Web Development Services
Practical web development for serious business websites and systems
I build, repair and support Joomla, WordPress and custom PHP/MySQL websites for Australian businesses that need reliable, practical and well structured online systems.
More than basic web design
Web Design by Craig is not a generic template website service. My background is full stack LAMP development, business systems, hosting, servers, networking and long term website support.
I started programming in Microbee BASIC in the 1980s, owned Abyss Technologies in the 1990s, and have managed the servers, websites, hosting, networking and IT infrastructure for OzSpy since 1998.
That experience means I look at websites as business infrastructure, not just pages on a screen. A good website should load quickly, be easy to maintain, support search visibility, and connect properly with the way the business operates.
Core focus
- Joomla development
- WordPress development
- Custom PHP/MySQL systems
- Website upgrades and repairs
- Hosting and server support
- SEO and performance improvement
Services
Website and business system services
Services are structured around practical business needs, from new websites through to custom internal tools and long term technical support.
Built on practical technology
I prefer clean, maintainable websites using proven technology. For most business websites and systems, that means Joomla, WordPress, PHP, MySQL, Apache or LiteSpeed, cPanel, Linux hosting and carefully written custom code where required.
I do not believe in adding unnecessary plugins, frameworks or complexity when a simpler solution will do the job better. The goal is to build websites that are fast, stable, secure and easy to keep improving over time.
Typical work includes
- New Joomla and WordPress websites
- Custom PHP and MySQL development
- Business system planning and development
- Website migrations and rebuilds
- Performance and technical SEO improvements
- Hosting, email and DNS troubleshooting
- Long term maintenance and support
Business Systems
Custom systems for businesses that have outgrown generic software
Many businesses eventually reach a point where spreadsheets, plugins and disconnected software start slowing things down. This is where custom PHP/MySQL systems can be useful.
A custom business system can be designed around the actual workflow of the business, including quoting, billing, lead handling, reporting, staff tools, customer records, job notes and internal dashboards.
Approach
Clean, lightweight and maintainable
Clear structure
Pages, menus, headings, URLs and internal links are planned so the website makes sense to people, search engines and AI systems.
Reliable foundations
I focus on stable hosting, clean code, sensible updates, good backups and practical security rather than unnecessary complexity.
Long term support
Websites should be able to grow over time. I build with future edits, additional pages and business changes in mind.
Need a website or business system built properly?
I can help with new websites, existing site repairs, Joomla and WordPress development, hosting issues, performance improvements and custom business systems.