Darren Stevens
Front-end Developer
Hi, I specialise in the development of custom-built WordPress websites, utilising Understrap starter theme with PHP, JavaScript, SASS/CSS, ACF, Gutenberg and third-party APIs. I have over 20 years experience in web development including 10 years working with WordPress. WordPress is my passion!
4.87/5
overall rating
39
projects
18
customers
Location
Truro, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Member since
04 May, 2020
4 years
Typical projects
Customizations, Full Website Builds, Theme Development
How I can help you? I specialise in the development of custom-built WordPress websites, utilising an initial blank starter theme with PHP, JavaScript, SASS/CSS, WordPress APIs and third-party APIs. I have experience with working remotely for local, national and international clients including private businesses (SMEs and large organisations) and for web / graphic design agencies (sometimes I am the man behind the scenes crafting agency websites). I can help you with: – Custom WordPress Theme Development – Mobile-First Responsive Design – Website Speed Security and Optimization – PSD / PDF / Sketch to Wordpress – PHP, HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript/jQuery – Website Hosting Migration – Regular website maintenance – Hosting setups, DNS updates – Security, Hacking Cleanup, – Avada, Divi, Uncode, Underscores, Understrap – Advanced Custom Fields Pro, WP All Import & WP All Export, Gravity Forms (with add-ons), Woocommerce (with add-ons), Ajax Load More, WordFence. Chinese Website Development Alongside my lovely wife (Chinese), we have extensive experience in providing Chinese website development (using WordPress) and digital marketing (Baidu – the largest search engine in China Baidu, WeChat and Weibo – the top 2 Chinese social media platforms, Chinese online PR and advertising). I can provide help with: – Create a digital hub for effective Chinese marketing campaigns – Maximise audience accessibility with Chinese website hosting – Provide a distinct identifier for China with a Chinese domain name – Tailor UX to the unique needs of your Chinese customers If I cannot find clients a solution then I always provide options to help clients always move forward. Thanks for viewing my profile.
Skills
5/5
Darren was excellent to work with! Darren has great communication skills, is timely in his work and is an excellent developer. Thank you Darren!
Jun 19, 2023
5/5
Darren is most helpful and promptly accomplishes any task asked of him.
May 17, 2022
5/5
A pleasure to work with.
Mar 20, 2021
4/5
Overall good but some things I expected to be done have been moved to addtional tasks
Sep 03, 2020
5/5
Darren is awesome. I would highly recommend him!
Aug 25, 2020
5/5
Great experience and very informative. I would highly recommend Darren!
Aug 18, 2020
5/5
Reliable & trustable so far.An absolute master of WordPress.
Jul 17, 2020
5/5
very clear, very understanding and very helpful. Will use Darren for advice again in the future.
Jul 07, 2020
5/5
Excellent work swift and skilled
Jul 04, 2020
5/5
Darren was patient with a very senior citizen's difficulties with Zoom, made some simple recommendations for upgrading my site, and walked me through a few important modifications (things that were blocking me from further development). I shall definitely seek him out if future issues arise
Jun 27, 2020
Falmouth University Student Showcase
Custom built WordPress allowing for frontend student portfolio submission and backend approval. Utilising ACF, Bootstrap, Custom Post Types, jQuery, Understrap and pixel perfect to a supplied design.
Hubbox
Custom built WordPress theme utilising ACF, Bootstrap, Custom Post Types, jQuery, Understrap and pixel perfect to a supplied design. Includes integrates a Google Geocoding post code lookup.
Cornwall Cottage Boutique
Custom built WordPress theme utilising ACF, Bootstrap, Custom Post Types, jQuery, Understrap and pixel perfect to a supplied design. Includes integrates a third-party booking engine through HTTP API.