Projects
I work with a variety of web designers both locally in Shropshire and further afield to create great websites (WordPress and otherwise) for local and national clients...
Jem’s Mail Form
In September 2016 I redesigned and redeveloped Jem’s Mail Form. The relaunch included new functionality which allows users to easily and quickly download the latest version of Jem’s Free Mail Form, as well as purchase the Premium Form with integrated PayPal checkout using the Express Payments API. The new site features a bespoke WordPress plugin… read more »
wordpress, custom plugin, paypal api, member login
Used Nappies
In early 2016, looking for a way to pass on my children’s reuseable nappies and get a return on my investment, I went in search of a site which would facilitate the sale of these used (clean!) nappies. I found UsedNappies.co.uk but it was in the process of being shut down as the current owner… read more »
phpprobid, php, social media, project
DeCabbit Consultancy
Custom WordPress development including custom responsive theme based on the Genesis framework, for award-winning Digital Marketing Specialist Judith Lewis.… read more »
wordpress, genesis
St Bede’s Catholic Middle School
The St Bede’s Catholic Middle School website was built on WordPress by Network Manager Matthew Setchell. Matthew approached me about giving the school’s home page a quick makeover — highlighting important information and social media integration — as well as making it easier to browse the site by utilising WordPress widget and menu technology. We… read more »
wordpress, theme modifications, school website
Lifestyle Businesses
After adopting Lifestyle Businesses’ WordPress website from a local design agency, and moving to a more reliable cost-effective host, owners Simon and Linda prepared a list of changes they wanted to make to their site to improve usability, flexibility and compatibility. Working with the integrated plugins, including file sale download management software Easy Digital Downloads,… read more »
wordpress, improvements, easy digital downloads, hosting
Magiboards
I’ve been working with Shropshire-based whiteboard and noticeboard manufacturer Magiboards since around 2006, when in my role of web developer with Shropshire-based digital agency matm I took on the task of creating an entirely bespoke e-commerce website allowing their business customers to buy from the Magiboards website directly. Fast forward to 2015 and the Magiboards… read more »
wordpress, custom post types, custom taxonomies, custom plugin, search engine optimisation, ecommerce, hosting
the Bike Shed – Classifieds
In 2014, Anthony ‘Dutch’ van Someren from TheBikeShed.cc approached me with a specification for a bespoke WordPress plugin that would allow Bike Shed users to quickly and easily add their bikes to the website to be listed for sale in a new “classifieds” section. He wanted prospective customers to be able to filter the bike… read more »
wordpress, custom plugin, paypal api
RAD Fire Protection
Owner Mark Giddings approached me in 2014 looking for a new website on a tight budget. Using a premium Genesis child theme as a starting point to save on design costs, I worked with Mark to create a comprehensive, clear WordPress site that was both responsive and search engine optimised.… read more »
wordpress, budget, template customisation, genesis, hosting
Crafty Magpie
A custom made marketplace WordPress plugin for Crafty Magpie, selling homemade British gifts, cards and craft supplies. Integration into the PayPal Adaptive Payments API allowed sale revenue to be split between the site owner and the seller immediately, without any additional admin from either recipient.… read more »
wordpress, ecommerce, marketplace, paypal api, hosting, custom plugin
Pads4People
Released in 2013, I created a bespoke property management plugin for WordPress for Laura, the owner of Pads4People. The plugin allowed registered users to list their properties for sale, for let and rooms to share. The site also automatically scraped approve estate agent websites to list properties. Properties were geographically sorted and searchable by location… read more »
wordpress, property management, custom plugin
A note on agency work
I do a lot of work for local design & marketing agencies that I can't show here: because of NDAs, project confidentiality etc. If you'd like to see the work I can't share publicly, get in touch and I'll pass you on the relevant people.