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Our Story

At Cartmell, we bring two decades of experience and a passion for excellence to every project. Our tailored maintenance and service plans are designed to keep your website running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Let us handle the technical stuff so you can focus on what you do best – growing your business.

Our Intro
Kevin Cartmell

We are Cartmell your WordPress Guardians

Cartmell & Cartmell Communications, founded in 2002 in Johannesburg, offers web development, hosting, SEO, and social media services. We’ve grown from a small office to serving major global brands. In 2021, we expanded with Cartmell Communication Limited in Ireland. Our mission is to create scalable solutions that enhance client communications, driven by expertise and passion.
Our Story

Cartmell & Cartmell Communications (Pty) Ltd.

Kevin Cartmell

We started our journey back in 2002 in the bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Our founder, Kevin Cartmell, brought with him 15 years of rich experience in magazine publishing, working with big names like PC Magazine, Wired, and Windows User Magazine.

With a deep understanding of the retail and commercial publishing industries, Kevin decided to embrace the digital revolution, and thus, our digital studio was born.

Our Growth Journey
What began as a small office has flourished into a thriving company, thanks to the power of the internet and the adoption of Mambo CMS, the first real CMS framework. Our innovative web development services quickly caught the eye of major brands such as Sotheby’s Int’l Realty, Bidvest – Hotel Amenities, JCDecaux Africa, Goscor Group, Tempest Car Hire, and Compass Group South Africa. Our goal has always been to create high-end, sustainable solutions that not only redefine communication strategies but also make a real impact on our clients’ bottom lines.

Adapting to the Digital Landscape

As the digital landscape evolved with new CMS frameworks like Joomla, Drupal, Magento, and WordPress, we adapted swiftly. We started offering managed hosting services, which allowed us to develop and host our clients’ websites and manage their email infrastructure. Our services expanded rapidly into SEO and Social Media, providing a full suite of digital solutions.
Expertise and Security
Our expertise in PHP coding, structural design, and security hardening has made us a go-to for many hosting companies. We specialise in fixing hacked or malfunctioning websites and implementing robust security and backup solutions to keep our clients’ online presence safe and secure.

Expanding into Europe with Cartmell Communications Limited

In 2021, we took a significant step forward by opening Cartmell Communications limited, a satellite office in Ireland, to better serve our European clients. This expansion has allowed us to bring our top-notch services to a broader audience, continuing our mission on a larger scale.

Our Mission

Through all the changes and growth, our mission has remained constant: to deploy scalable website solutions that drive the convergence of media, telecommunications, and commerce. We strive to help our clients connect seamlessly with their markets, staff, partners, and customers.

Our Commitment

We are incredibly fortunate to work in a field we are passionate about. At Cartmell, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence in the digital space. Our commitment is to deliver solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations, ensuring their success in an ever-changing digital world.