About CodeCraft North
You're not paying for a website, you're partnering with a developer who stays involved.
I build fast, secure websites that grow with your business. Backed by ongoing support, honest advice and measurable results.
Websites built with purpose and care
My name is Carl, and I'm the founder of CodeCraft North. I've been building websites for about fifteen years, working with everything from small local firms to national brands. Before launching CodeCraft North, I spent time as a Web Development Project Manager at one of the UK's largest digital agencies, that experience completely changed how I viewed the industry.
Large agencies often do impressive work, but their structure and pricing leave many small businesses behind. Projects move between teams, costs escalate and clients are expected to stay deeply involved at every step. Most business owners simply don't have the time, or the technical background to manage that kind of process. They need someone they can trust to handle it properly.
Today, alongside running CodeCraft North, I work as the lead Web Developer for one of the UK's leading occupational health providers. That role keeps me close to enterprise-level systems and best practices in performance, security and accessibility. These standards I bring to every site I build.
I started CodeCraft North to remove the noise and make professional websites accessible again. No inflated agency fees, no endless forms, no jargon. Just clean, fast, modern websites built properly from the ground up, with hosting, updates and support included.
But here's the truth: you're not just paying for a website, you're investing in a developer who stays involved.
A website alone won't bring customers or grow your business if it's left untouched. My job is to help you use it as a genuine growth tool: reviewing performance, refining content, improving SEO and making sure your site keeps working for you long after launch.
Every site is designed to perform. Lightweight code for speed, strong on-page SEO, and a structure that supports real business growth. Through our subscription plans, we stay involved long after launch, handling updates and offering plain-English advice that helps your website pull its weight for your business.
CodeCraft North isn't a big agency and that's intentional. It's a personal, hands-on service built on experience, trust and craftsmanship. If you want a website that looks good, performs well and actually helps your business grow, that's exactly what we build.
Why not hire an in-house developer?
Many business owners consider hiring a full time web developer, but it's rarely the most efficient option. A skilled developer can cost £35,000–£50,000 per year once salary, pension, equipment and management time are factored in, and that's before training, software and hosting costs.
For most small businesses, that's overkill. You don't need a full-time developer sitting idle between updates, you need reliable expertise on tap when you need it. That's exactly what CodeCraft North provides. Professional-level development, ongoing maintenance, and proactive improvements for a fraction of the cost of hiring internally.
It's like having your own web department, without the overhead.
What I believe in
Over the years I've seen too many businesses held back by poor advice, overcomplicated builds and unnecessary technical jargon. CodeCraft North is built around a few simple principles:
Clarity over complexity
You'll always know what's being done and why.
Performance first
Clean, lightweight code that loads quickly and ranks well.
Support that actually helps
Clear advice, real updates, and a focus on outcomes.
Partnership, not transactions
You're not buying a website, you're partnering with a developer who wants your business to succeed.
"I treat every website as if it were my own, because if it doesn't perform, I've not done my job."
How I work
Every project starts with a simple conversation, no jargon, no technical overwhelm. We take time to understand your business, your audience and what success looks like to you. From there, we design and build a fast, reliable website that forms the foundation for your growth.
Once live, we'll handle everything technical. Hosting, maintenance, updates and performance monitoring. You get one point of contact and the peace of mind that everything just works.
Discovery call
We discuss your goals, audience and what makes your business unique.
Design & build
We create a fast, accessible website that reflects your brand and drives action.
Launch & support
Your site goes live and we stay with you to handle updates and improvements.