Founder
Danny Pettifer is a UK-based web developer and founder of Pettifer Works in Colchester, Essex. He helps small businesses, trades, and local companies build fast, modern websites without agency bloat or platform lock-in.
Based in Colchester, Essex. See also about Pettifer Works.
Danny Pettifer is a UK-based web developer and founder of Pettifer Works in Colchester, Essex. He helps small businesses, trades, and local companies build fast, modern websites without agency bloat or platform lock-in.
I'm Danny Pettifer, founder and web developer at Pettifer Works — based in Colchester, Essex. I design and build custom business websites for UK small businesses, trades, and local services who want a professional online presence without agency overhead or platform lock-in.
Too many businesses are stuck with slow template sites or proprietary platforms they cannot leave. I build every site with modern tools — Next.js, TypeScript, Google Cloud Run — so you get speed, search visibility, and code you actually own. No account manager chain: you work directly with the person building your site.
Clear pricing upfront, honest timelines, and direct communication throughout. I handle design, development, deployment, and optional managed hosting — one point of contact from discovery to launch and beyond. Replies within one working day.
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Google Cloud Run for hosting. Structured data, on-page SEO, Core Web Vitals, and mobile-first design are built in from day one — not bolted on later.
You own your code, content, and domain. I do not trap you on a proprietary builder or withhold access. Hosting is transparent monthly billing on Google Cloud Run — and if you ever want to move, you take everything with you.
Client feedback
“We needed more than a brochure site — portals, calculators, and content tools. The platform handles multiple service lines from one place.”
“Clear messaging, fast mobile performance, and straightforward enquiry paths — exactly what we needed for commercial solar.”
“The final result is a polished, fast, and effective platform that genuinely supports what we are doing. We particularly valued their focus on performance, clean development practices, and long-term ownership.”
FAQ
Custom websites from £250 — start with clear package pricing, or send a message.
