Full-Stack Developer & Digital Marketing Expert
I Don't Just Build Websites.
I Build Businesses.
Most developers hand you a website. I hand you a business tool — built with real functionality, optimised to rank, and designed to convert. Backed by 17 years of commercial experience and three businesses I built and run myself.
Why Choose Me
One Expert. The Full Picture.
Most businesses hire a developer or a marketer. I do both — and I've built my own businesses with the same skills I'd bring to yours.
Full-Stack Developer & WordPress Expert
I have 17 years of experience building dynamic, robust websites and custom applications. I design and publish WordPress plugins, develop bespoke themes and WooCommerce solutions, and write clean, functional code across the full stack — not just pages, but real business tools.
Server & Domain Expert
As Director of Host Dada — a Nominet accredited partner and Microsoft Channel Partner — I manage Apache servers, implement security hardening, configure Plesk, WHM, and cPanel environments, and automate hosting infrastructure. I can host what I build, end to end.
Certified Google Partner & SEO Veteran
Google-certified for Display and Search Ads, and an SEO practitioner with 17 years of hands-on experience. My Lead Stack platform generates over 30,000 leads annually — proof that I don't just optimise websites, I build systems that rank and convert at scale.
I Practice What I Preach
Businesses & Applications. Built and Run by Me.
Every service I offer, I use myself. These aren't case studies for clients — they're businesses and tools I founded, built the tech for, and still run today.
Lead Stack
Built and run a lead generation platform serving automotive salvage businesses nationally. Not a client project — my own business, generating measurable commercial results through SEO, automation, and custom development.
Host Dada
Founded and direct a web hosting company that is a Microsoft Channel Partner, and an official Nominet Channel Partner making us an accredited domain name registrar — managing Apache servers, security, billing automation, and client infrastructure.
Plugins & Open Source
Custom WordPress plugins published to the WordPress Plugin Library and open-sourced on GitHub. Production-quality code solving real business problems — not just template customisation, but original functionality built from scratch.
Vehicle Data Information
A consumer-facing vehicle data platform delivering valuations, MOT history, and full vehicle checks — competing directly with HPI and similar services. Built on the same API powering Lead Stack, it was a natural extension: the infrastructure was already there, I just built the product.
What I Do
Build It. Host It. Grow It.
From custom development and server infrastructure through to SEO and paid advertising — everything under one roof, with one expert who understands the full picture.
About Me
A Rare Bridge Between Business & Technology
My career began in sales — giving me a commercial edge that most developers simply don't have. Over 17 years ago I transitioned into web development, founding and growing a digital agency to six members of staff before refocusing as a specialist freelancer.
Today I operate Host Dada, a Nominet-accredited hosting provider and Microsoft Channel Partner where I manage servers, domains, and infrastructure end to end. I run Lead Stack, generating 30,000+ leads annually for automotive salvage businesses, and Vehicle Data Information, a live consumer platform delivering vehicle valuations, MOT history and HPI-style checks — built on the same API infrastructure as Lead Stack.
Three businesses. Built, hosted, and grown using the exact same skills I bring to every client.
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What Clients Say
Real feedback from businesses I've built, hosted, and grown over the years.
I can thoroughly recommend Darren Kandekore. After having big problems with my hosting company I needed help quickly to keep my two businesses running efficiently. Darren understood the problem right away and within a couple of days my two websites and business emails found a new, reliable home.
LMS Accountancy Services
Darren really took the time to understand my wants, needs and expectations and delivered exactly what was on the brief. He's been there when I wanted changes or when I'd messed up on certain things — overall his work is the best I've had. Top quality work as always, keep it up!
Beeline VIP Coaches
We have used Darren Kandekore to create two websites for our business. He is very professional, and his work is always to a high standard. If we ever have any problems, he is easy to get hold of and will quickly resolve the issue to ensure our website is up and running. We would definitely recommend Darren!
VG Charles
Darren really knows his stuff — top quality but keeps the explanations simple for me. The best thing is he's really responsive so you can have total confidence in his work. Anytime I've done something by mistake to my website he gets me out of trouble and back to business straight away. Can't thank him enough.
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Thoughts & News
My random thoughts, a bit of news and some analysis of current trends.
Let's Work Together
Ready to Build Something Remarkable?
Whether you need a bespoke website, a full digital marketing strategy, or a technical partner who understands business — I'm here.