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What I can help with

I build well-structured, custom-coded static websites which are fast, reliable, and built with client flexibility in mind. Having spent over four years freelancing for a small design studio alongside my own client work, I understand what designers and studios need from a development partner.

Here's where I can help you:

Full website builds

Static, custom-coded builds for service-based and brochure sites built from your designs. Responsive and built with SEO best practice.

Landing page builds

Standalone pages built quickly and efficiently. Ideal for launches, campaigns, or new offers.

CSS customisations

Front-end styling work on existing custom builds, including Shopify theme customisations (front-end only).

CMS setup and configuration

If your client needs to manage their own content post-launch, this is scoped at the start and built into the structure from day one.

New pages and sections

Adding to an existing Jekyll custom build. I can assist with new pages and sections, whilst keeping everything consistent with what's already there.

Responsive and mobile fixes

Adjusting breakpoints and mobile behaviour on existing custom Jekyll builds.

If you think your project could be a good fit for me to build, or you want to discuss any questions first, get in touch to set up a free discovery call.

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Client Testimonials

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Carly developed a fantastic website for me that I am thrilled with.

Her approach was strategic and systematic ensuring the website layout and functionality was user friendly and future proofed. A pleasure to partner with, I can't recommend Carly more highly!

- Coleen

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Carly was responsive, creative, and really listened to my vision.

I had the pleasure of working with Carly to create my new photography portfolio website, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. She understood exactly the clean, minimal, and professional look I had in mind and brought it to life perfectly.

The process was smooth, efficient, and enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a beautifully designed website that reflects their style and work. Thank you Carly!

- Frederik

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Highly recommend Carly!

I was looking for a bespoke website to showcase my photography portfolio along with creating a professional online point of contact for my clients.

I had looked at some of the 'off the shelf' template style sites and struggled to find something that really allowed full creative control. Carly worked with me in a friendly, professional manner to bring my vision to life and I am really over the moon with the final outcome.

Another positive for me is the direct support from Carly as I grow the website and assurance that as I need further technical help I have her to walk me through.

- Paul

FAQs

Find answers to some common questions. If you still have a question, or are ready to book a discovery call, please contact me.

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What is your background in development?

I learned to code through an 8-week digital coding bootcamp in 2021, before moving into freelance web development. Since then, I’ve built and collaborated on almost 100 custom websites, including several years working with a small creative design studio.

That experience taught me how to preserve the detail and intention of a design, while thinking through the technical details behind it.

What languages, technologies and frameworks do you use?

I build static custom websites using Jekyll, HTML, Tailwind CSS and JavaScript. My JavaScript covers standard interactions such as fades, transitions, sliders, and accordions. Complex bespoke animations and advanced functionality sit outside my specialism, so if your project is heavily animation-led, I may not be the right fit.

If we’re working together on a full custom build and your client requires CMS access, I use and recommend CloudCannon - a simple, user-friendly editing platform which I am very familiar with and can provide training on.

My websites are hosted on Netlify or Cloudflare and synced with GitHub.

On the design side, I am familiar with both Figma and Adobe XD.

Do you work with website builders like Squarespace or Wix?

I currently only offer assistance with Shopify front-end customisations (back-end Settings including Markets, Shipping, or Taxes sit outside my scope).

I do my best work when building from scratch and configure the build for CMS edits within CloudCannon.

If you're unsure whether your project is the right fit, just get in touch.

What does the process look like working together?

Get in touch with an outline of your project and timeline. If it sounds like a good fit, we’ll book a short call to talk through the details including the scope, timeline, communication and anything I’ll need from you.

From there, I’ll provide you with a quote for the work. Upon approval, I'll take the build off your plate, keeping you updated throughout and working to the timeline we’ve agreed.

Will my client know you were involved?

Only if you want them to. I work fully white-label as standard.

If you’d like me to have a relationship with your client or handle comms during the build, I’m very happy to discuss this.

Can you work to my project management system?

Yes. I use Notion by default, but I'm flexible. I have used ClickUp, Asana and Monday.com in the past. If you have an existing system that works for you, I'm happy to work within it.

Is there anything else I need to know?

I work best with designers who are comfortable designing for the web. That includes thinking about responsive layouts, spacing, typography and hierarchy, and how the design will work across different screen sizes.

If designing for web is new to you, I'm happy to discuss this in more detail on a discovery call.

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Let's work together

Ready to discuss your project?

If you’re looking for someone to design and build your website, need development support for a project you’ve designed, or want photography that works alongside your wider brand, I’d love to hear from you.

Whether you know exactly what you need or you're still figuring it out, a free discovery call is the best place to start.

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