About Us
The DevECS Web Agency is a part of the University of Southampton's Electronics and Computer Science department which provides student-based consultancy services in the web design and development field. We help organisations, from start-ups to established businesses, to develop websites by using one of the University's unique assets - students.
University Expertise
Being a part of the University of Southampton's Electronics and Computer Science department allows us access to a wide range of expertise and equipment. University of Southampton academics have played a pivotal role in the development of the Web over the last 30 years, including being at the forefront of the development of the innovative discipline of Web Science.
What we do
Design
The first step to any good website is design, both visually and from an interaction perspective. Many students are passionate and talented at design, while all students take part in an Interaction Design module in their second year.
Development
In the modern world, websites are important for any business and can be an effective tool in a business' marketing pipeline. Many of our students are experienced in website development, from static websites to complicated internal systems and everything in-between.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
A website is useless if people can't find it, and so ensuring that SEO is considered early and often in the process is key to success. After launch, Google Analytics can be used to monitor and improve the site's ranking, user friendliness and effectiveness in the sales pipeline.
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Portfolio
UML-B
This websites aims to inform users about the industrial usages of UML-B, and lead those interested to contact the UML-B team. The website was designed and developed by a DevECS student, who worked with the UML-B team to best represent their achievements to prospective customers. See the site at uml-b.org.
Advanced Packaging Facility
This websites aims to both educate users about microelectronic packaging and drive sales through a call to action. The website was designed and developed by DevECS students, who tackled the challenge of building a website that has multiple goals. See the site at advpackaging.co.uk.
Southampton Nanofabrication Centre
Since DevECS took over maintenance of the outdated SNC website, we've given it a modern update. This includes a new homepage, improved SEO, and making the site mobile friendly. See the site at www.southampton-nanofab.com.
DevECS
An interesting fact about our website is the homepage differs depending on where you access it from! Access it from within the University of Southampton network and you should see the student-facing page, whereas elsewhere you get the business-facing page.