Freelance web developer · UK
I build modern websites, web apps and custom software that help businesses grow.
Engineering Manager by day. Freelance developer by night. From simple websites to bespoke systems.
Work with me
What I build.
Every project is built specifically for the client — no bloated templates, no cookie-cutter themes. Just clean, considered software tailored to your business.
- 01Business websites
- 02Landing pages
- 03React applications
- 04Dashboards
- 05Booking systems
- 06AI integrations
- 07API integrations
- 08Internal tools
- 09Custom software
Selected work
Recent projects
Alba Build
Brand and website for a Scottish construction company.
- Problem
- New construction firm with no online presence.
- Solution
- Brand-led marketing site with clear service pages and enquiry flow.
- Outcome
- Positioned as a credible, professional trade brand from day one.
- Tech
- ReactTanStackTailwind
Mario's Takeaway
Warm, appetite-led site for a local takeaway.
- Problem
- Family takeaway relying on phone orders and word of mouth.
- Solution
- Menu-first responsive site with prominent ordering info.
- Outcome
- Menu online, easier orders, more repeat visits.
- Tech
- ReactTailwind
Oliver's
Identity and web presence for a neighbourhood spot.
- Problem
- Local venue needing a modern web presence quickly.
- Solution
- Editorial site with strong imagery and clear opening info.
- Outcome
- A digital face that matches the quality of the venue.
- Tech
- ReactTailwind
Ryan Leslie Plumbing
Trade website — clean, practical, conversion-focused.
- Problem
- Sole trader losing enquiries to competitors with better websites.
- Solution
- Fast, conversion-focused trade site with click-to-call.
- Outcome
- Increased enquiries from local search.
- Tech
- ReactTailwindSEO
Featured
Case study · 01
Into the Morning After — my own label, built end-to-end.
Into the Morning After is my own clothing brand — an Edinburgh-born label where I lead the art direction, identity, garment graphics and the storefront that ties it all together.
- Brand identity & art direction
- Complete website build & launch
- SEO & performance setup
Services & pricing
Simple, honest pricing.
Starting prices — every quote is tailored to what you actually need.
Starter
£600+
A polished one-page site to get you online.
- One-page website
- Mobile responsive
- Contact form
- Basic SEO
- Fast delivery
Business
£1,200+
A full small-business website built to convert.
- Up to 5 pages
- SEO optimisation
- Google Business integration
- Gallery
- Blog (optional)
- Copywriting assistance
Bespoke
Custom
For custom software, React apps, booking systems, dashboards, AI integrations and larger projects.
- Discovery & scoping
- Custom architecture
- Ongoing collaboration
- Priced per project
Care plan
Website Care Plan
£50/month
Keep your site fast, secure and up to date — without lifting a finger. First month free with every new website.
Get started- Hosting
- SSL certificate
- Daily backups
- Security updates
- Small content changes
- Performance monitoring
- Priority support
Why choose me
Engineering-led, founder-friendly.
10+ years experience
A decade shipping software across startups and enterprise.
Engineering Manager
I lead development teams by day — I know how to run a project.
Web, mobile & desktop
Full-stack experience across every major platform.
AI & automation
Modern integrations that genuinely save you time and money.
Connect the MCP link to your Claude or ChatGPT and ask about my work.
Direct communication
No account managers. You talk to the person building it.
UK based
Edinburgh-based, working with clients across the UK and beyond.
Process
How we'll work together.
01
Discovery
We talk through your goals, users and constraints — no jargon, no assumptions.
02
Planning
I scope the work, define deliverables and give you a fixed quote and timeline.
03
Design
Wireframes and visual direction, iterated in close collaboration with you.
04
Development
I build in the open — you see progress regularly, not just at the end.
05
Launch
Deployment, DNS, SEO essentials and a proper handover so nothing breaks.
06
Ongoing support
Optional Care Plan for hosting, updates, monitoring and small changes.
Testimonials
Kind words from previous clients.
"Working with Benjamin was straightforward from start to finish. Communication was excellent and the final website exceeded expectations."
"Professional, responsive and easy to work with. Everything was delivered on time and exactly as discussed."
"The project felt organised from day one. Benjamin explained everything clearly and built something that genuinely improved our business."
About
Engineering Manager by day. Freelance developer by night.
I'm Benjamin — a UK-based developer with 10+ years shipping software for startups and enterprise. By day I lead an engineering team; by night I build websites, web apps and custom software for small businesses, founders and creators.
No agencies, no account managers, no bloated templates — just clean, considered work delivered directly by the person building it.
0+ years·0+ projects· UK based
FAQ
Common questions.
Simple one-pagers start at £600. Full small-business sites start at £1,200. Bespoke apps and custom software are quoted per project after a short discovery call.
A one-page site is typically 1–2 weeks. A five-page business site 3–4 weeks. Bespoke software depends on scope — we'll agree a realistic timeline up front.
Yes — hosting, SSL, backups and monitoring are all included in the £50/month Care Plan, with the first month free on every new build.
Absolutely. Whether it's a full rebuild or a considered refresh, I'll audit what you have and propose the leanest route to something you're proud of.
Yes — React apps, dashboards, booking systems, internal tools and APIs. It's what I do day-to-day in my engineering role.
Yes. OpenAI, Anthropic, embeddings, RAG, agentic workflows, automations — I help businesses use AI where it actually adds value. This site is a working example — connect jarvis.intothemorningafter.com/mcp to Claude or ChatGPT to query my services, pricing and past projects directly, or send me a project enquiry through the AI itself.
Contact
Start a conversation.
Tell me a little about your project and I'll get back to you personally.