THE
MILKMAN
.DEV
Farming by day.
Building software by night.
Why hire a farmer?
- Fancy CBD Office Rent
- Account Managers
- "Discovery Phase" Fees
- Generic WordPress Templates
- 9-5 Availability Only
- No Office Overheads
- Direct Access to Dev
- Doesn't use WordPress
- Utilises AI for speed
- Understands Code
- Night Shift Focus
G'day, I'm Ben.
I'm a dairy farmer based in Rolleston, NZ. When the boots come off, I build websites and software that solve real problems.
Farming teaches you how to fix things with what you have. I bring that same#8 wire mentalityto web development.
Rolleston, NZ
I live here
Family Man
3 kids and some dogs
Techie
Keen on all things tech
DIYer
Always fixing
Recent Harvest
Completed and ongoing projects..
Nail Technician Website
Portfolio website for a nail technician showcasing services, gallery, and booking info. Custom booking system with Google Calendar integration and image gallery powered by Facebook API.
Time Clock App
Time tracking app with kiosk mode & reporting dashboard. With custom exporting functionality.
Wedding Celebrant Website
Simple, elegant website for a wedding celebrant business. Features service details, testimonials, and contact form.
Farm Operations System
Assets & maintenance management system for farmers. Track equipment, schedules, and tasks all in one place.
I don't wait for work.
I just build.
I don't like sitting still. I build these concepts to keep my skills sharp and my tools ready.
They aren't just empty templates. They are fully functional websites.
See a concept that fits?
Any of these sites can be customised to your business. Once purchased, I take it off the shelf -it's strictly one owner only.
export const DAILY_OPS = {
start_time: "04:30 AM",
machinery: [
"Next.js", "React", "No. 8 Wire"
],
shipping: async () => {
return "Job done properly.";
}
};
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Straight Up Pricing.
No bull, just the price.
The Gate
A clean, fast website. Perfect for small businesses getting found online.
The Shed
For sites that need a brain: CMS for easy editing, databases, or user logins.
The Workshop
Custom web-based tools to solve specific business problems, enhance your website, or automate workflows.
Peace of Mind Hosting
Don't want to deal with servers? I offer fully managed hosting, security updates, and backups starting from $50/month.
For the Community
Are you a local club, non-profit, or community organisation? I offer significant discounts for good causes. Let's have a chat.
Everything you need to know
What is your typical project timeline?
Do you offer monthly maintenance?
You mentioned utilising AI in your process. How does that work?
Do I own the code once it's done?
Can you get me to #1 on Google?
What don't you do?
Ready to yarn?
I'm a simple man. I like clean code, strong coffee, and happy cows. If you need a website built without the corporate nonsense, email me.
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