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A name behind the work

Sam Jay Heaton.
Your developer, directly.

I help businesses build a better online presence, from their website and business systems to search visibility and ongoing care. You talk to the person doing the thinking and working with you on the delivery.

  • Wigan based
  • Direct access to Sam
5.0 from 165 Google reviewsVerified 5 November 2026
Sam Jay Heaton outdoors
Sam Jay Heaton at a football stadium
Over a decade of experience

A proper starting point

Your business matters.
You deal with me.

I’m a full-stack web developer and web designer based in Wigan. Over more than a decade, I’ve worked with local businesses, online retailers and larger organisations on websites that need to do useful work. I trade through Sam Jay Heaton LTD.

I want to understand how your business runs: the enquiries you want, the information your customers need and the repetitive tasks that get in the way. That makes the conversation about your business, rather than a list of technologies.

From the portfolio

Different businesses.
Individual thinking.

A few examples of the websites and long-term relationships behind my work.

Digital Space

Bespoke web development, consultancy and ongoing digital support for Digital Space, spanning maintenance, SEO, marketing materials and reporting.

  • Web Development
  • Consultancy
  • Maintenance & Support

The Lookout Bequia

Two apartments, remarkable sea views and hosts who know their island. For The Lookout Bequia, I brought the accommodation, the practical details and the people behind the welcome into one connected website.

  • Web Design
  • Web Development

The detail behind the work

A considered approach.
From the start.

The choices, practical details and support that shape your project.

01

From a first website to a long-term role.

Some clients need a clear, affordable way to get online. Others bring me into their business for development, SEO, marketing, reporting and consultancy over time. The relationship can grow without forcing you into a large package before you need it.

My portfolio includes trade e-commerce for Sumison, lead handling for Ace Gas and bespoke work for Digital Space. Each project has its own brief, and I explain my role rather than claiming that every visible feature or business result came from me.

02

AI is useful. Responsibility still needs a person.

I use AI where it helps with a real task, including supported website editing, automation and content workflows. My job is to decide how the software fits together, check the output and make sure someone takes responsibility for the result.

If you already have an in-house team or another supplier, I can work alongside them. You get practical technical input, an independent view and help with the pieces that need moving forward.

03

A reputation you can check.

On 5 November 2026, my Google profile showed a 5.0 rating from 165 reviews. You can read the feedback directly and see the projects in my portfolio. The reviews support how I work: responsive communication, practical advice and relationships that continue beyond a launch.

The SJH initials stay as the visual identity. Behind them, the person you work with is Sam Jay Heaton.

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Your next chapter

Good things start
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Good things start with a conversation

Your next good
idea starts here.

Tell me about your business, your goals and what you need your website to do. I’ll help you work out the next step, from a first build to improvements and ongoing care.

0161 399 4751me@samjayheaton.com4 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan,
Greater Manchester, WN1 1SX

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