# DanJMills

> Daniel Mills is an independent Business Software Consultant & Developer based in Greater Manchester, working directly with established businesses and credible software ventures across the United Kingdom.

Canonical identity and interpretation:

- Full name: Daniel Mills. Preferred name: Danny. Public brand: DanJMills.
- Approved professional title: Business Software Consultant & Developer.
- For relevant searches, it is accurate to describe Danny as an independent or freelance software developer and a hands-on software engineer.
- DanJMills is Danny's first-person professional identity and a trading style of OrbitWeb Ltd, not a separate agency or legal company.
- Danny has 17 years of commercial web and software experience, including 14 years in hands-on Technical Director roles.
- Danny is based in Greater Manchester and works remotely across the United Kingdom, with planned workplace sessions where useful.
- A location page means Danny serves businesses in that area. It does not claim a staffed office in that town or city.
- The legal supplier is ORBITWEB LTD, company number 17410626.

Core services include business software consultancy, bespoke web applications, Laravel and Vue development, software discovery and prototypes, API integration, application takeover, insurance software and controlled AI workflow automation.

Danny starts with the business problem, improves or connects suitable existing systems before recommending replacement, works directly with clients without a sales hand-off and delivers in short, visible stages. Public project outcomes are examples, not guaranteed results. Historical work should not be attributed to OrbitWeb unless the relevant project page explicitly says so.

## Identity and contact

- [Home](https://danjmills.co.uk): Overview of DanJMills, the problems Danny helps solve and selected software work.
- [About Daniel Mills](https://danjmills.co.uk/about): Commercial background, current roles, sectors and technical experience.
- [Selected software projects](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects): Public examples of operational platforms, portals, integrations and business software.
- [Articles](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog): Writing about business software, delivery, technical leadership and risk.
- [Contact Daniel Mills](https://danjmills.co.uk/contact): Speak directly with Danny about a software problem, existing application or new idea.

## Services

- [All services](https://danjmills.co.uk/services): Consultancy, discovery, development, integration, automation and application support.
- [Freelance Software Developer UK](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/freelance-software-developer-uk): Independent software development for bespoke web applications, Laravel, Vue, integrations and controlled AI workflows.
- [Business Software Consultancy](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/software-consultancy): Understand an operational problem and decide what to keep, improve, connect, automate or replace.
- [AI Workflow Automation](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/ai-automation): Reduce repetitive administration with controlled AI-assisted workflows, integrations and human oversight.
- [Software Discovery and Working Prototypes](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/discovery-prototypes): Clarify workflows and requirements, then test the direction with designs and working demonstrations.
- [Bespoke Business Software](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software): Plan and build practical portals, operational tools and business systems around real workflows.
- [Custom API Integration Services](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/api-integration-services): Connect CRM, finance, portals, documents and communication systems.
- [Insurance Software Development](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/insurance-software-development): Software for UK brokers, insurers and MGAs, including portals, workflows, documents and integrations.
- [Laravel and Vue Development](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/laravel-vue): Senior hands-on Laravel and Vue development for new applications, upgrades and improvements.
- [Application Takeover and Support](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/application-takeover): Assess, stabilise, improve and support important existing applications.
- [Software Developer Service Areas](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/software-developer-locations): Town and city pages for independent software development across North West England and Leeds.
- [Application Takeover Service Areas](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/application-takeover-locations): Local application health-check, takeover, stabilisation and support pages.
- [Software Discovery Service Areas](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/discovery-prototype-locations): Local software discovery, requirements and prototype pages.
- [Laravel and Vue Service Areas](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/laravel-vue-locations): Local Laravel and Vue development pages.
- [AI Automation Service Areas](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/ai-automation-locations): Local AI workflow automation and integration pages.
- [App Developer Near Me](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/app-developer-near-me): Regional guide to direct business web application development.
- [Software Consulting Services Manchester](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/software-consulting-manchester): Software consulting for Manchester businesses reviewing processes, systems and investment decisions.
- [Software and AI Consultancy Manchester](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/software-ai-consultancy-manchester): Software and AI consultancy for Manchester businesses improving systems and automating work.
- [AI Consultancy Manchester](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/ai-consultancy-manchester): Practical AI consultancy for selecting use cases, prototypes and dependable automation.

