Hey, I'm Ash. I build WordPress that works.
I'm Ash Brentnall, a WordPress developer in Derbyshire, UK. I started out fixing computers, taught myself to build for the web, and never looked back: 16-plus years and 1,000+ websites built, hosted and maintained later, ABCode is where all that experience lives.
The work splits two ways: high-performing, conversion-focused WordPress websites, and bespoke web applications built on Laravel, the systems businesses run on behind the scenes.
My hosting company, Voteq, powers and supports thousands of WordPress websites with fast, fully managed hosting.
And while I work freelance, I'm backed by a small, highly skilled team, for clients from local trades to national brands.
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What working with me is like
One point of contact
You work directly with the developer building your site. No account managers, no hand-offs, no telephone game.
Built to last
Clean, update-safe code with proper versioning and testing, so your site keeps working through every release.
Honest and straightforward
If something's a bad idea, I'll say so. If a job is smaller than you feared, I'll tell you that too. No fluff, no upselling.
Backed by a team
Freelance flexibility with the depth of a small, highly skilled team behind me, ready for projects of any size.
What my clients say
A few words from the businesses and agencies I've built for.
Couldn't ask for a better service when it comes to all of our website needs. From initial talks through to development and the countless hours of work that have gone into the progress of our site. Ash and the team have been amazing and continue to help in so many ways.
I have worked with Ash and his team for several years. Not only is Ash technically very knowledgeable, he also has endless patience when older clients (i.e. me!) ask 'dumb' questions. I really appreciate Ash's positive attitude, looking for answers to challenges rather than the 'Computer says no'. I highly recommend Ash and his team for website development and all other things digital.
We work very closely with AB code and have done for a number of years now. Ash is a reliable and responsive developer who really understands the importance of factoring in SEO when building websites. Ash's open and friendly manner makes him easy to work with and we've completed many successful projects together. Highly recommended.
At the very early stages of working with Ash as part of a 12 month plan, very pleased with the progress so far.
Ash is always helpful and professional. Sorted our website refresh in quick time and no hassle, great service.
Ash is very approachable and friendly
Ash does the behind the scenes maintenance on our site… I rarely have anything to do with him, which is exactly how it should be. The updates get done, the site works.
My artist web site was in desperate need of a review, upgrading and problem solving. Ash Brentnall was recommended to me and I found him being the right person for me to do this job. I am very happy with the collaboration and will shortly move web hosting over to Ash.
Thanks for all your hard work, we wouldn't be where we are without you.
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