I’m a UK-based WordPress developer offering support with theme customisation, plugin enhancements, integrations, security, and site maintenance.
I’m in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK, and work remotely, with occasional hybrid arrangements.
Custom WordPress development
I’ve been working with WordPress for as long as I can remember – starting as a front-end developer and eventually expanding into backend development. Over the years, I’ve built hundreds of websites through both freelance projects and roles at digital agencies, implementing tailored functionality, ensuring long-term site stability, and supporting a wide range of client needs.
In addition to client work, I’ve also run a business focused on developing and selling commercial WordPress plugins. I stay actively engaged with the WordPress open-source community and keep up with the latest developments in the ecosystem.
These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the WordPress platform, enabling me to deliver robust, scalable, and tailored development solutions.
How I can help
I create bespoke WordPress solutions designed to meet specific business needs – no reliance on one-size-fits-all tools. If you’re facing limitations with off-the-shelf plugins or need functionality that’s unique to your workflow, I can help.
My focus is on clean, reliable development that makes WordPress work the way you need it to. Whether it’s building new features, streamlining content management, or integrating external systems, I deliver solutions that are robust, scalable, and easy to maintain.
Here’s a look at what I can help with:
- Theme customisation and tweaks
- Recommending and configuring a new theme
- Page template modifications
- Menu, sidebar, and widget configurations
- Child theme setup and adjustments
- Custom fields setup
- Custom post types and taxonomies
- Block development
- Content migration
- Form and survey integrations
- Membership site setup
- Subscription and access control
- User role and permissions management
- Custom registration and login flows
- Enhanced profile and account pages
- Search functionality enhancements
- Custom plugin development
- Extending plugin functionality
- Block, shortcode, and widget creation
- Plugin configuration and optimisation
- Third-party plugin troubleshooting
- API integrations
- Email marketing integrations
- Data import/export automation
- External content feed management
- Analytics and tracking setup
- Conversion optimisation
- SEO-friendly site architecture
- Technical SEO implementation
- Structured data and schema markup
- Marketing automation integrations
- Site speed optimisation
- Performance bottleneck analysis
- Caching and CDN setup
- Database cleanup and optimisation
- Malware removal and prevention
- Security hardening and monitoring
- Ongoing site maintenance
- Core, theme, and plugin updates
- Bug diagnosis and resolution
- Backup setup and automation
- Uptime monitoring
- Hosting and server configuration support
I don’t offer full site builds or custom theme development, as building a WordPress/WooCommerce site has become relatively straightforward. With the wide range of high-quality themes and intuitive page builders available, starting from scratch is rarely necessary for most businesses.
That said, I can help you find the right theme for your brand, and if you already have one, I can customise and adapt it to better fit your style and functionality needs.
Clients I help
I typically work with agencies and solo creators who need expert development support to take their websites to the next level – whether that means adding advanced functionality, improving performance, or solving complex technical challenges.
Agencies
I partner with design-focused and digital marketing agencies that create high-impact websites and drive strong conversions but lack the technical resources or prefer not to shift focus to implement custom functionality.
While off-the-shelf plugins or AI-assisted tools can fill short-term gaps, long-term reliability and flexibility often require a developer who understands both the tech and the collaboration.
Solo Creators
I work with solo creators who’ve built their own websites using themes and plugins, offering plenty of flexibility early on but often limiting when more advanced functionality or custom solutions are required.
As goals evolve, I help bridge the gap by developing custom features that go beyond what’s available out of the box, turning a solid foundation into a fully tailored solution.
Costs
All of my development projects are individually assessed and tailored to meet specific needs. I typically work on a fixed-cost, per-project basis, but I also offer a standard hourly rate. For clients who need ongoing support or regular updates, I provide recurring work arrangements as well.
I hold professional indemnity insurance and can provide a copy of my certificate upon request. I am not VAT registered and therefore do not charge VAT. Please ensure you read my terms and conditions.
Testimonials
I’ve been fortunate to work with some great people – here’s what a few of them had to say:
Let’s talk
Have a project in mind or need help with your WordPress site? Get in touch – I’d be happy to learn more and see how I can support your goals.