Welcome to YeKen
WordPress Websites & Plugins, Built Right
I’m a software engineer with 25 years’ experience, specialising in WordPress, building websites and plugins, trusted by thousands of users worldwide.
Design and launch your next website without touching a line of code.
A Dundonian Software Engineer, Not an Agency
I studied Applied Computing at the University of Dundee and have spent 25 years building web applications – these days, I focus primarily on WordPress. No account managers, no outsourced teams: you work directly with the person who builds your site.
A Complete WordPress Website, From £499
Fixed price, no hidden costs. Whether you need a Standard Site to get your business online or a full Online Shop ready to take payments, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying from day one — and see a live demo before you commit.
Off-The-Shelf Plugins, Trusted by Site Owners Worldwide
Beyond custom builds, I develop my own WordPress plugins – including Weight Tracker and Snippet Shortcodes, rated 4.9★ from 70+ reviews. Add proven functionality to your site in minutes, no custom development required.
“…took the time to actually understand what I wanted”
From custom websites to plugins used around the world, here’s what my customers have to say. (I promise I didn’t write these myself.)
★★★★★
I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into this, but working with Ali was brilliant from start to finish. He took the time to actually understand what I wanted, explained everything clearly, and turned my vague ideas into exactly the website I’d pictured in my head, only better.
★★★★★
If Carlsberg did WordPress plugins… then they would use Yeken!!! Well done Yeken – nice guys always come out on top and I’m just really pleased that we found you!
Rick Wilson
★★★★★
This plugin is really well developed and have a ton of really cool features but most of all, the service that you have is pretty awesome and ALI is so responsive, it’s reassuring to know that he’s behind your back. Definitely a must have…
Pascal Poeck
Got a question? Give me a shout.
No question is too small; whether you’re after a website, a plugin, or just not sure where to start, get in touch and let’s figure it out together.
Websites that look good and keep working
Whether you need a brand new website or someone to look after the one you’ve already got, I’ve got you covered. You deal with me from start to finish, with no hand-offs along the way.
From a simple site to get your business online to a full online shop ready to take payments, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying from day one, and see a live demo before you commit.
What I can help with
01.
WordPress Websites
Fast, modern WordPress sites built around your business, not squeezed into a template that doesn’t quite fit.
02.
Online Shops
Online shops ready to take payments, with your products, shipping and checkout set up properly from day one.
03.
Custom Plugins
Need WordPress to do something it can’t out of the box? I’ll build a plugin that does exactly what you need.
04.
Ready-Made Plugins
Weight Tracker, Snippet Shortcodes and more, adding proven features to WordPress sites around the world in minutes.
05.
Website Maintenance
Safe updates, daily backups, security and uptime monitoring, so your site keeps running smoothly without you lifting a finger.
06.
Fixes & Improvements
Something broken, slow or just not quite right? I’ll get to the bottom of it and sort it out.
Why work with me?
I’m not an agency. I’m one software engineer with 25 years’ experience who builds, supports and looks after everything personally.
Experience you can count on
25+
Years building for the web
I’ve spent my whole career building web applications, from the backend logic to the bits people actually see and click.
5000+
Plugin installs
My WordPress plugins are installed on over 5000+ sites all around the world.
See the plugins behind the reviews. Read More
You deal with me, start to finish
No middlemen
No account managers or outsourced teams. The person you talk to is the person building your site.
Support that actually responds
Your questions are answered by someone who knows your site inside out, not lost in a ticket queue.
Want to know more about me? Read More
Questions people often ask
Do I need to know anything technical?
Not at all. I’ll explain everything in plain English and handle the technical side, so you can focus on your business.
What happens once my site is live?
I don’t disappear. I can look after your site with a maintenance plan, or you can come back to me whenever you need changes.
Can you help with a site someone else built?
Yes. Whether it needs fixing, speeding up or a new feature added, I’m happy to take a look at an existing WordPress site.
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