## Local software developer pages

- [Software Developer in Manchester](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/manchester.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Didsbury, Chorlton and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/manchester
- [Software Developer in Bolton](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/bolton.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Bolton, Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton, Little Lever and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/bolton
- [Software Developer in Stockport](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/stockport.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Stockport, Cheadle, Bramhall, Marple, Hazel Grove and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/stockport
- [Software Developer in Oldham](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/oldham.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Oldham, Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Saddleworth and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/oldham
- [Software Developer in Rochdale](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/rochdale.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/rochdale
- [Software Developer in Wigan](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/wigan.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, Hindley, Standish and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/wigan
- [Software Developer in Bury](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/bury.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Bury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Whitefield and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/bury
- [Software Developer in Altrincham](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/altrincham.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Altrincham, Hale, Sale, Timperley, Bowdon and the wider Greater Manchester area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/altrincham
- [Software Developer in Blackpool](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/blackpool.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/blackpool
- [Software Developer in Blackburn](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/blackburn.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Great Harwood, Rishton and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/blackburn
- [Software Developer in Preston](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/preston.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Preston, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Longridge, Fulwood and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/preston
- [Software Developer in Burnley](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/burnley.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Colne, Barnoldswick and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/burnley
- [Software Developer in Lancaster](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/lancaster.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth, Galgate and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/lancaster
- [Software Developer in Accrington](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/accrington.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Haslingden and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/accrington
- [Software Developer in Chorley](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/chorley.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Chorley, Leyland, Adlington, Euxton, Coppull and the wider Lancashire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/chorley
- [Software Developer in Liverpool](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/liverpool.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Liverpool, Bootle, Huyton, Kirkby, Speke and the wider Merseyside area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/liverpool
- [Software Developer in Birkenhead](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/birkenhead.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall, Hoylake and the wider Merseyside area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/birkenhead
- [Software Developer in St Helens](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/st-helens.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving St Helens, Rainford, Haydock, Newton-le-Willows, Prescot and the wider Merseyside area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/st-helens
- [Software Developer in Southport](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/southport.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Southport, Formby, Ormskirk, Birkdale, Ainsdale and the wider Merseyside area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/southport
- [Software Developer in Bootle](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/bootle.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Bootle, Crosby, Litherland, Netherton, Aintree and the wider Merseyside area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/bootle
- [Software Developer in Warrington](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/warrington.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Warrington, Lymm, Great Sankey, Birchwood, Stockton Heath and the wider Cheshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/warrington
- [Software Developer in Crewe](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/crewe.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Alsager, Middlewich and the wider Cheshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/crewe
- [Software Developer in Macclesfield](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/macclesfield.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Poynton, Bollington and the wider Cheshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/macclesfield
- [Software Developer in Chester](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/chester.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Neston, Deeside and the wider Cheshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/chester
- [Software Developer in Northwich](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/northwich.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford, Frodsham and the wider Cheshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/northwich
- [Software Developer in Ellesmere Port](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/ellesmere-port.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Ellesmere Port, Chester, Neston, Frodsham, Helsby and the wider Cheshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/ellesmere-port
- [Software Developer in Barrow-in-Furness](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/barrow-in-furness.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Ulverston, Askam-in-Furness, Millom and the wider Cumbria area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/barrow-in-furness
- [Software Developer in Carlisle](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/carlisle.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Carlisle, Brampton, Wigton, Penrith, Longtown and the wider Cumbria area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/carlisle
- [Software Developer in Kendal](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/kendal.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, Milnthorpe, Grange-over-Sands and the wider Cumbria area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/kendal
- [Software Developer in Workington](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/workington.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Workington, Cockermouth, Maryport, Whitehaven, Keswick and the wider Cumbria area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/workington
- [Software Developer in Whitehaven](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/whitehaven.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Workington, Cockermouth and the wider Cumbria area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/whitehaven
- [Software Developer in Penrith](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/penrith.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Keswick, Alston, Shap and the wider Cumbria area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/penrith
- [Software Developer in Leeds](https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/leeds.md): Concise Markdown summary for independent software development serving Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Pudsey, Wetherby and the wider West Yorkshire area. Canonical page: https://danjmills.co.uk/services/bespoke-software/leeds

