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I build 

From bespoke portfolios to full booking engines — all handcrafted, no templates, no bloat.

See My Work Open the Lab
PHP 8.3 Tailwind CSS Alpine.js WebGL Shaders PWA / Service Worker Credit‑based Booking PayPal (Card & Wallet) Live Dashboards Advanced SEO Session Security

My Tech Stack

I build fully custom websites using a modern, lightweight tech stack — everything is hand-coded for performance and scalability.

HTML5 logo HTML5

Expert

CSS3 logo CSS3

Advanced

JavaScript logo JavaScript

Advanced

PHP logo PHP

Advanced

MySQL logo MySQL

Intermediate

Tailwind CSS logo Tailwind CSS

Expert

Git logo Git

Advanced

React logo React

Competent

The Lab — things builders don’t ship

Drag windows. Change shader uniforms. Reflow live grids. Edit classes in the playground. All vanilla JS.

Shader Controls

Uniforms pipe into a GLSL fragment shader running behind the hero.

Layout Inspector

Toggle CSS Grid overlays + hot reflow.

Morph tracks + reorder without reload.

Component Playground

Type Tailwind classes to restyle the card live:

Live Card

Make me look different.

This shows why hand‑built = dynamic without plugins.

Live layout reflow

Hot‑swap grid tracks; reorder inline; animate columns. No rebuilds.

Realtime Booking

Credits, waitlists, PayPal, waivers, PWA.

Admin Dashboards

SEO manager, analytics, fraud guard.

PWA + Shaders

Offline, installable, buttery interaction.

Recent Projects

Reformer Pilates website, with booking system and user accounts.
Booking Responsive

Reformer Pilates website

Custom calendar, responsive mobile booking, and tailored client-side dashboard.

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WordPress vs 1Byte — touch the difference

WP
1Byte

Visual feel (drag handle)

Left = WP theme clutter; Right = 1Byte clarity. (Illustrative.)

Feel metrics

LCP
TTI
JS Payload

Toggle below. We simulate the delta to show why custom wins.

Request waterfall (simulated)

Brandon Darby

Hi, I’m Brandon

I’m a UK-based web developer focused on building modern, fast, and SEO-optimised websites completely from scratch. No templates. No AI. Just pure, purposeful code written by hand.

  • Clean, semantic HTML
  • Custom booking & dashboards
  • Built with PHP, JS, Tailwind
  • Mobile-first always

Built with Security in Mind

Every project is protected with modern encryption standards and secure architecture practices — designed to keep your users and data safe.

Argon2ID Password Hashing Secure Token Generation CSRF Token Validation HTTPS + Secure Headers
PHP
<?php
// Secure password hash using Argon2ID
$hash = password_hash($userPassword, PASSWORD_ARGON2ID, [
  'memory_cost' => 1<<17, // 128 MB
  'time_cost' => 4,
  'threads' => 3,
]);

// Generate secure 64-char token
$token = bin2hex(random_bytes(32));

// Create secure password reset link
$link = "https://1-byte.xyz/reset-password.php?token=" . urlencode($token);
?>
          

You’re not just hiring a developer — you’re hiring a security-conscious architect.

Estimate Your Website Price

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Based on your selections — final quotes may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nope. Every website I build is custom-coded from scratch — no themes, no builders, and no pre-made layouts.
Yes. I write clean, semantic HTML and use SEO best practices for speed, accessibility, and structure — all essential for ranking well in search engines.
I can create lightweight ecommerce experiences or integrate with platforms like Stripe or Snipcart — always keeping performance in mind.
Websites can take anywhere from 1 week to 2 months depending on complexity. I keep communication clear and regular throughout so you’re always in the loop.
Absolutely. I provide easy-to-use admin panels or guides depending on your site setup. Or, I offer ongoing support if you'd prefer I handle updates.
Pricing varies based on features, design complexity, and scope. Use the price estimator above for a quick idea or get in touch for a personalised quote.

Let’s build something together

Tell me a bit about your project and goals. I’ll get back to you within 1–2 working days, usually sooner.

  • No templates or builders — every site is bespoke
  • Honest, up-front pricing
  • Clean code & fast loading

Or email me directly at brandon@1-byte.xyz

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