Full Stack Development Partner
Bespoke Websites, React Applications & Custom Business Software.
Whether you need a high-performance business website, a customer portal, a CRM system, a booking platform, or a fully bespoke web application, I build solutions that solve operational problems, generate leads and help businesses scale.
Work I've actually done
Websites That Do More Than Look Good
Edwards Jewellery
The brief said e-commerce. The conversation revealed a specialist.
Anne asked for an e-commerce website to replace a perfectly presentable Wix site. Conversations with her uncovered a much stronger proposition: a specialist bench jeweller who works personally with clients to create, restore and transform jewellery, including the inherited pieces people no longer wear. The project became discovery, positioning and content strategy as much as development, and the platform grew to support how the business actually works, from events and wedding fairs to consultations and a private client area.
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Starstruck
From a dance-school website to the platform the school runs on
What began as a new website for Starstruck Performing Arts became a closer look at how the school runs online. The result is a bespoke platform that takes a family from first enquiry to the class register: local search, enrolment, term billing, parent and tutor portals, targeted communications, a shop and event tickets, all on infrastructure Starstruck owns. Bringing class management and payments in-house removed around £5,000 a year in platform charges.
Tony James Designs
Modernising years of successful international e-commerce without throwing away what worked
Tony James Designs had run its international motorcycle paint-protection store on WooCommerce for years, and it worked. Asked to update the website, I recommended something different: keep the business exactly as it operates, and replace the platform underneath it. The old store was mapped in detail first, including a configurator driven by 610 conditional elements, then rebuilt as a bespoke Next.js and Payload application. Products, customers and order history came across intact, followed by practical improvements: better search, launch-interest capture, built-in shipment tracking and a partner directory.
Plate Studio
Bringing a complicated, compliance-heavy purchase online
Plate Studio needed to bring a complicated, compliance-heavy purchase online without sacrificing either the customer experience or the security of sensitive customer information. I designed and built one platform that does both: a live plate builder that shows customers exactly what they are buying, connected to a secure document and verification workflow that lets the business legally fulfil every order.
High-Performance Training & Resource Ecosystem
Group training bookings that look after themselves
For NeuroDiverse Life (NDL), we moved beyond standard web design to engineer a custom full-stack ecosystem. NDL provides critical training for high-stakes professional sectors, including the police. They required a platform that didn't just look "corporate," but functioned with the precision and security required for large-scale professional coaching and sensitive data handling.
What's Included
One Price. The Complete Package.
Whether your project is a business website, a customer portal, a web application or a piece of bespoke software, every build comes fully loaded: design, development, hosting, SSL, email and 12 months of aftercare, all in one fixed price. Unlike agencies that charge separately for hosting, domains and support, the essentials are never bolted on as extras.
Domain Registration
Your .co.uk or .com registered and managed through Host Dada, Nominet's accredited partner.
12 Months Hosting
Unlimited website and email hosting on our managed Apache servers. 99% uptime, SSH access, full cPanel control.
Free SSL Certificate
Every site hosted with Host Dada gets a free SSL certificate. Secure from day one, no extras to buy.
Responsive Design
Pixel-perfect on every device. Every layout tested across mobile, tablet and desktop.
Page Speed Optimisation
Optimised assets, caching, and clean code. Fast loading directly affects your rankings and conversions.
12 Months Support
After launch, I'm still here. Security updates, tweaks, and troubleshooting included for a full year.
Professional Email Setup
Business email addresses configured and ready to use. MS365 integration available.†
Plugin Licences Included
Key premium plugins required for your site are included, with no surprise licence fees to add on top.
Custom Plugin Development
As a published WordPress plugin author, I can build any functionality from scratch. If it doesn't exist, I'll build it.
* SSL included for domains on Host Dada nameservers. † MS365 requires a separate Microsoft licence.
Hosting That Goes Further
Not Just Hosting. Managed Protection
Most developers hand your site off to a shared host and walk away. Every site I build is hosted on my own servers, with features most agencies charge extra for.
Daily Automated Backups
Your data is backed up every single day. If anything goes wrong, whether human error, plugin conflict or anything else, you can recover quickly with zero data loss.
Daily Malware Scanning
We scan your website every day to detect and remove threats before they cause damage. You'll know about a problem before your customers do.
