Meet the Wildfire team
Wildfire – an eclectic mix of marketing enthusiasts. Here at Wildfire we all love what we do. That leads to only one outcome, exceptional results.
Introduction to Wildfire Marketing, founded in 2016
Wildfire Marketing began as a full-service digital marketing agency with a passion for helping businesses thrive online. From the outset, our mission has been to provide innovative, results-driven marketing solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Recently, we’ve honed in on what we do best, focusing our expertise primarily on SEO and website development, while also offering creative and email marketing support. This strategic focus has enabled us to sharpen our skills and deliver even greater value to our clients.
We are proud to be recognised as one of the leading SEO agencies in the North, partnering with businesses of all sizes and across various sectors to drive their online growth.
Our team’s expertise in both technical and creative digital marketing allows us to create digital solutions that not only look great but also deliver long-term success.
Our core business values
Teamwork
Ownership
Billy
Founder and Director
Alright! I’m Billy, the Owner and Founder of Wildfire.
I set Wildfire up with Neal, on his kitchen table in December 2017!
My background is in Social Media Management and Paid Ads. When I first started in the world of Digital Marketing, TikTok didn’t exist and Instagram was only a couple of years old!
As any business owner, I wear multiple hats. My main responsibility is managing top level relationships with clients, ensuring that we are delivering what we said we will – this is the cornerstone that Wildfire is built on. I am also responsible for Sales, working with prospects to show them what our team is capable of.
The most rewarding part of my role is working with our Apprentices. This is something that is personal for me, as a University drop out. University wasn’t right for me and its amazing to be in a position to help those who were in my position, 12 years ago.
Outside of the office, you’ll catch me at every Burnley FC home game. I’m a massive fan, and have had a season ticket for 25 years + (if that doesn’t showcase my loyalty, I’m not sure what else will!). I love history (mainly Ancient Rome) and you’ll often find me reading Mary Beards latest release.
Neal
Technical Director
Ey up, I’m Neal, the Technical Director at Wildfire.
I started in the beginning with Wildfire, founding it along with Billy over a brew in December 2017.
My experience spans years and years back in web design/development and SEO. There’s not much I don’t know about WordPress and if I don’t know it, it’s probably not worth knowing :).
My role at Wildfire encompasses overseeing bigger web projects and ensuring we are meeting the Wildfire standards. I’m also responsible for our website, it’s my baby and I just can’t let go of it.
I’m a dad to 2 with 3 stepchildren so homelife is pretty busy. I enjoy the odd extreme challenge such as the Para’s 10 tab, or a run over the Brecon Beacons. I’m also an avid mixed martial artist currently holding 2 black belts and a few British championships from back in the day.
Imogen
Account Director
Hi! I’m Imogen, Account Director at Wildfire.
I am responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring the smooth execution of our projects and ongoing marketing services. I love working closely with our clients, understanding their businesses, their needs and goals and developing strategies that align with their objectives.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is working alongside our incredible team, seeing how the combination of our diverse skills and perspectives, results in outstanding work for our clients.
Personally, I enjoy spending my free time either travelling or with my family, friends and most importantly, my dog, Lottie. You’ll often find me having a quiet weekend, hiking in The Lake District, cooking and just generally unwinding!
Shipu
Website Designer
Hi! I’m Shipu, Web Designer at Wildfire.
I love creating beautiful, user-friendly websites that bring ideas to life. My focus is on designing sites that not only look great but also work seamlessly, aligning with our clients’ goals. Working closely with our team, I enjoy blending creativity and strategy to deliver designs that truly stand out.
Outside of work, I’m often exploring new design trends, visiting art galleries, or sketching ideas for fun. Whether I’m crafting a website or finding inspiration in everyday life, design is my passion.
Thalia
Junior Creative
Hi! I’m Thalia, a Junior Creative at Wildfire.
I’m all about bringing ideas to life, whether it’s designing cool emails, creating social posts, or coming up with new brand assests. I love that my job lets me dive into different projects—sometimes I’m working off a brief, and other times I get to let my imagination run wild. The best part? Working up with our awesome team to make something amazing for our clients.
When I’m not at work, I’m probably planning up my next travel adventure, trying out some weird and wonderful food, or just chilling with friends and family. My weekends usually involve making cocktails and living it up!
Luke
Junior Website Designer
Hey! I’m Luke, a Junior Web Designer at Wildfire.
My role encompasses the design and creation of websites for our large breadth of clients. No two days are the same and each client brings something new to the table, whether that’s their industry, platform or general design ideas, adapting these concepts into a website will always be a blast.
My favourite aspect of my job is the problem-solving elements. No matter the problem I’m happy to knuckle down and put my mind to a solution that not only fixes the issue at hand but also future-proofs it.
Outside of work, I have 2 main passions, movies and exercise. Whether it’s the gym, going for a run or playing sports, exercise has always been a big part of my life and is my favourite way to relax after work. Additionally, I’m an absolute fanatic for movies and aim to watch a movie every single day, either at home or in the cinema.
Phil
SEO Specialist
Now then, I’m Phil, SEO Specialist at Wildfire.
I’m responsible for overseeing the online performance of our client’s websites. My daily responsibilities involve boosting our clients’ online visibility by optimising their websites for search engines, ensuring they perform well, whilst still looking great. Each project brings its own challenges, and I love diving into the problem solving aspects of SEO, finding solutions that address current issues and set the stage for long-term success.
I’m a dad to 3 girls, so life is pretty hectic all of the time outside work, most weekends I’m usually chauffeuring between birthday parties or swimming lessons. I love a good DIY project, you’ll often find me tackling a bit of decking, fixing a leak, or taking on a spot of electrical work.