Your Next Digital Partner ?
At Satori Digital, we believe websites should do more than just look good – they should work hard for your business. By blending design, strategy, and technology, we create smart, scalable digital solutions that grow with you.
Who’s Behind Satori Digital?
Hi, I’m Stephen Mason – a Senior WordPress Developer with over 10 years’ experience building, scaling, and optimizing websites for some of the UK’s largest publishers, including The Times and The Sunday Times.
I founded Satori Digital as a way to bring that same level of expertise to businesses of all sizes – whether you’re a startup, a growing brand, or an established company looking to sharpen your digital presence.
When I’m not designing or coding, you’ll usually find me soaking up the Spanish sunshine – I’ve been lucky enough to call Spain home for the past five years. I love long walks along the coast, lazy afternoons at the beach, and life here with my little Bichon Maltese OBI (who definitely owns the house – I’m just the lodger). For me, balance is everything: great work, a great lifestyle, and bringing a bit of that energy into every project I take on.
Why Work With Me
Design and technology working together to bring ideas to life.
Design is more than visuals – it’s about creating digital experiences that feel effortless for users and effective for businesses. With a background in building custom WordPress themes and Gutenberg block systems, I combine creative problem-solving with technical precision to deliver websites that are both beautiful and functional.
10+ years delivering enterprise-level WordPress and digital solutions.
With over a decade in web development, including senior roles at The Times and News UK, I’ve delivered high-traffic platforms serving millions of readers. From zero-downtime migrations to complex subscription workflows, my track record shows I can take on challenging projects and deliver results without compromise.
Clean code, best practices, and proactive care for long-term stability.
A great website isn’t just fast – it’s stable, secure, and built to last. I follow WordPress VIP coding standards, implement proactive maintenance, and design with reliability in mind, so your site remains a safe, trusted platform for your business and your users.
Solutions built to grow with your business, from plugins to platforms.
Websites should grow with you, not against you. I design scalable WordPress solutions – from modular SASS architecture to reusable Gutenberg blocks and custom plugins – that make publishing easier, cut development costs, and keep your digital presence ready for the future.
Faster, stable, and SEO-friendly websites that perform at scale.
Performance matters – from faster load times to stronger Core Web Vitals, I specialize in making sites leaner, more stable, and search-friendly. I’ve led large-scale SEO and performance initiatives that reduced errors by 99% and improved visibility, giving businesses a measurable competitive edge.
What I Do at Satori Digital
Social Care
Seamless Facebook management, smart tools, and effortless content flow.
Managing social media isn’t just about posting – it’s about creating a consistent, engaging presence that reflects your brand. I handle Facebook account management end-to-end: from planning and content design (with tools like Figma, Photoshop, and Canva) to scheduling and auto-posting directly from your blog to Facebook. That means your website and social channels stay in sync, giving your audience fresh updates without you lifting a finger.
Using tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, and Meta Business Suite, I take care of scheduling, cross-posting, and performance tracking. I also keep the conversation going through active community interaction, ensuring replies, comments, and engagement feel genuine. The result is a Facebook presence that grows your audience, strengthens your brand, and frees you from the stress of “what do I post today?”
CMS Development
Flexible, scalable content management solutions.
I design CMS platforms that make publishing effortless and secure. With over a decade working in WordPress (VIP, Gutenberg, custom plugins & themes, multisite) and delivering large-scale projects in Drupal, I can tailor the right solution for your business. I build with tools like ACF Pro, WP-CLI, and custom block systems, ensuring your team can manage content without bottlenecks. Whether it’s WordPress, Drupal, or another CMS, I create systems that are scalable, intuitive, and built to last.
Branding & Identity
Consistent, distinctive, and built to last.
Your brand should stand out everywhere it appears. Using design tools like Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator, I create distinctive visual identities backed by solid digital integration. Because I also work in HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and JavaScript, the designs aren’t just static – they translate seamlessly into responsive websites and digital campaigns. From logos and color systems to typography and cross-platform consistency, I help you build a brand that feels polished online and off.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Reliable care so your site keeps performing.
I don’t just launch websites – I keep them running at their best. With experience maintaining enterprise WordPress VIP platforms serving 50M+ monthly readers, I provide proactive updates, performance checks, and security monitoring. I work with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines) to ensure your site stays stable and up-to-date. From fixing bugs to scaling infrastructure, you’ll always have expert support on hand.
Performance & SEO Optimization
Faster load times, stronger rankings, better experiences.
I specialize in performance tuning and technical SEO to make sites faster, leaner, and more visible. Using Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse audits, schema markup, and optimized WP_Query/database structures, I’ve helped enterprise platforms cut 404 errors by 99% and improve page load times threefold. With a focus on site speed optimization, caching strategies, and structured data, I ensure your website doesn’t just look good – it ranks well, loads fast, and delivers a smooth experience for every visitor.
Custom Website Design
Bespoke websites tailored to your goals.
A great website blends design and engineering. I build custom sites using WordPress, Gutenberg, React, JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, and SASS/SCSS, so every project is both creative and technically solid. My modular SASS architecture ensures scalable styles, while custom block systems and APIs give flexibility without sacrificing performance. All websites are built to be responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), and SEO-ready from day one – tailored to your brand, your audience, and your goals.
If I’m not deep in development and shipping new work, chances are I’m untangling a pesky bug – because smooth performance comes from fixing the small stuff.
But also
Under the hood
Beyond design, development, and optimization, I bring a wider technical toolkit that keeps projects reliable and future-ready. I work with multiple databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, ensuring flexibility no matter the stack. On the backend, I’ve built integrations with both REST APIs and GraphQL, giving clients faster, more efficient data flows. I also place a strong focus on quality through testing and QA, using tools like PHPUnit, Cypress, and Playwright to make sure every release is stable across environments. For infrastructure and workflows, I rely on Terraform, Docker, and modern CI/CD pipelines, alongside development tools like Composer, Webpack, and Gulp to keep codebases clean and maintainable. Whether it’s supporting legacy systems with jQuery or delivering modern, scalable applications, these skills mean I can adapt quickly to the needs of each project and provide solutions that last.
Let’s Build Your Next Website Together
Let Build something TOGETHER
