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Websites with impact. A flexible building system made simple with agency expertise.
What is TOTEM?
TOTEM is a website-building system developed by creative brand agency The Hideout. Unlike downloadable WordPress themes or other web development platforms such as WIX and Squarespace, TOTEM is a collaborative and consultative process. This means you actively work with an experienced digital agency to design your website and have the support of our technical experts to get it ready for launch.
TOTEM gives you the ease of a structured system with the flexibility to make it your own. It’s the best of both worlds!
Why is it different to a bespoke build?
Unlike a fully bespoke build, which is developed completely from scratch, our TOTEM system is already fully built and ready to get your website up and running faster while still allowing room for customisation.
We handle the initial population of your website, so from day one, everything is in place and ready to go. After launch, you’ll have full control to update content, tweak pages, and even create new ones — all with the help of a straightforward training video, making edits simple and stress-free.
Built by a well-established agency
The Hideout have been there from the beginning and spent years developing open-source platforms and coding bespoke website builds. Wanting to simplify the process and create a platform that’s easy to update as technology evolves, we developed TOTEM.
Supported by an experienced team
We get it — creating a website on your own can feel overwhelming. The good news? You’re not doing it alone. A team of real people with bags of experience and knowledge will design and build the site for you and guide you through each stage. We are here to make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Designed to feel like you
No two brands are the same, so why should your website be the same as someone else's? TOTEM’s flexibility and functionality lets you tailor your site to match your visual identity and meet your customers’ needs.
A fast and efficient process
With development already taken care of, we can concentrate on the design and content to really bring across what you need to. TOTEM’s flexible framework lets us focus on shaping your brochureware site to fit your needs — quickly, efficiently, and without any delays.
A website built to last
While our sites look great, it’s just as much about speed, clean code, and search engine visibility. TOTEM is optimised from the ground up, with all the SEO tools needed to keep your site performing at its best and ranking higher.
Fully agency-managed and stress-free
From setup and understanding your goals to the actual launch and beyond, we work with you every step of the way to get your site ready and live for the world to see. With hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support included, TOTEM takes care of everything — so you can focus on running your business.
