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Freelance web developer UK

Custom websites and web apps built to move your business forward.

I design, build and improve fast, secure websites that win customers, simplify day-to-day work and grow with your business. You deal directly with an experienced UK web developer from first idea to launch.

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10+ years

Building for the web

UK focused

Remote and on site support

Direct contact

No salespeople or hand-offs

Latest case studies

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WordPress, PHP, Google Places API, JavaScript

Custom Google Reviews plugin for Whitby Log Cabins

Laravel, Stripe, DVLA, Mux, Tailwind CSS

Dealer Forecourt car dealership websites

Laravel, Sykes availability data, automation

London House Holiday Cottages availability sync
Services

Web development services built around your business

From a new website or web app to fixing and improving what you already have, every project starts with the result you need.

Custom Website Development

Professional, responsive websites designed and built around your customers, goals and day-to-day business needs.

Problems solved

  • Your current website no longer reflects the quality of your business.
  • Templates cannot deliver the design or functionality you need.

Benefits

  • A fast, mobile-friendly website built to turn visits into enquiries.
  • A flexible foundation that can grow with your business.
Build your website

Web Applications & Online Systems

Bespoke booking systems, customer portals, membership sites and web apps that turn your idea or process into a dependable online service.

Problems solved

  • Off-the-shelf software does not fit how your business works.
  • You need to launch and validate a new online service.

Benefits

  • A focused first release with clear, measurable milestones.
  • A secure system tailored to your users and workflow.
Discuss your web app

Website Repairs & Project Rescue

Practical diagnosis and repair for websites that are broken, unreliable, unfinished or abandoned by a previous developer.

Problems solved

  • Your website is buggy, unreliable or unfinished.
  • Your previous developer has disappeared or left no documentation.

Benefits

  • Clear diagnostics and a realistic recovery roadmap.
  • Quick wins that cut wasted time and budget.
Get a rescue plan

Website Redesigns & Modernisation

Modernise an ageing website or business system so it is easier to use, safer to run and ready for future improvements.

Problems solved

  • Your website looks dated or is difficult to use on mobile.
  • Old technology makes changes expensive and risky.

Benefits

  • A clearer customer journey and a more professional online presence.
  • Modern, maintainable technology that reduces future risk and cost.
Modernise your website

Website Speed & Performance

Find and fix the issues making your website slow, unstable or expensive to run, with improvements measured before and after.

Problems solved

  • Slow load times are hurting conversions and SEO.
  • Infrastructure bills keep climbing.

Benefits

  • Measured performance gains with benchmark reporting.
  • Speed improvements that reduce infrastructure spend.
Improve performance

Website Security & Ongoing Support

Security reviews, dependable maintenance and ongoing development support that keep your website protected and improving.

Problems solved

  • You need confidence ahead of a launch or compliance review.
  • Security issues keep surfacing in production.

Benefits

  • Actionable remediation steps and secure defaults.
  • Fast fixes that reduce risk without inflating costs.
Schedule a security audit
How I work

A clear process, without the technical fog

You get plain-English advice, regular updates and one experienced web developer who owns the details.

Discovery call

A focused session to understand your goals, users, and constraints.

Plan and scope

We define the roadmap, milestones, and delivery plan you can trust.

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

  • Weekly progress summaries and clear next steps.
  • Careful planning before each sprint, so delivery stays fast.
  • Performance, security, and reliability baked into every release.
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Testimonials

Businesses trust PHP Ninja to get the job done

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

Latest wins

Recent web development case studies

See how custom websites, platforms and integrations have solved real business problems.

WordPress, PHP, Google Places API, JavaScript

Custom Google Reviews plugin for Whitby Log Cabins

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.

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Laravel, Stripe, DVLA, Mux, Tailwind CSS

Dealer Forecourt car dealership websites

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.

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Laravel, Sykes availability data, automation

London House Holiday Cottages availability sync

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.

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