Manchester-based eCommerce agency PushON has marked its 20th anniversary by reporting 40 per cent year-on-year revenue growth.

PushOn was originally founded in 2005 by Simon Wharton and Roy Wilding as a specialist SEO agency.

The agency quickly expanded into a full-service eCommerce offering, including website development, maintenance and digital marketing.

A breakthrough contract with Bench Clothing pushed PushON into Adobe Commerce (Magento) development, laying the groundwork for the agency’s eCommerce specialism.

High-profile work followed, including projects for Virgin Credit Cards, Hyundai, Silver Cross, Brandon Hire Station, Ryman, and the development of Nottingham Forest’s official site.

Wharton stepped down as managing director in 2017 to make way for Sam Rutley. Alex Hogan, who began as a PPC executive 10 years ago, is now an associate director.

Wharton said: “When Roy and I started PushON, we had the belief that we could do things differently and better, and that belief still drives the business today.

“Our culture has always been informal, open and collaborative. We give people opportunities, and they grab them.

“That approach has carried us through 20 years, and I’m proud that so many talented people have built long careers with us.”