news Archives - Keith Devon https://keithdevon.com/category/news/ UK-based WordPress developer Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:09:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 Getting back to blogging https://keithdevon.com/getting-back-to-blogging/ https://keithdevon.com/getting-back-to-blogging/#respond Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:04:06 +0000 https://keithdevon.com/?p=1309 It’s been years since I did any significant work on my own website. All of my attention has been on my WordPress development company. This site, which used to house all of my work, thoughts, and online identity has been gathering dust and was starting to smell a bit musty. A few things have conspired to […]

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]]> https://keithdevon.com/getting-back-to-blogging/feed/ 0 Introducing Highrise Digital https://keithdevon.com/introducing-highrise-digital/ https://keithdevon.com/introducing-highrise-digital/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:13:20 +0000 https://keithdevon.com/?p=1295 As you might have seen already, 2016 has brought some significant changes to my work life. After six and a half years of being a WordPress freelancer, I’m excited to announce the start of a new business and partnership – Highrise Digital. I’ve loved freelancing. I’ve loved the freedom that it brings, both in terms […]

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]]> https://keithdevon.com/introducing-highrise-digital/feed/ 0 WordPress London meetup #5 https://keithdevon.com/wordpress-london-meetup-5/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:46:28 +0000 http://keithdevon.wpengine.com/2011/uncategorized/wordpress-london-meetup-5/ The group continues to go from strength to strength with at least 30 members attending. This month’s meetup included a talk from BuddyPress developer Paul Gibbs. He talks us through the new release, the epic version 1.5. Paul’s blog post, with slides, can be found here: http://byotos.com/2011/09/27/buddypress-at-wordpress-london-220911/. Then Jeff Ghazally shows us how easy it us […]

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]]> Beginner WordPress Theme Development https://keithdevon.com/beginner-wordpress-theme-development/ https://keithdevon.com/beginner-wordpress-theme-development/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:49:35 +0000 http://keithdevon.wpengine.com/?p=599 Last Thursday (28th July 2011) we held the third London WordPress meetup. The meetup is for WordPress users and professionals in London and aims to provide a networking and learning platform. I gave a talk on Beginner WordPress Theme Development, which introduced the basic structure of a theme and some key concepts. Here are the […]

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]]> https://keithdevon.com/beginner-wordpress-theme-development/feed/ 0 New Communications Policy https://keithdevon.com/new-communications-policy/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:24:44 +0000 http://keithdevon.wpengine.com/?p=442 In a move to increase working efficiency and effectiveness I am changing my communications policy and systems. My new office number is 02081 330 596. Please save this as my primary contact number. I am currently checking and responding to email and voicemail twice daily, at 12pm and 4pm. If you require urgent assistance (please ensure that […]

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]]> Daily rate increase https://keithdevon.com/daily-rate-increase/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:49:00 +0000 http://keithdevon.wpengine.com/?p=363 I have decided that it is time to raise my daily rate from £110 to £140 (£17.50/hr). This is the first increase since I started Keith Devon Web Development. This rate applies only to private freelancing jobs. Sub-contract work will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. The increase in rates reflects my improved and expanded […]

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]]> Shaun West website now online https://keithdevon.com/shaun-west-website-now-online/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:55:07 +0000 http://keithdevon.wpengine.com/?p=357 I’m pleased to announce the launch of the new Shaun West website. Shaun contacted me in mid September about designing a new website. He already had a site but wanted a more professional look. He also wanted the site to be managed using WordPress. I set out a proposal and project timetable and we got […]

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]]> WordPress site for security specialist https://keithdevon.com/wordpress-site-for-security-specialist/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:24:42 +0000 http://keithdevon.wpengine.com/?p=340 I am pleased to announce that I have secured a contract to build the new website for a security and close protection specialist. The site will be based on WordPress, giving the client an easy way to edit and update content. I will be incorporating a blog section that will allow my client to write […]

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]]> Welcome to my new website https://keithdevon.com/welcome-to-my-new-website/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:08:23 +0000 http://uberleaf.com/newhomepage/?p=94 Over the last week I’ve been working on the new Keith Devon Web Development site. I felt I needed to bring a more professional look to the site, whilst still being striking and original. The new website features a blog section where I will be able to write articles about web design and keep clients […]

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