PHP, Wordpress, Magento and Shopify Web Developer in Northern Ireland
Hello, I'm Keith. I'm a website developer in Belfast, Northern Ireland working with PHP, Magento, Shopify & WordPress.Website development & design
I've been building websites for over 10 years, from custom website development to bespoke web applications, Shopify and Magento ecommerce platforms and online learning environments. I've worked on a range of projects and am always looking out for the next interesting project.
Magento
Magento is a feature-rich ecommerce platform built on open-source technology that provides online merchants with unprecedented flexibility and control over the look, content and functionality of their ecommerce store.
Shopify
Shopify is a fantastic, easy-to-use ecommerce platform for those wanting to quickly and easily start their online store without having to worry about servers, hosting and expensive development costs.
WordPress
WordPress is a flexible and responsive CMS, built from the ground-up to be accessible, fast and secure. It is an extremely intuitive and efficient platform when used for adding updating your website.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is a robust ecommerce plugin designed specifically for WordPress. It has emerged as a game-changer for small businesses seeking to carve out their niche online with its intuitive interface and extensive range of features.
Latest Blog Posts
October 2024
Cookieless website tracking and analytics
Cookieless website tracking is a method of collecting analytics data and monitoring website behaviour without the need for traditional browser cookies. Traditionally, cookies have been... Continue reading "Cookieless website tracking and analytics"
October 2024
What's going on between WordPress and WP Engine?
The disagreement between WordPress and WP Engine has sparked considerable debate within the WordPress community and could have important implications for users of the WordPress... Continue reading "What's going on between WordPress and WP Engine?"
September 2024
Combining Laravel with WordPress
Combining Laravel with WordPress offers a unique and powerful approach to web development, blending the strengths of both platforms to create highly efficient, flexible, and... Continue reading "Combining Laravel with WordPress"
September 2024
Switching from WordPress to ClassicPress
Switching a WordPress website over to ClassicPress can be done smoothly with minimal impact if approached carefully. The process involves a few key steps to... Continue reading "Switching from WordPress to ClassicPress "
August 2024
Guide to writing a good cookie policy (UK)
A cookie policy informs website visitors about the cookies your website uses, why they are used, and how users can control them. The information on... Continue reading "Guide to writing a good cookie policy (UK)"
July 2024
Bitnami WordPress on AWS Lightsail
The Bitnami package for WordPress provides a quick one-click install solution for WordPress. Once installed you’ll most likely need to replace the default install with... Continue reading "Bitnami WordPress on AWS Lightsail "
Web Development
Northern Ireland
LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL + PHP
Free and open source. One of the most common software stacks for many of the internet's most popular applications. LAMP is an acronym denoting one of the most common software stacks for many of the web’s most popular applications.
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Modern web image formats
The image file formats that are most commonly used on the web including newer image formats enjoy much better performance than classic formats. Support is better than it was, and support is now almost universal amongst the most popular browsers.
Why use the WordPress CMS?
WordPress is a CMS that can produce an immense value for your company and for your personal website. It is an extremely intuitive and efficient platform when used for adding content or updating a site.
How to secure WordPress
Securing a WordPress website involves a combination of practices, including using secure hosting configurations, regularly updating WordPress and its plugins/themes, and implementing strong security measures.
Security Blog
Web security and development blog posts, explainers and guides to protecting your security and staying safe online.
Adobe Commerce
Adobe Commerce is a feature-rich ecommerce platform designed to provide online merchants with unprecedented flexibility and control over the look, content and functionality of their ecommerce store.
