Independent Southampton web design and digital marketing agency, established 2001
About Atelier Studios
Atelier Studios is an independent web design and digital marketing agency in Southampton, part of a small group called Atelier Digital that also runs a charity-focused arm and a data business. The studio sits in the Arena Business Centre on Threefield Lane, near the city centre, and serves clients across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Winchester, Bournemouth and London. It is one of the first agencies in Southampton, established in 2001. Some older listings still show an address at Southampton Science Park.
Rachael Oxley leads the business as Director, with Simon Lawrence as Commercial Director and Jessica Sharp as Studio Manager. Ten staff appear on the team page, including a lead developer, senior designer, digital marketing lead and a PPC manager, and total headcount is between 10 and 50.
The agency is not dental-specific. Its sector focus is B2B technical firms, professional services and ecommerce, and no dental or healthcare clients appear in its portfolio. Featured projects include CLC Group, Kestrel Electronic Security, Covesion and Ecoblend, and clients include Ordnance Survey, Parcelforce, Mayflower Theatre, Aster Group, Paris Smith and Anytime Fitness. A dental practice would be getting a generalist team with long WordPress experience rather than a sector specialist.
Their website design process has five stages: listen, structure, design, refine and launch-ready handover, with SEO, content and tracking requirements built into the brief. Design phases usually take six to ten weeks, and kick-off meetings are often in person. Marketing services include SEO, PPC, social media, marketing audits and an in-house product called Atelier Rank AI, alongside branding, UX, CMS migrations, hosting, routine support and an urgent website support service. They also run digital marketing training for in-house teams, which could suit a practice manager who wants to run some of the work themselves.
On proof, the agency is rated 5.0 on Google from 60 reviews, with reviewers calling the team knowledgeable, friendly and effective. In its 2024 client survey, all respondents said the agency helped them meet their objectives and would recommend it. Pricing is fixed and scoped up front with an itemised quote. The minimum project is 10,000 US dollars, with hourly rates of 150 to 199 dollars (some listings give an average of 90 dollars an hour). They are a Google Partner and have Dotdigital and Clicktech partnerships. For a Hampshire practice wanting a carefully planned site rebuild with local support, they are a credible option, but dental-specific SEO knowledge should be tested at the pitch stage.
Atelier Studios' Website
Atelier Studios at a Glance
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK |
| Leadership | Rachael Oxley (Director / Managing Director); Simon Lawrence (Commercial Director); Jessica Sharp (Studio Manager) |
| Languages | English |
| Pricing | Fixed, scoped pricing with itemised quotes; no figures published. 10,000 USD minimum project and 150-199 USD per hour (some listings say about 90 USD per hour average). |
| Contracts & reporting | Five-stage design process; design phases typically six to ten weeks; kick-offs often face to face. Ongoing support and hosting plans available. |
| Tools & partnerships | Google Partner; Dotdigital partner; Clicktech partner; WordPress; Atelier Rank AI |
Dental Marketing Services
- Website design and development
- WordPress websites
- SEO
- PPC
- social media
- marketing audits
- branding
- UX
- hosting and website support
- urgent website support
- Atelier Rank AI
- digital marketing training
Why Dentists Choose Atelier Studios
- Running in Southampton since 2001
- Clients include Ordnance Survey and Paris Smith
- Offers urgent website support and hosting
- Built its own AI ranking tool, Atelier Rank AI
- Runs digital marketing training sessions
Key Strengths
- Runs marketing audits to find gaps in a practice's online presence
- Applies conversion rate optimisation to turn website visits into patient enquiries
- Sets out timelines and costs for each phase of a practice site build
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 25.6 of 100 (profile 32 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 85/100
Where Atelier Studios Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About Atelier Studios
Has Atelier Studios worked with dental practices?
No dental or healthcare clients appear in their portfolio. Their focus is B2B technical firms, professional services and ecommerce.
How long does a website project take?
Design phases typically take six to ten weeks. The process runs through five stages from discovery to a launch-ready handover.
How do they price projects?
Pricing is fixed and scoped up front with an itemised quote. The minimum project is 10,000 US dollars, so budgets should be planned accordingly.
Who runs the agency?
Rachael Oxley is Director, with Simon Lawrence as Commercial Director and Jessica Sharp as Studio Manager. The firm has operated in Southampton since 2001.
Can they train our own staff?
Yes. They offer digital marketing training sessions in addition to managed SEO, PPC and social media services.
Reviews of Atelier Studios
No reviews on this site yet. Have you worked with Atelier Studios? Your review helps other dentists choose.