About Control X
Control X Digital is an independent web design and digital consultancy run by Richard Cross.
Website Insights
Practical notes, advice, and observations from years of designing, building, supporting, and maintaining websites.
Recent Articles
A selection of recent articles covering websites, digital publishing, hosting, SEO, creative projects, and online visibility.
Arts & Culture Charity & Non-Profit Community Design & Interiors Education & Reference Environment & Ecology Events & Venues Festival & Events Financial & Energy Services Food & Drink Health & Social Care Health & Wellbeing Industry & Technical Publishing Music & Performing Arts Outdoor & Lifestyle Publishing Retail & E-commerce Sport & Leisure Trades & Construction Travel & Hospitality
Recent Work
Gintime
Launched:
The original online community for gin lovers, Gintime was fully rebuilt from the ground up to support richer content and easier navigation. Relaunched in December 2011, the WordPress site now includes a searchable cocktail recipe database, interactive bar finder with mapping, features and gin news.
Sector: Food & Drink
WhiskyMax
Launched:
Updated site for writer and whisky expert Charles MacLean. The new site uses WordPress and will allow updates and images to be posted from events and tastings.
Sector: Food & Drink
The Travel Architect
Launched:
Personal, flexible travel arrangement service based on your individual requirements.
Sector: Travel & Hospitality
Web Design and Development
Custom websites designed for performance, usability, and long-term maintainability. Built for businesses, organisations, galleries, and creative projects.
WordPress Hosting
Managed WordPress hosting with monitoring, backups, security updates, and proactive maintenance to help keep websites secure and running smoothly.
WordPress Support
Ongoing support covering troubleshooting, updates, training, advice, and technical assistance when you need it.








