About Billy Patel
Billy Patel, a senior web developer who takes over when others leave
I am Billy Patel, a freelance web developer in Leicester. I fix and look after websites that other people built. WordPress, Craft CMS, Statamic and Laravel, for businesses and agencies across the UK.
Or talk to me now07968 311978
From Nottingham to Leicester, 25 years on the web
My career started in Nottingham. For six years I was a senior developer at Broadband Communications Ltd. There I worked on a wide range of systems. I also wrote a technical book called Foundation ColdFusion for Flash, which helped developers connect Flash applications to databases. It even made it onto the shelves at Waterstones.
The decision to go freelance came during a drive to see Lemon Jelly at Birmingham Academy. I expected it would take time to build up work, but projects kept coming and have done ever since.
At first my work was a mix of new builds and repairs. Bit by bit, more of it started after something had already been built. Today it is all I do. No new builds, only fixing and looking after websites that already exist. So each one gets my full attention.
After 25 years and more than 1,000 projects, I know which approaches last. Trends come and go, and the ones with a proven track record are the ones I stick to. Before changing anything, I get to know your business, so the fix fits what you actually need.
You deal with me, not account managers or junior developers. No layers, no hand-offs. Just one person working on what your website needs.
How I work
- Clarity over speed Understanding comes before action. Rushing creates more problems than it solves.
- Less risk Every change is tested. Updates go onto a copy of your site first. A way back is planned before anything goes live.
- Easy to look after Code should be readable and written down. If I am ever away, someone else can pick it up.
- Boring is good Proven approaches beat new ones. Reliable and predictable beats clever and fragile.
Who I work well with
Good fit
- Businesses with existing websites that need reliable support every month
- Agencies who need a senior developer for overflow or white-label work, sold under the agency's own name
- Teams taking over sites from previous developers
- Anyone who values a stable site over constant change
Not a good fit
- Anyone who needs a brand new website built
- Startups wanting fast, constant changes of direction
- Projects that need a full-time developer in the team
- Work that needs technologies outside the four I support
- Clients who want the cheapest option whatever the quality
What clients say
Working with Billy for website support and maintenance has been an absolute pleasure. His calm, clear approach makes for a very stress-free working relationship.
Want to work together?
Tell me about your website and what is going wrong. I reply within one working day and will tell you honestly if I can help.
Prefer the phone or email?07968 311978[email protected]