My Services

Digital solutions that scale with your business

Full-stack web development, user-centric visual design, and data-backed digital marketing systems built for speed and conversion. From a WordPress site to a fully custom application.

ConceptDesignDevelopmentSEO & growth auditsConsultingOngoing support
// Trusted by tech teams, agencies & emerging brands
// Who I work with

Built for teams at every stage

// 01

You need a site you can run yourself.

  • A clean, fast One Page or multi-page site
  • Edit content yourself on WordPress, Webflow or Framer
  • SEO, analytics and hosting set up from day one
Recommended stack Page builder
Typical fit One Page → CMS Website
// Capabilities overview

Core Service Offerings

Three specialized pillars combined under one unified technical partner.

Web Development

Scalable engineering & clean architecture

Bespoke web applications, custom React/Next.js platforms, and high-performance visual builder builds (Framer, Webflow, WordPress) engineered for speed, security, and conversion.

Next.jsAstroSvelteKitWordPressWebflowFramer

Digital Design

User-centric visual systems

Thoughtful UI/UX design, comprehensive global design systems, and interactive Figma wireframes crafted with strict design tokens, typography scales, and fluid responsiveness.

UI/UXDesign systemsFigma prototypesBrand direction

Online Marketing

Performance & discovery engine

Technical SEO and growth audits, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for AI search tools, conversion rate optimization, and advanced GA4 event analytics tracking.

Technical SEOAEOGA4 & GTMCROConsulting
// Engagement types

Three ways to work together

// Client testimonial
“James built our website from the ground up and was an integral part of our team for five years. As we grew into Johannesburg’s leading art school and ranked #1 on Google, he continually delivered whatever we needed next, from event platforms to our online shop. We could always count on him.”
Lillian Gray
Lillian Gray Founder, Lillian Gray Art School
// Transparent production track

My 4-Step Process

A predictable, collaborative roadmap with zero post-launch surprises.
01

Strategy

Alignment & architecture

Defining core business KPIs, sitemaps, user pathways, and selecting the optimal tech stack.

// output Sitemap & Strategy Brief
02

Design

Figma prototyping

Designing desktop & mobile UI wireframes with accessible scales and responsive components.

// output Interactive Figma Prototype
03

Development

Clean code & CMS

Building custom or visual-builder sites with strict performance & SEO tuning.

// output Production Codebase
04

Launch

QA, deployment & analytics

Multi-device testing, zero-downtime launch, GA4 tracking setup, and Loom handover.

// output Live Site & Offboarding

Know what you need? Get an instant estimate.

Answer a few guided questions, or build your quote from packages and modules.

// Fixed-scope packages

Starting points, priced clearly

Pick the closest fit, then add pages, integrations and growth modules in the quote builder to see a full estimate in a couple of minutes.

// Included with every package

Standard Suite

Every package ships with the same 12-point foundation for SEO, design fidelity, performance tuning, and client operations at no additional cost.

$0 Extra Fee
Brand Strategy & Visual Direction Audience profile and visual moodboard
Sitemap & Information Architecture Visual blueprint of pages and navigation
High-Fidelity Visual Prototyping Figma mockups, desktop and mobile
Global Typography & Style System Accessible palette and type scale
Baseline Technical SEO Meta tags, XML sitemap, robots.txt
Google Search & Analytics Setup GA4, Search Console and Tag Manager
Core Performance Optimization Fast page loads on either stack
Legal Utility Infrastructure Privacy and Terms pages, styled and installed
Guided Copywriting System Raw notes refined into structured copy
Hosting & Domain Provisioning DNS, SSL and live deployment
Standard Motion & Interaction Menus, hover states, page fade-ins
Client Operations Portal Milestones, billing and support tickets
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Builder and Custom builds?

Visual Builder builds use platforms like WordPress, Webflow or Framer, offering quick visual content updates and a lower entry point. Custom Code builds use tailored frameworks like Next.js or React for unconstrained flexibility, superior performance scaling and complex backend integration.

Do you offer ongoing website maintenance?

Yes. Partner support retainers give you a flexible monthly block of 5–20 hours for updates, improvements and support, paid month-to-month, monthly with a deposit, or upfront.

What technologies do you specialize in?

React, Next.js, Svelte and SvelteKit, Astro, plus WordPress, Webflow and Framer for page-builder projects.

How does the payment structure work?

Project pricing is confirmed after your enquiry. The quote builder gives you an indicative estimate first.

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