Freelance Web Developer Salford
Professional Web Development That Actually Grows Your Business Online
I’m a freelance web developer Salford businesses trust to build high-performing websites that increase visibility, engagement, and drive measurable growth.
Web Dev Services Focused On What Actually Matters
Websites That Work
Bespoke Web Development Solutions Built Around Your Business Goals
Your website should be your hardest-working sales tool, not just something that looks good. I build high-converting websites designed to attract, engage, and persuade your ideal customers. Every page is crafted with purpose, combining clear messaging, intuitive navigation, and persuasive calls to action that turn visitors into loyal clients.
Your website should be your hardest-working sales tool not just something that looks good. I build high-converting websites designed to attract, engage, and persuade your ideal customers. Every page is crafted with purpose, combining clear messaging, intuitive navigation, and persuasive calls to action that turn visitors into loyal clients.
Using the latest web technologies, lightning-fast performance, and proven SEO strategies, I create websites that rank higher, load faster, and generate more leads. With a focus on measurable results, I help businesses boost visibility, improve credibility, and convert more clicks into consistent revenue and long-term growth.
Better User Experience
Simple nav and quick loading keep people on your site
Works On Any Device
Search Engine Optimised
Room To Grow
Why Businesses Choose To Work With Me For Their Websites
Collaborative Process
Quality Code
Continued Support
Results Matter
Ready, Set, Launch
Straightforward Web Development Pricing That Makes Sense
Getting started
Starter Launch
Perfect for new businesses wanting a professional, affordable website that builds trust and attracts customers.
Get a sleek, responsive 6-page website built with SEO-ready structure, mobile optimisation, and fast loading times. Ideal for startups or small businesses needing a strong online foundation that looks great, performs efficiently, and sets the stage for future growth.
Prices starting from
£1,849
Mid Weight
Growth Engine
Prices starting from
£3,999
Growth Accelerator
High Impact
Our most thorough service for large organisations requiring exhaustive analysis and strategic planning.
Fully bespoke design and development with advanced features such as e-commerce integration, custom functionality, automation tools, and in-depth SEO optimisation. Perfect for established businesses that demand premium design, seamless performance.
Prices starting from
£6,499
Specialised Pricing Plans for Different Business Types
Monthly Care
Flexible monthly support for updates, maintenance, and improvements.
Get dedicated monthly hours for continuous website care, technical updates, performance monitoring, and content tweaks. Ideal for businesses wanting peace of mind knowing their site is always secure, updated, and optimised.
Prices starting from
£450 PM
Annual Boost
Save with a yearly plan that keeps your website running flawlessly all year long.
Pay once and enjoy priority website support for 12 months. Includes proactive updates, technical maintenance, and on-demand fixes, perfect for long-term stability and consistent digital performance at better value.
Prices starting from
£3999
Tailored website support designed specifically for your business needs, project scale, and growth ambitions, whether you need ongoing development, regular updates, or strategic technical improvements that evolve with your goals.
Not every business fits neatly into a package, fthat’s why I offer flexible, fully custom retainers built around your exact requirements. Choose how many hours you need each month, what tasks matter most, and how hands-on you’d like me to be. From priority technical support and content updates to design refinements and SEO improvements, every plan is transparent, scalable, and results-driven.
Websites built for performance and growth
I understand the hassle of trying to get a website up and maintaining it. That’s why I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get your website online and start selling to the world.
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The Golf School
The Core Features That Make My Web Development Services Stand Out
A great website isn’t just about looks, it’s about the features working together behind the scenes to deliver results. I build every website with essential features that modern businesses need to succeed online. From rock-solid security to detailed analytics, these core elements ensure your website performs brilliantly, ranks well, and gives you complete control. Here’s what comes standard with every project I work on.
