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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.

Recent Work

  • VOCAL

    Launched:

    A full redesign for a vital support service in Edinburgh, focused on making information easy to find and accessible to all. Working within a tight budget, we transitioned the site to WordPress Blocks and prioritised usability, legibility, and WCAG accessibility. The result is a clean, intuitive site that’s easier for carers to navigate—delivered with a…

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    Screenshot of the VOCAL homepage
  • Fitz’s Atlas

    Launched:

    A specialist resource for professionals in the coatings industry, Fitz’s Atlas provides trusted handbooks and training tools across print and digital. Working from supplied designs, I developed a bespoke WordPress theme tailored to the content—creating a clean, responsive site that makes technical information easy to access across devices. Working with Richard is always a pleasure.…

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    Fitz's Atlas
  • The Scottish Gallery

    Launched:

    One of Edinburgh’s most established galleries, The Scottish Gallery needed a refreshed website that did justice to its artists and archive. I took over an underperforming WordPress build from another agency and reworked the design, layout, and functionality—resolving long-standing issues and restoring client confidence. The result is a refined, user-friendly site that supports both exhibition…

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  • Climb Scotland

    Launched:

    When their legacy CMS reached end-of-life, ClimbScotland needed a quick rebuild of their website. Migrating to WordPress presented an opportunity refresh the design and improved usability across devices. The result is a faster, cleaner experience that supports their mission to grow participation in climbing across Scotland. We needed to migrate and refresh the ClimbScotland website…

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  • Helping Hands

    Launched:

    Working from supplied designs, I developed a clean, accessible WordPress site for Helping Hands, a trusted homecare provider across North East England. The build focuses on clarity and ease of navigation for families seeking support, while maintaining the warm, reassuring tone essential for care services.

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    Helping Hands
  • Nuliving Homecare

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    Built in close collaboration with a designer, this WordPress site supports Nuliving’s mission to deliver quality homecare across North Yorkshire. The result is a user-friendly, responsive site that balances practical information with a calm, confident design—helping visitors find the support they need quickly.

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    Nuliving Homecare

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.