I'm John — a web designer and developer based in Portlaw, Co. Waterford. I build high-converting business websites and custom web applications for small businesses, trades, and enterprises across Waterford City, Tramore, and Carrick-on-Suir — including a concept project for local business Portlaw Credit Union, plus fictional example businesses like The Suirside Inn and Little Acorns built to demonstrate my design process.
Every site I build loads in under a second and produces less than 0.1g of CO₂ per view — clean, high-performance code that drives local search visibility and converts visitors into paying customers. Looking for a website for your Waterford City business? Visit my dedicated web design Waterford page for services, pricing, and recent projects.
An independent design concept for Little Acorns, a fictional crèche. The concept showcases childcare programmes (Baby Care, Toddlers, and Preschool) with a child-centric, vibrant colour palette. Built with a mobile-first approach, it shows how local parents could easily find opening hours, scheme eligibility, and get in touch instantly.
Custom websites built with modern frameworks like Next.js. Engineered for traditional SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), your site is built to be discoverable by both Google and AI search engines like ChatGPT.
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Native app-like experiences delivered straight through the browser as a Progressive Web App — a fraction of the cost of building separate iOS and Android apps, working seamlessly offline while saving your users' battery and data plans.
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Web development, mobile app trends, and local digital strategy insights from Waterford.
Discover why building once as a Progressive Web App (PWA) offers local businesses full mobile capability at a fraction of native cost.
Discover why relying on social media alone limits local SEO and Google reach, and why a dedicated website drives customer leads.
A low-carbon website is designed and developed with the goal of minimising its environmental impact. This involves optimising code, images, and server-side operations to reduce energy consumption, leading to lower carbon emissions associated with its use and hosting.
Sustainable web design helps Waterford businesses by reducing their digital carbon footprint, aligning with growing environmental consciousness. It also often results in faster, more efficient websites, improving user experience, SEO, and potentially reducing hosting costs. This demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, enhancing brand reputation and attracting eco-conscious customers.
John Riordan focuses on building websites that are not only visually appealing but also exceptionally fast and efficient. This is achieved through meticulous code optimisation, efficient asset loading (like AVIF images), server-side rendering with frameworks like Next.js, and implementing Progressive Web App (PWA) principles. The aim is to deliver a seamless user experience while minimising resource consumption and maximising Google Lighthouse scores.
Based in Waterford, I partner with local businesses, sole traders, and enterprises across Waterford City, County Waterford, and neighbouring South East towns to deliver high-performance, search-optimised websites.
Waterford City, Portlaw, and surrounding areas.
Fast, mobile-friendly websites designed for businesses in Tramore and surrounding coastal communities.
Dedicated web development & digital solutions for small businesses and trades in Carrick-on-Suir.
Looking for a local web developer near you? Whether you're based in Waterford City, Tramore, Carrick-on-Suir, or anywhere in the South East, I provide in-person initial consultations and ongoing local support.