uk based web developer located in Shrewsbury, passionate about standards based design and accessibilty.

• standards based web design

  build for interoperability

  

  Because the web can be accessed on a large variety of devices, websites built using web standards enables them to be viewable across as many of those devices and browsers as possible. Interoperability is what web standards are striving for and it's why I use them.

• accesibility

  the web is for everyone

  

  From the very outset of designing and building a website accessibility is a key factor i consider. This can include simple things such achieving good contrast and font sizes for text readability, to using new specifications such as WAI-ARIA and choosing open technologies whenever possible.

• page speed

  your users time matters

  

  Speed is important, users enjoy browsing a faster loading site. I consider speed throughout the design and build process. I use techniques to improve speed and cut out unneeded code. I always consider speed when evaluating what features to add to a site, and how to implement them.

• content management

  giving you the power to control your own website

  

  As a website owner you need the power to make changes and add content when you need to without contacting and paying a web developer. I use systems such as WordPress and tailor them specifically to the website owners needs to make them as easy to use as possible.

• pragmatic search engine advice

  spoiler: produce great content

  

  If you want to rank high in search engines the best formula is a great looking and intuitive site built using web standards, and then to combine that with great content. I can show you how to monitor your site using analyitics programs so you can target users more specifically and adapt to your users.

• mobile websites

  mobile internet useage is continuing to grow

  

  All websites i build are viewable on smart phones, i consider them during the build and design process. But sometimes it's a good idea to go further by creating a mobile only version. This allows me to design interfaces specifically for the smaller screens and streamline the website content.