Chris created a stunning website for my photography business in Bristol. I work with stills and some moving image so it is important for my website to display both media types as effectively as possible. It definitely does. I'm particularly impressed with the speed of this thing compared to my old site. I'm not sure what magic is going on in the background but the site appears to be ranking higher now after just a month. Thanks so much Chris and all the best with your business!
ExpressionEngine CMS
A great website isn’t just about design, it’s about how smoothly it runs, how simple it is to manage, and how well it evolves with your business.
That’s why I work exclusively with ExpressionEngine, a powerful, secure, and flexible content management system trusted by developers and businesses alike. Whether you need a bespoke website, version upgrades, or custom add-ons, I provide specialist support to keep your ExpressionEngine site running at its best.
ExpressionEngine is built for tailored development, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Your site is carefully crafted around your specific content needs, with a clean admin interface that makes managing your content straightforward and stress-free. No unnecessary features, no confusion, just a CMS that works the way you need it to.
Security and stability are key strengths of ExpressionEngine. It’s backed by a professional development team, receives regular updates, and has a long-standing reputation for reliability. Paired with my secure hosting setup, your site remains fast, stable, and protected.
From initial setup to long-term maintenance, I offer full lifecycle support so your website continues to deliver, today, tomorrow, and as your business grows. With ExpressionEngine, you get a custom-built site that performs seamlessly and gives you complete control.
Built for Growth
ExpressionEngine provides flexible foundations that scale effortlessly, so your site keeps pace as your business grows.
ExpressionEngine Specialist
With years of experience, I specialise in delivering custom built websites and on-going support for ExpressionEngine websites.
Tailored Content Structures
No clutter, just clarity. ExpressionEngine is designed for clean, bespoke content input. You get a streamlined dashboard that reflects your exact needs, nothing more, nothing less.
Secure by Design
ExpressionEngine is professionally maintained, regularly updated, and supported by active developer communities, making it a safe, reliable choice for your site.
Optimised for Performance
Fast, lightweight, and dependable. ExpressionEngine delivers speed and stability. Combined with my performance-focused dedicated hosting, your site stays quick and responsive at all times.
Long-Term CMS Care
Ongoing support that doesn’t stop at launch. Whether you need regular maintenance, upgrades, or troubleshooting, I provide dedicated long-term support for your ExpressionEngine site.
Frequently Asked Questions
ExpressionEngine is a flexible, secure content management system (CMS) that allows for fully customised website builds. I use it because it gives me complete control over how your site is structured and managed, without the bloat or limitations of many off-the-shelf platforms.
Absolutely. ExpressionEngine is designed with a clean, intuitive admin interface, tailored to your content. You’ll be able to update pages, add blog posts, manage galleries, and more, without needing any technical knowledge.
Yes. ExpressionEngine is known for its robust security features and stable architecture. It’s professionally maintained, regularly updated, and has a strong developer community, making it a reliable and secure choice for your website.
Yes, I offer ongoing support to ensure your site continues to run smoothly. This includes maintenance, updates, troubleshooting, and help with any new features or content adjustments you may need.
In most cases, yes. I can assess your current setup and provide a migration plan that retains your content while taking full advantage of ExpressionEngine’s flexibility and performance.
Unlike WordPress, which often relies on third-party plugins and pre-built themes, ExpressionEngine is built for custom development. This means your site is tailored specifically to your needs, with no unnecessary features or security concerns caused by outdated add-ons.
Yes. I offer dedicated, performance-focused hosting optimised for ExpressionEngine websites. This ensures your site stays fast, secure, and reliable from day one.
ExpressionEngine is highly scalable. Whether you're running a small business site or a complex multi-language platform, it can grow with your business while remaining fast and manageable.
Lets Talk!
If you have a project you would like to discuss, get in touch, or call on 01749 717763 to run through your requirements for a free, no obligation quote and advice.
Testimonials
What My Clients Say...
Chris provided a fantastic service to our business in designing a website that perfectly fitted our brief. He was with us every step of the way during the process and never failed to contact us straight away when we asked for help. From ascertaining exactly what we wanted to advising us on areas which we would never have thought about, Chris ensured that our website fulfilled our every need and it looks amazing! We would highly recommend Chris Davies Web Design to any future client.
Eddington Lodge
Good experience working with Chris. Accommodating and helpful and patient with my dearth of tech knowledge! Happy with my design and it all works well
Charly Helyar
Chris Davies is a pleasure to work with. In addition to being a hugely creative individual and a leading web designer, he is a thoroughly nice guy who is always willing to offer expert guidance, advice and feedback. Chris is a true professional, a great communicator and is quick to respond to any issues or questions. Highly recommended!
