# Plug & Play

> Plug & Play is a web design agency in Guildford, Surrey, established in 2006, that designs and builds websites, eCommerce stores, brands and digital products and runs digital marketing for them.

- Tagline: Websites that drive results, digital retainers that deliver growth.
- Website: https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/
- Phone: +44 1483 276699
- Email: hello@plugandplaydesign.co.uk
- Address: Innovation House, 2-6 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AJ, United Kingdom
- Get in touch: https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/contact/
- Book a discovery call: https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/book-a-call/

Items marked _(awaiting verification)_ are claims that haven't been confirmed by an independent source yet.

## About Plug & Play

Plug & Play was established in Guildford in 2006 and trades through Plug and Play Design Ltd (company 06862593), a subsidiary of Plug and Play (UK) Group Limited. Its office is on Guildford High Street.

It works with SMEs, funded start-ups and larger organisations, mostly in Surrey and London. Projects include website design and build, eCommerce, branding, UX/UI design, apps and digital marketing, with most clients moving to a support retainer after launch. Many sites are built on WordPress; it also works with WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, Squarespace and Craft.

Clients include Chambers & Partners, Third Space, EcoOnline, Powerleague, Triple Point, Smarkets and WWF. A sister site, plugandplay.com, covers enterprise technology work.

- Category: Web design agency
- Founded: 2006
- Based in: Guildford, United Kingdom
- Sectors: web design and development, eCommerce, branding, UX/UI design, apps and digital products, digital marketing

Specialisms: WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, Craft CMS, Headless websites, Multilingual websites, School websites, Recruitment websites, Architect websites, Fintech websites, Cryptocurrency websites, Charities, Construction, Private equity portfolio companies.

## Services and products

- [Web design](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/web-design-agency/) (Websites): Custom website design and build, from wireframes and clickable prototypes through to launch.
- [Web development](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/web-development-agency/) (Websites): Development on WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, Squarespace and Craft.
- [eCommerce](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/ecommerce-website-design/) (Websites): eCommerce website design and development.
- [Headless websites](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/headless-web-development/) (Websites)
- [Website rebuilds and replatforming](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/website-rebuild/) (Websites)
- [Multilingual and multi-regional web design](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/multilingual-web-design/) (Websites)
- [WordPress development](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/wordpress-agency-london/) (Websites)
- [Branding](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/brand-design/) (Design): Brand development and brand identity design.
- [UX/UI design](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/ui-ux-design-agency/) (Design)
- [Apps and digital products](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/apps-digital-products/) (Digital products): Mobile apps and digital products.
- [Digital marketing](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/digital-marketing-agency/) (Marketing): Digital marketing strategy run alongside website projects.
- [SEO](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/seo-agency/) (Marketing)
- [Website support and maintenance](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/website-support-and-maintenance/) (Support): Ongoing support retainers after launch.

## At a glance

Highlights:
- Websites 375% more visible in search engines: Comparing websites before launch with 3 months after launch _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Claim on homepage; no methodology or independent source)_
- 650+ projects delivered _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk)_
- 96% would recommend Plug & Play _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. No survey source given)_
- 4.9 stars average review rating _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Platform not named; Clutch shows 4.8 from 21 reviews)_

## Case studies

- [Enterprise transformation for Chambers & Partners](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/work/chambers/) for Chambers & Partners
- [New luxury website for Third Space](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/work/third-space/) for Third Space: 150% increase in organic traffic
- [Website for ATR, an African safari conservation company](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/work/atr/) for ATR: 47% increase in referrals from ChatGPT
- [Website development for EcoOnline](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/work/eco-online/) for EcoOnline: Record levels of organic visitors and 4x faster page loads
- [Web and mobile booking transformation for Powerleague](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/work/powerleague-app/) for Powerleague: 200% more bookings completed
- [Brand-led website for Triple Point](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/work/triple-point/) for Triple Point

