10th November, 2026
As 2026 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the past year, the projects we’ve worked on, the people we’ve met and what lies ahead for Tidy Design. But 2027 is going to be a particularly special year for us.
In January 2027, Tidy Design will celebrate 20 years in business!! Yep, twenty years. Two whole decades of websites, design, development, digital marketing, client meetings, cups of coffee and the occasional late night! Tidy Design officially got off the ground in January 2007, and to still be here, doing what we love, is pretty damn epic.
Twenty Years of Change
The digital landscape has changed a lot! Back in 2007, smartphones were only just emerging, social media was finding its feet and websites were a very different beast. Since then, we’ve witnessed the rise of mobile browsing, responsive web design, WordPress, social media marketing, SEO, e-commerce, artificial intelligence… The list goes on!
We’ve had to learn, adapt, experiment and occasionally rethink how we do things. That’s simply part of working in an industry that never stands still. But while web technology has changed, our ethos has remained the same.
At Tidy Design, we’ve always believed in building client relationships, not just websites and pretty graphics. We want to understand the people and businesses we work with, offer practical advice and deliver solutions that provide genuine long-term value.
We don’t make crazy promises or believe in hard sales. Just transparent communication, fair pricing, affordable solutions and a genuine commitment to doing a good job.
Business Ain’t Easy!
Yup, twenty years in business hasn’t been plain sailing. Tidy Design has survived a global pandemic, navigated multiple office relocations, had clients disappear owing us thousands of pounds, and seen some brilliant people join the Tidy team before moving on to new adventures.
There have been challenging projects, exciting opportunities, valuable lessons and plenty of moments where we’ve had to roll up our sleeves and figure shit out. But through it all, we’ve kept going, and that’s a good life lesson. Running a small business for twenty years takes persistence, adaptability, a little luck and, most importantly, the support of good people.
It’s All About the People
Looking back, it’s not necessarily the websites or design projects that stand out the most. It’s the relationships we’ve built along the way. Some of our clients have been with us since the beginning, and we’ve had the pleasure of watching their businesses grow. We’ve worked with startups, established companies, charities and public sector organisations. To everyone who has trusted Tidy Design with their business, recommended us, worked alongside us or been part of the team – thank you.
Looking Ahead to 2027
So, what does the future hold? Well, if the past twenty years have taught us anything, it’s that predicting the future of the web is no easy task! AI is already changing how people search, interact with websites and approach digital marketing. New technologies will continue to emerge, and we’ll continue exploring how they can benefit the businesses we work with.
Alongside our client projects, we’ve also got some exciting in-house ideas and developments we’d like to push forward. But whatever comes next, our approach will remain the same.
To still be here in 2027, doing what we enjoy and working with good people, it feels pretty special. Anyway, here’s to twenty years of Tidy Design and a prosperous 2027 for us all!
Until next time, keep it Tidy!
Mike