Ross Hoddinott
From the outset Chris was quick to understand our goals, his interpretation of my visuals was precise and completely sympathetic to the design, and his careful explanation of the build process was exemplary. He led me through the decisions to be made as the site evolved, patiently made changes where requested, and after the site went live made time to follow up with the necessary training and support.Working with Chris on our new site has been a pleasure, and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Belben Wells
I used Chris Davies Web Design to design a completely bespoke photography website. I am absolutely delighted with the results - the design and functionality of the website is simply flawless. Working with Chris was a complete delight, anything I wanted to add to my site or customise, or any ideas I needed advice on (and there were plenty) - Chris was there to help and sort out immediately. When it comes to web design there is nothing that he cannot do. If you are looking for a bespoke web design, built and designed by someone who is at the top of their game, then I cannot recommend Chris Davies highly enough.
Alan Mockler
Chris designed and built what is now my fourth website and it is the very best yet (Also backed up by client comments). It goes without saying that Chris is a very talented designer and has a knack for creating the very best functional and SEO friendly websites for photographers. You only have to look at the list of photographers and tour companies who use and endorse his services to see that. Having worked with a few different web designers over the years however, it was Chris’s organisational skills, communication and reliability that stood out from the rest for me. You are kept informed of progress at every stage, however minor the detail and you feel like you are in safe hands right from the initial consultation. Aside from that, Chris is always on hand (After the build) to help you to update and make changes to your site, as hopefully your business grows. Emails are always answered promptly, and minor glitches and problems which occur along the way with any website are quickly resolved. I have found this ‘post build’ support to be sadly lacking with other designers. If you want to sleep easy knowing your business is in good hands, every penny spent with Chris is a worthwhile investment.
David Speight
Chris has been extremely helpful, very knowledge and so patient with all my revisions. He helped make the ideas I had for the new website a reality and when something I dreamt up wasn't possible went to great lengths to explain why. Working with Chris has been a joy and I can highly recommend his website building services. I know it is going to save me an enormous amount of time going forward. Thank you Chris.
Valda Bailey
Besides being a great web designer, Chris is polite, patient and professional. Nothing was too much trouble for him. His response rates are fantastic and the launch of our new site was faultless, on budget and had an immediate impact on sales. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Martin Lawrence
Highly recommend! Chris created the Light and Land website 3 years ago and we couldn't be more pleased with it. Our clients often praise the ease of use and clean design and Chris is ALWAYS available at all times. He is efficient and fast to implement any changes we require at any time. I'd give ten stars if I could!
Light & Land
Chris Davies is excellent to work with. Very good at explaining the various issues of web design from initial ideas right through to the finished product. I would recommend him highly.
Malcolm MacGregor
You can rely on Chris to design you a web site which functions beautifully and exactly as you specified, on time and with great attention to detail. He is conscientious, courteous, meets deadlines and delivers his promises on budget. He endeavours to understand exactly what your business needs and caters for it perfectly. You should trust him with your web site design needs - you won't be disappointed.
Doug Chinnery
Chris has been really good helping me design and launch my website. he's professional, responsive, patient and always willing to talk through options at every stage of the website's life cycle.
Alex Hare
Chris is a master of his craft and, in a very short time, built a site for my fine art business which shows both my photographs and glasswork in the very best light. In the past, I had made several attempts to work with other website templates available online, but none of them offered me the ability to achieve the vision I had, or the full range of site functionality I needed. Chris is professional, extraordinarily responsive, great to work with, and a top tier designer. Why would you ever look elsewhere?
Brian Hupp
Working with Chris was an absolute joy. His ability to interpret the rather vague ideas I had for a redesigned website and turn them into something that was visually impressive, clean and simple to navigate was extraordinary. His listening skills are second to none, as is his technical knowledge and the way he manages to explain things to the technically challenged. Regular updates and messaging through a dedicated project platform makes detailed remote discussions during development really easy, and his use of videos that update you on progress and guide you through the use of the content management system are hugely helpful. I can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you Chris!
Adriano Henney
Chris is a very personable, professional and capable web designer. He takes the time to understand your requirements and work with you to find the best solution in terms of design and functionality; drawing upon a wealth of experience and understanding of what actually works best in practice. Not afraid to highlight potential issues with ideas, and quick to find work around solutions. Always a pleasure to speak with. Highly recommended.
