Location

Where are you based?

I'm based borderline Sheffield/Rotherham (specifically Thorpe Hesley) with easy access to Barnsley, Huddersfield, Leeds and the surrounding area. Just off Junction 35 on the M1 not far from Meadowhall.

I work within quite a large radius with the cities/towns above and most of my work is completed around Barnsley and Sheffield.

How much do you charge for website designs?

That depends on many factors. Initially priced on length of time, complexity and inclusive of any additional costs (Photography, Logos etc). I also take into account any budgets you provide beforehand.

I wouldn't say my work was cheap or expensive, but I am certainly one of the best you will find. Get in touch for a proper price.

Mark Goddard, Web Design Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Leeds, Yorkshire

My name's Mark. I'm a website designer & website developer based in the Yorkshire area working in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Leeds and Huddersfield. But that's not the full extent of what I do. I work with many different technologies and people and love things outside the web including photography, print, stationery and graphics. Get in touch and let's speak.

  • Stationary Design
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Web-Programming
  • Wordpress & CMS Development

Interaction, the new static...

The web is interactive, and so is this website, so to make things a little more interesting here are a few tasks for you to complete:

  1. Something on this page can be dragged :D
  2. For quick access to the contact form hit number 1 on your keyboard
  3. My portfolio is further down, I can take you there or you can hit number 2 on your keyboard

Make sure you get in touch!

Website Design & Website Development Sheffield

The business of website design is a complex one. There are hundreds of professionals who claim to be the full package combining design, with development, with branding, with programming. But rarely are there professionals who actually have experience, quality and the technical ability to design, develop and then deliver.

I can combine these qualities into a well managed, complete website from start to finish. My qualifications speak volumes with top grades across the board ranging from A's at GCSE, Distinctions at College and great University results for Interactive Multimedia (you can see my CV for proof!).

My point is, instead of using a website design "agency" who will charge you extortionate prices for a rushed, uninspired project, why not try someone who loves their work, and puts in 110% into everything?

Brief Portfolio

Here's a quick overview of what I'm actually capable of. I've worked on the website for quite a few years but there are a handful of projects which I loved working on (design & development).

Ashvertising

Ashvertising (Web Design & Development Sheffield)

Ashvertising is a Sheffield based business supplying AdBins across the country. They're so popular and so widespread you probably walk/drive/fly past one every day.

The company needed a fresh new look and I supplied it with a unique and intuitive design with an interesting header banner...

http://ashvertising.co.uk

Faye Armstrong

Faye Armstrong, Sheffield Interior Design (Web Design & Development)

Faye is a very talented Interior Designer in Sheffield and her skills are at an exceptional level.

Fayes artworking and design knowledge is second to none. She approached me to help her design and launch the website to show off her design talents with maximum effect.

Faye Armstrong - fayearmstrong.co.uk

TwiPho

TwiPho, Twitter Photo Search, Web Development & Design

TwiPho was an experiment. A project which has turned out very popular online. It also has a mobile version in the works due for release.

The site has become what is quite likely the biggest Twitter photo search client on the web handling 25,000+ searches every month and is a valuable search tool to find the latest on the current hot search trends.

8 hours later... http://twipho.net/

Holiday Apartment in Nice

Holiday Apartment Rental, Nice Riquer

I was approached to build a site to advertise a rental apartment in Nice. The apartment needed a basic booking form which emailed the owner with details of the enquiry (completely built with the latest ajax technology), a calendar to display all enquiries and bookings at a glance, a photo gallery and various other touches to create a compelling advert and an easy way to make a booking/enquiry, all database driven.

http://nice-apartment.info

Jenson Button

Formula One, Hockenheim Germany, Photography

Another photo shoot taken with some of the fastest cars on the planet. I travelled this time to Hockenheim for the 2010 German Grand Prix and it was amazing, and I got some great shots of some amazing cars including the now legendary Bugatti Veyron, which made a surprise appearance.

Gallery coming soon

Community Shield

Manchester United vs Chelsea, Community Shield, Photography

A high profile game, a high profile venue. Manchester United vs Chelsea was the first competitive game of the season and the Community Shield was one which neither team wanted to give up.

I ended up photographing the event and got some great shots like the one shown. It's dramatic lighting and emotion on the players faces is what makes the photo.

