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Don Atherton

@donatherton

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I’m a web developer focused on clean code, responsive design, and React/WordPress solutions.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can keep building responsive, high-performance web apps and WordPress solutions—learning continuously while owning problems end-to-end, integrating APIs, and writing clean, efficient code.

I’m a self-motivated, highly adaptable web developer with a strong foundation in front-end and back-end technologies. I bring expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and WordPress development (themes and plugins), with a mindset that prioritises problem-solving, clean code, and efficient solutions.

Since 2005, I’ve built and maintained websites for clients as a freelance web developer, and earlier worked as a Web Manager and Developer at Tenant Initiatives Development Services. I’ve recently developed a React PWA for Tech Cornwall’s “Top Talent Cards,” built a Node.js/Express/MySQL back-end for a food vendor mobile app, and created projects like an AI-powered recipe app, an interactive crossword game, and a fully feature weather widget using OpenWeather—while continuously enhancing my skills through learning programmes like Tech Cornwall.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Web Developer

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Freelance

Jan 2005 - Present (21 years 5 months)

Built and maintained client websites, including custom WordPress themes and plugins, with responsive design, web performance optimisation, and SEO improvements. Developed front- and back-end features using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP/Python, and Git-based workflows.