Hi, I'm Danny Smyth - Web Developer in Manchester
I build WordPress websites, Laravel applications, and online shops for businesses across Manchester. Fast, SEO-friendly sites that turn visitors into customers.
What I do
From WordPress sites to custom Laravel applications, I build websites that help Manchester businesses get more customers.
Custom WordPress themes, child themes, and full builds for businesses in Manchester.
Custom web applications and SaaS platforms built with Laravel, the PHP framework for serious projects.
Online shops built with WooCommerce. Product catalogues, payments, shipping, and inventory management.
Modern, mobile-first web design that looks great and converts visitors into customers.
Search engine optimisation to help your Manchester business rank higher on Google.
Website maintenance, security updates, backups, and ongoing support for peace of mind.
Recent work
A vibrant UK marketplace for exotic arachnids with faceted search, a Spirit Spider Matcher quiz, live-weight shipping, and event-sourced orders.
An interactive field guide to 23 UK duck species with a confidence-scored identification wizard, arcade quiz, and gamified kids zone.
A Scandinavian-inspired furniture store, cinematic scroll animations, and a full catalog across 4 collections.
A digital archive documenting Britains 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan, with an interactive timeline, map, memorial, and data visualisations.
More projects
A cinematic digital showroom for Lamborghini with scroll-triggered GSAP animations, full-screen car reveals, and a concierge enquiry system.
A boutique luxury property showcase with cinematic GSAP animations, interactive maps, full-text search, and 25 real listings across 10 UK areas.
A real-time World Cup platform with live scores, animated scoreboards, a champions timeline from 1930 to today, and a Hall of Fame leaderboard.
I understand the Manchester market. I know what works for businesses here, from the Northern Quarter to Salford Quays. A local developer gets your context in a way an overseas freelancer can't.
Same time zone, same language, no waiting 24 hours for a reply. Need a quick change before a meeting? I can usually turn it around the same day.
I know how to get Manchester businesses ranking on Google. Local schema, Google Business Profile setup, and content that targets the keywords your customers actually search for.
Sometimes a proper sit-down is better than a Zoom call. If you're in Manchester, we can meet up to discuss your project in person.
Blog
A breakdown of website costs for Manchester businesses. From budget WordPress sites to custom Laravel applications.
Should you use WordPress or build a custom website? A practical guide for Manchester business owners.
A slow WordPress site costs you customers. Here are 5 proven ways to make your site load faster.
Drop me a message and I'll get back to you within a day. No pressure, no sales pitch.
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