About

I run Salted Studio, a small web design and development studio in Somerset. I build clean, functional websites that people actually enjoy using, and I work closely with every client to understand what they need and turn it into something that works in the real world.

A bit about me

Salted Studio is just me: one person handling the design, development and support, with years of experience building websites that work well and are easy to look after.

Being small is the point. You talk to the person actually doing the work, nothing gets lost in handovers, and every project gets my full attention. I build all kinds of websites, from bespoke e-commerce stores to simple brochure sites, and whether you need something brand new or help integrating external services, we'll work on it together.

My principles for a good website

A good website should be fast, accessible, and respectful of its users. It should load quickly, work for everyone regardless of ability or device, and never prioritise dark patterns over genuine value.

What I will do

  • Build with simplicity, accessibility and user experience in mind

  • Write clean, maintainable code that other developers can actually understand

  • Prioritise speed and mobile performance because nobody likes waiting for pages to load

  • Apply SEO best practices to give your site the best chance in search results

  • Make content easy to manage

  • Be honest about timelines and keep you updated throughout the project

What I won't do

  • Overload WordPress with unnecessary plugins

  • Rely on page builders such as Divi or Elementor which will make your website harder to maintain

  • Add bloated code and unnecessary third-party functionality

  • Neglect security best practices that could put your site at risk

  • Compromise on quality to hit an unrealistic deadline