About me
I am Andy T. Laird. I design websites and look after social media for small businesses, and I teach practical skills through short, free video lessons.
I have been designing websites for around ten to fifteen years. I split my time between Thailand and Dorset, UK. I run everything myself, so you always deal with me.
A few years ago I turned type 2 diabetes around after 60, and I wrote the whole story down honestly. I like to keep things plain, clear and useful, whether I am building a website or explaining how to build one.
Andy has lots of creative ideas, and the communication is excellent. He replies instantly, and we can always count on him. He prepares graphics for current promotions or last-minute needs right away.
What I do
Four websites, each with its own job. Pick the one that suits you.
LairdPage
lairdpage.com
Visit LairdPage(opens in a new tab)Web design and social media marketing for small businesses in Bournemouth & Poole, Dorset and beyond. Plain advice, clear prices, one point of contact. It is for business owners who want a website and social media looked after by one person.
Start here if you need a website or social media looked after.
LairdSkills
lairdskills.com
Visit LairdSkills(opens in a new tab)Free short video lessons on practical skills like building websites, WordPress and writing. No sign-up and no cost. It is for anyone who wants to learn something useful at their own pace.
Start here if you want to learn something practical, for free.
LairdFit
lairdfit.com
Visit LairdFit(opens in a new tab)My first-person account of turning type 2 diabetes around after 60. I lost over thirty kilos with keto and other healthy changes, and I cover the diet, the surgeries and what it actually cost. It is for anyone who wonders if it is too late. Health works at any age.
Start here if you want my health story.
LairdPX
lairdpx.com
Visit LairdPX(opens in a new tab)Photography tips, lessons and hands-on workshops out in the field, for beginners and more experienced photographers. Honest reviews of cameras, lenses and editing software, plus guides on techniques like panning and street photography. It is run by my wife and me.
Start here if you want to get better at photography.