Mihai.Dobre
Freelance developer — custom websites & eCommerce systems

Freelance developer for custom websites, eCommerce systems and digital platforms.

I design and build high-performance websites, online stores, custom functionality and automation systems for UK businesses that need more than a standard template.

Custom websites
eCommerce systems
Plugins & integrations
Remote UK-wide delivery
What I build

Websites, eCommerce and technical systems.

Most businesses do not need another generic website. They need systems that solve operational, technical and conversion problems properly — built on the right platform for the job.

Custom websites

Built from the ground up for your specific business context — not adapted from a template. Using WordPress, Next.js or the right platform for the project.

  • Clean, performant front-end tailored to your brand and audience
  • Information architecture designed around conversion, clarity and commercial goals
  • For businesses that need more than a standard theme or page builder can deliver

eCommerce systems

Online stores built for performance, conversion and manageable complexity — on WooCommerce, Shopify or the right platform for your product range.

  • Checkout flows, product architecture and payment logic built for real transactions
  • Catalogue design, filtering systems and inventory management structured for growth
  • For UK retailers who need eCommerce that actually works at scale without constant workarounds

Plugins and integrations

Custom functionality that extends what your platform can do — connecting systems, automating tasks and handling business logic no off-the-shelf plugin covers.

  • Tailored WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify plugins built for specific business requirements
  • API integrations connecting your site with CRM, ERP, payment and third-party platforms
  • For businesses stuck between expensive custom builds and inadequate existing plugins

Automation and AI systems

Workflow automation, intelligent content systems and AI tooling integrated into your website, store or operational processes.

  • Custom automation replacing manual data entry, order processing and content publishing
  • AI-assisted content generation, chatbot systems and intelligent search functionality
  • For businesses spending too much time on repetitive tasks that software could handle
Platform expertise

Platform-specific expertise and services.

Specialist service pages for the platforms and systems UK businesses use — each delivered within a broader custom development practice.

Common issues

Projects where templates stop being enough.

Slow websites

Issue. Pages take several seconds to load. Bounce rates are high. Core Web Vitals are failing regardless of the platform.

Resolution. Server-side diagnosis, database query optimisation, caching architecture, asset compression and platform-level performance refactoring.

Checkout issues

Issue. Customers abandon carts at checkout. Payment gateways fail. Shipping and tax logic does not work correctly.

Resolution. Checkout flow restructuring, gateway debugging, shipping zone correction and session handling improvements.

Missing custom functionality

Issue. Your business requires specific features that no existing plugin, theme or app can deliver reliably.

Resolution. Custom development targeting the exact functional requirement without unnecessary complexity — across WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify or standalone systems.

Platform conflicts

Issue. Installing a new plugin, extension or app breaks existing functionality. Updates cause unexpected behaviour across the site.

Resolution. Architecture audit, dependency mapping, controlled integration and conflict-free development practices.

eCommerce performance problems

Issue. Product pages load slowly. Search and filtering lag. The admin dashboard is sluggish during updates.

Resolution. Database indexing, query refactoring, caching implementation and infrastructure-level performance tuning.

Manual workflows that should be automated

Issue. Staff spend hours on repetitive data entry, order processing, inventory updates and content publishing.

Resolution. Custom automation systems, scheduled task integration, API connections and AI-assisted workflow design.

Case studies

Real systems and technical work.

A selection of development and optimisation projects focused on functionality, performance and automation.

How I work

A structured process without agency layers.

01

Technical discovery

I start by understanding your current setup, technical constraints and the specific problem you need solved. No assumptions, no generic questionnaires — just a direct conversation about what needs to work.

02

System planning

I map out the architecture, select the right approach and document what will be built before any code is written. You see the plan and approve it before development begins.

03

Development and optimisation

I build the solution with a focus on clean code, performance and maintainability. You get regular updates, direct communication and the ability to adjust requirements as we go.

04

Launch and ongoing improvement

After deployment I monitor performance, fix any edge cases and ensure the system runs smoothly. Most clients continue working with me for ongoing maintenance and iterative improvements.

Why direct

Why hire a freelance developer instead of an agency process.

Freelance developer
Direct, senior, flexible
Direct communication with the developer building your project
Custom problem-solving tailored to your exact business requirements
Senior-level technical expertise on every call and every line of code
Flexible scope that adapts as technical discoveries are made
Practical implementation focused on what actually works for your business
Generic agency workflow
Layered, process-heavy, templated
Multiple account managers and project coordinators between you and the developer
Template-based delivery designed to fit standardised processes
Junior developers often handling execution after the sale is closed
Rigid scopes designed to protect margins rather than outcomes
Process-driven delivery that prioritises internal workflow efficiency
Technical foundation

Built for long-term visibility, performance and scalability.

Every project I build includes technical SEO foundations, performance optimisation and clean architecture as standard. Systems are structured for growth, maintainability and discoverability across search engines, AI overviews and LLM extraction.

Need a developer who can build the system properly?

Whether you need a custom website, eCommerce system, plugin development or technical problem-solving, I can help you design and build the right solution.