Free SSL on Every Site
Secure your site and build trust with visitors. An SSL certificate is included with every hosting plan at no extra cost. No renewals, no surprises.
More Than Websites
Many Developers Build Websites. I Build Business Systems.
Over the last 17 years I've delivered everything from brochure websites and eCommerce stores to customer portals, booking platforms, SaaS applications, lead generation systems, AI-powered tools and bespoke business software.
If your business is struggling with manual processes, disconnected systems, repetitive administration or inefficient workflows, custom software can often provide a better return on investment than hiring additional staff.
Bespoke Business Software
Custom applications built around your processes.
Customer Portals
Secure login areas and self-service functionality.
CRM Development
Lead management, reporting and workflow automation.
Business Automation
Reduce repetitive admin and manual tasks.
React Applications
Modern high-performance web applications.
AI Solutions
Voice agents, automation and AI-powered workflows.
Why Choose Me
Developer. Business Owner. Problem Solver.
I don't just build software for clients. I build and run software businesses of my own. I founded Host Dada, a Nominet-accredited hosting company, and Lead Stack, a multi-site lead-generation platform. I built and operate Vehicle Data Information, a live vehicle-data service, and Web Brief AI, an AI-powered SaaS platform. When you work with me you get a full stack developer who understands the commercial, operational and technical side of the systems your business depends on.
17 Years of WordPress Mastery
Plugin author. WooCommerce specialist. Published to the WordPress Plugin Library. I don't just build sites on WordPress. I extend the platform itself.
Full-Stack Development
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node.js, whatever the project needs. From static business sites to full custom applications and REST APIs.
Built with SEO in Mind
Every site is built with SEO baked in from the start: clean semantic markup, schema.org structured data, optimised page speed and proper meta configuration. I've been doing SEO since 2009 and I know what search engines actually care about.
React & Next.js
Modern Web Applications That Go Beyond a Website.
Some businesses need more than pages. Customers need accounts, bookings need managing, prices need calculating rather than typing in, and payments, documents and staff all need handling properly. That is a web application, and I build them in React and Next.js with a Node.js backend and a real database.
The projects alongside are recent examples: each started as a request for a website and became the system the business runs on. I host and run what I build, so the application, the server it lives on and the support afterwards all come from one person.
In a Pickle
Turning a founder's idea into a working breakdown marketplace
Location-based matching, live GPS tracking, payments held until the job is settled, supplier payouts and document vetting.
Quality Wedding DJ
Taking a wedding DJ's planning out of email threads
A public site, a couple's area for submitting Spotify playlists against their wedding date, and an admin for clients, enquiries, playlists and email.
Beeline VIP Coaches
A site as premium as the coaches, run by the owner
A brand site with a journey-first quote form, AI-drafted trip stories, WhatsApp that follows office hours and encrypted settings the owner controls.
Multi-Venue Audiology Booking Platform
Booking for a multi-location audiology practice
A booking platform with an availability engine, two-way Google Calendar sync, deposits or full payment, and separate areas for admins, clinicians and patients.
WordPress Development
17 Years of WordPress, Including the Parts Most Developers Can't Touch.
WordPress powers over 40% of the web, and after 17 years building on it I know the platform at every level, from theme development and WooCommerce stores to building and publishing my own plugins to the official WordPress Plugin Directory.
I've built custom Elementor widgets, extended WooCommerce with bespoke booking and course management systems, published open-source tools used by site owners worldwide and delivered everything from simple brochure sites to complex multi-provider platforms, all on WordPress.
WordPress is one tool among many, not the whole offering. It's the ideal choice for content-driven websites where the client wants to manage their own pages, but where business requirements demand customer portals, automation, integrations or true application logic, I reach for React and custom development instead. The right technology depends on the problem, and I'll always recommend the one that fits.
How It Works
Simple. Transparent. No Surprises.
Consult & Plan
We start with a proper conversation about your business, your goals and your audience. No templates, no guesswork, just a strategic plan built around what you actually need.
Design & Develop
Visually-led design that fits your brand, then custom development using best-practice code. You'll see and approve designs before anything is built.
Launch & Support
Rigorous cross-device testing before anything goes live. Then 12 months of hosting, updates and support so your site stays sharp.
Client Feedback
What Clients Say
Real feedback from businesses I've built, hosted and grown over the years.
