We were so fed up of seeing dodgy web developers exploiting small business owners we decided to do things differently. We replaced their over the top service rates and bad communication with value for money and clarity.
{ Who are we? }
Clean Slate Solutions was founded in 2020 by husband and wife, Darren and Michelle King, with the aim of getting small businesses the web presence they deserve.
We’re a friendly and approachable small team based in Woodcote (Reading), dedicated to helping small businesses like yours grow and succeed.
Since we started (formerly WordPress Administer), our focus has been on providing honest, effective, creative, and value for money solutions that make a real impact to small businesses, charities and organisations, both local and further afield.
At Clean Slate Solutions we keep things straightforward. We believe in clear communication and doing what’s right for your business.
We understand limited budgets, limited time, and limited brain space for all those creative, expert jobs. That’s why we focus on efficient, practical and easy-to-follow solutions for all your website challenges.
{ What sets us apart }
We focus on creating engaging, eye-catching, low-carbon websites. We aim for your site to achieve a substantial reduction (usually 50% or more compared to the global average) in its CO2 emissions per page load.
As a small business with low, if not zero manufacturing, distribution and delivery footprints, our main focus is on our digital carbon footprint.
Connecting to the internet, sending an email, making a search in Google, or simply saving and storing data on a server generates CO2 emissions.
Website Carbon
The internet’s carbon footprint is on the rise, accounting for approximately 2-4% of global emissions. Websites rely on a very physical infrastructure like servers, data centers and telecom networks that require electricity for both operation and production.
The average homepage carbon emission figure for our client sites is 0.2 grams per page view, which is 75% lower than the global average of 0.8 grams for web pages tested at websitecarbon.com.
Website Hosting
If you discovered that a vital piece of your business has been generating significant carbon emissions without you realising, would you want to switch to a clean, green, sustainable alternative? What if you could announce this positive step on your company’s journey to your clients, knowing you’re on the cutting edge of progress?
All of our websites are hosted on our high-performance servers in a 100% renewable energy UK data centre. So, by switching your website to us you’ll be leading the charge!
Ecologi
Having looked into our energy use in relation to tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), through our new partnership with Ecologi, we will be supporting projects that compensate for our unavoidable emissions. In fact, our committment as a business is to compensate our total tCO2e by at least two times each year!
We’ll also be supporting the planting of trees each month, and we’re committed to planting an additional 20 trees for every new client that works with us. If you want to be a part of helping the planet, be a part of Clean Slate Solutions!
{ What we stand for }
Our Core Values
Integrity
We believe that building a strong, trusting partnership with our clients is the key to success. We do what’s right and fair so that we can build a positive, mutually respectful and sustainable relationship together.
Kindness
Honesty is nothing without kindness. As a small business ourselves, we’re always empathetic to the challenges small businesses and their owners face.
Customer Focus
Our clients are the soul of our business; this is why we listen to your requirements and provide you with a proactive service that focuses on improving not only your online results but also a service that is parallel with your vision.
Reliability
We are committed to every project we take on. Our client relationships are very important to us, which is why we make it our priority to keep you up to date on a regular basis and to always be ready to help when needed.
Common Sense
We pursue solutions and choices that just make sense based on all the factors – budget, time, goals, and most importantly, ROI.
Attention to Detail
We’re obsessive about details and we’ve created extensive checklists, processes and systems for the delivery of our work which we continuously refine.
