Portfolio
Websites that perform.
Bookings
SEO
A unique travel website and SEO for a Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum desert, Jordan.
A unique travel website and SEO for a Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum desert, Jordan.
A brand new e-commerce website for a Cumbrian firewood supplier.
Ecommerce
SEO
A brand new e-commerce website for a Cumbrian firewood supplier.
Booking and payment systems integrated into a beautiful campsite website.
Bookings
Payment
Booking and payment systems integrated into a beautiful campsite website.
Building a community, hosting events and sharing resources for parents and carers.
Community
Donations
Building a community, hosting events and sharing resources for parents and carers.
Services
I can take care of everything.
Design
With a strong understanding of your industry and company goals, I’ll design you a website that is easy to navigate, looks great and, most importantly, converts visitors to customers.
Develop
Using WordPress and Elementor, you will get a powerful website that loads fast and is secure. Need e-commerce, booking systems or a blog? No problem.
Optimise
Your new website deserves as many visitors as possible. That’s why I build all websites to be Search Engine Friendly. I also offer additional monthly Search Engine Optimisation services.
Maintain
I can register your domain, host your website, keep everything updated, backed up and secure, all so you don’t have to. Save yourself the headache and leave it to me.
About me
Working remotely.
Growing up in Cumbria, I have always enjoyed making websites by myself. However, in 2022 I somehow ended up starting a business with a Bedouin tribesman in Wadi Rum, Jordan. This required me to make a website so we could advertise tourism activities in the Arabian desert. After this experience, I realised I wanted to take website development more seriously, and not long after, set up as a freelancer.
Today, I work remotely with clients across the world and have experience building a wide range of websites!
Testimonials
What my clients say.
Ged Roberts
Coach at Amazing Mindset
David Ford
Manager at WCOP
The website Sam built for See Wadi Rum is perfect. A lot of guests tell us they chose our company because we had the best website.
Hussein Hamd
Owner of See Wadi Rum
FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
Freelance web designers can offer great value for money compared to an agency, as they have lower overhead costs. They can also offer a more personal service as you’ll always be dealing directly with the person actually working on your website.
For me personally, I don’t rent an office or have any other big monthly expenses. I keep everything simple and efficient, which allows me to offer premium websites to my clients for a reasonable price.
I’d like to think my websites look pretty great, however this is not the most important thing to me. Unlike most freelancers, what’s most important to me is building you a website that has a positive impact on your business.
Not only this, but I am capable of registering your domain, hosting your website, designing and developing it, making it optimised for search engines and can carry out any ongoing maintenance. I can be your one-stop-shop for everything and save you hours of headaches.
Currently, I am working remotely with clients from all over the UK & the rest of the world.
I’m from Penrith, Cumbria (just outside the Lake District), but went to university in Manchester and now spend most of my time in the south of France.
Generally, rates can vary quite a lot depending on experience, efficiency and how much work the freelancer wants to take on.
For me, I charge on a per project basis and prices typically start at around £1,000 for the most basic websites, but can rise to over £2,500 for more complex sites.
I usually break up the project into two payments. The first 50% is due in advance at the start of the project. The second 50% is due right at the end when no more work is to be done.
This can vary a lot, usually depending on the size and complexity of the website. Some brochure websites may only take a week or two, whereas a website that takes bookings and payment make take closer to two or even three months.
I design all of my websites in Figma, and build them with WordPress and Elementor.
I work exclusively with WordPress/Elementor as I feel confident that these are the best tools for most modern websites.
WordPress is a free, open-source Content Management System that is used by over 40% of all websites. It’s used by some of the biggest brands in the world (NASA, Rolling Stone, James Bond) and for good reason.
WordPress has a library of thousands of plugins, which enables you to build just about anything, whether it’s a blog, community website, online store, or a booking system.
My favourite plugin is Elementor, which is a page builder that allows me to create pixel-perfect, responsive and modern designs. It makes website creation a whole lot easier, meaning I can build your website faster, better and with more functionality. Once set up, you’ll even be able to add new content or easily make minor changes yourself. No need to hire a developer every single time a slight change is needed.
I am open to working with anyone, whether you’re a small business owner, an agency looking to outsource, or a larger company. I also have experience working with a number of charities.
Yes, once I have everything set up and live, I can show you how to make minor adjustments to your website. For example, you could change the text or an image, or post a new blog.
Search Engine Optimisation is an ongoing process which requires continual work. This is due to the ever-changing search engine algorithms, and because your are constantly competing with other businesses who are trying to rank higher than you. Therefore I offer monthly SEO services as an optional extra.
However, when I build your website, it will always be Search Engine Friendly. This means your website will be fast, ease to use, and built with search keywords as a priority. I will also set up Google Search Console, submit a sitemap, and optimise title and description tags. All of this comes together to mean your website should not be held back in any way, allowing it to rank well in search engines.
Yes, all of my websites are built to be mobile responsive. Roughly 60% of global internet traffic comes from people on their phones, so this is extremely important for me.
- What is the main purpose of my website? (Get bookings, calls, online sales…)
- What will be the general structure? (Home, About, Services…)
- Do I have any branding guidelines, logos or images that need to be included?
- What are three websites that I like?
If there is anything you are unsure about, feel free to contact me and we can work through this process together. Having a strong understanding of what you need to get out of your website is essential for it to have a positive impact on your business.
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re an individual, agency, company or charity, I’d love to hear about your website project.
