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Hi, I’m Leon 👋🏼

Freelance web developer in London, specialising in WordPress

I turn designs into fast, accessible WordPress websites for brands and agencies.

A Figma homepage design alongside the finished WordPress website it became, with a PageSpeed score of 98

London-based WordPress development and web design for businesses, charities and agencies: mobile-first, accessible and quick to load.

Have a look at my work, and if you’d like to discuss a project or just say hi, get in touch.

The year I coded my first website (my swimming club!)
1997
Years as an art director, so design leads every build
11
Clients helped, from start-ups to global brands
100+
Page builders: every theme is hand-coded
0

Recent WordPress development and web design work

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What I do

I design and build custom WordPress websites for brands, charities and agencies, from start-ups to established names, in sectors from restaurants and festivals to luxury travel, education and healthcare.

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Website Design

Website design focused on typography, accessibility and usability. You see full designs before any code is written, so the structure is planned and your users get the best experience.

WordPress Development

Custom WordPress theme development, built the WordPress way for speed, flexibility and accessibility – no page builders, no bloat, just clean code that’s easy to maintain and extend.

WooCommerce Web Development

WooCommerce shops, booking systems and ticketing platforms, plus branded emails and customer notifications at every step of the journey.

For agencies

Your designs, built in WordPress under your brand

White label WordPress development for agencies. Hand-coded custom themes, delivered under your name or built alongside your in-house team.

Working with agencies

Brands I’ve worked with

  • Lucia – WordPress web development client
  • Siemens – WordPress web development client
  • Reddie and Grose – WordPress web development client
  • The iLUKA Collective – WordPress web development client
  • Brockmans Gin – WordPress web development client
  • Bundle Training – WordPress web development client
  • Italy Charme – WordPress web development client
  • Pfizer – WordPress web development client
  • Siemens – WordPress web development client
  • Lucia – WordPress web development client
  • Locations London – WordPress web development client
  • Foomroom – WordPress web development client
  • Auchentoshan Whisky – WordPress web development client
  • Soracom – WordPress web development client
  • Pfizer – WordPress web development client
  • Italy Charme – WordPress web development client

What clients say about working with me

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google (opens in a new tab)

Happy is an understatement. I came to Leon with an issue on my website, he spent time exploring the problem and then solved it in minutes. He charged me an incredibly fair price. Strongly recommended.

Bruce Daisley

I cannot recommend Leon highly enough. He migrated my website to a new, properly optimised host, fixed numerous underlying technical issues, set up security, added GDPR-compliant legal pages and integrated Google Analytics and Search Console.

I will absolutely be using Leon again for future projects and would recommend him without hesitation to any small business owner looking for a trustworthy, skilled and fairly priced web developer.

Marta Zbien — Mustus Consulting

Working with Leon was an exceptional experience—five stars simply is not enough! He instantly understood my vision and expertly transformed my website into a more refined and luxurious version. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking to elevate their business to the next level.

Moreno Moretti — Italy Charme

Leon understands essentials like page speeds, usability, and mobile optimisation, then combines these with a keen eye for sharp, crisp design. The results are always spectacular, plus delivered on time and on budget!

Gavin Brightman — Sound Zero

It was wonderful working with Leon. He’s extremely creative, relaxed and patient. He was perfect.

Professor Mike Spagat — Every Casualty Counts

Leon is a pleasure to work with! He always listens and responds promptly to our needs, ensuring all our ideas have been implemented to the highest standards. Both his creative and troubleshooting skills are invaluable, and we look forward to working with him for years to come. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for help when designing or developing a new website.

Van Cameron — Firebrand

Leon has a great eye for designing creative and inspiring websites. He is extremely easy to work with as he is always so willing and helpful to ensure that we, as the client, get exactly what we want. Leon has designed 3 websites for us so far and we have been delighted with the results. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Andrew Loyd — Loyd & Townsend Rose

Leon is always very kind and patient and fixes website problems very quickly. He has excellent design skills and I cannot recommend his Built by Leon service more highly.

Hamish Tabor — Isola Rossa Villas

Leon is wonderful to work with! I recommend him to anyone looking for creative and responsive website design. He is quick to respond and his communication is always clear, professional and friendly. He has gone above and beyond, making suggestions for slick website additions, whilst always remaining within budget.

Josie Shenoy — Josie Shenoy Illustration

Leon’s ability to bring our creative ideas to life in a way that’s structurally and technically sound is massively helpful. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Jamie Pert — Bundle Training

Leon is a pleasure to work with. He is unique in that he has a creative and technical background and so brings a huge amount of experience to each job he does and is able to consider not only the technical aspects but also the creative side.

He is extremely professional and doesn’t just do the bare minimum, he always goes above and beyond on each project.

I would definitely recommend and I look forward to working with him again in the future.

Karen Jones — Occupi Digital

Fantastic experience with Leon. We had a very specific requirement for a rebuild of our website and Leon did a great job. Very patient with some changing requirements and always happy to explore new ways/ options for us until we were happy. Would certainly recommend.

Steve Spriggs — William Clarence Education

Freelance Web Developer and Web Designer FAQs

How much will my project cost?

Custom websites start from £2,000 for a smaller site. Larger sites, custom functionality and online shops cost more, so the best way to find out is to contact me, tell me more about your project and get a free fixed quote.

How long does it take to design and develop a website?

Small amends are usually turned around in a day. A full website build can take anywhere from two weeks to several months, depending on the number of pages and any custom functionality. I’ll give you a timeline with your quote, so you know when to expect each stage.

Do you offer responsive web design?

Yes. Every site I build is designed mobile-first and tested on phones, tablets and desktops, so it works well and stays accessible on any screen.

Why WordPress?

It’s flexible, well supported and easy to edit, so you can update your own content without needing a developer. Because I hand-code every theme rather than using a page builder, you get WordPress’s ease of use without the bloat.

Will my website be SEO-friendly?

Yes. Every site is built with clean, semantic code, fast load times, a clear page structure and proper metadata, which gives search engines what they need. If you’d like help after launch, I can advise on technical SEO and content too.

Can you help with e-commerce website development?

Yes. I build online shops with WooCommerce, along with booking systems and ticketing platforms, and set up branded emails and customer notifications to go with them. Whether it’s a new shop or an existing one that needs work, have a look at my WooCommerce development page.

What is the process for getting a website designed and developed?

We start with a chat about your goals and what the site needs to do. From there I plan the structure, design the pages, then build and test the site before launch. You’ll see the designs before any code is written, and I’ll keep you updated at every stage.

Do you provide hosting?

Yes. I host sites on fast servers in London and deal with any issues myself, so there’s no support queue to wait in. Head over to my WordPress hosting page to find out more.

Can we meet in person?

Yes, I’m based in London and happy to meet anywhere in the city. Video calls work just as well if that’s easier for you.

Ready for a
better, faster, more beautiful website?

Get in touch today to see how I can help you and your business.