WordPress & WooCommerce development : Glasgow

Websites built properly, by the person you actually talk to.

I’m Chris. I’ve been building and fixing websites for 15 years. From the first call to launch and beyond, you deal with me.

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01Services

A site that works, a checkout that doesn’t break, and someone who answers your emails.

New builds

WordPress and WooCommerce sites built to last, that you can update yourself.

Fix-it work

Something broken, slow or half-finished? I’ll find the problem and sort it.

Care & support

Updates, backups and small changes, handled by someone who knows your site.

Outstanding design

Need design too? I work with designers I trust. Get in touch for more details.

02Work

Recent work, and what it changed.

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  1. The Fonic website01FonicNew websiteStill live years on, with 108 projects, 123 news posts and 21 press releases published by the Fonic team.
  2. The Stanley Arts website02Stanley ArtsNew websiteOne home for everything the venue does, and a theme that has grown with each new campaign and season.
  3. The Ebury Comms website03Ebury CommsNew websiteAn editorial site that reflects the quality of the luxury brands Ebury Comms represents.
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03Working together

How it works.

  1. 1

    A conversation

    We talk through what you need. No jargon, no obligation.

  2. 2

    A clear quote

    A fixed price and timeline in writing, so you know where you stand.

  3. 3

    The build

    Regular check-ins and a staging site you can see as it comes together.

  4. 4

    Launch & after

    I handle the launch and stay on hand for support afterwards.

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04Testimonials

In their own words.

Chris has supported the Living and Dying Well Research team at the University of Surrey on a number of projects, and we keep coming back to him. He always made the whole process straightforward, showed us how to use each site, responded quickly to any issues, and consistently delivered on time and budget.

Dr Faith HowardUniversity of SurreyRead the Living & Dying Well case study

Christian worked alongside our graphic designer to build our company’s WordPress website, and was a pleasure to work with throughout. What stood out most was how invested he was in the project. He made the whole process feel straightforward and under control, offering thoughtful suggestions and communicating clearly at every stage. I really appreciated his calm, collaborative approach and the care he put into his work. I’d happily recommend Christian to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable website developer.

Dan PoolePath Design RecruitmentRead the Path Design Recruitment case study

Chris took our complicated product range and turned it into an online shop where our customers can build and buy their own specifications. Being able to sell bespoke bag specifications online has introduced us to a new customer base and singles us out from our competition. He understood our business quickly, explained things clearly and we'd happily recommend him.

Hamish MilneBulkbag ContainersRead the Bulkbag Containers case study

I’ve worked with Chris for over 15 years, and he’s an exceptional developer and an absolute pleasure to work with. He works efficiently, consistently meets deadlines, and can turn projects around quickly without compromising on quality. He’s my go-to person for anything WordPress-related and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chris to anyone looking for a highly capable, reliable, and creative developer.

Glen BirchallDirector / Designer Design BlockVisit Design Block

Chris is a tremendous asset to any team. Cracks on with the work and gets the job done.

Jon MillsHead of Web, Zap
Chris Paton

05About

Hi, I’m Chris.

I’ve been building websites for more than 15 years, mostly custom WordPress and WooCommerce sites for businesses, charities, arts organisations and agencies. I co-directed KIN, a small studio where I was the developer, and until recently co-led the front-end team at Zap, a WordPress and WooCommerce platform used by more than 200 UK businesses.

Hover State is me, working directly with you from Glasgow. I care about sites that are built properly, that your team can update without calling a developer, and that are still doing their job years after launch.

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WordPress

  • Custom themes
  • Content you can edit yourself
  • Custom blocks
  • Events & listings
  • Search & filtering
  • Headless builds

WooCommerce

  • Online shops
  • Checkout & payment gateways
  • Customer accounts
  • Custom product options
  • Shipping rules

Front end

  • Responsive layouts
  • Animation & motion
  • Fast-loading images
  • HTML & SCSS
  • JavaScript

Integrations

  • Mailchimp
  • Forms & enquiries
  • Video & galleries
  • Social feeds

For agencies

Reliable senior development, white-label, built from your designs.

Working with agencies