About Me

Luke Mersh

Freelance WordPress developer based in Co. Durham

I'm Luke Mersh - A freelance WordPress developer, I build accessible and fast loading websites that are easy to manage.

5+ Years with WordPress

0 Page Builders Used

100% Custom Built

Available for projects

01 My Story

I’ve been building WordPress websites for over five years — not because I studied it, but because someone asked me to help and I threw myself in. I learned on the job, project by project, and that’s still how I work today.

Alongside my full-time role, I take on freelance projects because I genuinely enjoy the craft. Building websites isn’t just work for me — it’s something I care about getting right. That means every project I take on gets my full attention, not because I have to, but because I want to.

I work with all kinds of businesses — from local tradespeople to professional services — because variety keeps me sharp. Every brief is different, every problem is different, and that’s exactly how I like it.

What matters most to me is that you feel confident from our very first conversation. I want you to walk away from that call knowing exactly what to expect — no surprises, no jargon, just a clear plan and someone you can trust to deliver it.

02 Why No Page Builders?

I don’t use page builders like Elementor or Divi because I write every line of code myself. That might sound like extra work — and sometimes it is — but it gives you something those tools can’t: a website that’s truly yours.

Page builders add layers of bloated code between you and your site. They slow things down, make updates unpredictable, and lock you into someone else’s system. When something breaks, it’s harder to find and harder to fix.

When I build from scratch, I know exactly what’s in the code. That means faster load times, cleaner markup, better SEO — and when something needs changing, I know precisely where to look. So do you.

How I Work

What to expect when you work with me

Discovery Call

We start with a free no-obligation call.<br /> To understand about your business, who your target audience are and what your business goals are.

Discovery and Planning

At this stage I will also carry out market and competitor research to understand what’s working in your industry and identify opportunities to make your website stand out.

Design Development

With a clear direction established, I move into the design phase. This is where your website starts to take shape and you can begin to see how it’s going to look.

Website Development

Once you’re happy with the design, I will gets to work bringing your website to life. The development stage is key as this ensures your website is fully functional and provides a good user experience.

Launch

Before your website officially goes live, carry out thorough testing to ensure everything works smoothly. This is key to delivering a positive user experience and ensuring there’s no downtime.

Are you ready to start yours?

Free no obligation call.

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