WordPress Specialist, Scotland & UK
Forensic troubleshooting, performance engineering, and security hardening for complex WordPress sites that cannot afford to fail.
Experience
20+ years in WordPress
Standards
Former W3C Invited Expert
Background
Enterprise and public sector
Trusted by
Common problems
Speed is revenue. Every second of load time costs conversions and suppresses search rankings.
I do not add a caching plugin and call it done. I audit the code, database, server configuration, and delivery pipeline to find the actual bottleneck, then eliminate it. The result is measurable improvement that holds under real traffic.
Recurring bugs are evidence of patched symptoms, not solved problems. The cost accumulates.
I use systematic diagnostic methods to identify the root cause, whether a plugin conflict, legacy code, or a server interaction, and fix it permanently. Not a workaround that breaks again in three months.
A compromised WordPress site is not always obvious. Attackers routinely use sites silently for spam injection and credential phishing, with no visible disruption to the owner.
I audit the real attack surface, not the plugin-level alerts. I harden WordPress at the correct layer, remove malware forensically when it exists, and configure monitoring that actually detects change, before it becomes a crisis.
Off-the-shelf plugins are built for the general case. Bloat, unnecessary dependencies, and maintenance liability come with them.
I write clean, targeted functionality that does exactly what you need, nothing more. Lightweight, documented, and maintained to the same standard as the rest of your site.
Inherited codebases, abandoned projects, and botched previous work are a significant part of what I take on.
I audit what exists, document clearly what is wrong and why, and execute a prioritised plan to get the site to a stable, maintainable state. An honest assessment and a clear path forward, no judgment.
Access to high-quality technical work should not depend on budget size.
I reserve time each month for grassroots organisations doing meaningful work on limited budgets, community campaigns, mutual aid groups, and civic organisations. Not national charities. If that is you, get in touch.
What I do
Every engagement handled by me directly. No sub-contracting, no juniors, no handoffs. A WordPress specialist based in Scotland, working UK-wide.
I go beyond standard optimisation. I refactor inefficient code and tune your database to deliver speed that lasts, not just a temporary boost. Core Web Vitals passed and held under load.
Speed that holds.
Security is not a plugin; it is a configuration. I audit the real attack surface, harden WordPress at the correct layer, clean up after compromise forensically, and implement monitoring that actually catches problems before they escalate.
Protected by design.
The bug nobody else can reproduce. The crash that only happens at scale. The regression that appeared after an update. I trace these to their root cause, no guesswork, no sticking plasters.
Root cause found. Gone permanently.
When the plugin doesn't exist or the existing one is the problem. I write clean, single-purpose code that does exactly what you need and nothing it doesn't. Lightweight and maintainable.
Bespoke. No bloat.
Search engines penalise technical problems. Crawl errors, canonicalisation failures, Core Web Vitals, structured data. I fix what's preventing your site from being found and indexed correctly.
Crawlable. Indexable. Structured correctly.
Ongoing management from someone who knows your site inside out. Staged updates, security monitoring, performance tracking, and off-site backups. Active management, not set-and-forget.
Stable. Monitored. Always improving.
How I work
You should never have to guess what your developer is doing. My process is boringly predictable, by design.
You send me your requirements by email. I review everything carefully and tell you honestly whether I'm the right person to help.
Clear jobs are quoted from your brief. Where the cause needs finding, I diagnose it first against an agreed scope. You receive a fixed-price proposal, no estimates, no guesswork.
I execute the work asynchronously, maintaining deep focus. You receive clear updates at every key milestone.
I walk you through every change in plain English. You leave fully confident in managing your improved site.
We discuss a Care Plan to keep your site secure, fast, and stable for the long term.
You send me your requirements by email. I review everything carefully and tell you honestly whether I'm the right person to help.
Clear jobs are quoted from your brief. Where the cause needs finding, I diagnose it first against an agreed scope. You receive a fixed-price proposal, no estimates, no guesswork.
I execute the work asynchronously, maintaining deep focus. You receive clear updates at every key milestone.
I walk you through every change in plain English. You leave fully confident in managing your improved site.
We discuss a Care Plan to keep your site secure, fast, and stable for the long term.
Proof of work
Talk is cheap. Engineering is measurable. These are outcomes, not estimates.
Cart response time, was 30 seconds
A large agency blamed the server. The hosting company blamed the code. I looked at the data.
The site didn't need a bigger server. It needed better engineering.
Read the forensic report
Audit result, was Failed. Contract secured.
A US tech giant's security team blocked a lucrative contract. Fix it, or the deal is off.
Security is not just code. It is a business enabler.
Read the forensic report
DB queries per click, was 847
Revenue down 40% over a critical sales weekend. Every second of delay was burning ad spend.
A single bad plugin can bring a successful business to its knees.
Read the forensic report
My commitment
High-level technical work should not be a privilege reserved for corporations.
I dedicate time every month to helping the underdogs, citizen-led campaigns, mutual aid groups, and grassroots organisations doing important work on limited budgets. Not watered-down support. The same work.
Client reviews
5.0
5 Google reviews
★★★★★
Google Business
★★★★★
"Working with Jason has really made life a lot easier 😊 his knowledge on all things wordpress related is incredible. He communicates in such a way that you know your in good hands. I highly recommend him and his services. He is an expert in his field and has always gone the extra mile to help us. Thank you for keeping our small business up and running smoothly Jason. We’re really happy to have found you! - From Team Revitamoss"
Fredrick_7
★★★★★
"Very experienced developer, providing excellent detail and clarity. Fast turnaround. Great communication. We would highly recommend Jason for his service."
Melba Beetham
★★★★★
"Jason is a top WordPress speed optimisation developer. He undertook our complex, plugin-heavy website significantly improving load times, reducing render-blocking from over 10 seconds to under 1, and resolved cumulative layout shifts—all while navigating the challenges of outdated plugins and heavy code. He has proactive communication and tailored recommendations. If you need wordpress expertise, Jason is the expert you need. We alway feel speed is the most challenging and Jason did an amazing job. We will continue to work together on other development tasks. Highly recommend!"
M D
★★★★★
"Excellent work! Quick, attentive, thorough, very professional and transparently priced."
The Winery
★★★★★
"Excellent service! Patient, understanding, and always listens carefully. My website looks amazing. Thank you :)"
Monika
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No sales pitch. No guesswork. Just an honest technical assessment of what you need and whether I'm the right person to deliver it. I work on one engagement at a time. If I am currently committed, I will tell you my earliest availability.
