The blog (and general ramblings) of a freelance web designer

In the evolution of website design, few innovations have been as impactful as the introduction of WordPress Blocks. Before the Gutenberg editor’s advent in WordPress 5.0, customising layouts and content in WordPress demanded a mix of shortcodes, custom post types, and a variety of other tools. Today, WordPress Blocks have not only transformed the user […]

Things change. That is the nature of things. They change. They evolve. They move on. And in the digital sector, this has never been more true. In my industry, where the rapid pace of change is constant and inevitable. I, a freelance web developer, found myself at this crossroads after maintaining my website largely unchanged […]

When planning a tech startup, there’s an enticing allure to creating the “perfect” product—imagining a high-tech native app, polished to a mirror shine, flawless from its initial release. However, in reality, the journey of entrepreneurship doesn’t demand perfection from the get-go. The savvy path involves a lean startup methodology: starting with a Minimum Viable Product […]

So, you’re thinking about creating a website, but you’re unsure about the costs involved? Don’t fret! In this blog post, we’ll break down the expenses of building and maintaining a website, including the average monthly costs, the typical expenditure for a new site in the UK, and the average price for a simple website. Let’s […]

I get asked this question a lot: “How do I become a freelancer?” – it’s a hard question to answer, but I have thought about it a bit, and I pulled together a handful of thoughts that might help any aspiring freelance web designer or freelance web developer to start their journey. The world of […]

In recent years, there has been a significant trend of agencies outsourcing web development. This trend has continued into 2023, and there are several reasons why agencies are choosing to outsource their web development projects. In this blog post, we will explore these reasons and discuss why outsourcing web development can be beneficial for agencies. […]

You may have hired a web developer in the past, or perhaps this is your first time. But what do you really need to know before metaphorically jumping into a bed with a web developer? This blog will give you 10 must-ask questions (and reasons why you ask them), to help you avoid crappy developers, […]

Many PR, Marketing and Advertising agencies won’t have web design or development resources in house. They might have a designer who knows their way around Photoshop (bad idea, by the way, to design sites in Photoshop!) – but on the whole, they don’t tend to have experts in UX (User Experience), UI (User Interface), nor […]

Agencies are always on the lookout for freelance web developers. But hiring a web developer is not an easy task, especially if you don’t have a dedicated pool to source from. The process of linking up with, and onboarding a new developer can be time-consuming, and the agency needs to take a leap of faith […]

I’ve been a freelance web designer for a long time. I’ve worked for some of the biggest companies in the world (Chelsea FC, LG, Playboy for example), but I have also worked for some very small companies too. And this post is really just a few things I have learned along the way that might […]

Is there anything wrong with my website? Is it just a little out of date, or does it lack essential features? Is my company’s website costing me money, and if so how much? You’ve had that in the back of your mind for some time now, it started as a niggle and eventually became a […]

Are you wondering if it’s time to hire a freelance web designer? You might be thinking about hiring one for many reasons. Maybe your site is looking outdated, or not performing well in search results. Or maybe you just don’t know what to do with the design of your site. Whatever the reason, there are […]