Thomas Allewell
Working with Chris was a breath of fresh air. He is professional, organised and extremely talented. It is rare to find someone who has not only the technical breadth to design a slick, fast and clean site, but also someone who understands user interaction and interface aesthetics. Too many web designers are clever guys with the technology, but lack the ability to make that technology seamlessly invisible to the end user. I'd recommend anyone looking for a professional website to give Chris a call !
Tony Saunders
We have worked with Chris for approximately 10 years and would readily recommend him to other people. He has the knowledge, experience and personal skills to ensure that client websites are based on the marriage of client needs and available technology. Support, when needed, is immediate. A true professional with a focus on client needs and service.
Denis Hocking
Chris was a pleasure to work with - during the design, and importantly in terms of ongoing service. He listens to what his clients want, and is patient and flexible should their ideas about the design evolve. I searched long and hard for the right person to design a clean, simple website that showcased images, and did not look 'off the shelf'. I'm delighted by the results that Chris has achieved, and take comfort that if I need to change anything, Chris will be able to help.
Michael Stirling-Aird
Working with Chris on my new website has been an absolute pleasure. He quickly understood the look and feel I was after, and his expertise in building websites for photographers ensured my work looks its best on any device. Chris is a clear communicator who guided me through every stage—from design and build to launch and beyond—with professionalism and good humour, even when faced with my many mistakes and daft questions.
Martin Priestley
I had a clear vision for my new website – and Chris delivered it perfectly. A very thorough and professional job – and a really decent chap to work with… Thanks!
Colin Roberts
It's been a pleasure working with Chris for many years now. I have always found him incredibly professional and helpful to deal with - his work is first class and having such a well designed website is crucial to my business. I'd highly recommend him.
Lizzie Shepherd
I've suggested Chris to a few of my clients and he's gone on to make some amazing bespoke sites for them. If you're looking for a new website then don't look anywhere else!
Rob Passmore
If you are looking for a top quality, experienced website developer then look no further! Chris is an expert in web design, and a thorough professional. He will listen to your requirements and create the exact site that you need, with regular and positive communication throughout the entire process, as well as excellent support should you need it afterwards. Highly recommended!
Adam Burton Photography
For the last ten years I have relied on Chris to design, build and maintain my website. I find Chris to be very professional, with an easy manner about him. As well as Chris’s excellent technical abilities, he has very good design sense. He is open to discussing functional aspects as well as my own aesthetic preferences, making the design collaboration a very easy one. I have found my experience with Chris to be very positive and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone wanting a professional, bespoke website.
Clive Barber
Chris Davies is THE web designer for photography website and much more. He has been my go-to web designer for ten years and I would not use any one else.
David Clapp
I have had 2 websites built for my photography both have been by Chris Davis Wed Design. The First one was about 2011 and then second one in December 2019. That should say two things 1) I went back 2) The first one lasted me 8 years! I have found Chris to do what he says, very profesional and very friendly (which for me when you are working closely on a project is important).
Oliver Wright
We have been working with Chris for a number of years now and are more than happy with what he does. Extremely professional, responsive, approachable and always there to discuss and explore ideas and new developments. If there are any problems he is onto them straight away. I am more than happy to thoroughly recommend Chris. First class service.
Aspect2i
We worked with Chris on our new business website - would highly recommend his work and he's great to work with.Chris started out by getting a deep understanding of what we do - planning and architecture.This enabled the website to be crafted to align with how we want to be perceived by clients and future clients whilst making sure the website works well from a security and SEO basis.Chris' personable approach, the quality of his work (and his patience!) is outstanding - would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to create a truly bespoke website.Matt Green - Salmon Planning + Architecture
Salmon Planning + Architecture
After being prompted by family and colleague's to get my photography work out there in the wider World I had a vision in my mind how I wanted to achieve this. Being a total novice in this field, I started to trawl the web for ideas and inspiration and when I came across a website I really liked, one web site designers name kept popping up. Chris Davies. Decision made, I contacted to Chris to sound out my proposals and after a chat we put a plan place. From concept to completion Chris made the process palpable for a novice like myself. He worked through the various build sections with me until the project was completed, guiding and advising all the way. I am exceptionally pleased with the end result as it matches my vision. Chris is always a pleasure to work with and I couldn't recommend him more highly if you are looking for a stand out website to display your work on. Dave Turney www.daveturney.photography
Dave Turney
Chris is quite simply one of the best web designers out there. He has a fantastic ability to interpret a brief and deliver not just what you were hoping for, but much more. Everything is possible and nothing too difficult. I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending him.
