Meet Your website tech partner

Hey! – I’m Mike Cottam

I help purposeful businesses (like yours) maintain and grow their WordPress website, by empowering them to outsource their tech tasks.

It’s my mission to simplify online tech, so you don’t get overwhelmed and frustrated with your website ‘to-do’ list.

Whether you need a quick video call to iron out that niggling issue, or you want to confidently outsource your website maintenance, I’m here to help.

Mike came to the rescue when I was looking for someone who can support my busy website and growing business. He really instilled a sense of calm to my whole website as well as to me. Nothing is ever too much trouble and Mike gets things sorted and responds super quickly. he goes the extra mile in many ways which I really appreciate.

Melissa Amos | Melissa-amos.com

How I work

Below I provide more details about how I work. By hiring me to perform any of the services I promote on this website and on social media, you expressly agree to abide by my values.

Who I do NOT work with

I do not work with large corporate businesses. I also do not work with businesses who are involved in illegal activities or activities such as gambling, betting or pornography.

My working hours

My working hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm (UK time). I do not work weekends or public holidays. If you require assistance outside of my working hours, additional fees will apply.

Contacting me

I prefer to be contacted by email (mike@cottamweb.com) in the first instance. I can also liaise via telephone or Microsoft Teams by prior arrangement. To book time with me, you should make a booking via my Calendly scheduler (https://calendly.com/cottamweb).

Billing Terms

I issue invoices electronically and payment is requested upon receipt (unless agreed otherwise). For retained services, I issue invoices on the last working day of each month. If we haven’t worked together before, I reserve the right to request payment in advance of any services.

Submission of tasks

Please submit all task requests by email (mike@cottamweb.com). I will acknowledge receipt of your request and will advise once completed. Please allow 24 hours minimum for tasks to be completed.

Politeness and respect

I take pride in being polite and courteous at all times, and I expect the same of you. Rudeness, disrespectfulness and unprofessionalism will result in our relationship ending.

Cessation of services

I reserve the right to suspend or cease services provided if invoices are unpaid, communication (on your part) ceases or our business relationship fails.

My Ethical Practice Promise

As an ethical business with a focus on honesty and transparency, I am committed to the promises as detailed in my Ethical Practice Promise.