Hey! I'm Simon, an experienced freelance web designer and developer based in Bristol, UK. With a background in product and marketing, I build websites that work. I focus on SEO first, creating fast, responsive, and user-friendly websites that help your business, brand, or project stand out and get found online. My expertise includes SEO, Webflow, WordPress, Next.js, Payload CMS, and AI automation.
As a freelance web designer, I create custom-designed, fast, and user-friendly websites, optimized for SEO. My focus is on delivering high performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, ensuring an exceptional user experience. With a strong background in digital marketing and SEO, I build professional websites that not only look great but also rank well, load quickly, and drive engagement for your business.
I build fast, scalable, and maintainable websites using modern front-end technologies and best practices, including Next.js, Webflow, WordPress, and Payload CMS. My development approach focuses on clean, semantic code and responsive layouts that ensure optimal performance and usability across all devices and browsers. From setting up flexible CMS architectures to integrating APIs and adding interactive components, I deliver websites that are not only visually engaging but technically robust. Every build is optimized for SEO, accessibility, and speed—helping your site load faster, rank higher, and deliver a seamless user experience.
I take a strategic, data-driven approach to SEO, helping your website get found by the right people. Starting with in-depth keyword research, I identify the terms your target audience is actually searching for, and build them into your site's structure, content, and metadata. From on-page SEO and content optimization to site speed, technical audits, and analytics tracking, I ensure your website meets the latest best practices for visibility and ranking. Whether launching a new site or improving an existing one, my focus is on sustainable, white-hat SEO that drives real, measurable results.
I help businesses leverage the power of AI to streamline workflows, enhance user experiences, and drive innovation. From implementing intelligent chatbots and content generation tools to building custom AI solutions, I ensure seamless integration with your existing systems. Whether it\'s automating repetitive tasks, personalising user interactions, or extracting insights from data, my AI automation and consulting services focus on practical AI applications that deliver immediate value. My approach combines cutting-edge AI technologies with robust implementation practices to create solutions that are both powerful and reliable.
Explore some of my recent web design and development projects. Each project showcases different technologies, approaches, and solutions tailored to unique client needs.
Growth HQ came to me with a Webflow website that was underperforming in both user experience and search rankings. The limitations of their existing platform were holding back their business growth. I led a complete redesign and platform migration to WordPress, creating a modern block-based architecture that dramatically improved performance, user experience, and gave the client full control over their content.
Modern PWA development with Next.js and Payload CMS for a leading landscaping company
Modern job listing PWA rethinking traditional corporate job boards with community-focused design
Collaborative design portfolio platform showcasing Bristol's creative talent
I specialise in freelance Webflow design and development, using this powerful visual coding platform to create exceptional websites. Webflow seamlessly blends robust design capabilities, industry-leading hosting, and advanced SEO tools with user-friendly management features. The result? Beautiful, high-performance websites that deliver a flawless experience across all devices. Whether you're looking to speed up development time or harness Webflow's exceptional functionality and ease of management, Webflow is the ultimate choice.
Using React and Next.js, I create dynamic, high-performance web applications tailored to your specific business needs. These modern frameworks enable the development of fast, scalable, and SEO-friendly solutions. Whether you're looking for a single-page application, a platform, or server-side rendering, React and Next.js provide the perfect foundation for exceptional user experiences. From custom components to complex integrations, your application will be built to perform and evolve with your business.
I specialise in custom WordPress design and development, creating tailored solutions built from the ground up. By crafting themes and functionality from scratch, I ensure your website is fast, scalable, and perfectly aligned with your unique needs. WordPress is a robust and flexible platform, ideal for businesses of all sizes. Whether you require a bespoke theme, custom API integrations, or advanced functionality, I'll deliver a solution designed to grow with your business.
With years of experience in front-end development, I've developed a strong understanding of the story behind every design. This allows me to follow core web design principles while prioritizing performance, accessibility, and usability.
I have had the pleasure working with Simon on a number of projects. Simon is a patient, versatile, and driven professional who excels in multiple programming languages and platforms. He also has an understanding of how to manage projects and is aware of business and marketing goals while also balancing these needs with considerations such as accessibility and external APIs.