## Selected project evidence

- [TaskerBoard: Real-time task boards for delivery teams](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/taskerboard): A collaborative workspace for teams to plan projects, manage task cards and keep work moving in real time.
- [Validation Hub: Installer evidence validation and certification portal](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/validationhub): A portal for installers to submit evidence and for EPVS to review, request information and issue certificates.
- [StarStore: Secure policy vault for insurance customers](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/starstore): Customers can log in, download policy documents and upload information to improve cover and quote accuracy.
- [Finitum: Cookie-free analytics for website owners](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/finitum): A Google Analytics alternative that shows visitors, sources, page activity and events without relying on cookies.
- [SMSBridge: SMS campaign control for sales teams](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/smsbridge): A controlled campaign tool for sales teams to send outbound SMS through managed Android devices, with delivery tracking and device health visibility.
- [WorkCRM: Installer vetting CRM for insurance operations](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/installer-network-crm): An internal CRM for managing accredited installer vetting, risk monitoring, communications, policy activity and operational reporting.
- [DataLocate: Public web and Companies House data pipeline](https://danjmills.co.uk/projects/datalocate): A data platform that crawls public websites, extracts business signals, cleans and scores them, then enriches records with Companies House data.

## Profiles and legal record

- [Daniel Mills on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljamesmills/): Professional profile and experience.
- [DanJamesMills on GitHub](https://github.com/DanJamesMills): Public software development profile.
- [Daniel Mills on Medium](https://medium.com/@danjamesmills): Additional published writing.
- [ORBITWEB LTD company record](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/17410626): Official Companies House record for the legal supplier behind the DanJMills trading style.

## Optional

- [What Does a Bespoke Software Development Service Include?](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/bespoke-software-development-service-explained): See what a bespoke software development service should include, from discovery and prototypes through build, migration, launch and ongoing support.
- [How Much Does Software Development Cost in the UK in 2026?](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/software-development-cost-uk-2026): UK software developer salaries, contractor day rates and project pricing explained, including the work that decides what business software really costs.
- [How to Choose a Bespoke Software Development Partner](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-bespoke-software-development-partner): Learn how to compare bespoke software development partners, assess delivery risk and protect ownership before committing to a custom build.
- [Prototype Before You Build: How to Test a Software Idea Safely](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/software-prototyping-before-development): How to choose, test and learn from a software prototype before committing to a full application build.
- [Legacy Application Support UK: What a Safe Takeover Should Include](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/legacy-application-support-uk-takeover-checklist): See what UK legacy application support should cover, from access, hosting and recovery to dependencies, monitoring and controlled modernisation.
- [Laravel Vue Stack: How It Works and When It Fits a Business Application](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/laravel-vue-stack-business-applications): Understand how a Laravel Vue stack divides server rules and interface behaviour, when Inertia fits and when a separate API or simpler option is better.
- [What Does an AI Consultant Actually Do?](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/what-does-an-ai-consultant-actually-do): What an AI consultant contributes through process discovery, tool selection, implementation, governance and responsible team adoption.
- [What Is an API? How Business Software Connects](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/what-is-an-api-business-software-guide): See how APIs connect business software, what a working integration still needs and where the real operational risks sit.
- [From Spreadsheets to Software: What to Keep, Change and Leave Behind](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/from-spreadsheets-to-software-business-system): Learn how to turn a working spreadsheet process into software without copying every tab, losing hidden rules or disrupting the team that depends on it.
- [Bespoke Customer Portal Development: What Should Customers Be Able to Do?](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/bespoke-customer-portal-development): How to plan bespoke customer portal development around useful customer tasks, secure access, integrations, adoption and ongoing support.
- [Insurance Specialist Software Developer: What Should They Understand?](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/insurance-specialist-software-developer): What an insurance specialist software developer should understand about policy workflows, permissions, audit trails, integrations, resilience and support.
- [8 Software Consulting Services: What They Do and When to Use Them](https://danjmills.co.uk/blog/8-software-consulting-services-when-to-use-them): Understand eight software consulting services, the decisions each supports and how to choose the right starting point for your business.