Supporting small businesses with all aspects of website and web-app build, hosting and maintenance since 2006.

What are the benefits?

Experience

I've been building, maintaining and hosting websites and web applications since 2006, on many different platforms and using a vastly different codebases.  You can be confident that your project will be handled professionally, efficiently and creatively, getting the maximum benefit from your investment.

Not a traditional Web Agency

I have worked with a number of web agencies on large projects, so carry a lot of experience.  However, by working directly with you I can keep your costs to less than half of those of a traditional web agency, while providing the same or even better level of service value.  When I need people with specialised skillsets, I can tap my established network of web professionals to give input to your project.

Full range of services

I cover all aspects of website and web-application design build and maintenance, and can call upon established professional relationships to provide more niche services. You can be confident that together we have the full skill-set needed to bring your project to fruition.

Expert in bespoke software

If you need someone to build and maintain your bespoke web application then please do contact me.  It is very likely that I can build you a system closely matching your requirement, or manage and improve your legacy setup at a quality level and cost you'll have difficulty in finding elsewhere.

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About Us

About Us

Cardiff Web Solutions is a small web consultancy based in Cardiff, run by experienced web developer Mike Watson.  For 20 years Mike has supported many customers with their websites - designing and building new sites and picking up and running with sites built by previous developers.

Supported by trusted freelance contacts where required, Mike has worked with customers ranging in size from individuals building their first website to multi-national clients supporting a global audience with their bespoke software.

Mike has a passion for listening to the individual needs of each customer, then offering a solution representing massive value-for-money in a way that is friendly, efficient, reliable and no-nonsense.

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What do our clients say?

Mike has designed and built a bespoke portal for our customers to log in to and order unique, fully customised products, thereby streamlining the ordering and customisation process. The software is very reliable and he is able to respond quickly to customise it exactly as needed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike's services.

We've worked with Mike for the past three years. During this time his expertise has been essential in developing our website and digital services to make the most out of our content. We can always trust Mike to resolve any issues quickly and effectively. For instance, when managing DNS changes during a site transition, he handled everything seamlessly. Mike consistently takes the stress out of any technical challenges, and we highly recommend him for his professionalism and efficiency.

Mike has been my go-to guy for any technical web work for almost 20 years. In that time he's designed and built multiple custom web applications and managed our online infrastructure. Whatever the problem or challenge, I know he'll have a solution that can save my company time and money, and improve the service for our corporate customers. Mike is super-reliable, always happy to help and he's on the end of the phone when I need him.

Mike's work in processing my self-published eBooks, CreateSpace print-on-demand, covers, the setting up and maintenance of my website, Facebook page, YouTube, and Twitter has been highly satisfactory. He provides excellent customer service and is good value for money, and is patient with those who do not have his understanding of technology. I have no hesitation in recommending him for a wide range of technical support and expertise.

Mike has provided 20 years of tailor-made programming solutions for a range of technical challenges, including complex Construction & Engineering projects, Environmental Impact Statements, through to Art and Design projects. This versatility and ability to find creative solutions to complex challenges, has consistently impressed because he always aims to find the right solution to fit the client's needs.

Not only has Mike from Development X helped me get through the most challenging parts of my website creation, he has also been able to fix and mould certain parts of my website that were giving me serious trouble. The detail that Mike works with when it comes to site creation and development is truly incredible, so thank you for all of your hard work on ZonLife Success (the website Development X helped me with). I would highly recommend this company (and Mike as a person to work with) throughout, much appreciated. Thanks again Mike.

I am a local web designer and was looking for someone to support me with complex mailbox settings. Mike was amazing - he took all the worry out of the process. He took me through it step by step and I could see the care he had in his work. The website go live and subsequent mailbox dns settings all went like a dream. I could not be happier with the service and will be using Mike again when I get similar mailbox issues. I cannot recommend Mike highly enough.

Over the last 14 years Mike has been involved with the functioning of Welcome Worlds Herbal Teas website . Constructing and managing the very first site up to the most recent role of managing the site’s domain and email functioning. Mike has offered much professional support and patience over the years particularly when my personal limited technical ‘know how’ needs assistance . When the DNS changes occur Mike goes above and beyond to ensure it is not stressful at my end and the changeover goes smoothly. Mike is warm and caring in all his commutations and whose extensive professional skills and knowledge has been most valuable over many years.

I have worked with Mike for many years. He designed and has maintained my charity website. He has always worked hard, efficiently, offered a speedy service, and fixed unforeseen glitches with uncomplaining good humour. Mike is always friendly and goes out of his way to be helpful. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone.

Mike is always prompt at responding so I have always had the support I have needed with my website. His warm friendly and professional manner means that I have been able to understand enough about what I need to understand so my website can work efficiently and I can make any changes that I need.

Can we help you?

If there's anything you feel we can help you with then please do get in touch using the form below. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.