Ey up! I'm Stewart
Freelance Shopify, WooCommerce and Laravel developer
based in Sheffield.
Helping founder-led businesses build fast, high-performing Shopify and WooCommerce stores, and bespoke web applications with Laravel.
I build e-commerce stores and bespoke web applications for businesses that want it done right, from first launch to full rebuild, with ongoing support after go-live.
What I do
Shopify Development
Online stores built to sell - not just look good. From a first store launch to migrating off a platform that's costing you sales.
See how I work with Shopify →WooCommerce Development
E-commerce you actually own. Bespoke themes built from scratch - no page builders, no bloat, no compromise on speed. Faster stores rank higher and convert more.
See how I work with WooCommerce →Laravel Development
When off-the-shelf platforms can't do what your business needs, I build exactly that. Custom web applications, dashboards, and CMS-driven websites - shaped around your workflows, not the other way around.
See how I work with Laravel →Not sure which platform fits?
I build on both, so I've got no reason to push you either way. Here's the honest version.
Choose Shopify if…
- Your products are straightforward (clothing, beauty, jewellery)
- You want hosted, low-maintenance, easy to manage
- You want to launch fast with proven theme foundations
- Standard checkout, standard catalogue
Choose WooCommerce if…
- You need complex product configurations or variants
- You want full ownership of your code and data
- You need integrations a hosted platform locks you out of
- Your store needs to do more than just sell
Still not sure? Tell me what you're selling and how your business works, and I'll tell you which platform fits, with no agenda either way.
Platforms, frameworks
and tools I trust.
Why work with a freelance developer?
When you work with me, you work with me. Not an account manager relaying messages. Not a junior developer you've never spoken to. Not someone different every time you chase an update.
I handle your project from the first conversation through to launch day and beyond. One person who knows your business, your codebase, and your goals u2014 accountable for every decision, every line of code, and every deadline.
No handoffs. No miscommunication. Nothing gets lost between departments that don't talk to each other.
Stewart has been my go to dev since 2011. His knowledge in Shopify development is second to none. He has helped us take our eCommerce business to the next level and is always quick to help when we need it. Highly recommended.
Common questions
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How long does a typical project take?
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How long does a typical project take?
Most projects take between 4 and 12 weeks depending on scope. I'll give you a realistic timeline before any work starts - no vague promises. The biggest factor in hitting that timeline? How quickly you can provide content, product information, and feedback. I keep things moving on my end and I'll be upfront about what I need from you to stay on track.
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Do you handle design?
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Do you handle design?
Yes. I work with a trusted local designer I've partnered with for years. You deal with me - I manage the design process, present concepts, gather your feedback, and coordinate revisions. One point of contact for the whole project, design included.
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What happens after launch?
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What happens after launch?
I don't disappear once your site goes live. I offer ongoing support for updates, fixes, and improvements - and I can manage your hosting so that's one less thing on your plate. Most of my clients stay in touch long after launch, because they know I already understand their setup inside out.
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How do we communicate during a project?
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How do we communicate during a project?
Email. Everything in one place - decisions, feedback, files. Nothing buried in a WhatsApp thread or lost in a text message. I respond to every email by the end of the next working day so you're never left wondering where things stand.
Got a project in mind? Let's talk.
Tell me about what you need and I'll get back to you by the end of the next working day with my initial thoughts.
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