Manchester based Umbraco Web Developer

Available for freelance / contract roles either working directly with businesses or via agencies (NDA possible) in the Greater Manchester area. Work can be carried out on-site or off-site.

Are you looking for a website but don't know where to start?

Straightforward and honest advice

Siempre Solutions is run by experienced Developer, ex-Project Manager Steve Morgan. With over twenty years IT experience in various industries we can advise on the best direction for your business in a no hassle, no fuss and honest manner.

Already know what you want - Umbraco Website Development?

We specialise in building Umbraco CMS websites (A CMS - Content Management System - allows you to update your own content using a back office system no more complicated than updating a Microsoft Word document).

With a certified Umbraco Expert you'll be getting an experienced and qualified Developer that builds top quality solutions considering your business's needs at every step.

Have a design?

We can take your design, create the "front-end" and configure a Content Management System to provide you with a website you can customise and update yourself - ensuring that the best SEO (this means Search Engine Optimisation - aka ensuring a good spot in Google/Bing!) and user experience best-practices are incorporated.

Want to use a different CMS - call me, we will explain the options, cutting through the techno-babble!

We believe websites should be owned by their owner - we build CMS solutions so that the client can take on their own site and not get locked into support agreements if they don't want / need them.

I don't have a design!

If you don't we can advise and, depending on your budget, we can either use an "off the shelf" template or arrange for a superstar designer to create the website design of your dreams (with as much or as little input from you as you want).

I was thinking of Wordpress / something else?

We've built sites in Wordpress, PyroCMS, CakePHP, Smarty, pure PHP and HTML - call me to discuss the options - we can advise if Umbraco is the right choice for you.

My skills

With experience in various web technologies we can find a website and / or overall IT solution to meet your business needs.

• Umbraco - this is the Content Management System of choice, it's what runs behind your website and allows you to change the content anytime you like in the future without an expensive bill! It's free so there are no annual licence fees. We're certified!
• Mobile First, Responsive Websites - this site works on all platforms, mobiles, tablets and desktops
• .NET skills - perhaps you need your website to talk to your ordering system or customer relations system - not a problem.
• PHP - if your systems are PHP based we have Zend certified developers (this means we write secure, robust code).
• SQL - MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• SEO - there are some bad salespeople in this industry! I'll tell you what you need to know and how much extra you need to pay, the answer probably being nothing(!). We build sites incorporating Google and Bing's best practice recommendations, this means they will find and rank your site organically with no risk of penalties for outdated, low tricks, some sell. We can also advise on on-going SEO strategies (hint - if you can update your own content you're most of the way there!).
• Project Management - Steve has Project Managed solutions for companies with multi-million pound turnovers - it's our passion to help businesses to fulfil their needs and solve technical problems. We'll bring those analytical skills to your project.
• Business Analysis - expertise in analysing business process and designing systems to fit.
• User Experience - website solutions are designed and built with an end user first approach - if have a particularly large website build we can also hire in UX specialists for you - making the most of your budget.
• "Back office" Applications - need a system to process your orders or track your customers? We can advise.

Siempre - how do I say that?!

It's Spanish for always

Pron: "SEE-EM-PREY"