MackyM - Certified Bricks Expert
Whether you need a site built with Bricks Builder or you have a Bricks site that requires updates - I'm your man. As well as my deep knowledge of Bricks I also bring my expertise in custom WordPress & PHP development, meaning I can create a solution to any challenge along the way.
I’ve got ya. As a registered Bricks Expert with more than 3 years experience of building sites with Bricks for clients like yourself, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to not only create a great experience for the end user, rank well in search results, and achieve a high level of accessibility – but also how to enable website owners, admins and editors to be able to update and maintain the site with ease.
I'll provide you with a quote that clearly lists everything that I will deliver, and I'll work with you to ensure that all bases are covered before we start.
I’m so confident in the quality I provide, I’ll fix any issues with my work within 60 days of completion, for free.
You won't just get a website that works - you'll get one that is intentionally easy to scale and maintain, whether that's by myself or other developers going forwards.
Don't sweat the technical stuff - I'll work with you to provide a solution that is accessible to the end user, whether that's your team, your customers, or your website's visitors.
Your website is exactly that - yours. I'll work with you to make sure that all aspects of running your site is clearly communicated to you and your team, giving you full ownership.
You expect a developer that is reliable, resourceful, and proactive. And that’s exactly what you'll get.
A Fully Featured Experience
Start my projectAll text and spacing fluidly adapts to the device size that the site is being viewed upon.
All pages and templates created are optimised for search engines automatically. This includes correct page structure, appropriate image types and sizes, high accessibility standards and minimal bloat.
By utilising a professional page builder and deploying accessibility features to the relevant elements on a site, I ensure that all sites are user friendly to all.
User experience is important for website visitors and owners alike - My experience as a WordPress plugin and theme developer means you don't need to look any further if your site requires anything custom.
Out of the box eCommerce solutions don't quite fit? I'll work with you to design a system that meets your needs exactly.
When deploying I'll make sure that the DNS is taken care of for the site if needed, including any email services or other DNS records.
During development I'll take care of the development environment so there's no need for you to set that up. If you don't already have a hosting service for your site I can help with that too.
Security is at the forefront of all work done. Whether that's secure login systems for site admins or prevention of of site hacks via forms or other user submitted data, I've got you covered.
As a Wordpress Plugin & Theme developer the sky is the limit when it comes to adding the features that you envision for your site.
Complex post or term queries or custom dynamic page structure required? Just let me know what data needs to be output and how you want it to look and I'll sort the rest.
Site Refresh, Custom Retreat Booking System & more
Take a LookHayley & Tom approached me asking about updating their existing website. Their business was fairly new at the time and they were looking to increase bookings on to their retreats as well as showcasing their centre’s facilities and picturesque location.
From accommodation selection, details capture, booking summary and payment processing to managing bookings and guests – Forest Retreats have a system designed and built for their needs.
Forest Retreats also offer venue hire, bespoke retreats, corporate wellness packages and shinrin yoku sessions (forest bathing), so I made sure that all of those offerings were well represented on the site and targeted keywords based on thorough keyword research for maximum SEO.
Each service page includes an enquiry form, and the total number of leads generated in two-and-a-half years is approaching 500 – all people looking to either hire the land and facilities or have a bespoke experience created for them and their group by Forest Retreats.
Hayley runs weekly yoga classes as an experienced teacher and wanted students to be able to book online. Incorporating Acuity Scheduling to the site allowed for not only easy booking, but the sale of packaged class bundles offering yogis a discount for regular attendance.
The site includes a newsletter opt-in form which signs the user up to the mailing list, incentivised by the promise of news and offers. This has generated nearly 300 subscribers in two-and-a-half years, many of whom have become repeat customers of the business.
Customer reviews can easily be added to the site – Hayley & Tom just need to fill out a form in the dashboard and the review appears on the relevant pages.
The client wanted to be able to display their retreats in a calendar format. I couldn’t find a suitable plugin to match their vision so I created a custom coded solution. Not only does this output their retreats group by year and month, it also includes retreats from other companies that are hosted at Forest Retreats.
As well as their own, Forest Retreats also host retreats organised by other companies on their land at Hill Farm, Tintern. They wanted to be able to list those retreats alongside their own on the website, so I set up a system that allowed them to input the details of retreats to be showcased on the site.
Macky has built our website and will now also build new one for our sister co. He is our main support for anything website related and words cannot express how amazingly helpful, patient and professional he is. Highly recommended by Forest Retreats and Hill Farm, Tintern.
Website Development from design
Jo from the full service creative agency Amplitude approached me asking if I could build a fresh website for a drugs, alcohol & gambling addiction support charity called Aquarius. Amplitude had been tasked with a brand refresh for the charity which included a revamp of their existing site.
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Website refresh & accommodation booking
Corinna at Camp Hillcrest approached me asking if I could help with some website updates. The site had been built by a well known WordPress hosting company who were not only charging a hefty annual fee for managed hosting, but also not providing adequate support once the site had been launched.
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Website refresh & accommodation booking
Tom & Hayley had a fresh design for their site and were looking to add the option for direct accommodation booking. As their sister site Forest Retreats was already generating boosted sales and enquiries after I rebuilt it in 2022, they had no hesitation in asking me to carry out the website refresh for Hill Farm Tintern.
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Macky has built our website and will now also build new one for our sister co. He is our main support for anything website related and words cannot express how amazingly helpful, patient and professional he is. Highly recommended by Forest Retreats and Hill Farm, Tintern.
Macky has been great. He took time to understand the (very) old bespoke code and to work out how best to bring it up to date with the latest software and security requirements. He has communicated well throughout the process, and the solutions have been implemented at speed. I recommend Macky to anyone.
Macky has supported my business with website improvements on more than one occasion and I have to say he is a pleasure to work with. His expertise, professionalism and ease make him my go-to person for all things website. Thank you, Macky!
I have had the fortune of working with Macky through a mutual client of ours on their website. Macky is always really quick to respond when I encounter a glitch with the website and he has endless patience. Macky's guidance is invaluable and I really value him taking the time to explain things to me rather than just fix things.
Macky was super professional to work with. I had him do some dev work for me and he ensured he understood the full scope before diving head first into the work and was thorough. To the point he sent me a document after the work was finished of everything that he did and where to find the code references. Would highly recommend working with him and will definitely hire him again in the future!
Macky has done an incredible job bringing our website to life! Working with Macky has been a fantastic experience — he’s professional, responsive, and full of talent. We’re so proud of the end result and can’t wait to collaborate on future projects. Thank you again for your outstanding work, Macky!
Macky is an absolute expert in his field, especially when it comes to holiday lets and online booking systems. He completely rebuilt my website for my family holiday centre, creating a site that looks fantastic, is user-friendly, and perfectly showcases my bunkhouse, glamping horsebox, skatepark, and family-focused activities. Reliable, knowledgeable, and creative, Macky has completely transformed the way I manage my business online. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
My dad is brilliant, clever, smart and very good person to be working with. He know's a lot more than you think.
Some common questions I get
Feel free to get in touch to talk about your project, regardless of where it's currently at. I can either provide you with a quote if you're ready to go, or an estimate if you're still in the early stages.
