# Press and Media ![Chris Wilcox - Director at Light Bulb Web Design Ltd, Carlisle](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/02/chris-wilcox-media-and-press.webp) ### CHRIS WILCOX LIGHT BULB WEB DESIGN FOUNDER With over 25 years of experience in IT and web design, Chris has been designing websites for almost as long as the internet has been around. Starting in the education sector, creating websites, and managing IT for a selection of schools, Chris never considered that web design might be his future career – until an opportunity came along. After creating a free website for his landscaper in 2014, Chris soon saw the potential for website creation as a career and, since 2016, has run Light Bulb Web Design full-time without ever looking back, turning it into a fully-fledged virtual creative agency in 2021. Chris also holds Rokudan (6th Dan)/Okuden no Maki in Motoha Yoshin Ryu, a Koryu JuJutsu style brought to the UK by Yasamoto Akiyoshi. ### Mission Statement I help professional service businesses (such as accountants, lawyers, estate agencies, and solicitors) to gain the all essential visibility and authority, by crafting bespoke website and digital marketing solutions and assets so they can attract their ideal clients and grow their businesses. Without my help they will continue to blend in with their competitors. With my help, they will attract more people to work with them who fully understand the differences and benefits they bring vs anyone else in their field. ### Elevator Pitch By designing impactful websites and marketing assets, I help professional businesses (such as accountants, lawyers, estate agencies, and solicitors) to gain head turning authority and visibility, so they attract more of their ideal clients. ### Talk and Interview Topics With over 12 years of experience in the web design and marketing industry, alongside decades of experience in the educational IT support, business management, and sales roles, Chris can talk on topics ranging from why AI is really taking your job to how traditional Japanese JuJutsu is more relevant to today's business world than you may think. ![Chris Wilcox - 6th Dan Black Belt in Motoha Yoshin Ryu JuJutsu](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/02/11/chris-wilcox-light-bulb-web-design-carlisle.webp) ### Approved Photos These photos are high resolution and free to use digitally with my permission as long as you send us a link via email to to where they are being used. ![Chris Wilcox Press Images](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/02/chris-wilcox-press-4.jpg) ![Chris Wilcox Press Images](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/04/chris-wilcox-press-1.jpg) ![Chris Wilcox Press Images](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/02/chris-wilcox-press-5.jpg) ![Chris Wilcox Press Images](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/04/chris-wilcox-press-3.jpg) ![Chris Wilcox Press Images](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/02/chris-wilcox-press-2.jpg) ### Media Mentions Would you like to interview Chris or book himto talk at your event? Please send your request and further information to . [![News & Star / Cumberland News](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/02/news-and-star-logo.jpg)](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24963412.cumbrian-leaders-share-thoughts-impact-ai-business/) ### Cumberland News / News & Star I give my thoughts on the impact of AI in the web design industry, and business in general. [Read Article](https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24963412.cumbrian-leaders-share-thoughts-impact-ai-business/) [![AJ Lakes Interview](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/25/aj-lakes-interview.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP-W55OEWbU) ### AJ Lakes Showcase Sunday I talk about what I do, why websites are so important to you and your business, and the importance of finding the right website to ensure it works for you and your business. [Watch the interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP-W55OEWbU) [![Hannah Gibson Interview](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/25/hannah-gibson-interview.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxUJo_6qSwo) ### Hannah Gibson Online Authority Interview Hannah asks me about delivering online authority and trust for professional companies through brand and ideal-client-led bespoke web design solutions. [Watch the interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxUJo_6qSwo) [![Joomla Website Case Study](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2025/03/25/joomla-case-study.webp)](https://magazine.joomla.org/all-issues/february-2024/turning-home-built-into-an-on-brand-illustrated-showcase) ### Official Joomla Website Magazine Case Study I discuss how we created a brand new bespoke website for a client that turned their home-built solution into an on-brand illustrated showcase. [Read Article](https://magazine.joomla.org/all-issues/february-2024/turning-home-built-into-an-on-brand-illustrated-showcase) [![Chris Wilcox on the BizHaps Podcast](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/10/15/bizhaps-podcast.webp)](https://bizhaps-podcast.castos.com/episodes/that-time-when-i-turned-into-a-6-figure-business-with-chris-wilcox) ### That time when I turned into a 6-figure business Podcast notes: Discover how a web designer turned a business he hated into a six-figure success story. Hear how he overcame his initial aversion and turned it into a thriving venture, revealing the unexpected lesson that could reshape your approach to entrepreneurship. [Listen to the Podcast](https://bizhaps-podcast.castos.com/episodes/that-time-when-i-turned-into-a-6-figure-business-with-chris-wilcox) [![FunnelCraft 2026 Talk by Chris Wilcox from Light Bulb Web Design in Carlisle](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/04/04/funnelcraft-talk-2026.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iAIzdwbUkbc) ### Talking at FunnelCraft 2026 - The Director's Cut These three clips from my talk cover why what we see on social media is not always reflective of behind the scenes, and also the real reason why AI is taking your job! If you want to watch the full talk, please [get in touch](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/contact) for the link. [Watch the clips](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iAIzdwbUkbc) [![Beyond the Home Page Podcast Series by Chris Wilcox from Light Bulb Web Design in Carlisle](//cdn.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/2026/07/11/beyond-the-front-page-podcast-chris-wilcox.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iAIzdwbUkbc) ### Follow my podcast series - Beyond the Home Page Join me as I talk to industry experts and clients about what goes on behind the scenes of a creative agency, and how the people make the magic work to get the results you desire for your business. Follow my regular eposides on [my blog](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/categories/podcasts). [Watch the Podcasts](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/categories/podcasts)