I have been involved with WordPress since 2007. First as a blogger, then as a developer putting up WordPress websites. In 2015 I improved my skills by studying for a Diploma in digital marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO). I still keep my search engine optimisation training up to date with the latest developments.
I decided to sell my client list in 2017 and take a break from working for others. I found a job but also continued to build and sell products and websites.
I considered a return to freelance working and WordPress in early 2023 after undertaking a Belbin Individual Team Role Report. I was interested in where my strengths lie in regards to starting and completing projects. The findings were no surprise and highlighted why being a freelancer appealed to me more than running a business.
What I am great at is getting started and finishing things. My top 3 Belbin roles are:
Specialist (62nd percentile) – Single-minded, self-starting, dedicated. Provides knowledge and skills in rare supply.
Implementer (59th percentile) – Practical, reliable, efficient. Turns ideas into actions and organises work that needs to be done.
Completer Finisher (58 percentile) – Painstaking, conscientious, anxious. Searches out errors. Polishes and perfects.
I started my software developer journey in 2023 and graduated with a Merit grade in March 2024. My full title is Full-Stack Software Developer (eCommerce). eCommerce is my specialisation but Artificial Intelligence is a passion.
March 31 2024
Diploma in Full Stack Software Development
22 July 2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing
Despite being a developer in her late-50s, I wouldn’t mind if an opportunity to work in a small tech firm came along. In the meantime I continue my work on improving my Django skills and building projects I can sell.
While doing so I am also improving my Python, Flask, and database/API skills using AI Agents and Chatbots. ML fine tuning and prompt engineering. I also aim to learn new things like Wagtail, Docker, and AWS.
You can find my projects on GitHub
INFJ-T Personality Trait
“INFJ personalities might come across as somewhat reserved, but they are fueled by a profound internal passion. Stimulated by deep, reflective thought and an enormous amount of empathy, they dedicate themselves to the pursuit of purpose.”
“Conscientious to the core, they move through life with a clear sense of their values, and they aim to never lose sight of what truly matters – not according to other people or society at large but according to their own wisdom and intuition.”
Taken from 16 personalities
Amazon
I sell paperback notebooks on Amazon. I also add self-published books and public domain books. I still love writing and putting pen to paper. These two domains will forward you to my Amazon pages:
For Amazon UK
Amazon USA
Publishing Website
Along with paperback notebooks, I also create GCSE English Literature and Language study books.
The Past
I have worked online since 2005 and professionally since 2009. Using the internet, I sold products and websites. I have put up WordPress websites for local and international businesses. Ran my own membership site and managed a membership site. Ran workshops and talked to audiences on the power of using the internet and blogging.
Talk to authors in Dominica
2012
In August 2010 I gave a talk to authors/writers on how to use the internet to promote their books online. Focusing on blogging, video and social media marketing.
This is a short extract of what was a 90 minute workshop. The workshop was part of a festival held for writers.
The talk took place at the University of West Indies Dominica
A Social Network
2009
Back in 2009 I ran a social network. It was for the diaspora of an island called Dominica. This is where my parents were from. I wanted to meet other people. The network had over 8,000 members when I sold it.
This is a photo of an internet marketing seminar that took place in 2005.
From left to right : Robert Puddy, John Taylor, Martin Avis, Me, Mike A??, and Joe Robson. I found some photos on an old flickr account.