About John Corner
Freelance Web Designer, WordPress Developer and SEO Specialist in Teesside
I’m John Corner. For over 30 years I’ve been designing and building fast, practical websites that help businesses across Teesside, the North East and the UK get found and win more enquiries.
- 30+Years in web designSenior WordPress web design, WooCommerce, SEO and custom development expertise.
- 400+Websites deliveredWebsite design for international brands, national companies and ambitious SMEs, from online shops and bookings to lodges, restaurants and trades.
- UK-wideTeesside web designerBased in Redcar, delivering websites for clients across the North East, the UK and beyond.
- DirectSenior-led throughoutStrategy, web design, development and SEO under one roof. No account managers, no hand-offs.
About John
30 years of building websites that work for the business behind them
I started building websites more than 30 years ago and have delivered over 400 of them, for international brands, national companies and ambitious small businesses. That includes online shops, booking systems, holiday lets, restaurants, photographers, trades and professional services.
My approach is simple: everything counts. Every element of a website should have a clear purpose that improves both performance and the experience of the person using it. I take time to understand your business, your customers and your goals before I plan the design, the build or the SEO.
You work with me from the first chat to launch and beyond. There are no account managers and no hand-offs, just straight advice, clear costs and a website built to bring in enquiries.
How I work
Plain talking, senior-led and built to be found
Plain English
No jargon and no pressure. I explain what I am doing and why, so you stay in control of every decision.
Senior-led throughout
Strategy, design, development and SEO all come from one person with 30+ years of experience, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Built to be found
Technical SEO, clear structure and fast load times are part of every build, not an add-on at the end.
Looked after long term
Hosting, updates, security and support from the same person who built your site, so help is always one call away.
Experience across sectors
Websites for businesses like yours
Three decades and 400+ projects means I have usually solved your kind of problem before. A few of the sectors I work in:
Where I work
Based in Teesside, working with businesses across the UK
I’m a local web designer for businesses in Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Saltburn, Guisborough, Yarm, Whitby and across the North East. I also work with clients nationwide by phone, video call and email, so you get the same personal service wherever you are.
Looking for web design near you? Get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Client reviews
What clients say
5.0 out of 5 from 6 client testimonials
Real messages from real clients. Plain talking, clear costs and websites that bring in enquiries.
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★★★★★Did a great job with our new website, very easy to deal with and would highly recommend
★★★★★View the projectJohn was very understanding about my previous experience of being scammed by someone to upgrade my website earlier in the year. He was very clear from start to finish about what he would provide, a schedule and upfront costings.
He was quick to make any changes and advised on what he thought would work and wouldn't work. I am over the moon with the finished results and the whole process from start to finish.
Highly recommend John and I look forward to continuing working with him
★★★★★View the projectJohn helped to create my website for my sports injury service. The service he provided me was extremely reasonable cost wise and the end result speaks for itself. John was happy to incorporate my own ideas and used his knowledge and experience to add important touches to the website to make it look modern, interactive and professional. As a start-up business I could not have imagined getting a website like the one he has produced for such a reasonable price.
Thank you John for the design of our new advertisement. Look out for our ads over the coming months in various locations. Really pleased with the look. Great job all round
★★★★★View the projectVery knowledgeable and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Any requests are dealt with super quickly as well.
★★★★★View the projectI was so relieved when I found John. He was incredibly easy to work with and understood exactly what I wanted my website to be. He took my ideas and turned them into reality with ease, making the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. I finally have a website that truly reflects my business.
★★★★★View the projectWorking with John on my new website has been such a refreshing experience. After struggling with other providers who overpromised and underdelivered, it was a relief to find someone so clear, patient, and genuinely interested in getting it right. From our first in-person conversation, he demonstrated a clear understanding of my business and the importance of creating a calm, professional online presence that reflects my holistic practice.
John managed the entire process with transparency and attention to detail. The new site is elegant, responsive, and easy to navigate, with noticeable improvements in search visibility.
I’m extremely pleased with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend John Corner Web Development to anyone seeking a trustworthy, creative, and reliable web professional. Thanks John!
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