Professional websites built around the business, content and enquiry journey.
Derby • Derbyshire • UK-wide remote delivery
Web Developer in Derby
I’m Michael Wood, a South Yorkshire-based web developer serving businesses in Derby with professional websites, WooCommerce stores, custom PHP systems, customer portals, CRMs and automation.
I work with manufacturers, service businesses, retailers, trades and growing companies that need a website to generate enquiries, support online sales or improve the systems behind the business.
Already have a website? Send me the address and a short description of what you would like to improve.
Straightforward pricing
Know the starting point before we talk.
Simple starting prices for the work people ask about most. Anything more bespoke is quoted around the actual requirement.
Updates, fixes and ongoing help available after launch.
Bespoke systems, portals and automation priced around the workflow.
Web development services
Websites, eCommerce and custom systems for Derby businesses
I build practical websites and systems that help businesses generate leads, take payments, manage customers and reduce repetitive admin.
Built properly • Built to maintain
WordPress websites
Bespoke WordPress websites with responsive layouts, clear content, strong technical foundations and a straightforward editing experience.
WordPress development ↗WooCommerce development
Online stores, product templates, checkout improvements, payment setup, shipping rules, Stripe, Klarna and tailored purchasing journeys.
WooCommerce development ↗Custom PHP systems
Bespoke CRMs, dashboards, portals, booking platforms and internal tools designed around the way your business actually works.
CRMs and automation ↗Website speed improvements
Fixes for slow themes, oversized images, heavy scripts, weak caching and poor Core Web Vitals.
Website speed services ↗Technical SEO
Improvements to crawlability, metadata, headings, internal links, structured data, indexing and local landing-page structure.
Technical SEO services ↗Analytics and tracking
Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Search Console and conversion tracking to help you understand how people find and use your website.
Browse all services ↗Built for practical businesses
Technical web development for Derby companies
Derby has a strong mix of manufacturers, engineering businesses, retailers, professional services, trades and independent companies. Many of these businesses need websites that support real commercial goals rather than simply acting as an online brochure.
I combine front-end development with PHP, databases, APIs, WordPress, WooCommerce, Stripe and automation. That means I can improve the public-facing website while also building the systems and workflows behind it.
→ Lead-generation websites for service and B2B businesses
→ WooCommerce stores with tailored product and checkout journeys
→ CRMs, dashboards and customer portals
→ API integrations, Stripe payments and automated communication
→ Technical SEO, performance and analytics setup
Engineering and manufacturing
Websites and systems for Derby manufacturers and suppliers
Technical businesses often need clear product information, tailored enquiry journeys and internal systems that support sales and operations.
Technical content
Structured service pages, specification content, product categories and downloads for complex offerings.
Quote and enquiry journeys
Tailored forms, account enquiries, document uploads and routing for B2B buyers.
Operational systems
Dashboards, customer records, order workflows and automation that reduce repeated admin.
Common problems
What Derby businesses often need help with
Sometimes the right solution is to improve your existing website or system rather than rebuilding everything unnecessarily.
An outdated website
Rebuilding websites that no longer represent the company, feel difficult to update, perform poorly on mobile or fail to generate enough enquiries.
WooCommerce issues
Fixing product options, payment errors, shipping rules, plugin conflicts and confusing checkout journeys.
Manual admin
Replacing duplicated spreadsheets, emails and disconnected tools with a custom CRM, dashboard or automation.
Slow performance
Improving loading times, image delivery, caching, script weight and other Core Web Vitals issues.
Weak Google visibility
Strengthening technical SEO, local content, internal links, crawlability and Search Console setup.
Missing integrations
Connecting websites with payment providers, booking systems, email platforms, APIs and internal tools.
Who I work with
Web development for different Derby industries
I work particularly well with businesses that need their website to generate enquiries, support online sales or manage a more complex internal process.
Manufacturing and B2B
→ Manufacturers and suppliers
→ Engineering businesses
→ Logistics and operational companies
→ Consultants and specialists
→ Professional services
Retail and eCommerce
→ Online retailers
→ Clothing and workwear
→ Specialist product businesses
→ Print and signage companies
→ Custom ordering businesses
Services and trades
→ Trades and contractors
→ Clinics and treatment providers
→ Training businesses
→ Property and maintenance services
→ Booking-based businesses
Recent work
Real websites and business systems I’ve built
My work ranges from lead-generation websites and WooCommerce stores to private CRMs, booking systems, customer portals and automated workflows.
Rapid Skips CRM
A private operational system for orders, dispatch, drivers, reminders, permits, Waste Transfer Notes and WooCommerce data.
✅ Custom CRM
✅ Dispatch workflows
✅ Driver management
✅ WooCommerce integration
Branded Express
A bespoke WooCommerce website for branded workwear, clothing, print and signage, with custom product journeys, Stripe, Klarna and tailored emails.
