Website design & development
Fast, modern websites built with Astro, Laravel and WordPress. From simple marketing sites to fully content-managed builds, designed to load quickly and rank in search.
- Astro
- Laravel
- WordPress
Josh Thackeray
Freelance Web Developer
Swinton, Rotherham
I design and build fast websites, web apps and landing pages for businesses across the UK.
Web design & development services
Freelance web design, development and consultancy, based in Swinton, Rotherham and working with clients across South Yorkshire and the UK.
Web app development
Custom web apps, dashboards and internal tools built around how your business works. Vue and React front-ends on a solid Laravel or Node back-end.
- Vue
- React
- Laravel
- Node
Landing page design
Conversion-focused landing pages for campaigns and paid ads. Clear messaging, fast load times and built-in analytics so you can see what is working and improve it.
- Conversion
- Analytics
Technical consultancy
Practical advice on architecture, hosting, performance and getting a stalled project moving again, whether you are starting out or scaling up.
- Architecture
- Performance
UI & UX design
Clean, accessible interface and experience design, from wireframes through to a polished, responsive build.
- UI
- UX
- Accessibility
Brand guidelines
Logo, colour, typography and usage rules brought together into a clear brand guideline document your whole team can work from.
- Identity
- Guidelines
Got a project in mind? Message me on WhatsApp or send an email for a free, no-obligation quote.
Projects
Directive
A modern knowledge base and policy management platform for SMEs. Articles, acknowledgements, versioning and a built-in AI assistant.
getdirective.co.uk
Patch
Booking and payment software built for UK tradespeople. Take bookings online, collect deposits and get paid by card.
usepatch.co.uk
Mabli
A private AI companion for wellbeing and relationships. Talk things through on your own or with your partner, with gentle check-ins to help you stay connected.
mabli.app
Form router
Coming soonA drop-in endpoint for any form. Point your submissions at it and configure how each one is handled: forward to an API, send as an email, store it, or do nothing.
In development
Tools I work with
- Laravel
- React
- HTML5
- PHP
- JavaScript
- Astro
- Vite
- Stripe
- AWS
- MySQL
- Git
- GitLab
- Postman
- Slack
- Xero
- Notion
- Twilio
- Google Analytics
- Anthropic
- Vue.js
- Tailwind CSS
- CSS
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Inertia
- Composer
- Cloudflare
- NGINX
- Redis
- GitHub
- PhpStorm
- Zoom
- QuickBooks
- WordPress
- Jira
- Postmark
- OpenAI
Frequently asked questions
What services does Josh Thackeray offer?
Josh Thackeray is a freelance web developer based in Swinton, Rotherham offering website design and development, web app development, landing page design, UI and UX design, technical consultancy and brand guidelines for businesses across South Yorkshire and the wider UK.
Where are you based, and do you work remotely?
I am based in Swinton, Rotherham in South Yorkshire, and work with clients both locally around Sheffield and Doncaster and remotely across the UK. Most projects run remotely, with calls over Zoom or WhatsApp.
What technologies do you build with?
Websites and apps are built with modern tools including Astro, Laravel, Vue, React, Node and Tailwind CSS, hosted on Cloudflare and Nginx. The stack is chosen to fit the project rather than forcing one approach.
How much does a website or web app cost?
It depends on the size and complexity of the work. A simple landing page is a small fixed price, while a custom web app is quoted after a short scoping call. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Can you help with branding as well as the build?
Yes. Alongside development I can produce brand guidelines covering logo, colour, typography and usage, so your website and wider marketing stay consistent.
How do I start a project?
Message me on WhatsApp or send a short email outlining what you need. You will get a reply within a day to talk through scope, timings and the best way forward.