## Clients

- WWF
- Paxton _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Utility Warehouse _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Oxford University _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Undo _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- One Trading _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Triple Point _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Ocean Outdoor _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Third Space
- NEBOSH _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- The Alan Turing Institute _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Murex _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Smarkets
- M+C Saatchi _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Shell _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Legal & General _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Royal Foundation _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Give a Grad a Go
- Qatium _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Falcon X _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Powerleague _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- EcoOnline _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Petex _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Chambers & Partners _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- Carma _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- British Council _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- AI Standards _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Client logo on the business's site)_
- ATR
- Tobias Oliver
- Construction Innovation Hub
- Elecosoft

## Testimonials

> The team executed everything efficiently without compromising on quality, making the entire experience the most seamless digital project we have worked on to date.
> — Selina Robb, Brand Manager (Digital Product), Third Space ([source](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/))

> We had a positive experience working with Plug & Play on our new website. They listened carefully to our feedback, kept us updated, and made everything feel stress-free. We’re really pleased with the final website.
> — Rene Kaliniewicz, Digital Lead, Triple Point ([source](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/))

> First big leap forward in terms of Digital Transformation at Power League. Making our customers' lives easier and giving them quick and easy bookings with a host of leading edge enhancements to follow.
> — John Gillespie, COO, Power League ([source](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/))

> Thank you for helping the entire marketing team by creating such a professional and stand-out website.  Since launch, we’ve seen record levels of organic visitors, and our volume of organic MQLs and SQLs has also increased.
> — Helen Down, Director of Web Marketing, EcoOnline ([source](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/))

## Awards and recognition

- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for D.Law website · 19 Jan 2024
- The Webby Awards · Winner · for Ocean Outdoor website · 2024 _(awaiting verification: Owner says Plug & Play won a Webby in 2024 for Ocean Outdoor. Searched Webby winners and news coverage; found only an Awwwards nomination for the Ocean Outdoor site (Aug 2024), nothing confirming a Webby.)_
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Compass Fostering website · 26 Dec 2023
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Total Management Group website · 19 Oct 2023
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Enigma website · 24 Aug 2023
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Bond Global website · 26 Jun 2023
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Keelvar website · 1 Jun 2023
- The Webby Awards · Winner · Webby People's Voice · for Give a Grad a Go website · 2023 Also see: [WP Engine: Webby Award winners 2023](https://wpengine.com/blog/webby-award-winners-2023/).
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Cole & Son website · 24 Oct 2022
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Plan website · 21 Oct 2021
- Awwwards · Honourable mention · Honorable Mention · for Diffusion PR website · 19 Apr 2021
- [The Webby Awards](https://winners.webbyawards.com/2020/websites-and-mobile-sites/general-desktop-mobile-sites/architecture-art-design/112003/minale-mann) · Nominee · Websites and Mobile Sites: Architecture, Art & Design · for Minale + Mann website · 2020
- Surrey Digital Awards · Winner · Best Online Retailer; Best Website · for Book F1 · 2018. Gold
- Surrey Digital Awards · for UX Design Agency · 2018. Bronze
- The Drum Design Awards _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Named on the business's site with no year, category or result; no issuer page found)_
- The Wirehive 100 _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Named on the business's site with no year, category or result; no issuer page found)_
- CSS Design Awards _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Named on the business's site with no year, category or result; no issuer page found)_
- Clutch Leaders _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Named on the business's site with no year, category or result; no issuer page found)_
- eCommerce Awards _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Named on the business's site with no year, category or result; no issuer page found)_

## Credentials

Certifications:
- Cyber Essentials · IASME Consortium _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Badge in site footer; IASME certificate search is an interactive app and not readable)_
- Cyber Essentials Plus · IASME Consortium _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Badge in site footer; IASME certificate search is an interactive app and not readable)_

Registrations:
- 'Plug and Play' registered trade mark · UK Intellectual Property Office _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. No registration number published; UK IPO search is interactive and not readable)_

