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Ross HayesThings I've Built

I've been building for the web since 2015, long before AI entered the picture. I combine bespoke code, deep CMS know-how, and an obsession with accessibility to build digital experiences that feel personal and function flawlessly.

Ross Hayes

Technologies & Standards

WordPressPHPReactJavaScriptTailwind CSSGSAPMySQLREST APIsWCAG 2.2

Career

A decade in agencies. Four roles. One consistent thread: building things that work for everyone.

2015
Athena Web Designs, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
athenawebdesigns.co.uk

Started my career building WordPress sites, learning the fundamentals of custom theme development, client work, and shipping real products to real users.

2017
Lightflows Agency, Guildford, Surrey
lightflows.co.uk

Joined an award-winning agency and led development on a large housing association account. Working on a platform used by thousands of residents brought accessibility into sharp focus and became a defining thread in how I approach every build.

2020
Rubber Duckiee, Southwark, London
rubberduckiee.com

Stepped up to lead developer at a digital agency within a wider comms group. Working with local governments, government departments, and housing associations deepened my commitment to WCAG compliance and inclusive design as a baseline, not an afterthought.

2024
Pixelfridge, Southwark, London
pixelfridge.com

Building pixel-perfect sites for charities and purpose-driven organisations on a Laravel-based WordPress foundation. Work spans everything from full site builds and ongoing maintenance to custom API integrations covering payments, booking engines, and beyond.

Latest Writing

WCAG 3.0: Understanding the latest accessibility guidelines

WCAG 3.0 marks a shift from rigid compliance checklists toward context-based, user-centred evaluation. Here's what the new Bronze, Silver and Gold conformance model means in practice, and how to start preparing now.

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