Hello. I'm Simon.

I develop tasty websites and apps

I'm a friendly chap. Why not get in touch?

E-Mail
simon@simonplend.co.uk
Skype
simon.plend

My Work

Vote for Policies

A hugely popular website that helped people decide who to vote for in the General Election, with half a million visits in six weeks.

  • PHP Web Application
  • API Integrations
  • Optimisation & Tuning
  • Linux Sys Admin

Perfect Memorials

A US based online retailer of cremation urns and jewellery. Over four years I helped them build their small home business into a multi-million dollar operation.

  • E-commerce
  • Custom PHP Store
  • Optimisation & Tuning

Dove 'Real Women' Survey

An incentivised online survey that was taken by tens of thousands of Dove's UK customers. Was part of Europe wide 'Real Women' survey.

  • Survey & Rewards
  • PHP Web Application
  • API Integrations

Peninsula Cancer Network Directory (NHS)

An extensive directory site for medical professionals and the public. Large CMS with strong focus on effective UIs. Currently offline.

  • Directory & Search
  • Custom PHP CMS
  • Advanced User System

Perfect Tribute

This site allows anyone to create a digital memorial for loved ones who have passed away. Enables sharing of photos, tributes and treasured memories with friends and family.

  • Online Memorials
  • PHP Web Application
  • JavaScript & jQuery

Plymouth Guild

The Guild site was rebuilt from the ground up with a powerful custom CMS. Since then many mini web applications have been developed to extend the site's functionality.

  • Charity
  • Custom PHP CMS
  • Mini Web Apps

I've also worked with...

Intel, Creative Review, Plymouth Third Sector Consortium, AshwellForbes, Pacific Interiors, Millwood Designer Homes, SVP Communications, Pipeline Supply Showroom, Workplace TV, Globe International, Wholebuild, What's on Torbay, seekwellness, Loess Hills Vineyard & Winery, Roundstone Catering Equipment and many more!

My Skills

Testimonials

“We were delighted with the speed of your service and attention to detail - you were well aware of our pressing deadline to 'go live' and made any relevant changes at real time speed! We are so grateful at your understanding of our requirements and delivering over and above what was expected - from start to finish.”

Angela Ashwell & Julian Forbes, AshwellForbes

“Simon and I worked on a very difficult project where he performed admirably. He was always willing to go beyond his scope in order to make it a success. Simon's contribution made a visible and important difference to the project.”

Anthony Lopez-Vito, Another Cup of Coffee

“Simon and I have worked together on numerous contracts, Simon handling the development side while I cater to the design requirements. Each time we have worked together I have always been pleased with his ability to develop the code to recreate the design aspect perfectly, whether it is a simple accessible coding job or a database driven ecommerce site, I can trust Simon to deliver on time, to budget and importantly for me, to the design spec.”

Tom Bagshaw, mostlywanted

“Simon's great technical ability is matched by the personality and integrity he offers in all projects. A great partner to work with, and thoroughly recommended.”

Matt Chocqueel-Mangan, Budcus

“Simon is great to work with. We have collaborated on lots of projects together and his professionalism, knowledge and friendly personality have made each one a pleasure to be involved with.”

Alistair Holt, KOOPD

Elsewhere