I’m Dan, a freelance web designer and developer with over 10 years experience. I work with start-ups, SME’s and large businesses providing them with creative digital solutions.

From simple WordPress builds, to custom CRM’s and ecommerce platforms I work from the planning stage through to completion and beyond.

I am an experienced developer with a passion for coding and design. With over a decade of industry experience, I’m just as inspired to learn and deliver my best work as when I began.

I have worked agency-side and on a freelance basis for high-end clients, and on a broad range of projects.

Deep down, I am a self confessed geek. I love learning about new technologies and becoming absorbed by projects.

I manage deadlines and my workload independently, or I can slot into an existing team according to requirements.

I am not a hands off type of freelancer, and will be directly involved to provide genuine insight and effective solutions.

I started as a PHP developer in a digital agency, before moving into senior roles and eventually going freelance.

Agency work has its advantages for sure, but it does not necessarily provide the same flexibility and accountability on a personal level.

Agencies can be a little bit like assembly lines, where work comes in and out with little customisation or the same degree of care.

I manage projects reliably, and work hard to understand my clients’ businesses and what they are trying to achieve. This ultimately saves on cost and gives the best results.

I have strong agency connections from my time working with other teams, and have gained a lot from the experience.

However, being freelance has really tested my skills, and encouraged me to adapt and grow. I love building anything from Wordpress websites to custom web apps.

I regularly have the opportunity to immerse myself in diverse projects, bringing them to fruition with genuine skill and enthusiasm.

Your website needs to reflect your business – and should not only look great, but function in a way that won’t frustrate potential future clients or customers.

Your website should be engaging and user friendly.

I don’t use off the shelf templates, with every project I undertake being completely bespoke to your business needs.

The design process is collaborative, and I will involve you along the way to ensure we’re always working to strengthen your brand online.

Freelance Wordpress Development

WordPress is a big deal on the internet. Around 35% of the web is powered by this fantastic platform.

Developers love it for its flexibility, its client friendliness, its extendibility and so much more.

Better yet, its customisation tools are second-to-none, letting designers take advantage of thousands of third-party plugins and customisable templates to create something truly unique.

WordPress is the perfect platform for just about everyone, from fresh start-ups to major corporations undergoing full redesigns.

A whole lot of big names have staked their place on the internet with WordPress. Some of these include the Walt Disney Company, Network Rail & Unicef UK.

And the best part? It’s completely free! You can use WordPress without having to pay a penny!

Making The Most Of WordPress

The best WordPress websites out there are as good as they are because they’ve been designed by someone who understands everything that the platform can do.

If you want get the most out of your WordPress website, you’ll need some who knows the application like the back of their hand.You’ll need an expert, freelance WordPress developer.

You’ll need someone whose background in web development, both front end and back, can help your business or your client shine online with a crisp, fresh and responsive website that tells the story of your brand by captivating your target audience.That’s where I can help.

WordPress development that ticks all the right boxes

As a full-stack web developer, I’ve honed my career as a freelance WordPress developer with over 10 years’ experience working on the platform. In that time, I’ve collaborated with all kinds of clients to help them realise their website’s full potential.

Whether you’re looking to create a WordPress site for your business or you’re looking for a reliable freelancer for your digital agency, I’ve got the professionalism, the expertise and the efficiency to hit all of your digital objectives.

WooCommerce Development

Take the world's most popular CMS, and give it the ability to become a full blow e-commerce platform. That's WooCommerce. It powers over 4 million sites, so fair to say it's a pretty popular tool!

As well as offering Wordpress development, I also have many years experience of working with WooCommerce.

From building completely new sites, to troubleshooting existing implementations - I can help resolve any issues you may have. 

New WooCommerce Builds

Over the past 15 years, I've worked with a number of clients on new WooCommerce builds. This has usually involved a base Wordpress build, and the implementation of WooCommerce.

From setting up product categories, configuring product filters and searches - to creating custom checkouts, integrating multiple shipping services and configuring tax.

Please reach out if you would like to discuss a new WooCommerce project. 

WooCommerce Troubleshooting

Sometimes, things can break! Other times, things just don't quite work the way they should! With e-commerce, any stumbling blocks in the way of customers could mean missed sales.

As an example, just recently I worked with a food wholesaler who was having problems with random site slowdowns. Initially after some performance monitoring, we thought it might be down to hosting.

I migrated the site to a new provider and it did generally improve performance. The slowdowns remained however.

Through further troubleshooting and monitoring, it was discovered that there was an issue with the DNS and the clients Cloudflare configuration. A simple update and the site was lightning fast!

If you're experiencing issues with your WooCommerce site, please don't hesitate to reach out.

New Functionality

If you have an existing WooCommerce site and are in need of some new functionality, get in touch to discuss your requirements. I'll work with you to understand your requirements, evaluate your current setup, and provide a complete project plan for how we can achieve your goals.

Laravel Development

I have been developing with php since around 2008… in which time I’ve worked on custom content managed websites, e-commerce sites, and a plethora of other php powered applications.

Over the past few of years, I’ve discovered the power that frameworks like Laravel can bring to a project. The sky really is the limit when it comes to what you can achieve with php these days!

Laravel Development

Laravel is an open-source PHP framework that stands out for its elegant syntax, dedicated ecosystem, and wide array of features, all of which streamline web application development.

Not only is it versatile, but it’s also a favourite amongst both large and small companies, accommodating a broad range of applications. In fact, the statistics speak for themselves: as of 2023, Laravel is used by over 665,000 live websites, and 1.77% of the top 1 million sites use this framework. What’s more, it’s been adopted worldwide, with over 53,000 users in the UK alone.

Speaking from my experience as a Laravel developer, I’ve honed my skills by providing robust support for custom-built applications across a diverse client base.

No matter the size of your business or the complexity of your Laravel application, I have the necessary expertise to ensure that your project runs smoothly.

Therefore, whether it’s troubleshooting unexpected issues, implementing new features, or optimising performance, my Laravel services are designed to meet your specific needs. In this way, I can help you leverage the full power of this remarkable framework.

Php Support

As well as Laravel development, I also offer more general php support.

For some projects, I’ll develop a complete application – from the planning stage through to completion. With others, I work in a support role – helping to maintain and sometimes improve an existing php application.

Since moving from working agency-side over 5 years ago, I have continued to hone my php skills, through working with clients on a wide range of exciting development projects.