Website Health Check Programme is launched to benefit the tourism and food and drink industry

Tuesday 15th September 2009

Solicitors Ashfords LLP are delighted to have assisted Devon County Council and Veromar Strategic Marketing on creating a website for tourism and food and drink businesses operating in Devon.

The website, http://www.devonwebhealth.co.uk/ is designed to help Devon businesses improve their web presence and ultimately generate more business. It focuses on assisting the tourism and food and drink sectors and provides a wealth of hints and tips on how to both set up and improve your website.

Annelie Carver, a Partner in Ashfords' Corporate and Commercial Team, provided guidance on the legal aspects which need to be considered when developing an online presence and has provided content for the 'legal tips' section of the website. She comments: "We were delighted to be involved in this project as the leisure and tourism industry is a key area of focus for the Firm. The website offers many benefits and we hope that businesses will take advantage of it."

She added: "There are many legal issues which need to be taken into consideration when developing a website and it is vital that businesses take all the necessary steps to ensure they have met their requirements. It is important to get these correct from the start to avoid unnecessary time and expense at a later date."

To coincide with the website launch there will be four free 'Website Health Check' events for members of the Devon tourism and food and drink industry. The seminars will highlight the latest hints and tips for improving your website, look at 'Tweets on Twitter' and cover the 'do's and don'ts' of email marketing. Expert input will be provided by Margaret Hiles at Veromar Strategic Marketing and Peter Weeks at Daneswood who will be giving presentations. Margaret Hiles said: "The Website Health Check programme has already helped many small tourism and food and drink businesses to take the next step with their website development with sound, easy to understand advice".

The events are to be held in Okehampton on 23 September, Topsham on 1 October, Bovey Tracey on 8 October and Bideford on 25 November 2009. For further information on these events, and to book a place, please contact paul.baker@devon.gov.uk