Jan Raap Designer & Frontend Developer from Ratzeburg

WordPress Developer & Frontend Specialist from Ratzeburg

I'm Jan from Ratzeburg near Hamburg/Germany, and I develop websites that work. No marketing slogans, no hidden costs – just honest web development.

Since 2013, I have been working as a WordPress developer for small and medium-sized enterprises. Frontend development is my passion, accessible websites are my standard. I speak plainly: what's possible, what's not, and what it costs. You always know where you're at.

Web Design for Craftspeople and Local Businesses

You don't have time for the website? I get it. As an experienced WordPress developer for craftsmen, I take care of everything – from the initial idea to the finished site. You focus on your craft, I take care of your professional web presence in Ratzeburg, Hamburg, and nationwide.

What does that mean in concrete terms? I will develop an accessible website for you that brings in new customers. One that looks just as good on your customers' smartphones as it does on a computer – responsive web design is standard for me. A website that is found on Google, thanks to solid SEO foundations. And above all: a WordPress website that you can later maintain yourself – if you want to.

Many craftsmen from the Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein region know the problem: the old website is from 2010, it looks terrible on mobile, and the last "webmaster" is no longer available. This is exactly where I come in as a local WordPress specialist. I clean up, rebuild everything, and show you how to change texts and images yourself. No rocket science, I promise.

Frontend Development for Agencies

You need frontend support? I turn your designs into clean code. WordPress development, Vue.js, Nuxt, or classic HTML/CSS – send me the designs, I deliver accessible, high-performance code.

As an external frontend developer, I have been working with agencies from Hamburg, Berlin, and all over Germany for years. Overflow capacity when things get hectic again? Check. WordPress specialist for tricky customizations? Also check. Someone who thinks along and doesn't just blindly implement? Definitely.

My promise as a frontend partner: you get code that you can hand over to your clients without a headache. Cleanly documented, performant, and maintainable. Accessible websites are not an extra service, but standard. No surprises, no drama calls at 5:30 PM.

How I Became a WordPress Developer

HTML and frontend development fascinated me even in school. In 2007, I graduated as a communication designer from the Kunstschule Wandsbek in Hamburg. The plan was actually: design, done.

But then came comdirect bank AG. For nine years, I worked there as a designer and built HTML prototypes with Axure. At some point, I thought to myself: Why only prototypes? Why not real websites? So I taught myself PHP and started developing professional WordPress themes.

Today, that's my thing: the combination of design understanding and technical know-how in frontend development. I know what designers mean and can translate it into accessible code. I understand what customers in Ratzeburg and Hamburg need and implement it practically.

My Services: WordPress, Frontend Development & Accessible Websites

WordPress is my main tool for web design in Ratzeburg and the surrounding area. Not because it's hip, but because for most of my clients – from craftsmen to medium-sized businesses – it's the best solution. Easy to use, flexibly expandable, and proven for years. With tools like Advanced Custom Fields, I develop individual WordPress solutions that are still easy to maintain.

For me, frontend development means: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that work. No frills that only look good but slow down the site. Performance-optimized websites are important to me – nobody likes to wait 10 seconds for a website. Especially in today's mobile world, every millisecond counts.

For modern projects, as a frontend developer, I also use Vue.js 3 and Nuxt. These are frameworks for interactive web applications. If you need something like that for your company in Hamburg or Schleswig-Holstein, I'll be happy to explain what it means and whether it makes sense for your project.

SEO for local businesses? I'm in. Not the "guaranteed number 1 on Google" kind, but solid foundations: sensible structure, fast loading times, mobile optimization. The basis for your customers from Ratzeburg, Lübeck, or Hamburg to find you.

Accessible websites? They are an absolute standard for me. No extra costs for "low-barrier," but considered from the very beginning. As a WordPress developer with a focus on accessibility, this not only makes the website more accessible, but often also better for all users.

How I Work as a WordPress Developer

I don't see you as a client, but as a partner. You know your business in Ratzeburg or Hamburg, I know mine: professional frontend development and WordPress. Together we will find out what your website needs.

That also means: I don't just nod everything through. If an idea is technically nonsense or scares away your users, I'll say so. Not because I'm a know-it-all, but because as an experienced WordPress developer, I want your project to be successful.

Remote work is my standard – whether you are in Ratzeburg, Hamburg, Berlin, or Munich. That saves us both time and money. Video calls when necessary, otherwise email and phone. Has been working perfectly for years.

What is Important to Me as a Developer: Accessible Websites as Standard

For me as a frontend developer, accessibility is not a nice-to-have, but a basic principle. Physical health is only temporary for everyone – many people forget that. That's why I think about accessible websites from the very beginning: from design to technical implementation. Contrasts that work, fonts that are legible, navigation that also works with a keyboard. WordPress websites for people with and without disabilities.

Sustainability and social justice are not empty words for me. In the long term, I want to build a company with employee participation. Digital services and frontend development for medium-sized businesses, fair and transparent.

Besides work and my little son, I am constantly learning. AI tools for web development, new WordPress features, modern frontend frameworks – the industry is developing rapidly and I'm keeping up.

WordPress Development from Ratzeburg for all of Germany

From Ratzeburg, as a WordPress developer, I serve clients all over Germany. The proximity to Hamburg and Lübeck is practical for personal meetings, but thanks to the internet, distance hardly matters anymore. Whether it's web design for craftsmen in Ratzeburg or frontend development for a Berlin agency – everything is possible.

You can also find me on LinkedIn and XING – in case you want to stalk me first before you get in touch. Totally fine for a WordPress developer from Ratzeburg.

The Next Step?

You've read this far? Then we should talk about your web design project. Feel free to check out my references as a WordPress developer or read what clients say about working with me as a frontend developer.

Or write to me directly. Tell me about your project – whether you need a new WordPress website, are looking for frontend development, or want to make your existing site accessible. I'll tell you honestly what's feasible and what it will cost. No sales pitch, just a normal conversation between business people.