Mark Bauer Photography
Chris has always been extremely helpful, patient, and prompt to reply. His support has been greatly appreciated and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
Jennifer Bond
I cannot recommend Chris Davies Web Design highly enough. Not only for Chris's professionalism and expertise, but also for his supportive approach to the task of designing our website. I am not proficient with technology at all, and consequently I was concerned about finding a website designer who would be able to accommodate that. Chris was the ideal choice, as he was extremely patient, excellent at explaining every step of the process, and always quick to respond when we had a query. I was prepared for a daunting experience, but it turned out to be an absolute pleasure to work on the website with Chris.
Sara College
I've been using the services of Chris Davies Web Design for ten years. Chris is extremely professional and knowledgeable. From site builds and updates to minor issues that arise, every task is dealt with promptly and efficiently. If you are looking for a reliable web designer I have no hesitate in recommending Chris Davies Web Design.
Guy Edwardes
Chris has been our web designer for the past 10 years. The process of the initial design was dealt with in such a professional and personal manner that we knew we had hit the jackpot. Chris helped us through every step of the process and most importantly was there once the website went live. His backup service is incredible and any issues or updates that we have needed sorting have always been dealt with immediately.We have recently gone through the process of a re-design to update our website and this was handled in the same professional manner.Chris is an absolute delight to deal with, he is always polite, cheerful and has always found a solution where one was needed. I can highly recommend him as a professional web designer who cares deeply about his clients and has always provided the best service no matter what the request.
Wild4 Photographic Safaris
I was very apprehensive about the technical abilities required by myself for putting a website together and was therefore very appreciative of Chris's pleasant personality and great patience with me regarding all things technical.With myself having a background in graphic design, I was very pleased with the level of design sense offered by Chris. His superb technical abilities are second to none and I would be very pleased in recommending his services in building a professional website. I now have a website with great functionality and design. I hope my photography can do justice to Christopher's hard work.
Phil Askew
Chris recently designed a bespoke website for my business. I could not be happier with the website or my experience of working with Chris himself. Everything that I asked for on the site, Chris was able to provide. Throughout the process the communication with Chris was outstanding. I could not praise his professionalism enough, beyond that Chris is also extremely personable. Every request and question I have had relating to the site and the processes has been validated and responded to in a relatable manner. In addition, Chris has a real understanding of what it is like to run a small business, and he has a great deal of experience working with a multitude of business types (many of them creatives). He is passionate about his work and I felt my vision for my site was in safe hands from day one. Without hesitation I would recommend Chris time and time again.
Rodney O’Callaghan
Quite simply I was able to specify the general thoughts I had regarding a website and after a single call it was developed into something way beyond my initial concept. The final result and the journey to that point was an absolute pleasure with Chris offering great advice and also enhancements which made the site much quicker and streamlined. He always responds to any question, no matter how peculiar they may be, and often has seen the same question many times in the past. This allows for rapid solutions to be found. I felt the cost of the website was very reasonable especially with the amount of work required. I cannot recommend enough.
Mike Stephenson
Chris recently completed the design and build of my photography website, and the whole process has been exemplary, and indeed enjoyable, throughout. He is very creative and responsive, readily accommodates design requests/refinements, is an excellent communicator (using loom, Basecamp etc to great effect), and delivered a high quality website at pace. A pleasure to work with, and highly recommended!
Eric Gregory
My website simply wouldn’t exist without him.From the very beginning, his expertise and ability to troubleshoot effectively made what felt overwhelming actually manageable. What really stood out was his ability to explain everything in clear, layman’s terms without ever compromising on professionalism — I always knew exactly what was happening, why, and at what cost.He’s incredibly transparent with pricing, highly responsive, and consistently reliable. But beyond that, he genuinely went above and beyond the level of quality I initially expected. Every detail — even the smallest — was handled with care, and he never once pushed back on refinements or changes. That level of patience and precision is rare.I’m now on his quarterly maintenance plan, not just because the website he created is excellent, but because I want to make sure it continues to evolve and improve over time with his guidance and expertise✨️.I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Nais
I couldn't be happier with the experience of working with Chris. From the initial contact to discussing my vision, through to design and final delivery, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism. His attention to detail was superb—every aspect of the website was carefully thought out and executed flawlessly. Chris's knowledge and expertise were evident throughout the process, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free. A true 5-star service, and I would highly recommend Chris Davies Web Design to anyone looking for a state of the art web design.