Hello world, my name is Jim.
I build things for the web.
I’m a software engineer with a focus on building beautiful, performant websites. Currently I am plying my trade at Venture Stream.
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13 years building for the web
I'm a full-stack developer based in St Helens, currently building ecommerce and web platforms at Venture Stream. Over 13 years I've played every role on the way from a rough idea to a shipped product — planning, design, build and the maintenance that comes after launch day. I'm happiest chasing whatever's new in the industry and using it to make the next thing better than the last.
- JavaScript
- PHP & WordPress
- CSS / Tailwind
- Laravel
- Git
- Shopify
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Client work
pawdiary.co.uk
Booking and rebooking software for dog groomers, grown from one salon's diary into a multi-business app.
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fuelfinder.me
A free live fuel-price finder — no framework, no backend, just vanilla JS and open data.
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enhanceaesthetics.co.uk
Medical aesthetics clinic site with a focused treatment menu and consultation-first booking flow.
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freightliner.co.uk
Freight rail logistics brand site, rebuilt around bold imagery and a clear services structure.
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turnerandpoochnw.co.uk
Dog & cat grooming site leading straight into booking, pricing shown up front.
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omegalife.uk
Multi-service children's care provider site holding several service lines under one brand.
Writing
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From the blog
Blog
Why Pennyfill gets its fuel prices by email
FuelFinder, my weekend vanilla JS project, has grown up a lot since I last wrote about it. It’s now called…
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Opening sign-ups on Pawdiary
The app had worked for days. Getting it ready for strangers meant prerendering, contrast fixes, captchas, rate limits and proper email.
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The rebook list: the Pawdiary feature I care about most
Regulars rarely leave a groomer. They just forget to rebook. So Pawdiary tracks who's due, what they're worth and which free slot to offer them.