Based in Manchester
Helping businesses across the UK & USA
Available for new projects
Leading App & Website Developer in Manchester
I'm Ben Abernethy, a freelance developer based in Manchester. I build websites and apps that deliver the ultimate online experience. Available worldwide
I turn ideas into websites and apps that earn more money
From first idea to launch, I handle the design, build and deployment. You work directly with me, so nothing gets lost in hand-offs.
Fast pages that keep customers on your site, a smooth experience that makes it easy for them to enquire, book or buy, and straight answers from me throughout. Built to grow with your business.
Hire BenServices
From first build to real growth.
Choose one service or combine them. I can stay on after launch to help you grow.
Websites
01Custom websites built to load faster, rank higher and win you more enquiries - then improved over time as your business grows.
App Development
02iOS and Android apps that put you on your customer's phones, making booking and buying quicker and keep them coming back - with new features as you grow.
SEO & AIO
03Get found on Google and in AI answers like ChatGPT, so more customers come to you. Technical SEO, content and tracking that builds over time.
Online Growth
04Ecommerce, strategy and conversion work that turns more of your visitors into customers. Clear reports, real numbers.
How it works
Three steps to online growth that works for you.
- Step 01
Book a free call
Tell me where you are and where you want to be. 30 minutes, no jargon, no obligation.
Clarity on exactly what you need
- Step 02
Get your plan and build
I plan, design and build it. You see progress every week and sign off each stage.
A product you're proud to show off
- Step 03
Launch and grow
We go live, then keep improving. SEO, updates and growth work that bring in customers.
More customers, less stress
Selected work
Real projects. Real results.
£50k+saved per year
AI that's saved a logistics company £50k+ per year
A custom AI system that runs enquiries, customers and drivers for a growing logistics company.
4.7★app rating
A full consumer app in the PropTech sector
A B2C PropTech app that makes finding, comparing and managing a home simple.
Dailyactive community
A wellness app with full social media capabilities
A wellbeing lifestyle app for consumers, with full social networking built in.
Recurringmembership revenue
A learning content Academy that engages users
A complete learning platform for a wellness company, from courses to community.
Ways to work with me
Pick what you need. Know what you'll pay.
Fixed scopes, clear prices, no surprises. Start with one and add more as you grow.
Not sure which you need? Book a free call
Your journey
From launch to thriving online.
Wherever you're starting from, I'll get you to the next stop.
- 01
Launch
A fast, professional site or app that represents you properly.
- 02
Get found
Rank on Google and show up in AI answers when people search.
- 03
Win customers
Turn visits into enquiries and sales with clear pages and a smooth checkout.
- 04
Grow
Use real data to double down on what works and cut what doesn't.
- 05
Thrive
Steady growth, without worrying about the tech.
Why work with me
More than a developer. A partner in your growth.
Building websites since I was 14
20+
years of experience
I've seen what lasts and what doesn't, so you get the benefit without the trial and error.
In it for the long run
I prefer long-term partnerships. The better I know your brand, the more I can help it grow.
Revenue first
Every decision comes back to one question: will this make your business money?
Tech, marketing and investment
Experience across all three means I see the whole picture, not just the code.
Direct and straight-talking
No account managers, no jargon. You deal with me, and you own everything we build.