
20th December 2023

As the year comes to a close, it’s a good point to pause and take stock. 2023 was a year of steady, considered growth for ALT Agency. Not just in size but in capability and how we deliver work for clients.
This year, we expanded the team with a clear purpose. Growth for its own sake was never the goal. The focus was on adding skills that directly improve the quality and consistency of our work.
We welcomed a new SEO Content Specialist, which has strengthened how we plan, produce and scale content. That has allowed us to deliver more structured, search-led content for clients, backed by clearer intent and better performance over time.
We also added a Business Development Executive, which has prompted a more disciplined look at how we position ourselves and how we work with new clients. Over recent months, this has led to focused positioning work, simplifying how we explain what we do and who we are best placed to help.
Alongside team growth, we supported a wider range of clients across WordPress development , web design and our SEO services . The common thread across these projects was not volume, but fit.
We continued to focus on bespoke WordPress solutions, built around specific commercial goals rather than generic templates. That approach has helped create longer-term client relationships, where websites are treated as evolving platforms rather than one-off builds.
As technology continues to change, those partnerships matter more than ever.
2023 was also a year of internal review. We spent time examining how we operate day to day, looking for inefficiencies, gaps and opportunities to improve delivery.
This wasn’t about process for process’ sake. The aim was to remove friction, improve consistency and make it easier for the team to do good work at pace. That work continues, and it feeds directly into how we plan for 2024.
As we move into the new year, the focus remains the same: improve what matters.
That includes further refining our internal workflows, investing in skills where they add real value, and continuing to build a team that can handle more complex WordPress, design and SEO challenges.
We’re actively looking to grow our expertise in areas that support performance, scalability and long-term results for clients. That means being selective, not reactive and staying grounded in what actually works.
The web doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. With a stronger team, clearer focus, and a solid base of client partnerships, we’re heading into 2024 in a position to build on what’s already working.
Thank you to everyone who worked with us this year. We look forward to continuing that work in the year ahead.
Craig Murphy is the founder and Managing Director of ALT Agency. He has worked in digital marketing and web development since the early days of the commercial internet, with a focus on growing businesses online. Craig is open about being autistic and how it shapes his approach to problem-solving, data and business leadership. Alongside agency work, he also runs a private investment business supporting early-stage entrepreneurs.
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