Independent Digital Studio
Modern websites for local businesses, built by one developer who cares about getting it right. No jargon, no pressure - just thoughtful technology that helps your business grow.
Cafés · Restaurants · Barbers · Tradespeople · Independent shops · Consultants · Sole traders
What I build
A modern, mobile-friendly website that helps customers understand who you are, what you do, and how to reach you.
Already have a website? Let's make it faster, clearer and easier to use.
Need advice about websites, software or technology? Start with one real problem and we'll work out the right next step.
Independent
No agency overhead. No account managers. Just Jake - accountable for everything that gets built.
Honest
I'll tell you when something won't work, when it isn't worth the cost, and when you don't need to spend anything at all.
No lock-in
Everything I build is yours. No proprietary platforms you can't leave, no recurring fees for things you can run yourself.
How it works
Start with one real thing
Tell me what's frustrating, slow or missing. No forms, no spec documents - just a conversation about your business.
I'll shape the right solution
I'll be honest about what will help and what won't. Then I'll give you a clear plan before anything gets built.
You get something that works
A website you own, understand and can update. Delivered properly, without the wait.
Pricing
Website Starter
From £199
Perfect for getting online fast. A clean, mobile-friendly site with everything a new business needs to look credible and capture enquiries.
Business Website
From £399
A fuller site with more pages, more detail, and more room to grow. Designed around your specific business, not a template.
Something different?
Let's talk
Need a booking system, an AI assistant, software advice or something more specific? Start with one real problem and we'll work out the right next step.
Meet Jake
I started Yewforge because local businesses deserve the same quality of digital work that large companies get - without the inflated cost, the jargon, or the oversized proposal.
The best first project is almost always the smallest one that solves a real problem. If something won't genuinely help your business, I won't build it.
Say hello →"Build the right thing first. Then build it well."
Selected work
These aren't client case studies. They're real systems — built to show how I think, design and solve problems.
An internal operating system built and used by YewForge Digital.
An internal YewForge diagnostic workspace for tracking, reviewing and resolving technical events.
The immersive studio you're already in — built to show how Yewforge thinks and works.
A public YewForge project exploring presence, continuity and careful human-centred AI design.
The bigger picture
The Campus is a separate, immersive environment where you can explore the forge, the laboratory, the process and the story behind the work.
Get in touch
You don't need a perfect brief. Tell me what's not working, what's slow, or what you wish your business could do. I usually respond within a day.
Where would you like to start?
Best if you're starting from scratch - no existing site, or a brand new venture. I'll build something clean, fast and professional.
Start this project →Best if you already have a site but it feels old, slow, unclear or hard to update. I'll work out what needs fixing - and what doesn't.
Start this project →Best for practical advice before spending money. Whether it's choosing tools, understanding options, or avoiding a bad decision - start here.
Start the conversation →No hype, no gimmicks. This is about practical AI - assistants that answer real questions, tools that save real time. Exploratory and low-pressure.
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