# CT Beacons

> CT Beacons is a web design, search engine optimisation, and outsourced business administration studio founded by Dan Curwen and James Taylor, based in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. We design fast, conversion-focused websites and bespoke CRMs for trades and SMEs, and provide back-office operational retainers covering invoicing, credit control, and contractor compliance.

## Core Information
- **Founders**: Dan Curwen & James Taylor
- **Headquarters**: Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 8BL, United Kingdom
- **Service Coverage**: Skelmersdale, Ormskirk, Burscough, West Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire
- **Direct Telephone / WhatsApp**: [+44 7888 836660](https://wa.me/447888836660) (UK Mobile: 07888 836 660)
- **Primary Email**: [office@ctbeacons.com](mailto:office@ctbeacons.com)
- **Official Website**: [CT Beacons](https://ctbeacons.com/)

## Services
- [Web Design for Trades & SMEs](https://ctbeacons.com/web-design/): Fast, mobile-first, high-converting WordPress websites engineered for local trade customer acquisition. Clients own 100% of their site with zero software traps. Delivered in 2 weeks.
- [Bespoke CRMs](https://ctbeacons.com/crm/): Custom job management, quoting pipelines, and client databases built around trade workflows. Mobile-friendly for vans and site teams with zero monthly per-seat subscription fees.
- [Local SEO Services](https://ctbeacons.com/local-seo/): Postcode-targeted Google Search optimisation, Google Maps 3-pack visibility, local citation building, and structured schema markup.
- [Google Business Profile Management](https://ctbeacons.com/google-business-profile/): Setup, verification, category optimisation, photo curation, review generation, and suspension appeals.
- [Outsourced Invoicing & Credit Control](https://ctbeacons.com/invoicing/): Rate-card quoting, branded invoicing, automated payment chasing schedules, and debtor management on fixed monthly retainers.
- [Contractor Compliance & SSIP](https://ctbeacons.com/compliance/): SSIP accreditation management (SafeContractor, CHAS, Constructionline), site-specific RAMS documentation, and tender PQQ completion.
- [Run Retainers](https://ctbeacons.com/run/): Complete outsourced business department handling daily administration, systems, compliance, and invoicing.
- [Referral Scheme](https://ctbeacons.com/refer/): £50 cash reward for introducing local businesses that become active retainer clients.
- [Portfolio & Case Studies](https://ctbeacons.com/portfolio/): Real-world digital projects and client partnerships across West Lancashire.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ctbeacons.com/faq/): Direct answers regarding pricing, turnaround times, website ownership, and support.
- [Contact Studio](https://ctbeacons.com/contact/): Same-day response channel for new project proposals and fixed quotes.

## Key Differentiators
- **Direct Founder Access**: Work directly with founders Dan Curwen and James Taylor with no account managers or outsourced junior teams.
- **100% Asset Ownership**: Clients own their code, domain, design, and content outright upon project completion.
- **Fixed Monthly Retainers**: Predictable flat-rate monthly pricing for admin and back-office support without percentage commissions.