Blazing-Fast Performance That Keeps Visitors Hooked
Speed is one of the biggest factors in whether someone stays on your website or bounces away. I build every project with performance as a top priority from optimised code and compressed assets to advanced caching and lightweight frameworks. Your website will load in seconds, not sluggish minutes, creating an experience that feels instant and effortless. A faster site improves search rankings, boosts engagement, and increases conversions. Every click, scroll, and interaction is engineered for speed and precision, so visitors stay longer, explore more, and trust your brand. When your website moves at lightning speed, your business moves even faster.
Mobile-First Design for a Seamless Experience
In today’s world, most people will meet your business through a phone screen. That’s why I design from mobile up ensuring every page, image, and layout looks beautiful and functions flawlessly across every device. Responsive design isn’t an afterthought; it’s built into the DNA of your site. Whether your audience is browsing on a smartphone, tablet, or widescreen desktop, they’ll get the same smooth, intuitive experience. Touch-friendly navigation, perfectly scaled visuals, and optimised media create a professional, modern impression every time. A mobile-first website means better usability, higher engagement, and stronger conversion rates giving your visitors a reason to stick around, wherever they are.
SEO-Driven Structure Built for Search and Success
A stunning website means nothing if nobody can find it. I build every site with SEO baked in from the ground up not tacked on later. From clean, semantic code and lightning-fast performance to properly structured headings, metadata, and mobile readiness, everything is crafted to help search engines love your site. I also include logical URL structures, keyword-friendly formatting, and accessibility best practices to maximise visibility. This technical foundation makes your website easier to crawl, index, and rank higher for the searches that matter most to your business. With SEO-ready architecture, your site doesn’t just look good it performs as a powerful lead-generating engine.
Enterprise-Level Security That Protects What Matters
Your website is the digital face of your business and protecting it is non-negotiable. I build every project with industry-leading security measures, including SSL encryption, regular updates, and hardened configurations that guard against malware, bots, and breaches. Behind the scenes, robust firewalls, spam filters, and monitoring systems ensure your site stays safe, stable, and online 24/7. Security isn’t just about technology it’s about trust. When customers know their data is safe, they’re more confident doing business with you. With proactive maintenance and constant vigilance, I make sure your website’s defences are as strong as your brand.
Expertly Maintained Websites That Perform
A great website shouldn’t be complicated to maintain or update. I build every site with clean, efficient code and smart architecture that makes future updates simple, fast, and frustration-free. Whether you’re adding new sections, updating visuals, or enhancing functionality, everything is structured for flexibility and long-term scalability. No bloated systems, no unnecessary plugins, just a stable, high-performing foundation built to grow with your business. Each project is designed to be easy to manage, straightforward to expand, and effortless to maintain. The result is a website that stays fast, secure, and reliable over time, without hidden maintenance headaches or performance drops. You stay fully in control, confident that your site will keep running smoothly and evolving seamlessly as your business continues to grow.
Deep Analytics and Insights That Drive Smarter Decisions
Data is power and I make sure you have plenty of it. Every website I deliver includes powerful analytics integration to track your traffic, understand your audience, and measure performance. From Google Analytics and Search Console to heatmaps and conversion tracking, you’ll know exactly what’s working and where to improve. These insights help you refine your marketing, identify opportunities, and make confident, data-backed decisions that move your business forward. Instead of guessing what visitors want, you’ll see it clearly and can optimise accordingly. Your website becomes more than a digital presence; it becomes a tool for continual growth, learning, and success.
What's the difference between managing a WordPress site vs HTML & CSS?
Managing a WordPress site is usually quicker, more flexible, and cost-effective because it uses themes, plugins, and an easy editor. By contrast, managing a bespoke HTML & CSS website requires manual coding for every change, offering more control but taking longer and demanding more technical input.
WordPress
Choose our monthly plan for a stress-free solution. Enjoy professional website management, ongoing updates, reliable hosting, and expert support without surprise costs.
I can log in to the WordPress dashboard and quickly update your site’s pages, text, and images without needing to alter the underlying code. This means your content stays up to date with minimal downtime, and updates can often be completed the same day.
