Hi,
I'm Ellis,
a web developer
from Cardiff, Wales.
Front-End Web Developer / Web Designer
Hi,
I'm Ellis,
a web developer
from Cardiff, Wales.
Front-End Web Developer / Web Designer
I am a full-time graduate web developer with over 7 years commercial experience in building innovative, user-centric websites for a diverse range of clientele. From simple portfolios to fully-fledged e-commerce websites, I have created various website solutions to help meet the needs of clientele in a wide range of industries. These include supplement manufacturers, lifestyle brands, charities, barbers and jewellers.
I like to make sure my websites are aesthetically pleasing by being easy to use, mobile-friendly and cohesive with a brand’s identity. These are my fundamental principles for what makes a good website.
I am currently employed as a web designer but I also do some freelance work on the side for local businesses in my area.
I am a full-time graduate web developer with over 7 years commercial experience in building innovative, user-centric websites for a diverse range of clientele. From simple portfolios to fully-fledged e-commerce websites, I have created various website solutions to help meet the needs of clientele in a wide range of industries. These include supplement manufacturers, lifestyle brands, charities, barbers and jewellers.
I like to make sure my websites are aesthetically pleasing by being easy to use, mobile-friendly and cohesive with a brand’s identity. These are my fundamental principles for what makes a good website.
I am currently employed as a web designer but I also do some freelance work on the side for local businesses in my area.
- Experienced with using Git version control to push, branch and merge websites and managing files via GitLab.
- Proven ability to adapt to different web frameworks.
- Experienced with creating wireframes and mood boards in Figma.
- Configuring GoDaddy domains and web-hosting.
- Installing/configuring WordPress and SSL certificates using cPanel control panel.
- Managing core WordPress files using cPanel File Manager.
- Installing/configuring themes and plugins on WordPress sites.
- Building website pages using WP Bakery & Elementor page builders using photoshop mock-ups.
- Using WooCommerce to create bespoke product pages, custom shipping options and integrate payment gateways (e.g. SagePay, Secure Trading, PayPal).
- Integrating social media accounts into websites (e.g. displaying live feeds and share links).
- Site Maintenance (e.g. theme, plugin and PHP updates, scheduling security scans and site backups).
- Migrating websites and databases from one domain to another.
- Configuring POP3 email accounts and autoresponders.
- Creating videos using Adobe After Effects.
- Creating Amazon stores and eBay CrazyListers.
I once worked at a supplement manufacturing company called Vydex for over 4 years where I would create and manage multiple bespoke e-commerce websites for in-house brands. I worked alongside a designer who would design the websites that I would then build in WordPress. I was also responsible for managing these websites via cPanel and creating multimedia content for them.
Since December 2022, I have been working for a software company called Intelligent Retail. My role here is to design and build e-commerce websites for various clientele using the company’s in-house web framework. This involves me participating in design consultations, creating design mock-ups to show the customer and then building the design in Visual Studio.
Outside of work, I have also worked closely with the director of the sports nutrition brand, MSC Nutrition to help transfer the company’s existing site database to a new domain and create a brand new bespoke ecommerce website for the company. I have also created a portfolio website for my local barber and often work with a local cleaning company to help update their website content.
- First Class Honours BSc in Computing
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business
In my spare time, I like to improve my website-making skills by learning how to use different pieces of software. From using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to edit/create videos and graphics to carrying out online courses, I am always trying to make my websites stand out from the rest.
If you would like to keep up with my latest work or contact me regarding a website, you can follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn or email me at ellis@efwebdesign.co.uk.