Tell us about yourself and Seven Hills Creative…
I’m Mark Rawson, the founder of Seven Hills Creative – a UK-based website agency that specialises in crafting high-performing, visually engaging websites for a range of businesses. My background is in digital marketing and web development, and I’ve spent almost 20 years refining my expertise in development, user experience, and conversion optimisation.
Before launching Seven Hills Creative, I worked with various businesses, agencies and third-sector organisations, helping them enhance their online presence and generate leads through strategic web design and digital campaigns.
Our agency was built on the idea that websites should do much more than just look good – they should actively drive business growth. We focus on creating websites that not only look great but also perform well in terms of user engagement, marketing needs and lead generation.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I started my business because I wanted to take control of my own career and create something that truly reflected my vision and values. I wanted to provide web solutions for businesses and organisations at a fair price and make a great return on investment. After working in the industry for over a decade, I started an agency that combined strategy, creativity and performance-driven design. I wanted to build websites that didn’t just look good but delivered measurable results for businesses.
Beyond that, I was driven by a desire for freedom, flexibility and the ability to choose the projects I work on, the clients I collaborate with and the direction of my business.
What’s the best part about running your own business?
The best part of running Seven Hills Creative is the variety and impact. Every project is different, and I love the challenge of figuring out how to best position a business online and provide a solution to their needs. Seeing a client go from having a website that underperforms to one that actively generates revenue and drives engagement is incredibly rewarding.
Another huge perk is the ability to build relationships with clients. We don’t just build websites and move on; we create long-term partnerships where we continue to support businesses as they grow and evolve.
Three words to describe Seven Hills Creative…
Innovative, strategic, results-driven.
What are some of the main challenges of your industry and how do you overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges in our sector is standing out in a crowded marketplace. There are countless web design agencies and freelancers, which means clients have an overwhelming number of options. We overcome this by focusing on measurable results, clear communication and strategic decisions rather than just aesthetics.
Another major challenge is keeping up with a rapidly evolving industry. Web standards, best practices, design trends and user expectations change constantly. We tackle this by continuously learning, testing new strategies and staying ahead of industry trends.
What makes Seven Hills creative stand out?
Our focus on performance-driven websites is what sets us apart. We take a holistic approach – considering a solution to the business and user needs, user behaviour, and conversion strategies from the outset.
We also pride ourselves on client service. We make the web design process transparent, collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs, ensuring they get a website that truly works for their business.
Where do you see Seven Hills Creative in five years?
In five years, I see Seven Hills Creative expanding both in terms of our team and the clients we service. We’ll continue to refine our processes, take on larger and more ambitious projects and solidify our reputation as a go-to agency for high-performance websites.
Ultimately, my goal is for Seven Hills Creative to be a leading UK agency known for creating websites that don’t just look good but drive results.
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