TwiPho Mobile

TwiPho Mobile (Coming Soon)

This is a new project of mine, currently in private testing and soon to be public beta.

It's a brilliantly elegant and easy to use and perfectly formed for the iPhone's screen. Simply type your search term and begin exploring photos on Twitter in real time. You can then login to twitter, retweet and follow the photographer immediately!

Lewis Hamilton

Formula One, Silverstone, Photography

It might not be website design related but I'm a BIG F1 fan. Probably a little too enthusiastic for the sport but I'm hooked.

Last year I took my SLR along to photograph the cars, which is no mean feat. The cars were doing upwards of 180mph and trying to get a clean and crisp photo of something moving at that speed is extremely difficult.

Cliffe Kennels

Cliffe Kennels, Web Development

A local boarding kennels needed a revamped website to attract more customers and help with the re homing of cats and dogs. I went along, did some photography of some dogs that may melt your heart, and developed this website. I developed a simple admin interface which allows her to upload a photo (which is automatically resized) and information about the dog. It's then auto emailed to a selection of dog re homing sites so they can list it too! Easy peasy. Dennise said "It is very easy to use, must be as I can do it!"

http://cliffekennels.co.uk/

DRVE

De Reis van Europa, Web Development

De Reis Van Europa (The Tour of Europe) is a website built specifically for that. Three of us on the trip are of the creative type and we wanted to "create" something to blog for our families and friends while touring Europe in nothing less than a beast! Our hired motorhome named "dorris". If you see her (PN08ETK) give her a wave and say that Mark, Ky, Dan, Jan, Fish and Mike say hi...

http://drve.co.uk/

Result Group

Result Group Inc, Web Development and Brand awareness

Result Group are the largest rental software company in the world. They build high class software for companies such as Volvo, Bechtel and Mobile Mini dealing with customers worth billions of dollars in revenue.

I was entrusted with rebuilding their poor branding giving them a fresh new look and creating them a world class corporate website. I spent three months working solid on this project.

Has since been re-designed (what a shame!)

Ashvertising DRVE

Website Design

I love the web. Ever since I designed my first website back in 2003 at the tender age of 15 for a local Sheffield based business I knew it's what I wanted to do. I was fascinated by it's uses, it's technology and it's future. I was excited, and in my School days I spent hours/days/months/years learning the basics of website development. It's how I got to where I am today and it's how I've developed my quality and skills as a website designer.

To see more of my website work hit the number 2 on your keyboard or scroll up.

My photography

It's more of a hobby than an actual service, and it's a hobby I'd like to share. Most creatives have a keen interest in Photography, and I'm no different. I love to photograph cars, it's something I love. Formula One photography, music, cars, nature, even weddings. You name it, I've probably snapped it. I'm also a little addicted to panoramic photo stitching, I just think they look amazing.

For higher resolution versions or to purchase/licence any of the photos, get in touch.

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Mobile Web App Development

With the web being such an open system it's a surprise that everyone is jumping on the "app" bandwagon. Areas such as the iPhone App Store and Androids Marketplace are big business, but people seem to be forgetting the roots of the web.

The mobile browsing experience is growing at a phenomenal rate and seems to have been slightly overlooked. You can create a very similar experience of a native app in the phones browser.

I've built iPhone web apps and can easily build professional and beautifully designed UI's. I've even worked on the iPad creating demo web applications specially optimised for it's large touch screen. With Apple's range of mobile devices, the possibilities are infinite.

What is a web app?

A web app is very similar to a native app you can download from the App Store, but it's built entirely using the most up-to-date web technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3. It means that it's pretty much cross compatible with all mobile devices or any other web browser. They are usually optimised for a small screen and this is why they work so wonderfully well.

What I'm listening to

  1. Tough LoveTough Love
    Tough Love
    Pulled Apart By Horses
  2. The Last Dance: Live (06.08.2011 Leeds Academy)The Last Dance: Live (06.08.2011 Leeds Academy)
    The Last Dance: Live (06.08.2011 Leeds Academy)
    The Music
  3. A Flash Flood of ColourA Flash Flood of Colour
    A Flash Flood of Colour
    Enter Shikari
  4. Pulled Apart By HorsesPulled Apart By Horses
    Pulled Apart By Horses
    Pulled Apart By Horses
  5. Last SplashLast Splash
    Last Splash
    The Breeders

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