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Hello, I’M Alan Gardiner

Freelance
Website Guy

What I’m Working On
A brief introduction


Expert WordPress Developer for Custom Websites That Perform


Welcome to BuiltByMonkey. I build custom WordPress websites that are fast, secure, and easy to manage.

I’ve spent over 10 years creating WordPress sites for businesses, charities, and individuals across the UK. My focus? Websites that actually work for you.

I started out as ag1design. Now I work as BuiltByMonkey. But one thing hasn’t changed: I deliver powerful websites with clean code and great user experience.

Many of my clients have stayed with me since day one. They value expert advice, consistent results, and a developer who genuinely cares.

WordPress Web Development Tailored to You

Every WordPress site I build is designed for your specific needs. No templates. No bloated plugins. Just custom solutions.

I can help you:

  • Launch a new custom WordPress website
  • Redesign your existing site for better performance
  • Integrate third-party tools and payment systems
  • Improve your site’s speed, security, or SEO
  • Get reliable support and updates

I work closely with you to deliver a solution that reflects your goals and speaks to your audience.

Before I write any code, I take time to understand your business, customers, and objectives. My process is strategic and collaborative.

Why? Because a website should be more than a pretty design. It should solve problems, generate leads, and grow with your business.

End-to-End WordPress Support & Maintenance

Great websites don’t just launch—they evolve. I provide full lifecycle WordPress support:

  • Managed WordPress hosting
  • Secure, regular backups
  • Ongoing WordPress maintenance and updates
  • Plugin and theme management
  • Security audits and vulnerability testing
  • Page speed optimisation and SEO best practices
  • Technical consultancy and performance tuning

Let me handle the tech so you can focus on your business. I keep your WordPress site running like clockwork—day and night.

Software & language Proficiency
Bunker POS Screen
Current Project

Custom POS Development

The Bunker required a new POS and membership system to manage their climbing gym and game centre.

Rest API
React
stripe
WordPress
woocommerce
bookings
subscriptions
reporting
analytics
marketing
seo
More Work
Testimonials

“Builtbymonkey took my muddled up ideas and delivered just what I had in my head.”

Testimonial 2

Caroline

“First campaign and received a web enquiry for a £20K job.”


Why Choose BuiltByMonkey?

✅ 10+ Years in WordPress Development
✅ Long-Term Client Relationships
✅ Custom Solutions – No Templates
✅ Security-First Approach
✅ UK-Based, Straightforward Communication
✅ Transparent, Scalable Support

Ready to Build Something Great?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or need help improving your current site, I’m here to make your WordPress project a success.
Let’s have a chat and see how I can help.