Bug fixes & rescue jobs — diagnose the root cause, fix it safely
When something breaks, you need root cause — not guesswork. I fix WordPress, WooCommerce and custom sites: errors, broken checkouts, forms not sending, tracking bugs, and performance issues — and leave the codebase cleaner than I found it.
Find the real cause
Logs, reproduction, conflict checks, and isolating what actually changed — not random plugin toggling.
Small, safe changes
Targeted fixes first where possible — so we reduce risk and avoid creating new problems.
Make it stay fixed
Clean up the mess: remove duplication, tidy logic, and document what changed so it doesn’t regress.
Common rescue jobs
Bug fixes (UK)
I’m based in Rotherham, working with clients across Sheffield, Leeds and the UK. You work directly with the developer fixing the problem — no handovers.
A simple process that reduces risk
1) Reproduce + inspect
Confirm the issue and check logs, recent changes, plugin conflicts, and environment differences.
2) Fix the root cause
Make the smallest safe change that solves it — then verify key flows like checkout, forms, and tracking.
3) Clean up + document
Remove duplication, tidy code where needed, and leave notes so it stays stable after updates.
4) Optional follow-on
If the site is fragile, I can recommend preventative fixes: updates strategy, monitoring, backups, performance improvements.
Bug fix questions
Do you take on small fixes?
Yes — many jobs are “one thing is broken”. If the cause is unclear, I’ll start with a short investigation.
Can you work with messy codebases?
Yes. I’ll fix what’s urgent first, then suggest the smallest improvements that reduce future breakages.
Will updates keep breaking the site?
Not if it’s structured properly. I’ll point out what caused the break and how to make updates safer going forward.
What does it cost?
Depends on the issue. Send what you’re seeing and I’ll reply with a quote range and next steps.
Want it fixed properly?
Send me what’s broken (error message, URL, what changed recently) and I’ll suggest the safest fix — with a quote range.