Record revenues in prospect at Manchester digital agency

Co-founder Andy Golpys

A Manchester digital agency is on track to maintain its impressive growth performance, since being founded in Atherton eight years ago.

MadeByShape is forecasting a 25% increase in annual revenues, to December 2018, of £320,000, compared with £247,000 the previous year.

Pre-tax profits of £70,000 are up from £65,000 in 2017.

The latest figures confirm a record of rapid and consistent growth for the firm, with average yearly sales increases of 22%.

Since being set up by Andy Golpys and Jason Mayo, MadeByShape has become a pioneer in creative and bespoke digital campaigns, including e-Commerce and response website design.

Its team has also helped many top clients win awards for their digital transformation.

Andy Golpys said: “Manchester has become the digital heartbeat of the North, if not the country, so we’re thrilled to be achieving consistent, unprecedented growth in a highly competitive sector.

“Our passionate team has become renowned for its ability to turn a creative idea into a vibrant and beautiful digital reality that truly transforms our clients’ businesses.”

MadeByShape says it has an enviable national and international client base, including Blackberry, L’Occitane, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges.

Some of its most recent work includes the transformation of Inside Out Contracts’ entire online experience, from an improved brand presence to the design and functionality of the website.

The team also created a customised feature to allow customers to design their own furniture.

Focused on delivering a fresh approach to digital design, the company said clients trust MadeByShape to create professional, responsive campaigns that really push the boundaries of functionality.

Other recent work includes Cumbrian hotel and eatery, The Plough at Lupton, and luxury swimwear brand Missie Boutique.

MadeByShape specialises in responsive web and mobile design, e-Commerce websites and impactful digital campaigns.

Its 10-strong team has won awards for an innovative approach to the online experience, and work with businesses of all sizes, and across the world, from start-ups to global organisations.

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