Hi, my name's Charlie! I'm a seasoned software developer with a solid foundation in computer science and over five years of hands-on experience. I thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering high-quality projects.


Based in St Albans, UK, I specialise in freelance offerings spanning web development and data analysis. Whether it's creating dynamic websites that captivate audiences or delving into datasets to extract actionable insights, I bring a blend of technical expertise and creative flair to every project. I have experience in search engine optimisation (SEO) and conversion-rate optimisation (CRO) - so I can help ensure you capture your entire audience with your online presence.


I've been building websites since I was 15 years old, and I have extensive professional experience in data science and data analysis. I have recently launched my own business, and I'm thrilled to have spare time to take on some freelance projects - as I get started on my journey, I'm running a sale for a limited time only, so get in touch ASAP if you'd like to collaborate!

How I can help

Website Development

Whether you already have a clear website design in mind, or want to collaborate on one from scratch, I'm here to bring your idea to life. Here are my standard packages:

Basic
  • Website design consultation
  • Domain name (URL) procurement
  • Full-stack web developement
  • Handover of website after completion

One-off fee

£1200

£600

50% OFF

Complete

Everything in the basic package, plus...

  • Ongoing support and updates
  • Basic google analytics integration (e.g. view tracking)
  • Domain management and renewal

Initial set-up

£1100

£550

50% OFF

Monthly

£60

£30

50% OFF

Advanced

Everything in the complete package, plus...

  • Priority support and updates
  • Advanced Google analytics integration (e.g. event tracking)
  • Monthly SEO and analytics reports

Initial set-up

£1000

£500

50% OFF

Monthly

£100

£50

50% OFF

Don't see a package for your needs? I understand that every project is unique, so I'm happy to create a custom package - just get in touch!

Maximise growth with SEO and CRO

Creating a great website is only the first step to cementing your position online. You've got to ensure you have top-notch search engine optimisation (SEO) and conversion-rate optimisation (CRO) to get your business to the top of the pile and engage with customers.


SEO is getting people to click on your site, and CRO is ensuring they engage when they get there.


SEO

Get people on your site

SEO is a form of optimisation that focusses on getting your website ranking as high as possible in search engines.

I can help you nail the SEO on your new or existing website, from the basic (making sure you have relevant keywords on your homepage), all the way to the complex (adding specific structured data behind-the-scenes).

I also make sure to stay up-to-date with the best SEO practices, as they can change over time when search engines update their ranking algorithms.

CRO

Increase engagement

CRO is more experimental than SEO, and focusses more on how we get your customers to complete their journey - such as signing up or making a purchase. I have 3 main focusses when it comes to CRO:

  1. Psychology - What emotions does this design invoke?
  2. User Interface - Is this menu easy-to-use?
  3. Data Analysis - Are users stopping at a particular stage?

It's about understanding user behaviour through testing and iteration, and refining the customer experience to maximise conversions.

SEO and CRO is an ever-changing practice, and it takes a lot of time and experience to optmise to the best of your ability. I can ensure you are set up for success as I have recently gone through this entire process myself, building and growing my business autoregcheck.co.uk. I'm more than happy to offer a free consultation on the SEO/CRO needs for your business, just get in touch!

Data Analysis

No matter what industry you work in, data is everywere, but are you utilising your data in the most effective way? With my vast experience working with data, from basic visualisation to training large language models, I know how to answer the most important questions about your business before you've even asked them. Questions such as...

  • How valid are my current assumptions about my business?
  • How much stock should I order next month?
  • How do external factors (e.g. rail strikes) affect my sales?
  • Who should I target in my advertising?
  • What percentage of my actual customers match my target audience?

From a one-off data visualisation report to a long-term data analysis breakdown - I'm here to crunch the numbers using industry-standard processes. Every business case is different - with data varying in nature, scale, and quality - so please get in touch and we can discuss your needs.

Don't see what you're looking for?

Although my speciality is in data and web development, I have experience across a wide range of computing disciplines such as AI and natural language processing. If you don't see what you're looking for here, please get in touch to chat about your software needs.

My experience

Since graduating University with a first-class degree in Computer Science, I have worked on a range of exciting projects. I have worked on a range of exciting projects, some too confidential to show here, but you can read about the highlights below. I can also send a copy of my full CV on request.

Auto Reg Check

Node

React

GCP

PostgreSQL

A screenshot of a vehicle report from Auto Reg Check

I recently launched my own business! As CTO and sole-developer of Xegon Automotive, I built a service providing access industry-leading history reports for any used vehicle.

Neonatal Data Dashboard

Microsoft Power BI

R

Python

A screenshot of a vehicle report from Auto Reg Check

I worked with the world-class university Imperial College London to create a set of public-facing interactive data visualisations using the National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD).

OpsDash

Node

React

Redis

A screenshot of a data dashboard

Working at a government agency (Science and Technology Facilities Council), I built a live data dashboard, giving insights to engineers working on a particle accelerator.

Portfolio

Next.js

SCSS

Vercel

A screenshot of this website

To stay ahead of the latest technology trends, I embrace learning new skills to ensure the highest quality end product. This portfolio was my first time using a web framework called Next.js.

Get in touch

If anything's caught your eye and you'd like to chat about my services, please get in touch either by email (contact@charliebignell.co.uk), or you can easily book a 30 minute virtual meeting with me by clicking this link.

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