Imagine IT creates affordable websites for small businesses, mainly in the Somerset and Bristol areas. The design and functionality of a web site is important in making that 'first impression' to a potential customer. Imagine IT specialises in creating visually pleasing web sites that are easy for visitors to navigate and understand.

Imagine IT was created, by Pauline Bane, in November 1996 primarily as a photo restoration and alteration business although it also offered a design and print service. By May 1997 the business had expanded to encompass website design and this now makes up around 85% of turnover and rising.

Before setting up Imagine IT, Pauline worked in many different fields. She was a secretary prior to family life but once children arrived on the scene, much part-time work followed. The main activity was a small bookkeeping and office services business. Other work has included running a grocery/off-licence, working in the catering industry, various clerical jobs, customer services and even yoghurt delivery!

In 1996 some friends set up a photo processing business and it was suggested that Pauline tackle photo restoration and Imagine IT was born and became a full-time occupation.

Having designed her own web site in 1997, other contacts asked for the same service and web design began to take over.