Research
We deliver deep, focused research that helps your business grow with confidence.
Insights That Matter
Evidence-Driven Decisions
Built Around Data + Clarity
Research sits at the heart of every smart business decision. Before you launch a new brand, pivot your strategy, or invest in marketing, it pays to understand the terrain. That’s where we come in, with research that’s strategic, purposeful, and built to guide your next move.
We dig deep into the data to give you clarity. Whether it’s a technical site audit, market research, or a look at how your competitors are positioning themselves, we go beyond surface-level observations. Every insight is grounded in evidence, shaped by your objectives, and translated into actions you can take.
Our work covers a wide range of research services, from SEO and keyword research to industry trend analysis, customer surveys, and brand audits. We also offer tailored competitor research and facilitate focus groups, giving you both quantitative and qualitative insights into how your business is perceived and where it can grow.
This isn’t box-ticking research. It’s fuel for your marketing engine. We spend time getting to know your business inside out, how it works, who it serves, and where it wants to go. From there, we deliver reports and recommendations that cut through the noise and provide clear next steps, whether that means refining your offer, reshaping your message, or breaking into new markets.
Over the years, we’ve helped everyone from local independents to established brands sharpen their strategies with better information. And just like our favourite woodland explorers, we’re always alert, always learning, and always looking ahead.
Research is where it all begins. It’s the foundation for everything else, your brand, your website, and your wider digital marketing strategy. Once we’ve uncovered the insights, we help you turn them into action. That might mean reshaping your brand identity, refining your website’s performance, planning smarter content, or launching targeted campaigns. With us by your side, research doesn’t just inform, it empowers growth, clarity, and confident decision-making.

Market & Industry Research
We identify trends, customer behaviours, and emerging opportunities in your sector, helping you make informed decisions about where to focus next.
Competitor Research
We analyse your rivals’ strengths, weaknesses, and digital strategies, so you can learn from their wins and outperform their weak spots.
Technical Site Audits
From page speed and UX to search visibility and mobile performance, we dig deep into your website’s technical health and highlight exactly what needs fixing.
Customer Research & Focus Groups
Brand & Messaging Audits
SEO & Keyword Research
Get the full picture on how people find your business, and how to reach more of them. Our keyword research uncovers missed opportunities and high-potential terms.
Our Research Process
01<br>Discovery & Objectives
We begin with a clear understanding of your goals. Whether it's a rebrand, campaign planning, or growth strategy, we align the research to what you want to achieve.
02<br>Competitor & Market Review
Next, we study the landscape, analysing your competitors, your industry, and your positioning within it. This stage helps uncover gaps, threats, and opportunities.
03<br>Audience Insight
We gather qualitative and quantitative data to help you understand your customers. What drives them, what they expect, and how your brand fits into their lives.
04<br>Audit & Analysis
We examine your existing platforms, website, and marketing to see what's working and what’s holding you back. This includes SEO audits, UX reviews, and content assessments.
05<br>Recommendations & Strategy
Based on everything we’ve found, we create a clear, actionable research report. No fluff, just strategic insight and practical steps you can act on.
01<br>Strategy & Research
We dig into your products, audience, and goals to plan out your site’s structure, features, and design direction. We’ll also analyse your competitors to make sure your store stands out for all the right reasons.
02<br>Branding & Visual Identity
Your online store should feel uniquely yours. We’ll develop a visual identity that brings your brand to life, or work with your existing one to create a consistent, memorable experience across every page.
03<br>Content & Product Setup
From product descriptions and FAQs to homepage messaging and shipping info, we help you write, refine, and structure content that sells. We can also support product uploading, categorisation, and variant handling.
04<br>Design & Prototyping
We map out your ecommerce site, creating wireframes and mockups that showcase your products beautifully and intuitively. We’ll make sure your key selling points are front and centre — and that the buying experience feels effortless.
05<br>Feedback & Refinement
You’ll get to review everything and suggest tweaks before we move to development. We work collaboratively, refining the design until it meets your vision and works beautifully for your users.
06 <br>Build, Launch & Support
Once the site is built, we carry out rigorous testing, mobile, tablet, desktop, checkout flows, loading speeds, and more. After launch, we’re here to support you with ongoing maintenance, updates, and performance monitoring.
