Freelance web developer
in London.
I'm Matt Parkes. For over 12 years I've built Shopify stores, bespoke WordPress and Craft CMS websites, custom apps and web applications.
Recent projects.
A selection of projects I’ve built, from global Shopify stores for luxury brands to bespoke WordPress and Craft CMS sites, custom apps and web applications.
What I do.
End to end, from first sketch to launch day and beyond. You deal with one person who knows your project inside out.
Web design & development
Responsive, fast, accessible websites designed around your goals and built to last.
WordPress & Craft CMS
Bespoke themes and flexible blocks that make updating your own content genuinely easy.
Ecommerce
Shopify and WooCommerce stores, subscriptions and checkouts tuned to convert.
Web apps & API integrations
Booking systems, dashboards, CRMs and payment gateways, wired together cleanly.
Designer's eye,
developer's brain.
I'm a freelance web developer with over 12 years' experience designing and developing everything from CMS-driven responsive websites and web applications to ecommerce stores and custom API integrations.
I've worked with global brands like OVO Energy and PayPal, and with independent businesses who need a site that pulls its weight. Either way, you get clean code, clear communication and a site you'll be proud to send people to.
How we'll work.
A simple, transparent process with no surprises on scope, timeline or cost.
Discover
We talk through your goals, audience and must-haves, and I come back with a clear proposal.
Design
Wireframes and visual designs you can click through and feed back on before any code is written.
Build
Development on a private staging site, so you can watch it come together week by week.
Launch & support
Testing, go-live and training, then ongoing care to keep everything fast and secure.
Good questions.
The things clients usually ask before we start. Anything else, just get in touch.
What kind of websites do you build?
Shopify stores, bespoke WordPress and Craft CMS websites, and custom web applications and integrations. That ranges from ecommerce for brands like Bremont, Bennett Winch and Percival to custom tools such as a countdown banner generator and an online assessment tracker.
Do you work with clients outside London?
Yes. I'm based in London and work with clients across the UK and worldwide, remotely or in person.
Can you take over or improve an existing website?
Yes. I can pick up an existing Shopify, WordPress or Craft CMS site to fix issues, add features and improve speed, without needing a full rebuild.
Do you build custom Shopify apps?
Yes. Over the years I've built many custom Shopify apps, including automatic discounts, charity donations and wishlists, as well as apps that streamline data entry and help teams manage website content more efficiently.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. After launch I offer ongoing care to keep your site fast, secure and up to date, and to add new features as your business grows.
How do we get started?
Email [email protected] with a little about your project. We'll talk through your goals and I'll come back with a clear proposal covering scope, timeline and cost.
“Matt took a vague brief and turned it into a site our customers love. Quick, thoughtful and an absolute pleasure to work with.”Jo JuberHead of Marketing, Poppy's