✅ WooCommerce
✅ Custom product journeys
✅ Stripe and Klarna
✅ SEO structure
Perfect Features
A complete website, training booking system, customer portal and CRM with Stripe payments, enrolment forms, receipts and automated emails.
✅ Custom PHP and MySQL
✅ Stripe payments
✅ Customer portal
✅ CRM and automation
Yorkshire Ceilings
An SEO-focused lead-generation website designed to explain services clearly and generate enquiries across a wider regional area.
View case study ↗Trueflow Gutter Systems
A conversion-focused trades website with local service pages, trust sections and enquiry-focused calls to action.
View case study ↗Gallahammer Games
A bespoke WooCommerce gaming website with custom templates, branded emails and tailored customer journeys.
View case study ↗Why work with me
Direct support from the developer doing the work
You work directly with the person planning, building and supporting your website or system, making communication simpler and technical decisions clearer.
Technical capability
I work with PHP, MySQL, WordPress, WooCommerce, Stripe, APIs, JavaScript, CRMs and automation as well as front-end development.
SEO and performance considered
Metadata, headings, internal links, crawlability, mobile usability and performance are considered as part of the build rather than added afterwards.
Ongoing support available
I can continue helping after launch with hosting, backups, monitoring, technical changes, reporting and additional features.
Areas covered
Derby and surrounding areas
I support businesses across Derby and nearby Derbyshire areas, including:
→ Derby city centre
→ Pride Park
→ Littleover
→ Mickleover
→ Allestree
→ Chaddesden
→ Spondon
→ Chellaston
→ Belper
→ Ilkeston
→ Ripley
→ Long Eaton
I’m based in South Yorkshire and work with Derby businesses through calls,
staging links, screen recordings and clear project updates.
Process
How your Derby web project works
The process is kept clear and practical so you understand what is being built, what is included and what happens next.
✅ 1. Initial discussion — your business, current setup, problems and goals.
✅ 2. Scope and quote — a clear recommended approach and project scope.
✅ 3. Design and development — the website or system is built and tested in stages.
✅ 4. Review — you receive a staging link and can provide structured feedback.
✅ 5. Launch — deployment, technical checks, analytics and Search Console setup.
✅ 6. Ongoing support — hosting, maintenance and further development if needed.
Remote delivery
Serving Derby businesses from South Yorkshire
Most website and software projects can be delivered effectively through calls, email, project briefs, staging links, screen recordings and structured feedback. This gives Derby businesses a clear view of progress without unnecessary meetings.
You still receive direct communication and ongoing technical support, with the flexibility of remote delivery and the option to discuss meetings where they would genuinely help.
FAQ
Web developer Derby — common questions
What web development services do you offer in Derby?
I provide WordPress development, WooCommerce development, custom PHP systems,
CRMs, dashboards, customer portals, booking systems, automation, technical SEO,
website performance improvements, analytics and ongoing support.
Are you based in Derby?
I am based in South Yorkshire and serve Derby businesses remotely.
Most projects are completed through calls, email, staging links and clear project updates.
Can you redesign an outdated Derby business website?
Yes. I can improve the visual design, content structure, mobile experience,
technical SEO, forms, conversion journey and website performance.
Do you build websites for manufacturers and engineering businesses?
Yes. I can create structured service and product content, B2B enquiry forms,
quote journeys, document areas and internal systems.
Can you build a WooCommerce store?
Yes. I can build and improve WooCommerce stores, including product templates,
payment integrations, shipping rules, custom ordering journeys and automated emails.
Can you build a custom CRM or customer portal?
Yes. I create custom CRMs, dashboards, portals and booking systems around the
workflows and information your business needs to manage.
Can you help a Derby business appear on Google?
I can improve technical SEO, local landing-page structure, metadata, internal links,
performance, structured data and Search Console setup. Rankings also depend on competition,
content, authority and your wider online presence.
Do you provide hosting and maintenance?
Yes. Ongoing support can include hosting, backups, updates, monitoring,
small website changes, reporting and continued development.
How much does a business website cost?
Pricing depends on the amount of content, design and functionality required.
A brochure website costs less than an eCommerce store, booking platform or bespoke CRM.
How long does a website take to build?
Timescales depend on the project size, content and feedback process.
I provide an expected delivery timeframe with the project scope.
What should I send you first?
Send your current website address, if you have one, along with a short description
of the problem, functionality you need and the result you want to achieve.
Ready to get started?
Tell me what you need. I’ll tell you what makes sense.
Website, ecommerce, CRM, automation or an existing site that needs improving — send the rough details and I’ll come back with the sensible next step.