We have used Darren Kandekore to create two websites for our business. He is very professional, and his work is always to a high standard. If we ever have any problems, he is easy to get hold of and will quickly resolve the issue to ensure our website is up and running. We would definitely recommend Darren!
VG Charles
Darren really took the time to understand my wants, needs and expectations and delivered exactly what was on the brief. He's been there when I wanted changes or when I'd messed up on certain things. Overall his work is the best I've had. Top quality work as always, keep it up!
Beeline VIP Coaches
Darren really knows his stuff. Top quality but keeps the explanations simple for me. The best thing is he's really responsive so you can have total confidence in his work. Anytime I've done something by mistake to my website he gets me out of trouble and back to business straight away. Can't thank him enough.
Positive Print
Hosted by Host Dada, My Own Nominet-Accredited Company
Your site won't be handed off to a third-party host I've never spoken to. It'll sit on servers I personally manage, through Host Dada, the hosting company I founded and direct. That means faster response times, real accountability and a person who actually cares if your site goes down.
- 99% Uptime SLA
- Daily Automated Backups
- SSH & Full cPanel Access
- Free Domain Name
- Unlimited Email Hosting
- UK-Based Managed Servers
Got Questions?
Everything You Need to Know
How much does a website cost?
- It depends on the scope. A brochure site, an online shop and a bespoke booking system are very different projects, so I don't publish a set price. Every build is planned around a return on your investment: the enquiries, sales or time saved it needs to deliver to pay for itself. Design, development, 12 months of hosting, SSL, email setup and support after launch are included. You get a fixed, written quote after a free first conversation, so there are no surprises.
How long does it take to build a website?
- Typically 4 to 8 weeks for a business website, and 8 to 12 weeks or more for e-commerce, web applications and bespoke platforms. Having your content ready is the biggest factor. You get an agreed timeline after the first consultation, so there are no surprises.
What's included in a website package?
- Design and development, mobile optimisation, on-page SEO, page speed work, 12 months of hosting, an SSL certificate, domain and business email setup, and 12 months of support after launch.
Should my website be built on WordPress or custom-built?
- It depends on what the site has to do. WordPress suits most brochure sites and shops, and is easy to manage yourself. When a site needs bookings, customer portals, live pricing, payments or integrations with other systems, a custom build in React and Next.js with a Node.js backend is usually faster, more secure and cheaper to run in the long term. I build both and recommend whichever fits, and explain why.
What's the difference between a website and a web application?
- A website mainly presents information. A web application does work: it takes bookings, calculates prices, handles payments, manages customer accounts or runs part of your operation. Many businesses need a bit of both, and that is where a full-stack developer is useful, because the same person builds the pages and the system behind them.
Can you redesign my website without losing my Google rankings?
- Yes. Before a redesign or rebuild I map your existing pages and rankings, keep or redirect every important address with permanent redirects, and carry over titles, content and structured data, so search engines follow the site to its new version rather than starting again.
Will my website work on mobile phones?
- Yes. Every site is built mobile-first and tested on phones, tablets and desktops before launch. Most visitors arrive on a phone, and Google ranks sites on their mobile version.
Will my website be optimised for Google?
- Every site launches with the technical foundations in place: fast loading, correct titles and descriptions, structured data, a clean URL structure and a sitemap. Ranking for competitive searches takes ongoing work, which I also offer as an SEO service.
Can I update the website myself?
- Yes. Sites are built so you can edit pages, products, posts and images yourself, and I show you how. You are not dependent on me for routine changes.
Can you build an online shop, bookings or customer accounts?
- Yes. I build e-commerce with Stripe and PayPal payments, booking and scheduling systems, customer and admin portals, and integrations with the tools you already use. The case studies show several of these in real businesses.
Where will my website be hosted?
- On servers I run myself through Host Dada, my own UK hosting company, with SSL, daily backups and monitoring. Because I host what I build, there is one person to call if anything goes wrong.
Do you offer support and maintenance after launch?
- 12 months of hosting and support are included: updates, backups, security, fixes and small changes. After that you can continue with ongoing support, and you always deal with me directly.
How do I get started?
- Get in touch through the form, by phone or by email. We'll have a free conversation about the business and what the site needs to do, and you'll get a clear quote and timeline.
Ready to Get Started?
Let's Build Something That Works.
One expert. Full stack. 17 years of commercial experience. Get in touch and let's talk about what your business actually needs.
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