Hey! I'm Shane Rounce, a Sheffield-based multidisciplinary web engineer, digital strategist, and visual designer.

About Ace Media

Sheffield Web Designer, Developer & Digital Artist

I'm Shane Rounce (professionally known as Ace Media), a multidisciplinary web engineer, digital strategist, and visual designer based in Sheffield.

I offer comprehensive web solutions for a variety of businesses, combining design, development, and creative services to create visually engaging and functional websites.

My expertise spans front-end design, backend and full-stack development, WooCommerce and ecommerce builds, AWS cloud hosting and management, digital marketing, logo design, 3D work, illustration, print design, and photography. As a Sheffield artist and designer, I also specialise in SEO-driven strategies to help local Sheffield businesses enhance their online presence and reach their target audience.

As a full-stack developer with a strong preference for WordPress, I prioritise enhanced usability, modern standards, and clean, interaction-driven design. Whether it’s a website revamp, a brand-new build, or digital marketing, I’m passionate about delivering exceptional results for businesses in Sheffield and beyond.

Web Design, Development & SEO Services

From bespoke websites and applications to AWS, Amazon Connect, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, business email and customer engagement, I design, build and support the online services businesses rely on. I work remotely across the UK; on-site hardware is outside my scope.

Built and run together

Managed web infrastructure, with an engineer you can speak to.

AWS architecture, hosting, Amazon Connect cloud calling, deployments, monitoring, backups and recovery. My Adaptive Customer Engagement plugin connects suitable WordPress enquiry and call journeys to first-party reporting. I agree the scope and responsibilities with you before taking anything on.

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Looking for a reliable, experienced web developer in Sheffield? I specialise in web design, full-stack development, digital marketing, and SEO strategies for businesses of all sizes. If you’re ready to take your website to the next level with modern, user-focused design and powerful digital solutions, I can help.

Whether you need custom WordPress development, brand design, or a complete digital strategy, I offer tailored services to meet your unique needs. Based in Sheffield, I work with local businesses across South Yorkshire and beyond.

Interested in hiring me? [email protected]

From the blog

Better websites. Stronger creative work.

My practical guides to photography, design, SEO and websites: useful ideas to try, clear decisions to make and ways to check your work.

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Recent Web Design & Development Projects

A selection of the websites, web apps and brands I’ve designed and built for clients in Sheffield, across the UK and beyond, spanning bespoke WordPress development, WooCommerce eCommerce, UX design, branding and SEO. Filter by type or sort the list below.

Experiments & Open Source

Beyond client work, I build and contribute to open source, free WordPress plugins and Gutenberg blocks, developer tooling, and hardware/hacking gadgets. Here’s a selection of the public repositories I actively maintain on GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ace Media?

Ace Media is the studio name of Shane Rounce, a freelance web designer and full-stack developer based in Sheffield, offering web design, WordPress development, branding, UX and SEO.

Where is Ace Media based?

Ace Media is a Sheffield-based freelance studio, working with clients across South Yorkshire, the wider UK and beyond.

Do you build WordPress websites?

Yes. WordPress is my speciality, from bespoke block themes and custom Gutenberg plugins to WooCommerce stores and high-traffic, performance-tuned builds.

Do you build ecommerce and online shops?

Yes. As a full-stack ecommerce developer I build online shops in WooCommerce and bespoke platforms, from product catalogues and secure checkout to payment gateways, subscriptions and stock management for Sheffield and UK businesses.

Do you offer AWS hosting and cloud management?

Yes. I set up and manage AWS cloud infrastructure and hosting, including scalable servers, deployments, caching, backups, security and performance tuning for high-traffic websites and web applications.

What services does Ace Media offer?

Web design and full-stack development, bespoke WordPress builds, WooCommerce eCommerce, branding and logo design, UX and interaction design, SEO, AWS hosting and cloud management, plus photography and motion graphics.

How much does a website cost?

Every project is scoped individually depending on features and complexity. Send a brief to [email protected] and I will provide a tailored quote.

Do you offer SEO?

Yes. I provide technical and on-page SEO, Core Web Vitals and performance optimisation, structured data and content strategy to help Sheffield businesses rank.

How do I get started with Ace Media?

Email [email protected] or reach out on social media with an outline of your project and I will get back to you to discuss the next steps.

Let’s work together

Got a project in mind, a new website, a rebuild, branding or SEO for your Sheffield or UK business? I’d love to hear about it. Drop me a line at [email protected], or find me on socials.

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