Jack, the founder of Wattage Media, is on a mission to make the digital world accessible for small businesses. Based in Liverpool, they are a small and friendly team providing affordable website design and printing services across Merseyside and beyond. Their mission is to support entrepreneurs across the UK to establish a professional online presence without the premium price tag, especially with their new pay-monthly website options.
A business born from a better way
Wattage Media began over 10 years ago when Jack noticed a freelancer nearby was charging very high prices for basic website templates. He knew there had to be a more affordable way for local shops to get online. Armed with YouTube tutorials and a drive to learn, he began building bespoke sites under his original brand, Frodsham Web.
In those early days, Jack’s "office" was his local coffee shop. He would meet with small business owners over a coffee to discuss their requirements and design their websites from scratch. "The business started somewhat accidentally," Jack recalls. As he moved to nearby Liverpool for university, he rebranded the business as Wattage Media, continuing to support his original clients in Cheshire while expanding his reach across the city.
Building relationships that last
For Jack, the most fulfilling part of the past 10 years hasn't just been the technical side of web design, but the relationships built along the way. Unlike agencies that deliver a project and disappear, Wattage Media provides initial website design, ongoing maintenance and support within monthly plans starting from just £69 per month.
Running his own company gives Jack the freedom to put his clients first and build the business exactly how he wants. "There is nothing better than hearing how a website we’ve built has generated new business for one of our clients," Jack explains. This commitment to helping others is why many of his very first clients from a decade ago are still with him today.
Streamlining growth with Capital on Tap
As the business grew from a solo project to a team, Jack needed financial tools that were as fast as his agency. His previous provider relied on slow, paper-based processes for simple tasks—a frustration that led him to look for a modern alternative. "I found Capital on Tap and ended up applying and opening an account there and then... all done before finishing a cappuccino!"
Because he received an instant decision, Jack didn't have to wait weeks to get his team set up. He was able to move away from having to fill out long forms just to get his staff the tools they needed. Now, he uses the mobile app to manage everything in one place.
"I could issue employee cards just by entering a name and spend limit... it sped up our internal processes for ordering supplies immediately," Jack says. "My team were surprised by how simple it was and were spending on the cards from day one."
Beyond making his daily work easier, the Capital on Tap Business Credit Card turns Jack's routine overheads into something more rewarding. By converting his cashback into Avios, he has found a way to transform essential business costs into value that supports his travel. "It’s exciting seeing your points total increase toward a goal. By using Capital on Tap for my business spending, I can easily convert my rewards into Avios to help fund my next trip," he says. For Jack, it’s a tangible benefit of the hard work he puts into supporting the UK’s small business community.
Inspired by Jack’s journey? Apply now to spend less time on paperwork and more time building your legacy.
