Web design for local businesses, with projects built to help you stand out
Hi, I’m Jay. I’m a freelance web developer based in Essex.
When you work with me, you skip the agency fluff. There is no account manager relaying mixed messages, no markup to pay for an office you’ll never visit, and no junior quietly doing the work a salesperson promised you.
Instead, you get just a friendly & experienced full stack developer who actually takes the time to learn your business, builds exactly what you need, and stays a single message away whenever you need an update.
Work with me directly, not through a middleman
Agencies have their place. But if you’d rather not pay for the overhead — or play telephone through an account manager — here’s what going direct actually gets you.
Working with me Direct
- You talk to the developer, every time
- One honest quote — no agency markup
- Decisions in hours, not weeks
- I learn your business, not just the brief
- Still here for changes long after launch
The typical agency Layered
- Account managers between you and the work
- Overheads baked into every invoice
- Small changes sit in a queue
- Your project is one of dozens
- Juniors may build what seniors sold
Services built around your business
Whatever stage you’re at, I’ll handle the technical side so you can free up your time & focus.
Brochure websites
A proper website for your business. A few pages that explain what you do, who you do it for, and how to get in touch.
Landing pages
A single page built to do one job — usually getting people to call, book, or buy. Good for paid ads and launches.
Website redesigns
If your site looks old or doesn't work well on phones, I'll rebuild it without losing your Google rankings.
WordPress development
New WordPress sites, or moving you off Wix or Squarespace. Built so you can update it yourself without breaking anything.
Website maintenance
Monthly plan that keeps your site updated, backed up, and working. Small content tweaks included.
Web hosting
Fast, reliable hosting. One yearly invoice, no upsells, no faff.
HTML emails
Custom email templates that look right in Gmail, Outlook, and on phones. Drops straight into Mailchimp or whatever you use.
Local SEO
Getting your business found on Google when nearby customers search — local listings, Google Business, and the on-page basics done right.
Simple from start to finish
No drawn-out onboarding or layers of sign-off. Four simple steps from our first message to final delivery and support.
We have a quick chat
Tell me about your project or business needs — whether it’s a new site, email development, hosting setup, or ongoing support. A quick message or call is fine.
I send you a clear quote
You’ll get a fixed price or rate and a realistic timeline upfront. No surprises, no hidden extras that creep in halfway through.
I build it, you approve it
I’ll share updates and check-ins as we progress. Whether it’s a design, code, or configuration, you get to review and approve everything.
Delivery and support
We launch, deploy, or hand over your project and make sure everything is configured perfectly. I stay available to help with updates whenever you need them.
Feedback from clients I’ve worked with
“Jay created a new website for me, exactly how I wanted it. Jay went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommended.”
“Jay is a kind, devoted and enthusiastic professional. He will be eager to work efficiently on your project and deliver it in no time.”
“Just had Jay make me a website and new logo. Very knowledgeable and great at what he does. I didn’t know what I wanted and left it to Jay — very happy with end result.”
“Jay has been so patient throughout this website build. Very knowledgeable, prompt with responses and very reasonable with his build costs.”
Get in touch about your project
Tell me a little about your project and what you have in mind. It will go straight to my inbox & I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.