My web design blog
Helpful articles on web design and branding
Creating a consistent style for your social posts
15th April 2021
How I helped a client create a dynamic and consistent design style for her social media channels.
The beauty of winter
3rd March 2021
Some beautiful winter photography to help keep everyone’s spirits up!
Starting your working day with a nature walk
12th November 2020
Looking back at ten years of self-employment and starting every day with fresh air and nature.
Breathing new life into a website
14th October 2020
How I breathed new life into a client’s WordPress website with a few simple design improvements.
Kick starting creativity during difficult times
8th October 2020
Thoughts on how to regain your creative muse when life becomes dark and challenging.
Choosing good website hosting
28th September 2020
How to choose good website hosting and all the factors to consider including cost, security, support and speed.
Dealing with website form spam
19th September 2020
Advice on using Akismet to deal with the problem of website form spam.
How I design a logo
12th March 2020
Looking into my logo design process and the different stages involved in a branding project.
Tips for working with stock photography
27th January 2020
Advice on working with Stock Photography from illustrating difficult concepts to setting a budget and finding free images.
Making the web a calmer place
16th January 2020
Thoughts on how designers and developers can build websites that facilitate good mental health.
Cleaning up old blog posts
8th January 2020
Advice on what to do with old blog posts, including when to update, merge or delete your posts.
Five simple website tasks
2nd December 2019
Use these five simple website tasks to keep your website useful and ticking over.
Kind words from my clients
I was looking for a web designer in Stockport at the start of the year and found John. He’s designed a fantastic website for my business that’s already generating enquiries and has also redesigned my logo. From the off he’s explained everything in very simple terms and guided me through the whole process. David Barnes, ColebarnHadfield, Derbyshire
John’s advice and feedback were invaluable as was the support provided after the project completed. Great quality of work, very professional and easy to deal with too. Gareth Watkin-Jones, MothaxCromford, Derbyshire
The quality of John’s work is excellent and I can always rely on him to give me unbiased, straightforward advice. Our new website looks fantastic! Mark Towey, Stonehaus BathroomsKnutsford, Cheshire
John had a refreshingly easy and professional approach which helped create a beautiful and simple website. A pleasure to work with. David Lisle, David Lisle Kitchen DesignMacclesfield, Cheshire
John has been fantastic to work with. From initial contact to our final design he has taken the time to fully understand our business needs and create a logo which fits so well with our business goals. Brittany Delany, John Delany MotorsStockport, Cheshire
John helped us create a modern, engaging website which has helped to push our business forward. John was easy to work with and was able to provide us with effective ideas which also reflected our thoughts and vision. We would highly recommend. Beverley Wilson, Paul Summers & Co.Stockport, Cheshire
Let’s work together on a design project
I love to work with businesses who have a positive impact on the world and see the value of great design. If you need some help with a web design or branding project I’d love to hear from you.
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