## Reviews

- [Clutch](https://clutch.co/profile/plug-play) · 4.8/5 from 21 reviews · as of 20 Oct 2026
- [Google, Guildford office](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Plug+and+Play/@51.2347608,-1.1375971,94847m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!3m7!1s0x4875d1d259b4afe5:0x5347077d78261333!8m2!3d51.2347608!4d-0.5772944!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F1v8gbhcm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) _(awaiting verification: Found on plugandplaydesign.co.uk. Linked from the contact page, which shows 4.9; rating and count not readable on Google)_

## People

- Peter Richman, Founder & Managing Director (founder): [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/richmanpeter)
- Gabrielle Davenport, Operations Manager
- James Nixon, Creative Director
- Dino Rakitzis, Commercial & Delivery Manager: [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dinorakitzis)
- Phil Marklew, Head of Development
- Phil Chambers, Technical Director

## Locations

- Guildford office: Innovation House, 2-6 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AJ, United Kingdom · +44 1483 276699 · [map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Plug+and+Play/@51.2347608,-1.1375971,94847m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!3m7!1s0x4875d1d259b4afe5:0x5347077d78261333!8m2!3d51.2347608!4d-0.5772944!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F1v8gbhcm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
- London office: Working From Southwark, 32 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8PB, United Kingdom · +44 20 3011 1641 _(awaiting verification: Found on clutch.co. Listed on Clutch and DesignRush only; the business's site mentions London but gives no address)_

Serves Mostly clients in Guildford, Surrey and London, also companies in Paris, and elsewhere in the UK and internationally.

## Questions

### Where is Plug & Play based?

Plug & Play's office is at Innovation House, 2-6 High Street, Guildford, GU2 4AJ.

Based on: Guildford office.

### What services does Plug & Play offer?

Web design and development, eCommerce, branding, UX/UI design, apps and digital products, digital marketing and SEO, and ongoing website support.

Based on: Web design; Web development; eCommerce; Branding; UX/UI design; Apps and digital products; Digital marketing; SEO; Website support and maintenance.

### Who runs Plug & Play?

Plug & Play was founded by Peter Richman, its Managing Director.

Based on: Peter Richman.

### How is Plug & Play rated on Clutch?

4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews, as of 20 October 2026.

Based on: Clutch.

### Are there other businesses with a similar name to Plug & Play?

Yes. These are separate from Plug & Play (Plug and Play Design Ltd): Plug and Play Tech Center (Unrelated Silicon Valley startup accelerator and investor).

## Online

Social:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-design-ltd/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugandplaydesign/

Websites and apps:
- plugandplay.com (enterprise sister site): https://plugandplay.com/
- ux-design.agency: https://ux-design.agency
- Careers: https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/careers/
- Insights: https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/insights/

Listings:
- DesignRush: https://www.designrush.com/agency/profile/plug-play
- The Manifest: https://themanifest.com/company/plug-play
- Text partner directory: https://www.text.com/partners/directory/profile/plug-play/ _(awaiting verification: Profile set up by Text, not the business; content doesn't match)_
- Kompass: https://gb.kompass.com/c/plug-play-design/gb99044931/
- Cylex: https://guildford.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/plug---play-design-ltd-19989681.html

Business data:
- Endole: https://open.endole.co.uk/insight/brand/123934-plug-play-design-ltd
- Company Check: http://companycheck.co.uk/company/06862593/PLUG-AND-PLAY-DESIGN-LTD
- Dun & Bradstreet: https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.plug_and_play_design_ltd.9b35c7740388e759f1a65e3fda9356a1.html
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/plug-play-design _(awaiting verification: Mixes in data from Plug and Play Tech Center)_

## Company information

- Legal name: Plug and Play Design Ltd
- Company number: [06862593](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06862593)
- Registered office: Portsmouth House, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4BL, United Kingdom
- Parent company: Plug and Play (UK) Group Limited (company number 09011056). Sole owner of Plug and Play Design Ltd
- Also known as: Plug and Play Design, Plug and Play, Plug & Play Design
Policies:
- [Terms and conditions](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/privacy-policy/)
- [Cookies policy](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/cookies-policy/)
- [Legal information](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/legals/)
- [Data processing terms](https://www.plugandplaydesign.co.uk/data-processing-terms-and-conditions/)