Web design & development
Distinctive, mobile-first websites and web applications built to be fast, clear and easy to maintain.
Explore web design →Independent digital studio · Bristol
Digital work that moves you closer.
Websites, smart fixes and practical AI support for small businesses. Clear thinking, thoughtful design and one experienced person from first chat to launch.
Available for new projects
Direct collaborationNo account managers or outsourcing
Built for the real worldFast, responsive and easy to use
Bristol basedLocal service, remote friendly
What I do
Practical digital help, without the jargon.
From a focused repair to a complete new website, the work is shaped around the problem your business actually needs to solve.
Website fixes
Careful diagnosis and repair for broken layouts, slow pages, WordPress issues and outdated functionality.
Explore website fixes →AI integration
Useful AI features and automations that save time or improve customer experience — added with a clear purpose.
Explore AI integration →SEO foundations
Technical and on-page improvements that make your site easier for people and search engines to understand.
Explore SEO support →Hosting & care
Reliable hosting, updates and ongoing improvements, with a real person available when something needs attention.
Explore hosting & care →Digital strategy
Plain-English advice and collaborative problem solving before you invest in the wrong solution.
Explore digital strategy →Selected work
Built around how each business works.
Real projects combining clear design with practical features behind the scenes.
Website · Business system
Tempo Tuition
A fast, mobile-friendly music tuition website with a custom backend, content management, messaging and secure API routes.
Read case study →Visit live site ↗Tempo TuitionLearn music.
Love playing.
Love playing.
Web platform · Marketplace
MusoSpot
A platform connecting musicians with gigs, including event posting, profiles, reviews, interactive maps and notifications.
Read case study →Visit live site ↗MusoSpotFind your
next gig.
next gig.
Website · CMS
Pulse Tuition
A fast music tuition business website with tutor profiles the team can update through a simple dashboard.
Read case study →Visit live site ↗Pulse TuitionMake some
noise.
noise.
How it works
A simple, collaborative process.
You always know what is happening, what comes next and why a decision has been made.
Listen
We clarify the problem, the audience and what a useful result looks like.
Shape
I propose a focused approach, scope and priorities in plain English.
Build
Design and development happen together, with useful check-ins along the way.
Support
After launch, I can stay involved for fixes, care and thoughtful improvements.
Client feedback
Helpful, honest and personal.
“Jim has been excellent in listening to what I'm looking for in a website. He has broken down the different options and offered suggestions specifically to my area of business. Would thoroughly recommend.
“James has been a great help to me — generous with assistance, thoughtful explanations and no hard sell. He has been a valued help to me.
JamesDesigner, developer & problem solver
About Miles Closer
One person, invested in the outcome.
I’m James, an independent web designer and developer based just outside Bristol.
I bring together technical experience and lessons learned from running businesses online. That means I care about more than how a page looks: it needs to be useful, manageable and right for how your business actually operates.
You work directly with me throughout — no hand-offs, no mystery, and no pressure to buy something you do not need.
PersonalDirect communication throughout
PracticalSolutions matched to the real need
Common questions
Before we get started.
Do you only work with businesses in Bristol?
No. Being near Bristol makes local meetings easy, but projects can be delivered remotely for businesses elsewhere in the UK.
Can you fix an existing website?
Yes. I can investigate specific faults, improve performance and usability, or help decide whether repairing or rebuilding is more sensible.
Do you work with WordPress?
Yes. I work with WordPress as well as custom static sites and web applications. The platform should suit the project, not the other way around.
Can you look after the site after launch?
Yes. Hosting, maintenance and ongoing improvements can be arranged depending on the level of support your website needs.
What is the first step?
Send a short email with what you are trying to achieve or what is currently going wrong. A straightforward conversation is a good place to start.
Let’s talk
Have a website problem or an idea worth exploring?
Tell me where you are now and where you would like to get to. You do not need a finished brief.