Who we are

Creating digital worlds since 1998.

Creating digital world since 1998.

You’ve come to us probably because the other lot promised the world and delivered an animated logo.

Born the same year as Google, we’ve been growing up with the internet, learning its tricks, breaking its rules, and mastering what really works online. From our base in South Manchester, we create the stuff that makes brands impossible to ignore…

Websites that wow, SEO that actually gets seen, social that stops thumbs mid-scroll, and hosting and maintenance that just quietly gets on with it. We’re an award winning (we do like to mention that) multi-service digital agency built on insight, imagination and a healthy dose of curiosity.

We embrace tech and AI, but we never forget what really drives results: people. Human insight, instinct and strategy are at the heart of everything we do, turning data into decisions that make sense and campaigns that connect.

After 28 years, we know flashy only works if the foundations are solid – strategy first, sparkle second.

Trusted by many

Scott Co-Owner And Technical Director

Kat Co-Owner And Client Services Director

Julaine Co-Owner And Marketing Director

Andy Head of SEO

Kevin SEO Account Executive

Lorna Social Media Account Manager

Serena Social Media Executive

Joshua Account Manager

Amy Account Manager

Caitlyn Client Services Executive

Dan Lead Developer

Mike Web Developer

Cameron Web Developer

Nathan Web Developer

Tom Web Developer

Matthew Web Developer

Patrick Office, People & Culture Manager

Trusted by many

Clients

Why First Internet

What we stand for

01

We level up

Good enough? Never heard of her. We don’t just tick boxes, we raise the bar. Whether it’s going the extra mile for a client or backing each other up in the trenches, we’re all about levelling up the work, the people, and the results.

02

We’re Unified

No lone wolves here. We dive deep together: strategists, designers, devs, and clients, learning, questioning, and building smarter at every step. Collaboration isn’t a buzzword for us; it’s our default setting.

03

We’re Straightforward

We’ll never promise the world and deliver an animated logo. We say what we’ll do, then do it….properly. No fluff, no smoke and mirrors. Just strategy, skill, and results that speak louder than buzzwords.

04

We Challenge

If it’s been done before, we’ll find a better way. We poke, prod, and play until we uncover something new, because progress doesn’t come from playing it safe. Every project is a chance to push the boundaries and outsmart the status quo.

05

We Promote Positivity

We take the work seriously, ourselves, not so much. We keep the energy high, the culture open, and the vibes good. Because when the journey’s fun, the results follow. Clients feel it. Teammates feel it. And it’s what makes the ride worth taking.

Testimonials

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The beginning

Founder, Stephen Alexander, started building websites and optimising them for Google, from his kitchen table.
Incorporated as First Internet Marketing LTD

As one of the first digital marketing agencies in the UK, business was booming and we needed to become incorporated to work for the big boys.
Moved from Bath Place, across the road to current office
Stephen passes away
MBO by Kat, Scott and Julaine
First award win – Digital Marketing Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards
Nominated for our 69th award
First Internet rebrands