Available for WordPress fixes, builds, support & hosting

WordPress, WooCommerce & custom web development
for UK businesses that need it done properly.

I’m Michael — a UK-based web developer with 10+ years experience in WordPress, WooCommerce, custom plugins, bug fixes, CRMs, automation, and website support. I help businesses fix broken websites, improve slow ones, and build clean systems that are easier to grow.
Based in Rotherham / South Yorkshire, working with clients across the UK. South Yorkshire web developer hub ↗

Why me
UK-based 10+ years Direct dev Fast response
Common jobs: WooCommerce checkout fixes, WordPress bug fixes, speed issues, broken forms, GA4/GTM tracking, rebuilds, and ongoing support.
PHP
WordPress
WooCommerce
Plugins
CRMs
APIs
GA4
Facebook Pixel
Automation
Currently:
WordPress Plugins CRMs & Dashboards Automation & Cron Bug Fixes WooCommerce GA4 / GTM Meta Pixel Speed & Core Web Vitals Custom PHP Builds Integrations & APIs WordPress Plugins CRMs & Dashboards Automation & Cron Bug Fixes WooCommerce GA4 / GTM Meta Pixel Speed & Core Web Vitals Custom PHP Builds Integrations & APIs
Services

WordPress development, fixes, support and custom systems

Clean code • Maintainable builds • Real results
Build

Websites & Web Apps

Modern, responsive builds with performance, SEO and UX baked in — from brochure sites to full custom platforms.

WordPress

Custom Plugins & WooCommerce

Automations, multi-step checkouts, admin tools, integrations, custom post types, and clean extendable architecture.

Systems

CRMs, Dashboards & Automation

Purpose-built CRMs, pipelines, reporting, inbound email processing, cron jobs and API workflows that reduce manual work.

Fix

Bug Fixes & Rescue Jobs

Broken plugins, errors, hacked sites, checkout issues, email deliverability, performance bottlenecks — handled properly.

Track

Analytics & Pixels

GA4, GTM, Meta/Facebook Pixel, conversion tracking, events, funnels and attribution sanity checks.

Improve

Speed, SEO & Code Quality

Core Web Vitals improvements, caching strategy, database cleanup, refactors, and deployment workflows.

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Featured work

Real projects — real outcomes

Built to scale • Built to maintain
WooCommerce + Custom Plugin

Rapid Skips — online ordering + automation

Custom multi-step ordering flow with business rules (e.g. permits requiring 72 hours), and automated email notifications for operational events like skip drop-offs.

WordPress WooCommerce Automation emails Admin tooling
Visit rapidskips.co.uk ↗

Rapid Skips positions itself as a family-run skip hire business serving South Yorkshire with online booking.

Internal system

Jet Design & Marketing — Job & Order Management CRM

Designed and built a custom internal CRM to manage client jobs, orders, suppliers, and team workflows — replacing spreadsheets and email-heavy processes.

Custom CRM PHP Auth Jobs & Orders Internal tooling

The system provides clear visibility of job status, cost tracking per order and supplier, internal notes, and a scalable foundation for future features.

How I work

Simple process, clean delivery

No fluff • Just shipping

Audit → Plan → Build → Launch

I keep scope clear and ship improvements safely — with code that stays maintainable.

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Built for speed + reliability

Performance, SEO structure, and clean architecture — so changes don’t break things later.

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Local web developer in Rotherham / South Yorkshire

I work with businesses in Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley on WordPress websites, WooCommerce fixes, website support, performance improvements, and custom development.

If you want a direct developer rather than an agency middle layer, I can help.

Looking for a South Yorkshire web developer? Start here ↗

Google Reviews

What clients say

★★★★★ 5.0 • Google reviews
Google reviews

Michael Wood Web & Automation

5 star feedback from real clients.

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Cris Wootton

★★★★★ 2 weeks ago

Michael has built several websites for me in my business over the past few years and he really understands how to turn a brief into a fully functional, SEO... Michael has built several websites for me in my business over the past few years and he really understands how to turn a brief into a fully functional, SEO friendly website. Plus he's a really nice guy so it's easy to build a good relationship.

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Chlo W

★★★★★ 2 weeks ago

Michael designed and built our website and did a brilliant job from start to finish. The website looks modern, loads fast and has helped us appear much bet... Michael designed and built our website and did a brilliant job from start to finish. The website looks modern, loads fast and has helped us appear much better on Google. Communication was great throughout and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend Michael to anyone needing a professional website or help growing their business online.

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Catherine

★★★★★ 4 weeks ago

Great experience working with Michael. The brief was to build an online portfolio using basic information provided and he delivered a clean, simplistic, us... Great experience working with Michael. The brief was to build an online portfolio using basic information provided and he delivered a clean, simplistic, user friendly design. It not only showcases my work perfectly, but the functionality and user experience is ideal for what I needed. Communication was ongoing, and Michael is very professional and reliable to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a high-quality custom built website.

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Asha Panes

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Fantastic work from Michael building our wedding website! He was super quick and always on hand to update areas of the site when needed. Michael created my... Fantastic work from Michael building our wedding website! He was super quick and always on hand to update areas of the site when needed. Michael created my wedding website completely bespoke and made sure everything I needed and wanted was on the site. I would highly recommend to all!

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Jack Yeomans

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Carent recommend Michael enough he’s done a smashing job of my website very easy to work with any changes I wanted made did them with no time wasting good ... Carent recommend Michael enough he’s done a smashing job of my website very easy to work with any changes I wanted made did them with no time wasting good pricing and always accommodating with with I wanted from the get go from start to finish was a quick turn around need any website making he’s the man 5 star service

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Luke Brown

★★★★★ 1 month ago

I have been using Michael now for many years and his service is second to none. Michael build our website where customers can book and pay for our services... I have been using Michael now for many years and his service is second to none. Michael build our website where customers can book and pay for our services online, which we get amazing feedback about constantly. He has recently built us a custom database which has eased workflow, improved our service and made us work much more efficiently. I can’t recommend Michael enough and would never use anyone else!

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Contact

Tell me what’s broken, what you need built, or where you’re stuck

10+ years experience • UK-based • Fast response
Fast response • Clear communication
Contact

Send me the issue, the link, or what you want built

A few lines is enough. Tell me what’s happening, what you expected, and share the website link if you have one. I’ll reply with the best next step and a rough quote range if needed.

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No spam. No obligation. I usually reply within 1 business day.

What can I help with?

WordPress fixes, WooCommerce issues, website builds, plugin development, CRM systems, performance work, analytics and conversion tracking. If you’re not sure what you need — describe the problem and I’ll propose the best approach.

Bug fixes
WooCommerce
WordPress
Integrations
Automation
Tracking
Speed
Tip: include the URL and what you expected to happen vs what happened.

What happens next?

✅ I read your brief + check the link (if provided)
✅ I reply with questions (if needed) + a quote range
✅ If urgent, we can jump on a quick call