FREELANCER BASED IN SHEFFIELD

Hi, I'm James.
I Build Websites.

FREELANCER BASED IN SHEFFIELD

Hi, I'm James.
I Build Websites.

Web Designer & Freelance SEO Expert

About James

James is a 25-year-old business owner with an obsession for cars that could readily be described as pathetic, a passion for photography and an insatiable desire to travel the world. James loves anything with Tarantino’s name on it, stand-up comedy and writing about himself in the third person.

Over the last few years James has developed a valuable skillset and passion for business and creating websites; hence jameslazar.co.uk. This site is to serve as a showcase of his Business antics, Photography and his exploits abroad as well as a knowledge base for anyone looking to launch their own online venture.

Story Time

I can’t recall exactly how old I was when I decided I wanted my own business, but it’s been for about as long as I can remember. After College I found myself in a position I always promised myself I wouldn’t be; working 7:30-5:30 (Dolly Parton had is easy) in a painstakingly boring job I despised, making someone else rich.

Two years in I realised I could carry on moaning or actually pull my finger out and force a change. I chose the latter at threw myself at books, Youtube and online courses gaining knowledge and insights on how to run a business that didn’t actually exist and how to be successful when I wasn’t. 

That was back in late 2016 and I write this now in early 2020 from the comfort of my pyjamas. I ‘escaped the Rat Race’ over a year ago having built an E-commerce business than can be run from anywhere. Now, alongside that business, I help others to achieve the same either by creating their website(s) or more recenty, coaching them how to do it themselves. 

Motorhive

2016 – Present

Motorhive was my first business and where I initially learnt about building websites and making money online. The idea was simple; a Social Network for the Car Enthusiast. Sadly for us, just as we got underway, a company called Drivetribe was set up by some old blokes who I were believe called Clarkson, Hammond and May – those names may ring a bell…

Fast forward to today and having bailed on most, if not all of the features we set out to implement, the site now trundles along with occasional news stories and reviews. To this day there are future plans for Motorhive, but my focus after this turned to Oakwoods.

Oakwoods

2017 – Present

Oakwoods is a father-son venture that began not long after Motorhive. We realised with our combined skillset and contacts, we could launch a Wood Flooring business that may genuinely challenge the big names. Offering unparalleled customer service evenings & weekends while keeping costs and in turn prices every bit as low as the competition.

We’ve seen success in our first two years of operation and look forward to continuing to grow and serve more customers, making buying their dream wood floor as easy as it should be.

This Site

2019 – Present

Over the last few years I have been engaged by many clients to build & develop websites. I love doing it and look forward to more and more projects to come. 

I also offer SEO Services because at the end of the day, what’s the point in having a fancy new website if no one ever sees it? 

I’m also working on a few different courses so I can teach others how to build websites and their own businesses. I’ve learnt so much over the last few years and I’m sure those lessons would be valuable to others!