My philosophy
I have been building websites using HTML & CSS as a hobby since 1999. I first dabbled with PHP & MySQL in 2003 when I hosted an open-source forum software for my friends to exchange messages online after school (wannabe Mark Zuckerberg?! haha).
My initial foray into professional web development as a career involved working for agencies. Whilst this provided valuable experience and the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, I quickly found that the demands of agency work often led to creating bloated websites. Client expectations and the desire to impress with flashy features, frequently resulted in overly complex designs and an overreliance on third-party services and packages. This often felt at odds with my desire to create elegant and user-friendly experiences. I began to crave projects with a more defined scope where I could prioritise simplicity and functionality over anything unnecessary.
As a result, I greatly enjoy writing simple and clean, stripped back websites. I prefer to work on minimalist projects where only what is required is used. This means no invasive tracking scripts, no sneaky cookies and no intrusive pop-ups (unless totally necessary).
Websites I currently manage
- Think Productive (plus all of their global websites!) – Inspiring and Equipping People and Organisations to Transform Work for the Better.
- Razor Sharp – Your Automation & AI Consultant.
- Jimmies Jackets – Proper jackets, piping hot, piled high (The typo in "Jimmies" is intentional!)
- Jessica Scott – Homepage for my wonderful wife detailing her background, leadership, testimonials and her writing.
- Jaimie Sharp – Homepage for my brother, an autistic artist, sharing his vision through vibrant artwork.
- Portmanteau Agency – Music licensing agency.
- Kerri Sharp – You're already here!
Can I help you?
I believe that a website should be an extension of the person or the business that it represents. It should be intuitive, accessible and fast. My goal is to create websites that not only look good, but also provide a seamless user experience. I am passionate about web standards & best practices and I strive to write clean, maintainable code.
I am currently available for freelance work. If you would have a project in mind that you would like to discuss, please email hello@kerrisharp.com.