Chobble
Web Designer in Manchester, Greater Manchester
We build digital solutions that place ownership and independence at the centre of every project. Our websites are created so businesses can update them directly, move between hosting providers when needed, and avoid continued payments if they no longer require our involvement. For those who prefer assistance, we offer hosting with fair pricing and flexible support options.I am Stef, the developer behind this service, bringing more than 20 years of experience to my work from Prestwich, Manchester. This includes five years with Bandcamp.com and over ten years contributing technical support to local charities. I use open source frameworks and tools, including Ruby on Rails and Eleventy, to deliver websites that load quickly, support search requirements and keep hosting expenses low. The full source code for every website is provided through GitHub, and my own tools and templates are shared openly while allowing your website to remain private. I operate with transparent flat-rate pricing and offer half-price rates for charities, co-operatives, artists, musicians and sustainable businesses. My services also cover web applications, SEO audits, content advice, hosting, migrations, technical guidance and free educational marketing resources.
Highlights & Specialties
- Own and control your website with complete source access
- Fast-loading websites built using reliable open source tools
- Transparent flat-rate pricing with no hidden costs
- Expert web development from over 20 years experience
- Affordable support for charities and community organisations
- Free marketing guides and practical growth advice
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read moreThrough my web design and technology services, I help businesses establish effective online platforms and improve their technical foundations. I offer plain-English advice alongside website and application development. Every project includes full source code ownership and clear pricing. The websites I build are quick-loading, accessible and suitable for different devices.
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Chris Neville
Jul 29, 2026
I used Chobble tickets for an event we held for the British Bourbon Society. Previously, we had always used Eventbrite which takes quite a large portion of the ticket sales as fees. Chobble tickets is very easy to use and takes no cut (even though Stripe takes a very small amount). It's also much better for refunds as Eventbrite doesn't refund the booking fee. We will definitely be using Chobble for our future events and I recommend it for anyone putting paid ticketed events on
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Jamie Mannan
May 18, 2026
We can't recommend Stefan at Chobble highly enough. He built our website using the Chobble template and the entire experience, from first conversation through to handover, has been outstanding.
From the start, Stefan took the time to understand what we actually needed rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all solution. He was clear about what was possible, realistic about timelines, and honest about the best way to get there. The Chobble template itself is a brilliant foundation — fast, clean, lightweight, and built on solid principles rather than bloated with unnecessary plugins or tracking. The end result is a website we're genuinely proud of: it looks great, loads almost instantly, and just works.
What's set Stefan apart, though, is what happened after launch. He set everything up so that it was genuinely easy for us to take over and expand ourselves. The structure is logical, the documentation is clear, and editing or adding new content doesn't require us to go running back to a developer every time we want to change a sentence or add a page. That kind of thoughtful handover is rare — most agencies leave you locked in and dependent. Stefan did the opposite, and it's saved us a huge amount of time and money since.
Communication throughout was excellent. Quick to respond, patient with our questions, and never any sense of being upsold or rushed. Stefan clearly cares about doing the job properly, and it shows in every detail.
If you're considering working with Chobble, do it. Five stars, no hesitation.
From the start, Stefan took the time to understand what we actually needed rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all solution. He was clear about what was possible, realistic about timelines, and honest about the best way to get there. The Chobble template itself is a brilliant foundation — fast, clean, lightweight, and built on solid principles rather than bloated with unnecessary plugins or tracking. The end result is a website we're genuinely proud of: it looks great, loads almost instantly, and just works.
What's set Stefan apart, though, is what happened after launch. He set everything up so that it was genuinely easy for us to take over and expand ourselves. The structure is logical, the documentation is clear, and editing or adding new content doesn't require us to go running back to a developer every time we want to change a sentence or add a page. That kind of thoughtful handover is rare — most agencies leave you locked in and dependent. Stefan did the opposite, and it's saved us a huge amount of time and money since.
Communication throughout was excellent. Quick to respond, patient with our questions, and never any sense of being upsold or rushed. Stefan clearly cares about doing the job properly, and it shows in every detail.
If you're considering working with Chobble, do it. Five stars, no hesitation.
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Paul Wells
Feb 23, 2026
So we reach out in regards to ticket system they offer. I mean it game changer. Save us few bob and made easier for customers! The QR system game changer ! No more holding data on paper it now all simple
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Sarah Lea
Nov 09, 2025
Stefan the star! He has created multiple websites for myself and my associated businesses, since I first met him 12 years ago. He is friendly, trustworthy, calm, helpful, and great at explaining his services (whilst cutting out all "the boring stuff" for me!). Top lad with generous rates and marvellous morals. Highly recommended to all.
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Mark Coakley
Jun 19, 2025
If you want an honest, straight forward guy who won’t mess around and try and bog you down with rubbish, Steve is the man! He’s absolutely fantastic at what he does and has an attention for detail! I can’t recommend him enough!
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KidsPlay BouncyCastles
Jun 07, 2025
Stefan knows his stuff with SEO and websites and gives great advice. I only joined 6 days ago and with the advice iv been given one of my websites went from 7th to 2nd within 5 days, really is great advice with no messing about. The price for the knowledge is great. Why pay £100's or £1000s of pounds when you can learn to do it yourself.
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Andrew Meakin
Jan 27, 2025
Highly recommend this gentleman's services. Very knowledgeable, really helpful, kept me informed all the way, and nothing was too much trouble for Stef. If you're looking for website services, then this is your go-to man for sure
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Simon James
Jan 21, 2025
What a pleasure to be working with Stefan again. Stefan is a problem solver by nature who works hard to find solutions to problems. Thank you and looking forward to the next time.
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Stef
Freelance Software Developerread moreChobble is me, Stef, from Prestwich, Manchester. I'm a freelance software developer with over 20 years of experience.
This business works to a set of straightforward principles:
Transparency: No secrets are kept from customers. The tools they rely on are theirs to keep.
Honesty: If you don't need my services or another provider would suit you better, I'll tell you.
Own, not rent: My income should come from doing work, not from charging rent.
Fair prices: My prices are flat for all jobs and are set at the market rate for an experienced freelance programmer with a 50% discount for charities, cooperatives, and artists.
Freedom: Customers have full control of their data and can move it to any provider.
This business works to a set of straightforward principles:
Transparency: No secrets are kept from customers. The tools they rely on are theirs to keep.
Honesty: If you don't need my services or another provider would suit you better, I'll tell you.
Own, not rent: My income should come from doing work, not from charging rent.
Fair prices: My prices are flat for all jobs and are set at the market rate for an experienced freelance programmer with a 50% discount for charities, cooperatives, and artists.
Freedom: Customers have full control of their data and can move it to any provider.