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18 years. WordPress, Drupal & Laravel. Delivered for Pfizer, the NHS and Specsavers. Now available for the right project.

Delivered for Specsavers · Pfizer · NHS · Bacardi · Booker · FashionWorkie · IRIS KashFlow

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Freelance Web Developer in Brighton

”I couldn't be happier with the website that Dean created for me for Total Career Solutions. He truly understood what my career coaching business needed and delivered a site that's both professional and easy to navigate.

What impressed me most was how he translated my ideas into a website that perfectly represents the services I offer clients. The site works great on all devices, loads quickly, and has significantly improved my google ranking.

Like any project, we had some initial teething problems, but he was quick to troubleshoot and resolve every issue. His problem-solving skills really shone through during this phase. What's been particularly impressive is how well my site now ranks on Google for key search terms in the career coaching space.

Working with Dean was a pleasure from start to finish. He communicated clearly, met every deadline, and was always open to my feedback. Since launching the new site, I've seen a noticeable increase in client inquiries.

Richard BunkhamTotal Career Solutions

What I Do

Custom Website Development

  • Fully bespoke websites built with WordPress, Drupal, or Laravel

  • Custom themes, component-based systems, and design-to-code builds

  • Responsive, accessible, SEO-ready front-end implementation

Custom Plugin / Module / Package Development

  • WordPress plugins (from simple integrations to complex systems)

  • Drupal modules (custom entities, fields, views, workflows)

  • Laravel packages, services, API integrations, and artisan tooling

API Development & Integrations

  • REST & GraphQL API builds and integrations

  • CRM, marketing, and third-party service connections

  • Webhooks, custom endpoints, and data synchronisation

Custom eCommerce Development

  • WooCommerce customisation & scalability

  • Drupal Commerce configuration and custom features

  • Laravel-based eCommerce or subscription platforms

Maintenance, Support & Optimisation

  • Ongoing support plans (security, updates, backups, monitoring)

  • Performance optimisation (caching, query optimisation, code refactoring)

  • Migration (platform / legacy upgrades, server moves)

Headless / Decoupled Architecture

  • Building headless WordPress or Drupal APIs

  • Laravel backend powering modern JS front-ends (Next.js, Vue, React)

  • Content models and API-first architecture setup

Configuration, Security & Hardening

  • Vulnerability audits (plugins, modules, dependencies)

  • Config and permission reviews

  • Implementation of best-practice security policies

  • Malware removal and recovery

Database Architecture & Management

  • MySQL database design, optimisation & management

  • Query optimisation, indexing, schema refactoring

  • Data imports, exports, and automated pipelines

DevOps & Deployment

  • CI/CD setup (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines)

  • Dockerised environments, local dev setups, and production optimisations

  • Cloud hosting setup: AWS, DigitalOcean, Cloudways, Pantheon, Acquia

Platform Upgrades & Rebuilds

  • Drupal 7 → Drupal 10 migrations

  • Laravel version upgrades and refactoring

  • WordPress to Laravel/Drupal rebuilds (and vice versa) where needed

  • Content modelling and sanitisation

About Me

I am a full stack developer with 18 years of experience delivering reliable, scalable digital solutions. My love for all things code began in 2007 when I was working as an IT Support Technician and built my first Drupal website, which served as the company intranet. That project sparked a long-term passion for creating well-structured, user-focused systems.

Over the years, I have contributed to projects for organisations such as Specsavers, Bacardi, Pfizer, Booker, Fashion Workie, IRIS KashFlow and the NHS. These experiences have helped me develop a strong ability to take complex requirements and turn them into clean, efficient and maintainable applications.

I specialise in WordPress, Drupal and Laravel, with experience ranging from custom plugin and module development to large-scale, bespoke platforms. One of my key achievements is Projectopia, a WordPress-based project management system that I conceived, architected and built from the ground up. After growing the product and its user base, I successfully sold it in 2021.

I bring a practical mindset, strong technical knowledge and a problem solving approach to every project I work on. Whether improving existing systems or building something new, I focus on clean code, great user experience, choosing the right platform and solutions that deliver long-term value.

Contact Me

If you’re looking for a full stack web developer to help bring your project to life, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and let’s see how we can work together.

Phone: +44 (0) 7368 343596
Email: dean@deanainsworth.dev
DA Marketing Ltd t/a Dean Ainsworth
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 16984460
VAT Number: GB511589785