John Finnegan
I lead Brandstart, an Irish web design and digital marketing studio based in Ballyroan, Co. Laois. For nearly two decades I have built websites and run advertising campaigns that help businesses across Ireland get found and get chosen.
A genuine passion for everything digital.
I have worked in the web and digital industry for nearly two decades, with a multidisciplinary background spanning websites, graphic design, video, animation and advertising campaigns across many industries. Between the wider Brandstart team there is more than twenty years of digital and sales experience, from start-ups to financial institutions and multi-nationals.
That range is exactly why I believe we have a real insight into designing and building brand websites that represent a business in its strongest light. It is not just about how a site looks. It is about whether it brings the right people in and turns them into enquiries.
I have always had an intense interest in everything digital. With advances in AI, VR and new digital workflows, it is a genuinely exciting time to be working in tech and digital marketing, and I bring that enthusiasm to every project we take on. If you want to see how it plays out, take a look at our case studies.
Building websites
We build websites on a daily basis, from small business sites to online stores and web applications. The focus is always on web design that is fast, clear and easy for owners to run themselves.
Growing online visibility
A lot of my work is improving how easily customers find our clients, by growing their digital footprint. That means practical SEO alongside the design, so a good-looking site also earns its place in search results.
Running advertising campaigns
We use ad platforms such as Google, Meta and Bing to get the right eyes on our clients' businesses. As a certified Google Partner, Brandstart runs Google Ads campaigns built to turn spend into enquiries.
Putting AI to practical use
I invest a lot of my time into AI to help improve business processes and efficiency for our clients, through customised generative workflows. As the industry moves so fast, useful AI solutions get easier to build year on year. AI is a tool we use, never the whole story.
Let's grow your business together.
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