First Internet

Based in Hale, on the outskirts of Manchester, First Internet has been building websites and running digital marketing campaigns since 1998. The agency describes itself as Manchester's original full-service digital marketing agency, working across web development, SEO, AI search, social media, PPC, hosting and maintenance. Its client list, drawn from sectors including manufacturing, professional services, training, aviation and interiors, includes PZ Cussons, Citation, iHasco, Motor Fuel Group, UiPath, Northcoders, Black Brick, Mix Interiors, atg airports, DSW Capital, Mulmar, Bailey Walsh & Co, Timbermat and Fire Shield Systems, with some relationships described as long-standing. Development work is built on WordPress, Laravel, modern PHP and JavaScript frameworks, covering full-stack builds, API integrations and automation, interactive UI/UX, and development retainers rather than one-off template sites. The SEO offering spans technical, local and ecommerce search alongside a specific focus on AI search visibility, aiming to get brands cited within tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Social and content teams manage organic and paid activity across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. The agency positions its work as an integrated ecosystem rather than isolated tactics, with website, SEO, back-end systems and social campaigns designed to function together, supported by ongoing hosting and proactive maintenance once sites go live.