Shopsafe History and Profiles

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www.shopsafe.co.uk is a directory of safe and secure websites and a leader in online security. Based on a star-rating system, it provides consumers with access to a range of secure outlets from which to purchase goods, across sectors ranging from clothes to insurance, from toys and mobile phones.

The website is delivering over 1.5 million page views to 380,000 unique users each month. Consumers can search the website by category, item or by retailer and use discounts only available through www.shopsafe.co.uk.

www.shopsafe.co.uk measures a retail outlet’s security, only listing the retailer if it is 100% secure. In the event a retailer listed on www.shopsafe.co.uk experiences issues with online fraud, shopsafe.co.uk can alter the security status of the website on its site or delete the link and association entirely.

A strict complaints procedure assists consumers who have queries regarding their items purchased from a retailer through www.shopsafe.co.uk. Consumers also have a chance to review the sites they use and compare prices, product by product.

Statistics monitoring allows www.shopsafe.co.uk to see which retail sectors are active and where main purchases are taking place.

In 2003 Shopsafe won the Tees Valley Internet Award, sponsored by BT.

Graham Miller

graham miller

Graham Miller created www.shopsafe.co.uk in 1999, forging links with some of the biggest brand names in the UK.

Using a simple, yet effective design and concept Graham has attracted the likes of Marks and Spencer, Currys, Next and John Lewis to www.shopsafe.co.uk that now has over 380,000 visitors per month.

Graham's objective to make sure the customer is safe when shopping online, has led to the continued success for the firm which has continued to increase in both size and prominence.

Graham was joint founder of web design firm Edward Robertson Ltd in 1996, and has previous experience in working in online retail.

Graham sees his previous online shopping experience as vital in his role as Shopsafe's head shop reviewer. Graham has been interviewed by BBC Local Radio as well as appearing on BBC2's "Weekend 24" show.

Simon Crisp

simon crisp

Simon Crisp is an expert in online media having co-founded www.shopsafe.co.uk in 1999 and web design agency Edward Robertson in 1996.

In the past 13 years, Simon has designed and built over 100 e-commerce websites for large and small companies, giving him a unique insight into e-commerce and the growth in internet activity. This has led to the development of the secure online website www.shopsafe.co.uk.

Simon is a regular speaker about e-commerce website usability and retail trends to SMEs, local government and government funded agencies. He studied at Dundee University before completing a Business Communications degree at Teesside University.

Simon is an experienced technology/business commentator having spoken on BBC and Commercial regional radio. He avoids "techno babble" and offers strong views and supported opinions on most aspects of the web activity and technology.

Contact Details

Graham Miller
Director
graham@shopsafe.co.uk
01325 489 300

Simon Crisp
Director
simon@shopsafe.co.uk
01325 489 300

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