Companies and organisations we are proud to work with














Posted on Lois EvansTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A* service from Nathan bulding a new website for our practice. Was full of knowledge and had time to explain things too us. We're very happy with the standard of the website. Thank you.
Owner's reply
Hi Lois, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was great to work with Wern Vets and bring your new website to life, and fantastic to hear you’re happy with the final result. Thank you, NathanPosted on Huw JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent some time searching for a website developer that suited what I was looking for. After searching for some local companies to north wales I found Rowe & Bear. From the initial call with Nathan, I knew this was the right company for me. Friendly, knowledgeable and more than anything else Nathan really listened to what I needed. Allowed me to ask a lot of questions and the proposal document was the most professional I received from any other company. It really stood out. The service I recieved throught the design process was at exactly the level as my initial experiences. The whole process was smooth and streamlined and I can't thank Nathan enough for his high quality work. I am extremely pleased with the results and although not the cheapest company locally the service and quality was reflected in the costs and worth the extra. Thanks again Nathan!
Owner's reply
Hi Huw, Thank you for the review! Really appreciate your great feedback. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m glad you found the process smooth and straightforward. We always strive to deliver a high-quality service, so it’s fantastic to hear you’re happy with the results. Thank you NathanPosted on Eternal MediaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stop scrolling, you've found your website creation solution!! Nothing was too much trouble for Nathan. He was patient, encouraging, offered countless creative solutions and took meticulous care crafting our new website together. We're incredibly happy with the results of Nathan's talent and hard work. We finally have a website that reflects us so well and a shop window we can be proud of. Nathan feels a part of our little family now and he just gets us! Thank you for everything Nathan, we look forward to working with you more in the future. Eternal gratitude from us all! Marcus and Co.
Owner's reply
Hi Marcus, Thank you for the detailed review, it is really appreciated! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and bringing your vision to life. I’m glad you’re happy with the website and that it truly reflects who you are! It was also great to be invited to the opening event for the new Recovery Hub and really get to know more about Eternal Media. You’ve got something really special, and I’m looking forward to working together more in the future. Big thanks to you and the whole team! Thank you NathanPosted on Katherine AdamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've worked with Nathan at Rowe and Bear over the last couple of months, as we rebrand our small local charity and create a new website. Nathan instinctively understood the brief and was a pleasure to work with as we went through the design process. The brand identity, logo and website that we have as a result of his work brilliantly reflect our values and messaging, in what is quite a niche and nuanced sector. Nathan worked quickly, was always responsive, and did everything necessary to make sure we hit our deadline. As a small, local business Rowe and Bear strike the perfect balance between professional, efficient and pragmatic. Thanks for all your help Nathan!
Owner's reply
Hi Katherine, Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s was an absolute pleasure working with you on the rebrand and website for your charity. I’m really glad the brand identity and website reflect your values and messaging, it was so important to get that just right. I appreciate your collaboration throughout the process, and I’m so pleased we could meet your deadline while making sure everything came together as you envisioned. Thanks again, and we’re looking forward to supporting you in the future! Thank you, Nathan,Posted on Rachael HobbsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nathan at Rowe & Bear has been a joy to work with, he has created a fantastic e-commerce site for our social enterprise, Pen Y Bryn Outdoor Learning CIC, as well as a logo, stationary and brand guidelines. We are all volunteers, and he's been very patient with us and has worked at our pace. We would certainly recommend him as a great choice for organisations starting out. We are looking forward to further digital marketing projects with Rowe & Bear in the future :) Thank you Nathan! If you're reading this and fancy mountain walking, climbing or a swimming adventure in Eryri (Snowdonia) please take a look at Nathan's fantastic site, and book with us: www.penybrynoutdoor.cymru
Owner's reply
Hi Rachael, Thank you so much for your great feedback! It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you and the team at Pen Y Bryn Outdoor Learning CIC. I’m so glad you’re happy with the website, branding, and everything we’ve created together, it’s been great to bring your vision to life. It’s amazing to see the passion and dedication behind Pen Y Bryn, and I’m really excited to see how your social enterprise grows. I’m looking forward to continuing our work together and supporting you on the digital side of things! Looking forward to more adventures ahead—both online and in the mountains! 😃 Thanks again! NathanPosted on Liam StevensonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked with Nathan to create a visualization of a 3 year strategy for our teams. Nathan made to whole process really easy with some great communication and always meeting the brief. I would highly recommend Rowe & Bear and look forward to working together in the future
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Hi Liam, Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure working with yourself and collaborating with Kellanova's Wrexham factory on visualising a 3-year strategy. Great to hear that you found the process smooth and communication effective and that we met your expectations. Thank you NathanPosted on Anna Grey-JohnsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from the team at Nathan & Rowe. Nathan was attentive, reassuring and knowledgeable. Thank you.
