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Cheshire Web Design & Development

I'm a Web Designer based in Cheshire. I have experience working with tech startups and established businesses. My goal is to provide websites that are easy to use, fast to load, and visually stunning.

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Web Design Portfolio

A snapshot of recent projects.

Next.js website for Bookwyrm.ai
Vanilla HTML and CSS landing page for PaperBreak.ai
CAMS project wordpress site screenshot.
Screen shot of TerminusDB's website built with WordPress.
Screenshot of multilingual user guide.
Screenshot of design studio.
Website for FIM
Key People Section of the FIM Limited website
Sustainable Combustion Technology Collaboration Partnership Website
Screenshot of a laptop with a beautiful website showing the tiniest of trolls.
Next.js website for Scidonia.
VectorLink Website.

How I Work With Clients

A step-by-step process that keeps you in control and delivers the best solution for your goals.

Talk

Understand your needs, your audience, and goals.

Plan

Functional spec, transition plan, and wireframes.

Build

Safe staging area to develop independent of live site.

Handover

Training and go live.

I also provide ongoing maintenance and management, keeping your website secure, performant, and evolving as your business grows.

The right tech stack for you

I am well versed in a range of technologies and can help you choose the right one for your project. It is about finding the right solution for you and your team. My core strengths span CMS platforms and custom-coded builds and will advise on the best approach for your project.

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CMS Platforms: WordPress & Beyond

Content Management Systems provide you with a solid foundation for your website. I am experienced in using a range of CMS platforms to build websites that are easy to use, manage and scale.

Example of a WordPress website I built
Screenshot of a website I built using Next.js

Vanilla HTML/CSS & React Frameworks

For lean, fast-loading sites I hand-code Vanilla HTML/CSS with careful performance optimisation. For more dynamic products, I build React Frameworks that deliver rich interactivity, scalable UI, and clean architecture.

E-Commerce & Online Selling

From WooCommerce stores to Shopify builds and modern website builders, I design e-commerce experiences that are easy to manage, fast to navigate, and built to convert. I advise on platform choice, integrate payments, and streamline product management.

Screenshot of an ecommerce style website

Offering you the whole package

Aside from the technical aspects of your website, I am an experienced marketing professional, adept with SEO focused content and graphic design, so if you need more that just a website, I can help.

It is also worth noting, that my first priority is to protect what you already have, and build upon it to help you achieve your goals. For website migrations and rebuilds this will always come with a staging area and a plan to avoid a negative impact on your existing traffic.

Need innovative ways to get web traffic?

SEO has become complicated with the rise of AI, meaning fewer visits from potential customers.

Web widgets, think calculators, tools, and games, are a great way to add value to users and attract them to your site.

Find out about my web widget services
Screenshot of a web widget example

Remote of Onsite

I can work on premise across Cheshire and Manchester, and I also work remotely with clients in Austria, Ireland, and the US. Whether you need onsite collaboration or a fully remote delivery, I adapt to your preferred way of working.

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Let's talk about your project

Get in touch to discuss your needs. I can help for ad-hoc projects or you can contract me for a period of your choosing.