Our mission is to play a part in changing the world for the better by communicating with words, images and music
Web services
We work with charities, non-profits, small businesses and freelancers to help them achieve their communications and business goals, via web building, content management systems, e-commerce platforms and other digital technologies.
cbrody.com offers a range of services including web design, feature development, site building, web and email hosting.
Through close collaboration with our clients and using leading-edge software and platforms we create, host, maintain and keep secure beautiful, accessible, clean, mobile- and SEO-friendly, reliable and fast websites.
Please visit the case studies page for examples and a summary of a few projects we’ve delivered.
Drawing on the skills and experience of lead consultant and director Chris Brody, cbrody.com we can offer a range of services in web design, build, hosting and maintenance, including:
- content management systems (e.g. Drupal, WordPress)
- straightforward for non-technical users to add and update content
- site architecture & structure plans
- e.g. content types, menu & link structure, non-standard features
- page layouts, typography, colour and other design elements
- component-based templates to ensure consistent design and branding across a site
- resource libraries and knowledge platforms
- faceted / filtered searching and browsing, user data capture, etc.
- e-commerce, payment systems and other platform integrations
- manage physical products, stock levels and fulfilment
- manage digital products and subscription services
- take online payments via third party clearing systems
- integrate newsletter signups with bulk email providers
- hosting
- domain name registration
- regular backups, security and maintenance
- ultra-fast web & email hosting, powered by 100% renewable energy
- SSL/TLS, CDN, WAF and caching implementation for fast, secure sites
We are committed supporters of an open web, of open standards and open-source software, both as end-users and active contributors.
Please contact us today to discuss your needs and desires.
Our partners and suppliers
Depending on your requirements and budget, we are able to draw on the skills and experience of highly qualified freelancers and agencies. Our suppliers are vetted for their commitment to environmentally conscious, open-source and sustainable technologies.
Testimonials
Chris is a creative web site designer and his suggestions are highly practical and appropriate. Therein lies the outstanding nature of his work.
Michel Pimbert
Emeritus Professor of Agroecology and Food Politics, Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University
Chris has proved reliable, trustworthy and hard-working, with a knack for devising solutions to even the trickiest problems. I completely recommend him to others.
Matt Wright
Web planning and content manager, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
I have known and worked with Chris for a number of years and always found him to be the consummate professional. We have worked together on numerous projects and events, all of which have had wonderful feedback from clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Sarah-Jane Dale
Singer, Chair-Live Performance Committee-Musicians Union, MU Executive Committee Member, SE MU Regional Committee Member, Robert Burns Specialist, Mentor, Ambassador – The Children’s Trust
Chris has a great understanding of both technology and aesthetics. As such, his development work is both technically elegant and highly usable.
Bob Gladstein
Former Senior SEO Analyst, Overdrive Interactive
Chris is completely trustworthy and goal-driven. I have complete confidence in recommending him.
Stephen Martin
Senior Consultant at HCLTech
Other services
We also offer live musical performances, photography and video production services.
About Chris Brody, director
Chris has worked in information technology for over thirty years, variously as support engineer, software developer, project manager, web services and IT manager in the communications, software development, non-profit and charity sectors. More details are in Chris Brody’s CV (IT) [PDF].
Chris has worked as a professional freelance musician since the 1980s. He plays viola and violin (both modern & baroque), sings (bass/baritone), fixes musicians for and promotes ensembles, including the Crystal Palace String Quartet, which he founded with friends in 2005. Lundonia Artists acts as an umbrella for the various musical groups he is involved with. Chris Brody’s CV (music) has more information.
Chris also works as a photographer and videographer, and occasionally rants on peaceblog.org. He is a passionate activist and wishes for everyone (including himself) to involve themselves, as much as they are able, in working towards positive change within our communities both real and online.
Chris lives (mostly) in Walthamstow, East London and is happy working wherever he can find power, internet and shelter from the elements. He lives with a bipolar condition and keeps a vegan diet for the animals, the environment and himself.