WordPress themes come with built-in tools for adjusting layouts, colors, fonts, and other styling options. This lets me refresh the look of your site or make small branding tweaks without having to rebuild large sections of the website, saving you both time and money.
Need new functionality like a contact form, online booking system, blog, or e-commerce shop? With WordPress, I can use trusted plugins to add features efficiently. This avoids the need to custom-code every new request and keeps the process quick and cost-effective.
To keep your site secure and running smoothly, WordPress, its themes, and plugins all require regular updates. I will handle these for you, making sure everything is tested and applied properly so your website continues to function without unexpected errors or downtime.
Because WordPress provides an easy-to-use interface, pre-built features, and ready-made design elements, my management time is reduced. This helps lower the overall cost of keeping your site maintained and ensures you get good long-term value from your investment.
Prices starting from
£150 PM
Custom Code
Choose our monthly plan for a stress-free solution. Enjoy professional website management, ongoing updates, reliable hosting, and expert support without surprise costs.
Any changes to your text, images, or page structure need to be done directly in the code. That means I’ll carefully update the HTML and CSS files, test the changes, and then upload them to the server. While this approach takes more time, it ensures everything is precise and custom-tailored.
WordPress themes come with built-in tools for adjusting layouts, colors, fonts, and other styling options. This lets me refresh the look of your site or make small branding tweaks without having to rebuild large sections of the website, saving you both time and money.
When you want to add new functionality, I will either hand-code it or integrate third-party systems directly into your site. This process is slower than using plugins but results in a solution that is highly tailored to your needs, avoids unnecessary extras, and keeps the site lean.
With a bespoke site, there are fewer third-party updates to manage, but the responsibility for keeping things secure falls entirely on the developer. I will make sure your site follows best coding practices, manage backups, and keep everything running reliably, without relying on external plugins.
Since every update, adjustment, or new feature requires manual coding and testing, managing a bespoke site takes more time and technical work. This makes the process more resource-intensive, which can increase long-term costs, but it also gives you a completely unique and carefully managed website.
Prices starting from
£499PM
Comprehensive Web Development Services For Every Business
Different businesses have different needs, and I offer a range of web development services to match. Whether you’re starting from scratch, expanding your existing site, or building something completely custom, I’ve got the expertise to make it happen. Each service is designed to solve specific business challenges, helping you connect with customers, streamline operations, and grow your revenue. Here’s what I can build for you.
HTML + CSS Development
Creating unique, brand-aligned websites that capture attention and drive conversions. Every pixel is purposefully placed to reflect your brand identity whilst optimising user experience. From initial wireframes through final implementation, I craft visually appealing websites that balance aesthetics with functionality, making sure your online presence leaves lasting impressions and achieves measurable business objectives consistently.
React Development
Building powerful interactive applications that turn browsers into engaged users. Comprehensive React solutions include dynamic user interfaces, real-time data updates, sophisticated state management, component-based architecture, and seamless API integrations. Whether launching a new application or upgrading existing platforms, I create fluid, responsive experiences that maximise engagement, reduce loading times, and scale effortlessly as your business grows.
Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS
My Streamlined Web Development Process Delivers Excellent Results
1. Discovery & Strategy
Understanding Your Vision
We begin with comprehensive discussions exploring your business goals, target audience, competitors, and desired functionality. This foundation ensures we’re aligned before development begins.
2. Planning & Architecture
Detailed wireframes, sitemaps, and technical specifications are developed, establishing the website’s structure, functionality, and user journey before any coding starts.
3. Design & Mockups
4. Development & Coding
Building Your Solution
Clean, efficient code turns approved designs into functional websites. All features, integrations, and functionality are implemented according to technical specifications and best practices.
5. Testing & Assurance
Ensuring Everything Works
6. Launch & Support
Words That Drive Us Forward
The SEO work was amazing, our site’s visibility improved quickly, and we’re now ranking higher than ever. Truly impressed with the results and the attention to detail.
