced the launch of Webmonkey.co.uk, the UK directory of web professionals. An advanced searchable listing of web designers, developers, copywriters and web marketing specialists; Webmonkey is the only quality-assured directory of web professionals in the UK.

As an online business resource, Webmonkey holds listings of a wide range of web services covering everything from web strategy, and search engine optimisation, to copywriting and web design.

Webmonkey is much more than just a directory of web page designers. Incorporating advanced database search functionality, customers who visit Webmonkey can locate their ideal service provider instantly by postcode, cross-referenced against the particular combination of skills they require. Webmonkey's listings architecture is designed with the flexibility to incorporate new professional disciplines as they emerge in line with technology developments.

Whilst focusing exclusively on providing powerful web hosting solutions to the UK market, Fasthosts' commitment to fostering quality web design and associated services is underlined by their support of Webmonkey. Fasthosts' robust, state-of-the-art hosting infrastructure provides the underlying technology for the Webmonkey servers and databases. Also, using customer feedback Fasthosts monitors services on offer through Webmonkey to ensure they remain "fit for purpose" at all times.

WebDesigner Magazine describes Webmonkey as, "a fantastic service for professional designers keen to gain recognition among potential clients."

Fasthosts CEO Andrew Michael, commented: "When designing, optimising or promoting their web presence many small businesses use free tools or build their own sites. What they sometimes don't realise is, that for as little as £500, they can have their entire project completed professionally. A user friendly, differentiated website can have a positive measurable impact on their bottom line. Customers regularly ask Fasthosts for web design services: Webmonkey is the ideal way to connect these customers with the specialists they need."

The current list of services offered through webmonkey is as follows:

Web production:

  • HTML/XHTML
  • DHTML
  • XML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Flash/Director
  • RSS

Design:

  • Logos/Banners
  • Print design
  • Flash intro/presentation
  • Illustration
  • Photography
  • Website graphics
  • Website concepts
  • Audio/video design
  • Web content
  • Technical content

Web development:

  • ASP
  • ASP.NET
  • PHP
  • CGI
  • Perl
  • Java
  • Coldfusion
  • Python
  • WAP

Database skills:

  • MySQL
  • MS-SQL
  • MS Access
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL

Speciality skills:

  • Accessibility
  • Usability
  • Multi-lingual/translation
  • Website security
  • Web standards compliance

Marketing and advertising:

  • Email marketing
  • Online advertising services
  • Print advertising services
  • Affiliate programs
  • Search engine optimisation
  • Public relations services (PR)

Dynamic website production:

  • E-commerce solutions
  • Community discussion/feedback

Web Content:

  • Web content
  • Technical content

Speciality skills:

  • Accessibility
  • Usability
  • Multi-lingual/translation
  • Website security
  • Web standards compliance