Site Design
Site Design
If you prefer to leave the website design to me, that’s fine. My preference is to use one of the website builders discussed on this site, but there are other options. This page shows some examples of my websites designed using a variety of platforms.
Let me manage your project
Hiring a web designer is a more expensive option than Free Advice or a Helping Hand, but doesn't have to break the bank. I work with trusted platforms which provide hosting packages to suit most budgetary needs.
Give me an idea of what you want, show me examples of websites you like, and I'll create a design for you. Once the project is up and running, you can amend the content or leave it to me. Check out some of my work below.
Workwear Website
I hated WordPress - didn't know how to use it - but I learnt it and now I hate it less. Here's one for a local business, built on the Astra template with Elementor.
School Uniform Retailer
Another WordPress website for a local business. Now I know the WordPress secret of reusing the same website elements for several projects!
Village Hall
WordPress comes up trumps again. A website showcasing a village hall, its public events, and availability for private hire. Uses widgets such as calendars.
Bowling Club
Not a coincidence that the bowling club is in the same village as the village hall (which is the location for its home green), but a bulk purchase of two WordPress sites!
Glazing Entrepreneur
Website for a glazing entrepreneur. Another Hostinger Website Builder one. This was a rehash of a design originally created on another platform.
Vacuum Insulated Glass
Second website for a glazing entrepreneur and distributor, again Hostinger Website Builder. This is a work in progress as the business finds its modus operandi.
Artist
Website for a local artist. Another product of the Hostinger Website Builder, which is user-friendly and allows collaboration between website owner and creator.
Counselling
Website for an integrative counsellor and coach. In case you were wondering, it was designed on the ubiquitous Hostinger Website Builder (but I do use other platforms).
Property Maintenance
Website for a local business operating gutter-clearing services. Another Hostinger Website Builder site. I also provided flyers and business cards designed in Canva.
Equine Practitioner
A gift from my sister and her friends for their trusted equine practitioner. Built with Hostinger Website Builder, which is becoming my go-to for new websites.
Street and Travel Photographer
A collaborative effort with a travel and street photographer who wanted to upgrade his website to include online sales. Squarespace is favoured by artists, collaboration is easy, and e-commerce works well.
Artist and Writer
Online shop designed for a local artist to display and sell his artwork and books. Created with the excellent and reasonably priced Hostinger Website Builder.
Music and Videos
Simple website containing links to a band’s gigs, photos and videos. Designed with Pinegrow Web Editor and later recreated on Hostinger Website Builder.
Artist and Designer
Showcasing a local artist using the free, but capable, Google Sites (New). Not as flexible as some site builders, but does the job and integrates with other Google services.
Fabric Shop and Seamstress
Redesign of a Wix e-commerce website started on the classical editor and finished on Editor X. Shopify was considered, but the Wix integrations seemed better.
Joinery Workshop
New website to replace an old workhorse previously hosted by one of the telecom companies. Squarespace templates appealed to the customer, in particular those using earthy colours.
Building Services
Revamp of website to emulate the Squarespace design above. The old site was modified in desktop software Pinegrow Web Editor and re-uploaded to its host (now moved to Hostinger).
Websites, Consultancy, Music
First designed on Zyro (Hostinger), recreated on IONOS and then Wix, redesigned on Google Sites before being replicated on Pinegrow and hosted by Hostinger (where it all began).
