Decades of Experience.A Website Designed Just for You.

I built my first website in 1995. All hand-coded HTML that went on to win awards and earn mentions in national magazines and books. Nearly three decades later, I still love the art and strategy of building beautiful, functional websites. After almost ten years in the domain industry, managing everything from customer support to large-scale domain migrations, I’ve returned to my first passion: designing modern, custom WordPress websites that let your brand shine.

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My Design Philosophy

My goal is simple: make your website feel like a natural extension of your brand.

  • Clean, modern layouts.
  • Strategic messaging.
  • High-end, personal service.

I take on one project at a time, so your website gets my complete focus and goes live on schedule.

Why My BackgroundMatters for Your Business

With 25 + years of design and technical know-how, I understand the full web ecosystem—branding, domains, DNS, hosting, email, copywriting, and more. This means your site launch is seamless and stress-free

  • I anticipate potential issues before they become problems.

  • I bring clarity to complex topics like domain management and DNS records.

  • I create elegant, mobile-ready designs that look and perform beautifully.

Whether you’re a solo consultant or a growing service-based business, you get a single point of contact who manages every detail from concept to launch.

A bit more about me

I’m more than pixels and code:

  • Maker at heart. I’ve been a knitter for over 30 years and once ran a small-batch indie yarn dyeing studio and online store.

  • Dog mom. I share life with Ziggy Stardust (a 140 lb Great Pyrenees × Bernese Mountain Dog) and Polly Jean (a 75 lb Bernese Mountain Dog).

  • Reader & productivity enthusiast. I devour everything from fantasy to mysteries and write about decluttering and time management in my decluttering community.

  • Family first. I’m a proud mom to two adult children and my partner & enjoy watching UK television programmes.

These passions keep me creative and grounded, and they help me design websites that genuinely connect with real people.

Photo of Ziggy Stardust & Polly Jean

Let’s Create Something Exceptional Together

When you’re ready for a modern, custom website that’s as professional as it is personal, I’d love to help.