Everything we build is designed, developed and delivered in the UK by our own team — no offshore outsourcing, no third-party developers, no compromises on quality or accountability.
From freelance roots to a full-service digital agency
Cirrus Design Studio was founded in 2013 by two web developers and software engineers who had built their reputations — and their client base — entirely through word of mouth. That early foundation says something important about how we have always operated: the work speaks for itself.
In 2017 we incorporated as a limited company, bringing in the broader skills and structure needed to serve our growing client base properly. What began as a focus on bespoke website development expanded over time into a full-service offering — cloud-based business systems, professional website design and Google-certified digital marketing — delivered as a single, joined-up service by one team.
Today, Cirrus serves clients across the South West, the UK and internationally — including businesses in Hong Kong and Australia — with our head office in Poole, Dorset and an outreach office in Exmouth, Devon.
The principles we have always worked by
No offshore outsourcing. Ever.
Everything Cirrus builds is written, designed and maintained by our own UK team. We have never outsourced development offshore and we never will. It is a simple commitment that underpins everything else we offer — accountability, quality and continuity.
Value for money at every level.
We work with businesses at every stage — from growing SMEs investing in their first proper digital presence to established companies commissioning complex bespoke systems. The level of care and expertise is the same regardless of budget.
Measurable results from day one.
We build systems that solve real problems, websites that convert visitors and campaigns that earn their budget. Every engagement starts with understanding what success looks like for your business — and every decision is made with that outcome in mind.
Verified expertise you can rely on
Our accreditations are not decorative. Each one represents a genuine commitment to a standard of service that is independently assessed and regularly renewed.
Google Partner
Certified in Google Ads campaign management. Our approach to paid digital marketing is benchmarked against Google’s own standards.
Wix Premier Partner
Among the highest accreditation levels available to Wix designers in the UK. Professional design delivered on a world-class platform.
ICO Registered
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office. All data processed and stored in the UK in full compliance with UK GDPR.
UK Company
Incorporated in England and Wales. Company registration 11833982. Headquartered in Poole, Dorset.
Experience that goes back further than you might expect
The founders of Cirrus Design Studio have been delivering digital projects since the earliest days of commercial internet in the UK. Before Cirrus was established, our team was involved in some of the most significant early digital government projects in the country.
- Implementation of Electronic Government services — 2005
- Early adoption of fully integrated online local government service delivery
- Bespoke software development for three of the UK’s largest blue chip companies
That depth of experience informs everything we do today. When we tell a client that their bespoke system will work, we are speaking from a long track record of delivering on exactly that promise.
Word of mouth — still our strongest endorsement
For the first several years of trading, Cirrus grew entirely through client referrals. No advertising, no cold outreach — just clients recommending us to other businesses because the work delivered results.
Many of those early clients are still with us. Several have grown into multi-million pound businesses, with Cirrus providing ongoing support as their digital needs have evolved.
Read our client reviewsThe people behind Cirrus
Cirrus is a small, focused team. That is deliberate — it means our clients deal directly with the people who actually do the work, not account managers passing briefs to developers they have never met.
Glen Smith
Managing Director
Glen oversees the operation and client relationships at Cirrus, ensuring every project is delivered to the standard the business was built on. With over two decades in the digital industry, he brings the strategic perspective that keeps client projects on track and on brief.
Gary Smith
Marketing Director
Gary leads Cirrus’s digital marketing offering as a Google-certified professional. He manages PPC campaigns, marketing strategy and client growth plans — ensuring that the businesses Cirrus works with are not just well-built online but well-found by the right customers.
Derek Johnson
Technical Director
Derek leads all technical development at Cirrus — from the architecture of complex bespoke business systems through to the hand-coded websites that underpin the agency’s bespoke offering. With decades of software development experience across both public and private sector projects, he is the technical foundation on which everything Cirrus builds rests.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you need a bespoke cloud system, a new website or properly managed digital marketing, the conversation starts with understanding your business. Get in touch and let’s talk.
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