Josh Stapleton
Chief Technology Officer
Josh is a talented web developer and designer who loves all things creative in life. He started out working in graphic design but quickly realised that his real passion was in web development.
In his role at Marketing Labs, Josh uses all of his accumulated knowledge and skills to develop outstanding websites for our clients that don’t just look good but perform well.
Josh is fanatical about creating a good user experience (UX), and he gets involved in new client projects from the outset, where he can really make a difference to the site’s design.
He might be creative, but Josh takes an analytical approach to things – he’s the type of guy that develops micro-systems and spreadsheet logic for fun! When he’s not designing or engineering something new, you’ll find him gaming or sleeping.
His quiet determination to get the job done and is admired by everyone in the team at Marketing Labs. We think his favourite quote from Walt Disney sums up Josh well: “the way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
Team Blab #4: Josh Stapleton
Join us for our fourth Team Blab episode, where host Tom chats with our crafty and creative Web Design & Development Specialist, Josh Stapleton. Get a glimpse of Josh's professional journey, his knack for DIY, and his love for rock and metal music, all blended with his soft spot for sci-fi and all things nerdy.…
Some interesting facts about Josh Stapleton
🎬 Favourite film
The Matrix
💬 Favourite quote
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” – Walt Disney
📖 Last book read
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
🎹 Musical guilty pleasure
Deadmau5
Content by Josh Stapleton
Blab #29: Slow Running Websites
Did you know that there is a 20% drop in conversion rates with every 1 second delay in page load time? In this episode, we discuss the common of slow website load speeds and how to optimise your website for lightening fast performance. On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Matt Janaway, Tom Haslam and Josh…
Blab #26: Optimising Your Website for Success
In this Blab, we discuss the importance of optimising your website. A slow or clunky website can be a major turnoff for potential customers, but with the right techniques, you can turn your site into a conversion machine. Join us in discussing strategies and techniques that will get your website firing on all cylinders. On…
The essential WordPress plug-ins every website needs
by Josh Stapleton | 21 October 2024
WordPress is a powerful CMS but it’s missing many of the features your site requires. Discover the essential plugins your WordPress site needs.
Blab #24: Creativity vs Functionality
In this episode, we discuss a frequently covered topic in the Marketing Labs office – which is more important, creativity or functionality? When building a website, our team can sometimes find themselves at odds. While our designer wants to craft a visually stunning experience, our developer wants to prioritise making the site fast, secure and…
Blab #22: Rebrand vs Debrand
In this episode, we discuss one of the most crucial decisions many businesses face: rebrand or debrand. We explore the strategies behind debranding and rebranding, share some good and bad examples, and explain when to use each approach to revive your brand. You don’t want to miss this one! On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host),…
Short #46: Website Units
In this short, we are joined by our Web Developer, Josh, to discuss units of measure when it comes to your Website. We cover pixels, percentages, viewport width, EM and root EM. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (host) and Josh Stapleton
Blab #19: WooCommerce 101
In this Blab, we are joined by our resident Web developer, Josh, our CEO, Matt, and our Creative Director, Tom, to dive into the world of eCommerce with a big focus on WooCommerce. We'll be breaking down what it is, its many benefits, usability, and so much more! Whether you are a small business owner…
Short #42: Website Usernames
In this short, we are joined by Marketing Labs' very own Web Developer, Josh, to discuss the importance of having a unique website username, as well as the importance of using secure passwords and 2-factor authentication. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Josh Stapleton
Short #39: SSL Certificates
In this short, Josh explains the importance behind SSL Certificates, covering the effect that simply not having them can have on your potential clients and their trust in your site, as well as how this can affect the way in which your rank on Google. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Josh Stapleton
Short #36: Changing Menu Structure
In this short, Josh, our Design and Development Strategist, discusses the risks that you could face when altering your menu structures. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Josh Stapleton
Short #33: Website Redesign Migration
In this short, Josh summarises the issues that can be caused by changing URL structures when redesigning your website as a beginner, and how your rankings can plummet if you haven’t got a thorough and well thought out plan in place. On this short: Tom Haslam (Host) and Josh Stapleton
Blab #13: Navigating Website UX
In this Marketing Blabs episode, the team chat with special guest Andy Golpys from MadeByShape. We look at the many faces of website user experience – What's important? What's Trending? And what's outright unnecessary? Whether you're a website design specialist or a start-up novice, this episode is filled with helpful tips and guidance. On this…
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