Digital strategy and web development services for your creative design agency

Reliable, experienced, and local – your technical partner in project deliveries

Reliable, experienced, and local

Empower your agency with local expert freelance services

Are you looking to expand your agency's offerings without the overhead costs of hiring permanent staff? I am Michael, a seasoned freelance digital strategist and web designer/developer based in the UK, ready to enhance your agency's capabilities and deliver exceptional results to your clients.

  • I am Local

    Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – close enough for a coffee and a real conversation.

  • Decades of Experience

    I’ve being building web applications, various types and complexity, for a very long time.

  • Real Software Developer

    I am not a drag-and-drop designer. I write code – bespoke business apps, APIs, and fully custom websites.

  • Pitch & Client Support

    I help you win clients. Join your pitch, prep prototypes, or present technical confidence. To your client, I am a member of your team.

  • No Retainers

    I work per project. Agree scope, agree budget, deliver value – no bloated retainers or surprises.

  • End-to-End Expertise

    I bring full-stack development capability and digital marketing experience.

What I offer

  • Web Development (full-stack):
    • Custom website development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, APIs)
    • CMS integration (WordPress, WooCommerce, etc.)
    • E-commerce solutions
    • Performance optimisation and security
    • Hosting/Networking
  • Web Design:
    • User-centric design for engaging digital experiences
    • Responsive and mobile-first design
    • Branding and graphic design alignment
    • User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design
    • Digital Marketing (SEO/PPC/AI/Social Media)
  • Digital Strategy:

Why partner with me?

Experience: With over 29 years of experience working with various design agencies and clients across diverse industries, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Cost-Effective Solutions: Avoid the significant costs associated with maintaining a full-time team. As a freelancer, I offer flexibility and scalability, allowing your agency to adapt to project demands without the burden of permanent salaries and benefits.

Focused Collaboration: I am dedicated to working with a select few agencies to ensure personalised attention and high-quality outcomes. Your projects will always be a priority, benefiting from my focused and dedicated approach.

Benefits for your agency:

  • Enhanced Service Portfolio: Offer a wider range of digital services to your clients without expanding your permanent team.
  • Scalability: Easily scale up or down based on project demands.
  • Expertise on Demand: Access specialised skills and experience when needed.
  • Streamlined Operations: Simplify project management with a single point of contact.

Let’s create together

I am passionate about partnering with like-minded design agencies that value creativity, quality, and innovation. Let's discuss how I can help you deliver exceptional digital experiences to your clients while optimising your operational costs.

My Project Portfolio

If you would like to see some of my work, click either of the buttons below. The work on these websites, are projects that I have personally delivered. I am unable to publicly showcase projects that I delivered on behalf of creative agencies, like yours. I am sure you understand.

Call me and let’s chat about your project requirements.

Web developer for design agencies in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.