WorthyOnTheWeb

ABOUT ME

WorthyOnTheWeb is an online presence of Claire Worthington. I'm currently studying a Masters in Digital Marketing Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University. I also run my own business working primarily with small businesses.

More Info

I'm a front end web developer, web designer and digital helper from Greater Manchester. I founded the Village Web Company and I write the WorthyOnTheWeb blog.

I started the blog to help guide small business owners and help them present themselves and their businesses online. There is a lot of information out there, but some of it requires a certain amount of digital knowledge before any of it makes sense.

Background

Prior to retraining as a developer, I had my own small business as an independent retailer selling childrens clothes and gifts but I spent the majority of my working life at Royal Mail.

During my many years at Royal Mail I did everything from sorting mail and office admin to holding face to face meetings with enterprise clients and managing customer service teams. As a result I have a lot of experience dealing with corporate customers and know a lot more than most web developers about sorting machines!

Volunteering

I am a volunteer at a small local charity called SPACE Stockport, an ADHD parent support group. I'm a Code Club Volunteer and a lead organiser for WordCamp Manchester 2015 and 2016

I doubt if I fit the mould of an average web developer, but then who wants to be average?

Spare Time

When I'm not working, volunteering or writing blog posts, I do all the usual family stuff. I also enjoy an assortment of 1950s housewifey type activities such as baking, sewing, gardening and crochet, although over the last few years I have definitely spent more time on my laptop than anywhere else.