Owner's reply
Hi Anna, Appreciate your review! Thrilled to hear about the excellent service you received, and we're delighted you're pleased with the Touchstone Psychotherapies website. Best of luck with your new business venture! Thank you NathanPosted on Adrian StanderwickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started working with Nathan during Covid in 2020, at the time my website was not ranking and my SEO was non existent, fast forward 3 and a half years and we are now ranking Nationally in top spot for almost 20 niche searches and the website enquiries are responsible for over 50% of our sales. See for yourself www.active-CCTV.co.uk He has been nothing short of amazing and would recommend him to anyone looking for a superstar
Owner's reply
Hi Adrian, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you since 2020, especially during such challenging times. It's been a fantastic journey to contribute to the growth and success of active-cctv.co.uk, especially in enhancing your SEO rankings and their significant effect on your sales. I truly appreciate your recommendations, both here and among the other business owners you network with. Looking forward to many more years of successful collaboration and to pushing the growth of your online presence even further. Thank you NathanPosted on Talhenbont Hall (Talhenbont Hall)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had our website redesigned with Rowe & Bear. The process was seamless from initial consultation through to the new website going live. Nathan was absolutely fantastic. He has been transparent and clear with requirements. He dealt with everything with efficiency, and went above & beyond when moving from our previous supplier. We are delighted with our new website. We would highly recommend Rowe & Bear. They now host our website and have integrated with MailChimp. 5 Star service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Owner's reply
Hi Alicia, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review! It was an absolute pleasure working with you on your website redesign. At Rowe & Bear, we always strive to ensure a smooth and efficient process for our clients, and I'm thrilled to hear that your experience reflected this commitment. We're delighted that you're happy with your new website and the additional services we've provided, like hosting and MailChimp integration. Our team is always here to support you with any future needs or questions you might have. Thank you once again for choosing Rowe & Bear and for recommending our services. We truly appreciate it. Thank you NathanPosted on Hannah RussellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I could not recommend Rowe & Bear enough!!! Nathan was very patient and helped me through each and every step always keeping me in the loop and updating me on the process of the site, he made everything so easy as I'm not the most technical of people!!! The over all look of my site was above and beyond my expectations that was mostly down to Nathan helping me execute my vision. Highly recommended
Owner's reply
Hi Hannah, Thank you for leaving us a review! It was great to work with you and help bring your vision to life through the new rebrand and eCommerce website. We are proud to have worked on the is project for Dicks Shoe Store and to have been trusted to help a rebrand a company that has been established since 1971. We look forward to seeing Dicks Shoe Store grow and continuing to support you. Thanks NathanVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Research FAQ
Why is research so important before launching a campaign or website?
Without proper research, you’re guessing. Research gives you the clarity to know what your customers want, how to stand out from your competitors, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
What types of research do you offer?
We offer technical site audits, SEO research, market and industry analysis, competitor profiling, focus groups, branding audits, and more. Everything is tailored to your business goals.
How long does a research project take?
It depends on the scope. A simple audit might take a week, while a full research and strategy project can take 3 to 6 weeks. We’ll give you a clear timeline at the start.
Can you help implement the research findings?
Yes, we don’t just hand over a document and disappear. Our team can help you apply the insights through branding, content, web design, SEO, and ongoing marketing.
Is your research data-driven?
Always. Every insight we provide is backed by reliable data and research tools, combined with over a decade of hands-on industry experience.
What’s included in a research report?
Each report includes a summary of findings, competitor benchmarking, actionable recommendations, and next-step strategies tailored to your goals.
Let’s Get Started

Nathan
Founder & MD
If you’re ready to make smarter decisions powered by research, let’s chat. Book a discovery call with Nathan to discuss your website project.
You can also call the studio on 01745 289325 or email hello@rowe-and-bear-3.onyx-sites.io.