Based in Glaisdale, near Whitby
I’m Andy, a freelance web designer and developer in Glaisdale, near Whitby. I build new websites, improve existing ones and fix the problems holding your business back. I work with businesses across the Esk Valley and up to Middlesbrough, with face-to-face meetings by arrangement.
No technical brief needed. Tell me what you want to improve and we can start with a chat.
10+ years
Building for the web
Local to you
Whitby to Middlesbrough
Direct contact
No salespeople or hand-offs
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View allA website project is easier to discuss when you can sit down with the person doing the work.
My base is Glaisdale in the Esk Valley. I help businesses in Whitby and the surrounding North Yorkshire villages, as well as Middlesbrough and the nearby Teesside area. If you would prefer to meet face to face, we can arrange a time and place that suits us both.
Whether you run holiday accommodation, a local service business or a shop, we can start with what your customers need: finding you, understanding what you offer, making an enquiry or booking online. I also work remotely with clients across the UK.
Meet Andy, the person behind PHP NinjaWork for a Whitby business
Whitby Log Cabins needed a Google Reviews display that fitted its WordPress website. I built a custom plugin so prospective guests can read reviews in a clear, mobile-friendly layout, without third-party widget branding.
It is an example of a focused improvement to an existing site. You do not always need a complete rebuild to make your website more useful.
Read the Whitby Log Cabins case studyWeb design, website repairs and custom development for local businesses, from a clearer enquiry form to a complete new website.
Professional, responsive websites designed and built around your customers, goals and day-to-day business needs.
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Bespoke booking systems, customer portals, membership sites and web apps that turn your idea or process into a dependable online service.
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Practical diagnosis and repair for websites that are broken, unreliable, unfinished or abandoned by a previous developer.
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Modernise an ageing website or business system so it is easier to use, safer to run and ready for future improvements.
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Find and fix the issues making your website slow, unstable or expensive to run, with improvements measured before and after.
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Security reviews, dependable maintenance and ongoing development support that keep your website protected and improving.
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You get plain-English advice, regular updates and one experienced web developer who owns the details.
A chat about your business
We talk through your customers, your website and what you need to achieve. Start with a call or arrange a local face-to-face meeting.
Plan and scope
You receive a clear scope, estimate and timescale so you can decide whether to proceed.
Build and iterate
Your website is delivered in regular, reviewable stages with no technical surprises.
Launch and support
Deployment support, monitoring setup, and post launch improvements.
What you can expect
Here is what clients and partners say about working together.
"PHP Ninja took over a broken Laravel build and shipped a clean release in three weeks. Our team finally had confidence in the backend."
Sophie W.
Product Lead, UK SaaS
"Fast, calm, and extremely reliable. The refactor improved performance and reduced our hosting bill by 30 percent."
David H.
Founder, Agency Partner
"The security audit report was clear and practical. We resolved critical issues in days and passed our client review."
Priya K.
CTO, HealthTech
See how custom websites, platforms and integrations have solved real business problems.
WordPress, PHP, Google Places API, JavaScript
A purpose-built WordPress plugin displaying recent Google reviews in a responsive, accessible slider without third-party branding.
A secure, lightweight social-proof feature with chronological review support, graceful fallback and straightforward administration.
Read case studyLaravel, Stripe, DVLA, Mux, Tailwind CSS
A UK vehicle marketplace giving independent dealers branded websites, automated stock feeds, direct enquiries and performance analytics.
A complete online forecourt that reduces repeated stock administration and makes dealer marketing measurable.
Read case studyLaravel, Sykes availability data, automation
A bespoke Sykes Holiday Cottages iCal alternative that keeps two direct-booking calendars up to date without a costly feed.
Synchronised availability, fewer unsuitable enquiries and no second calendar to maintain.
Read case studyI’m based in Glaisdale, near Whitby in North Yorkshire. I work with businesses across the Esk Valley, Whitby and up to Middlesbrough. Local meetings are available by arrangement; we can also work by phone, video call and email.
Yes. I can review an existing website, fix broken features, improve its mobile experience or add functionality. Send me your website address and the problem you want to solve, and I can advise on whether improvements or a rebuild make more sense.
The cost depends on the size of the site, the content and the features you need. A repair is a different job from a new booking system. Once we have discussed your goals, I will outline the proposed work, estimate and timescale before you decide whether to proceed. If you have a budget in mind, let me know so we can discuss what is realistic.
A few sentences about your business and what you want your website to do are enough to start. Include your current website address if you have one, your town and any deadline. You do not need to choose a technology or write a specification.
Tell me about your business and what you need from your website. We can start with a call or arrange a local meeting.
