Bespoke Ecommerce Website for Woodworking & Timber Sawmill

Optimising Yandles’ online capabilities

Working with Yandles we produced a new website solution with an modern ecommerce platform to allow them greater control and functionality of their thriving wood, timber and woodworking machines store which has been running since the 1860s.

The website now integrates with a variety of third-party services, including their inventory management system, Khaos Control, and marketing platforms such as MailChimp and Google Shopping.

Transforming a rich retail legacy into a destination and ecommerce website, the redesigned website now showcases their historic sawmill and tool & timber shop while also serving as a home for their café and arts & crafts offerings.

In this project, we developed a range of custom features to enhance our client’s website functionality. We built a bespoke Khaos Control integration to manage stock and order processes efficiently, and implemented a custom timber calculator to simplify complex measurements for their customers.

Additionally, we integrated an events tickets system to facilitate event bookings and to improve site search performance we incorporated a live product search. We also supported flexible payment methods by integrating Klarna, Dojo and PayPal. Finally, we connected social feeds for real-time content updates and implemented a gift cards solution to provide additional customer options.

With over 160 years of heritage and a family-friendly appeal, the new website has been aimed to engage both hobbyists and trade professionals.

SKILLS INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT

Project management

Clear communication to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring successful delivery within specified constraints

Responsive

Responsive web design utilising cutting-edge frameworks for all devices to provide the best user experience for that screen size.

WordPress

User-friendly content management system that powers a significant portion of websites on the internet, offering a customizable platform for creating and managing diverse web content.

Ecommerce

Feature-rich and scalable ecommerce solutions that grow with your online business.

WooCommerce

Customizable and widely-used WordPress plugin that enables the seamless integration of e-commerce functionality, allowing users to create and manage online stores with features such as product listings, shopping carts, and payment processing.

PHP

Scripting language designed for web development, known for its versatility in generating dynamic content, interacting with databases, and facilitating the creation of interactive and robust web applications.

SQL

Structured Query Language is a programming language used for managing and manipulating relational databases, allowing users to query, insert, update, and delete data efficiently.

WHO WORKED ON THIS PROJECT

Bradley Cross

Senior web developer

An experienced web developer, Brad is an expert in WooCommerce with a proven track record of developing high-quality e-commerce websites. Proficient in an array of technologies spanning from WordPress to jQuery and everything between.

Pete Jeffery

Senior designer

Pete specialises in all things design, from high quality branding projects to ensuring the highest quality of user experience and accessibility. He casts his creative eye over the majority of our projects bringing over a decade of experience to our team.

Andrew Real

Senior developer

With a passion for technology and helping traditional businesses transition into e-commerce, Andrew brings a solid knowledge from HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript through to app development.