About Me
WordPress Web Designer & Developer
If you are considering letting me loose on a project you have in mind, only fair that I divulge a bit about myself and let you know what you’re letting yourself in for!
I am in my forties, born and raised in Cheadle, Cheshire – and studies Computers & Electronics and Web Design at Bournemout & Poole college in 2000.
After leaving school I mostly travelled, and worked as a cocktail barman on the cruise ships, along with stints in Spain and Australia. Upon returning to Manchester, I picked up again with web design, and have no been working freelance for over 10 years.
After building up a large client base – through word of mouth mainly, I once again packed my bags and relocated to Sardinia, Italy – to move in with the woman who was to become my wife.
I did try and convince her that she should be the one to move to Manchester (or Salford) – but she insisted we live to together in Alghero, so I, reluctantly relented. I do visit family in Manchester quite often – and I continue to attract most of my clients from there.
Please don’t let distance be a barrier – it’s a cheaper cost of living out here – so I can afford to pass the savings on the my clients!
When I’m not designing websites, or swimming in the cool azure waters of Alghero – I like to dabble in creative writing – books and interactive fiction – you can take a look at some of my work on my author page, and my itch page.
As you can see – I have an odd sense of humour, and I take my web design seriously – but if it’s a zany website you’d like – all the better!
My Process...
I’ve been honing a web design, development, and support process for more than ten years. I’ve eliminated the unnecessary extras and high fees that come with agencies. From the first consultation to the final launch, my efficient approach guarantees on-time delivery, top-notch quality, and sticking to the budget.
Step 01
In the initial phase, I team up with my clients to get a grip on what they need and aim for in the upcoming project. We chat, I take notes, and together we outline the project requirements to ensure everyone is on the same page. We also nail down the budget, timelines, and what exactly will be delivered. I create a shared workspace for us to collaborate efficiently—no more endless email threads to sift through.
Step 02
After we nail down the details and are set to kick things off, I jump into the project phase. I'll start crafting and polishing the website until it's good to go for your review. This includes putting together the initial draft, collecting your feedback, and making improvements. Once everything's approved, we'll launch the site for everyone to see!
Step 03
Once the website is up and running, I'll be here to help you out whenever you need, as the site grows and changes. I'll assist with daily management, provide tech support for hosting and domains, and help with any design and development tweaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
fire away!
Yes it will! All my websites are designed to be “responsive” – which means they will adapt to phones and tablets, and always look great!
It depends on the size of your website and how many revisions you would like to make. On average, most of my websites take between 10-21 days.
Yes you can! WordPress is a CMS which means “content management system”. All instructions on making simple edits will be provided during the handover. You will have access to an admin area where you can make changes to any existing content, make blog posts, add products to a shop (if required) and much more.
It depends on what you wish to rank for! No web designer can guarantee first page – and if they do – they are not to be trusted! Ranking is in the hands of Google and mainly depends on the content you submit. All my clients who take my advice rank well for the keywords they have been designed for.
SEO is Search Engine Optimization. It is the practice of making the website rank as well as it possible can. There are two types of SEO – On-page and Off-page. On page is where I come in. Google likes pages which load quickly, are modern and responsive, have good headings, links, keywords, and have lots of easily accessible, juicy content. Off-page is where you come in – it’s marketing your website – which is important. Flyers, Business Cards, Social Media, Google Advertising etc. I submit your website to all the major websites, Google, Bing etc
I have moved to Alghero, Italy with my Italian wife. But don’t let that put you off! The thing about website work is that it can be done remotely, so if you don’t mind using a telephone, email, WhatsApp or Zoom, the location shouldn’t make a big difference.
It has been taken down due to a lot of sales calls. If you would like a chat on the phone, send me a message with your phone number and I’ll happily call you back!
Yes you do! There’s no getting around this, to have a website you need to have it hosted. Think of it as the rent you pay for having your website on the internet. I encourage all my clients to open their own hosting accounts – It means you are in total control of your website forever – and If I should win the lottery and disappear to Barbados, you won’t lose your website. I will guide you to the best hosting company for your needs.
You betcha! I won’t abandon you! I am always available to my clients both old and new.
During the handover I make and send you a backup of the website. Making extra backups are encouraged, and instructions will be provided. Worse comes to worst and your website breaks down, the backup can be restored. Should you need help with this, I am always available. I also offer a monthly maintenance package, which includes monthly backups.. in case you are worried about this.
Great – send me a message. I work by the hour for alterations, extra content!
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