WordPress Specialist — Scotland & UK

I Fix WordPress Problems
Other Developers Cannot.

Forensic troubleshooting, performance engineering, and security hardening for complex WordPress sites that cannot afford to fail.

Trusted by

  • Fujitsu
  • GE Capital
  • NHS Scotland
  • Openreach
20+ years WordPress Former W3C Invited Expert Enterprise and public sector

Common problems

Is Your WordPress Site Costing You Business?

The reality

Speed is revenue. Every second of load time costs conversions and suppresses search rankings.

How I fix it

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.

The reality

Recurring bugs are evidence of patched symptoms, not solved problems. The cost accumulates.

How I fix it

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.

The reality

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.

How I fix it

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.

The reality

Off-the-shelf plugins are built for the general case. Bloat, unnecessary dependencies, and maintenance liability come with them.

How I fix it

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.

The reality

Inherited codebases, abandoned projects, and botched previous work are a significant part of what I take on.

How I fix it

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.

The reality

Access to high-quality technical work should not depend on budget size.

How I fix it

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

A Focus on What Matters:
Speed, Stability, and Security.

Every engagement handled by me directly. No sub-contracting, no juniors, no handoffs.

Full services detail
01

Performance Engineering

Most requested

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.

02

Security Hardening

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.

03

Forensic Troubleshooting

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.

04

Custom Development

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.

05

Technical SEO

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.

06

Care Plans

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.

Documented outcomes

Numbers. Not promises.

Read the full case studies
30s <1s

Cart response time

E-commerce slowdown

2.3 GB 45 MB

Database after optimisation

Query audit

847 23

DB queries per page load

WooCommerce crash

Failed Passed

Security audit result

Contract at risk

How I work

No black boxes. No jargon.

You should never have to guess what your developer is doing. My process is boringly predictable — by design.

Full process detail
01

The written brief

You send me your requirements by email. I review everything carefully and tell you honestly whether I'm the right person to help.

02

The diagnosis

I perform a forensic audit of your site and identify root causes. You receive a fixed-price proposal — no estimates, no guesswork.

03

The surgery

I execute the work asynchronously, maintaining deep focus. You receive clear updates at every key milestone.

04

The handover

I walk you through every change in plain English. You leave fully confident in managing your improved site.

05

The future

We discuss a Care Plan to keep your site secure, fast, and stable for the long term.

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

What clients say

5.0

4 Google reviews

★★★★★

Google Business

★★★★★

"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

★★★★★

"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

★★★★★

"Very experienced developer, providing excellent detail and clarity. Fast turnaround. Great communication. We would highly recommend Jason for his service."

Melba Beetham

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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.