Repair a customer journey
Forms that fail, checkout problems, mobile defects and other issues that affect enquiries or sales.
Taking on focused website projects
Focused web projects deserve senior attention.
If an important website change keeps being deferred, I can take it on. I handle React, Next.js and WordPress fixes, features and integrations as defined pieces of work, working directly with you from the first conversation through to release.
BBC and Jaguar Land Rover experienceWork directly with meNo retainer required
Public-facing productsExperience with BBC News and Sport
Commercial systemsPayments, subscriptions and integrations
Independent since 2020Direct technical delivery through Hello Street Ltd
The sort of work I take on
Where can experienced
development help?
The best fit is usually one technical issue or feature with a clear effect on customers, operations or the development team.
Implement a required feature
Connect another service, add a CMS block, improve an account area or automate a repetitive process.
Improve site performance
Address slow templates, heavy scripts, Core Web Vitals and technical SEO issues without rebuilding the whole site.
Support the development team
Complete a React component, resolve a deployment issue, review a higher-risk change or provide experienced implementation support.
Selected projects
Focused website work with a clear purpose.
Public examples of the focused, commercially important work I take on: building customer-facing websites, improving key journeys and connecting the wider systems behind them.
Professional membership body
ABM
Association of Business Mentors
Website, commerce and platform integration
A connected platform for membership and course sales.
I rebuilt the Association of Business Mentors website and connected WooCommerce with its CRM and learning management system. This enables ABM to sell courses through the website while keeping its customer, sales and learning platforms connected.
- WordPress development
- WooCommerce
- CRM integration
- LMS integration
“Chris is friendly, efficient and always delivers exactly what we need, on time and on budget.”
Educational workshops for primary schools
Puzzle Locker
Puzzle Locker
Topic pages, design and functionality
Clearer topic journeys across an evolving education website.
I created dedicated pages for Puzzle Locker and improved the design and functionality across the website. The work gave each workshop topic a clearer place within the site and made the overall experience more consistent for schools exploring the service.
- Topic page development
- Content structure
- Design improvements
- Site-wide functionality
“Chris has done a fantastic job with our new website. It looks great, and we regularly receive compliments from schools on how easy it is to navigate. He’s always available on WhatsApp if we need anything and is incredibly quick to resolve any issues that arise. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services.”
How it works
From requirement to release.
A clear process keeps the work controlled without adding unnecessary meetings or documentation.
01
Describe the requirement
Send the site, explain the current behaviour and describe the result you need.
02
I plan the work
I review the current setup and provide an estimate, including what is included and excluded.
03
I implement and test
I build the change, test the agreed paths and provide the result for review.
04
Release and handover
Once the change is approved, I help release it and leave you with the code and useful technical notes.
A good focused project
One priority has a defined outcome.
- An existing React, Next.js, JavaScript or WordPress site
- A bug, feature or integration with a clear business requirement
- Access to the code, hosting or current supplier
- Someone available to answer questions and review the result
Probably needs wider scoping
Some projects need broader discovery.
- A complete rebrand or large website built from scratch
- A complex new product with an undefined first release
- A long backlog with no agreed priority
- 24/7 emergency cover or an open-ended support retainer
Before you decide
Questions you may have.
A few practical details before you get in touch.
Is my project too small?
Probably not. Hello Street is designed for work that needs experienced development but does not require a large project team. Send me the requirement and I will give you an honest view of the likely size.
Is 10–20 hours a strict limit?
No. It indicates the scale of project I usually take on, rather than a fixed package or hard limit. Some requirements are smaller and others need more time. Once I've reviewed the site and its dependencies, I'll propose an appropriate scope.
What happens if you uncover more work?
I stop at the agreed boundary, explain what I have found and outline the options. I do not add work or cost without your approval.
Can you work safely on an existing live site?
Yes. I use version control and a staging environment where the setup allows it, and confirm a rollback route before anything goes live. If the current setup makes a safe release difficult, I'll explain the risk before I start.
Who does the work, and who keeps the code?
I do. I agree the work with you, write the code and handle the technical communication. I work in your repository and accounts wherever practical, and there is no compulsory retainer.
Have a project in mind?
Tell me what needs to change.
Send me the current site, describe the existing behaviour and explain the outcome you need. I'll reply within one working day.