Clayton Rose Development

24/08/2026

I’ve recently been working with a new client, Winner Promotional Clothing, whose existing website was beginning to feel outdated and no longer reflected the quality of their business.

They came to me looking for a complete refresh a modern brand update, a stronger digital presence, and one key request:

👉 A bold, dark-themed website with big bold statements.

The initial concepts are now complete, and the transformation is already looking fantastic.

But the best feedback?

“Looks amazing Greg, thanks so much!”

A WhatsApp message like that from a happy client you can’t beat it! 🙌

Your website is often the first impression someone gets of your business. If it looks dated, feels difficult to navigate, or simply doesn’t represent where your brand is today, it might be time for a digital refresh.

💻 Is your website ready for an upgrade?

If your business needs a fresh, modern online presence, drop me a message today and let’s have a chat.

20/08/2026

The new Little Oven Cake Celebrations website is live and we couldn't be prouder.

Built from the ground up to make ordering your celebration cake simpler than ever, the new site brings the whole bakery online:

🍰 Custom Cake Request - A guided, step-by-step form lets you choose your cake size, design, flavours and add-ons, with a live quote that updates as you build.

📦 Monthly Cookie Drop - Order signature mixed cookie box each month. Pay securely online, choose collection or posted delivery, and your order is automatically routed to Royal Mail Click & Drop for dispatch.

📖 Recipe Shop - Browse and instantly download tried-and-tested recipe PDFs, with secure checkout and automatic delivery to your inbox.

👰 Wedding & Corporate Dessert Tables - Explore dessert packages with full flavour menus, then enquire in minutes through our multi-step booking form.

✍️ Blog, Gallery & Weekly Menu - Stay up to date with the latest creations, news and what's coming out of the oven each week.

Behind the scenes, a custom content management system lets the team update every page, photo and price and manage core sections of the business.

Visit littleoven.co.uk and take a look today!

16/08/2026

Another new website live! This time for Little Oven Celebration Cakes based in Buckshaw Village 😎. The best cakes around!

14/08/2026

Here are five Chorley businesses I’ve had the pleasure of building websites for in 2026! 🎉

Clayton Rose Development works with businesses across the UK, but it’s always especially rewarding to support companies here in my local area.

🔧 AJ Plumbing
🎂 Little Oven Celebration Cakes
🏠 DBL Damp and Timber Surveyors
🏘️ Hodson Homes
⚽ Story Sport Coaching

Some were built using WordPress, while others use Synthesis our fast, secure, plugin-free CMS developed in-house.

Take a look at these local projects 👇

https://claytonrosedevelopment.co.uk/blog/chorley-business-websites-built-in-2026

Need a new website for your business? Get in touch! 🌹

Lightning-Fast Web Design, That Delivers Results!

13/08/2026

🏃 New Client Announcement - Welcome Winner Promotional Clothing!

We’re delighted to welcome Winner Promotional Clothing as a new client of Clayton Rose Development.

Established in Burnley in 1982, Winner has grown from supplying T-shirts for running races and clubs into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of printed and embroidered garments.

We’ll be creating a clean, user-friendly and conversion-focused website, powered by our new Synthesis Platform. We’ll also be supporting Winner with website hosting, ongoing development and digital marketing as they take the next step in upgrading their digital presence.

Looking forward to getting started on this!

07/08/2026

Delighted to welcome my latest client DBL!

I’m really pleased to be working with Daniel Barton from DBL, damp & timber experts you can trust.

I’ll be creating a brand-new website for DBL, alongside providing website hosting and ongoing support.

Really looking forward to bringing this one to life... and here is a little preview!

01/08/2026

Ben Nevis completed.... Never again 😭

29/07/2026

🚀 Another website launched!

We're proud to have designed and developed a brand-new WordPress website for Hodson Homes. Alongside the new website, we'll also be providing ongoing hosting and support to keep everything running smoothly.

It was a pleasure working with Glen and the Hodson Homes team on this project, and we're excited to continue supporting them moving forward.

Here's what they had to say:

"Greg has recently completed the website for our company, Hodson Homes, and we couldn't be happier with the result. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. He took the time to fully understand our business, ensuring that the website reflected our brand and met all of our requirements. His attention to detail, communication, and commitment to delivering exactly what we needed were excellent throughout the entire process."

Thank you again to the Hodson Homes team!

17/07/2026

Over the past few months, I've been building Synthesis CMS.

The goal was simple: create a faster, low code CMS without the plugin headaches that come with traditional platforms. Whilst we will always offer to build sites in Wordpress/Drupal for those who request it, we are happy to now offer another option for our clients.

It's designed to be easy for clients to use, with a clean dashboard that isn't filled with update warnings or endless menus.

Some of the features already built in include:

• WhatsApp and phone integration
• Contact forms
• Business details and opening hours managed in one place across the entire site
• SEO Location Page management
• Reusable content blocks
• Built in SEO reports and website health checks
• Google Analytics integration
• Breadcrumbs
• Blog and media management

It's built to scale too. Whether you're a startup, a local trades business or an established company, Synthesis CMS can grow alongside your business without needing to rebuild everything.

We've already started using it for new client projects, and it's making launching websites faster, simpler and far more flexible.

This is only the beginning, and I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve Synthesis CMS into an even more powerful platform.

08/07/2026

Nice breakaway in Norway for a week ☺️ Lucy Clayton ❤️