The Cheshire Skin Studio
An amazing web designer! The site looks professional, loads fast, and feels easy to use. Mark really understood our vision and turned it into a stunning, functional design.
TJ Hughes
The content writing was excellent, clear, engaging, and perfectly tailored to our audience. It boosted engagement and gave our brand a stronger voice. Couldn’t be happier with the quality.
Managed WordPress Websites
Running a business is tough enough without worrying about your website. With our fully managed service, we handle everything, updates, security, performance, backups, and more. You get peace of mind knowing your site is always secure, up-to-date, and running smoothly. Focus on growing your business while we take care of the tech. It’s like having your own in-house web team.
Managed Shopify Websites
Running a business is tough enough without worrying about your website. With our fully managed service, we handle everything, updates, security, performance, backups, and more. You get peace of mind knowing your site is always secure, up-to-date, and running smoothly. Focus on growing your business while we take care of the tech. It’s like having your own in-house web team.
Managed Custom HTML/CSS websites
Running a business is tough enough without worrying about your website. With our fully managed service, we handle everything, updates, security, performance, backups, and more. You get peace of mind knowing your site is always secure, up-to-date, and running smoothly. Focus on growing your business while we take care of the tech. It’s like having your own in-house web team.
Work With A Web Developer Who Actually Delivers
Investing in professional web development changes how your business operates online. Your website becomes more than just an online presence, it evolves into a proper marketing tool that works continuously to attract visitors, engage prospects, and convert them into loyal customers. With smart design, solid functionality, and ongoing optimisation, your website delivers measurable returns on investment.
Quality web development needs expertise, experience, and dedication to excellence. I bring all three to every project, making sure your website not only meets but exceeds your expectations. From initial consultation through post-launch support, you’ll experience professionalism, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to your success. Your website will be built right the first time, eliminating costly revisions and future headaches.
The online landscape changes constantly, but your website will stay competitive and effective. Built with scalable architecture, modern standards, and future-proofing strategies, your investment maintains value for years. Whether you’re establishing your first online presence or upgrading an outdated website, now’s the perfect time to improve your online presence and unlock your business’s full potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Development Services
1. How long does it take to build a custom website?
Timeline varies depending on project complexity, but most standard websites take 4-8 weeks from initial consultation to launch. Simple brochure websites can be completed in 3-4 weeks, whilst complex e-commerce platforms or web applications may need 10-16 weeks. The timeline includes discovery, design, development, testing, and revisions. Clear communication and prompt feedback from you ensures projects stay on schedule.
2. What information do you need to start my project?
I’ll need comprehensive information about your business goals, target audience, competitors, desired features, branding guidelines (logos, colours, fonts), content (text and images), and any specific functionality requirements. Access to domain registrar and hosting accounts if you have existing ones. The more detailed information you provide upfront, the smoother the process and the better the final result aligns with your vision.
3. Will my website be mobile-friendly and responsive?
Absolutely. Every website I build is fully responsive, meaning it automatically adapts to any screen size or device. With over 60% of web traffic coming from mobile devices, responsive design isn’t optional, it’s essential. Your website will look great and function flawlessly whether visitors use smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers, ensuring optimal user experience across all platforms.
4. What happens if I need changes after the website launches?
Post-launch support is included for 30 days to address any issues or minor adjustments needed. After that, I offer flexible maintenance plans or hourly rates for updates and changes. Most clients prefer maintenance retainers providing predictable monthly costs and priority support. Whether you need occasional small updates or ongoing development work, I’ll structure a support plan matching your needs and budget.
5. How much does professional web development cost?
Web development costs vary significantly based on complexity, features, and requirements. Simple brochure websites start around £1,500-£3,000, whilst custom business websites typically range £3,000-£8,000. Complex e-commerce platforms or web applications can range £8,000-£20,000+. During our initial consultation, I’ll provide a detailed quote specific to your project requirements, ensuring transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprises throughout development.
Ready to get things started?
Richard
The Golf School