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If we were to catch up over coffee (or tea - my pr

If we were to catch up over coffee (or tea - my preference!) this is what I would tell you about my life and business right now...

✨ I'm currently going through a rebrand, which is all very exciting. There's no changes to my business name (I still can't come up with anything more creative that my own name 😂) or my core offerings, but I've hired my wonderful friend Cat (@gattoweb) to create some new branding and design a new website for me. I'll be developing the new website, of course!

✨ I'm in the process of wrapping up my final WordPress theme development projects for 2024. I'm very ready for a break over the Christmas period, but also looking forward to what 2025 has in store for me.

✨ I got a new computer last week and I'm in love with it! I also treated myself to a new keyboard which, as boring as this may sound, is bringing me a lot of joy! It's beautiful and feels so nice to type with.

✨ In my personal life, we're currently having some landscaping work done on our garden. It currently looks like a war zone but I'm sure it was look amazing, just in time for winter. 😂

✨ I'm going to see Nile Rodgers and Chic live next week and I'm so bloody excited!

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Did you know that over 40% of all websites are pow

Did you know that over 40% of all websites are powered by WordPress? 🤯

If you're a web designer, and you're not currently offering web design services for WordPress, that is a HUGE market to be missing out on!

But if you want to tap into that market, collaborating might web developer could be your ticket in.

No, you don't need to be able to code to create fully-functional WordPress websites. And no, you don't have to be restricted to bulky and slow page builder plugins.

With my signature WordPress website development service, I'll take your designs and transform them into a fully-functioning WordPress website that you can hand over to your client.

My service includes setup of all the features and functionality your client requires, mobile and responsive styling, testing, video training, installation, post-handover support and more.

And I have just ONE more space left for 2024! Then I'll be booking for January 2025 and beyond!

Head to the link in my bio or drop me a message to find out more.

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I've recently been working on some updates to the

I've recently been working on some updates to the Saffron Music website that I worked on with @studioiris.co a few years ago.

If your client needs tech support or updates once their website has launched, I'll be here to help. Whether that's creating new pages or new custom blocks for the WordPress editor, setting up additional functionality, moving from one hosting provider to another, speed optimisation or fixing bugs that arise over time.

As well as half day and day rates for support work, I also provide ongoing monthly maintenance retainers to help clients keep their website up to date and running.

In addition, I've recently launched by Annual Service offering. Just like you would take a car for its annual service or MOT, past clients can book their website in for an annual check-up.

If you'd like to find out more about how we can work together and how I can support your web design clients beyond the initial website development and launch, drop me a DM and let's have a chat!

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My face when I check my calendar and realise I hav

My face when I check my calendar and realise I have the perfect week planned. 🤩

💻 Developing a WordPress website for a new client, designed by @maddyrussell_design

🧘🏻‍♀️ A Pilates class with my lovely neighbour who has her own studio in her garden.

🎢 A trip to a theme park to satisfy my coaster cravings before winter arrives!

🏁 Watching the Formula 1 this weekend.

What are your plans for this week?

📸 @victoriahaydnportraits

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I recently worked on some website updates for the

I recently worked on some website updates for the lovely @kellyprincewright ✨

Cat from @gattoweb and I originally created Kelly's website back in 2019 (time flies when you're having fun!), and while Kelly is still a fan of the design, she wanted to make a few updates including some tweaks to header, footer and the home page layout.

We also updated the travel categories page to make it even easier for users to find the content they are looking for, and added a hotels page for discovering Kelly's favourite hotels.

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If you're looking for a web developer with a lot o

If you're looking for a web developer with a lot of experience then I'm your woman; I've got bucket loads! 👩🏻‍💻

I started coding 16 years ago and I began working full time as a web developer 9 years ago.

I started off my career working for a company that specialised in creating websites and software for tourism boards around the world. During my time there I developed websites for tourism boards in the UK, Scandinavia and the UAE, many of which were multilingual websites.

After a couple of years at that job I was looking for a new challenge, and what's more challenging than starting your own business?!

I took the leap at the end of 2017, leaving my full-time job and entering the world of self-employment. It's the best decision I've made.

Since starting my business I've worked on hundreds of websites. I've developed websites for bloggers and, influencers, marketers, designers, illustrators, photographers, Pilates studios, charities, businesses directories, wedding rental businesses, product based business, and more!

I've helped many designers ditch the development so they can focus on doing the work they truly love (designing!) and I hope to help many others in the future. ✨

📷 @victoriahaydnportraits

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