Brendan Proctor

Brendan Proctor

WordPress developer.
Responsive UI website designer.
Front-end developer.
CSS Expert.

Brendan Proctor is a seasoned WordPress developer and custom WordPress theme developer based in South Africa, with a career that started in London in 2004. Known as a “CSS Guru,” Brendan built his expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working with notable brands such as Guinness, Nike, and Halifax Bank. His early focus on responsive web design helped transform how websites are built, allowing for flexible, device-adaptive layouts.

After relocating to South Africa in 2007, Brendan launched Viewport, his WordPress development agency offering global clients high-quality, cost-effective WordPress solutions. Specializing in custom WordPress themes, eCommerce websites, API integrations, and SEO-driven development strategies, Viewport has built a diverse client base across Europe, North America, and Australia. In recent years, Viewport has expanded its expertise to cover advanced React integration for headless WordPress sites and UX/UI design to create a seamless user experience.

By 2010, Brendan had transitioned Viewport into a full-service WordPress development agency, with services including custom WordPress plugins, complex API integrations, and build WordPress theme solutions tailored to meet specific client needs. As a UX designer and WordPress thought leader, Brendan also blogs about WordPress maintenance, SEO best practices, and strategies to help businesses maximize their online impact. The Viewport team’s dedication to high-quality WordPress development ensures that each project reflects the client’s brand identity with an engaging, responsive design and strong technical foundation.

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Background

2004
January

Start freelancing as a CSS Guru in London, UK

Learnt CSS (Cascading Stylesheets) early which established Brendan Proctor as a CSS Guru in London, United Kingdom, just as CSS started to revolutionise the way websites were being built. Instead of table layouts, CSS allowed for completely responsive flexible web templates and layouts all controlled from 1 file of styling code.

Became a expert specialist front-end developer utilising HTML, CSS and Javascript working on contract basis for London Ad Agencies developing large projects like Halifax Bank, Guinness, Nike, KFC and Cadburys Chocolates.

2007
July

Relocated to South Africa

Still servicing established United Kingdom clients – started to grow customer base in South Africa, Europe, US and Australia. Based in South Africa, but offering clients worldwide cost-effective front-end development services with competitive rates. Specialising in custom web templates making the most of HTML, CSS and Javascript animations.

2010
January

Started using WordPress CMS to allow customers to easily edit and alter their own websites.

Became a full service custom WordPress development agency developing WordPress themes, plugins, responsive front-end (UI) design, Third Party API Integrations, custom Javascript and PHP programming.

Also offering front-end UX/UI web design services building WordPress websites from start for finish for clients across the globe.

Experts in crafting tailor-made WordPress themes and plugins for a wide range of web development projects and companies.

2018
February

In 2018, our WordPress business started growing from a single custom WordPress developer to a thriving team of experts in custom WordPress theme development.

With expertise in WordPress theme customization, our team can create WordPress themes tailored to your exact needs, transforming ideas into dynamic, responsive, and engaging websites.

We’ve built a reputation on delivering unique custom WP themes that reflect each client’s brand while ensuring seamless functionality. From developing bespoke themes to handling intricate theme customisation projects, our skilled developers are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of WordPress to bring your vision to life.

We are now a team of 3 expert WordPress developers…

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