Every site starts somewhere.
This is the playground — a collection of demo builds used to learn, experiment, and show clients what’s possible. Think of it like hopscotch: each square is a new project, a new challenge, a new set of skills added to the pile.
Square one is a café. Square two is a tradesperson. And so on.
What’s this for?
Two things, honestly.
First, it’s a learning environment. Each demo site is built around a fictional client brief, with a deliberate goal — whether that’s accessibility, schema markup, WooCommerce, or something I’ve never touched before.
Second, it’s a reference for clients. If you’re wondering what a small business site, a portfolio, or an online shop might look like — there’s a working example here I can show you.
The Demos
Magpie & Rye
An independent café in Cambridge. Menu, opening hours, location, and a private hire enquiry form.
View siteWhitworth Electrical
A sole-trader electrician covering Greater Manchester. Services, areas, and a quote request form.
View sitePennine Paws
A small dog rescue charity. Adoptable animals, events, and an accessibility-led build throughout.
View siteCara Holt
A freelance illustrator’s portfolio. Dark mode, a custom Gutenberg block, and a lightbox gallery.
View siteRochdale Review
A community magazine with query loops, custom taxonomies, and Core Web Vitals optimisation.
View siteCalder Candle Co.
A small candle maker. WooCommerce end-to-end with product variations and Stripe test payments.
View sitePennine Climbers
A local climbing club. Member roles, gated content, event RSVPs, and a member directory.
View siteSeen something you like?
If you’re thinking about a website and want to talk through what it might look like, we’re always happy to have that conversation.