From Barnstaple Beginnings
to Global Innovation.
How a twelve-year-old's love of building websites turned into a full-service digital agency serving clients across the UK and beyond.
A Twelve-Year-Old's First Line of Code.
Techsofts was founded on 14 October 2019 by Ian Matthew Bayliss, a lifelong tech enthusiast who began building websites at just twelve years old during the early .com boom.
The company's first official client was a local window cleaner — proving that great digital design isn't just for big brands. It's for every business ready to grow.
From the start, Ian saw a clear gap in the market: too many great companies were being held back by poor websites and inconsistent branding. Techsofts was created to change that — to give businesses the online presence they truly deserve.
Built to Help Businesses Reach the Next Level.
To help small, medium, and growing enterprises harness innovation and technology to reach the next level.
We don't just design websites — we build systems that create impact, improve turnover, and transform the way business owners operate.
Our focus is simple: combine creativity, technology, and automation to help clients attract more customers, generate higher profits, and work smarter.
From a Small Studio to a Full-Service Agency.
What began in Barnstaple, North Devon, as a small design studio quickly evolved into a full-service digital agency. Early success stories led to referrals across the South West, and soon Techsofts was serving clients from Bristol to London — and now internationally.
Over the years, we've expanded our expertise into:
What Makes Techsofts Different
Today, Techsofts continues to innovate — building smart, automated systems that make marketing and online growth easier for every client.
What We Stand Behind.
We've built hundreds of websites for trades, agencies, and e-commerce brands — many seeing measurable boosts in traffic, conversions, and profit. These are the values behind every one of them.
Our Vision for the Next Five Years.
Our vision for the next five years is clear: to become a global leader in AI-powered digital services while maintaining the craftsmanship and personal attention that define our Devon roots.
We're currently expanding international partnerships, upgrading our hosting infrastructure, and developing AI tools to help clients automate even more of their business processes.
Let's Write the Next Chapter Together.
Whatever stage your business is at, we'd love to help you get the online presence you deserve.