About me

I’m John Winckel, a website developer who believes great pages start with understanding people, not pixels. My approach is rooted in empathy, clarity, and simplicity, breaking down complex problems into intuitive experiences that feel effortless to use.

Over the years, I’ve worked on digital products across web and mobile, collaborating closely with creative founders, developers, and product teams. I have worked with authors, writers, and creative business owners, as well as larger corporations.

My goal is to create products and online spaces that not only look good but solve real problems, drive measurable results, and leave a lasting impression on the people who use them.

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Experience

Jan 2020 – 2025

Ping He Art

Shopify developer / UI/UX Designer

Developed and managed a B2B webshop: structure, content, maintenance, and further development Improved UX and customer journey based on feedback and analysis of bottlenecks Tested new functionalities and content before going live (quality, consistency, usability) Liaised with external developers regarding requirements, priorities, and delivery Managed customer data and overviews (including Excel/CRM) and ensured that processes remained tidy and reproducible.

Jan 2020 – 2025

Ping He Art

Shopify developer / UI/UX Designer

Developed and managed a B2B webshop: structure, content, maintenance, and further development Improved UX and customer journey based on feedback and analysis of bottlenecks Tested new functionalities and content before going live (quality, consistency, usability) Liaised with external developers regarding requirements, priorities, and delivery Managed customer data and overviews (including Excel/CRM) and ensured that processes remained tidy and reproducible.

August 2005 – May 2017

Woonzorg Nederland

Website management

-Managed and improved intranet/internet platforms: content, structure, governance and continuous optimisation -Improved usability for key target groups (including older users): clear, accessible and logically organised -Coordinated web projects end-to-end: planning, stakeholder alignment, testing and release -Translated colleague needs into practical digital solutions and workflow improvements -Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/developers to ensure functionality and quality -Manage and develop image/photo library: Implement and maintain image library in Extensis Portfolio Server - 80GB photo content.

August 2005 – May 2017

Woonzorg Nederland

Website management

-Managed and improved intranet/internet platforms: content, structure, governance and continuous optimisation -Improved usability for key target groups (including older users): clear, accessible and logically organised -Coordinated web projects end-to-end: planning, stakeholder alignment, testing and release -Translated colleague needs into practical digital solutions and workflow improvements -Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/developers to ensure functionality and quality -Manage and develop image/photo library: Implement and maintain image library in Extensis Portfolio Server - 80GB photo content.

July 2003 – NOW

Independent website developer

Website development

Developed many WordPress websites for creative entrepreneurs.

July 2003 – NOW

Independent website developer

Website development

Developed many WordPress websites for creative entrepreneurs.

Tools

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Shopify

6 years

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WordPress

10+ years

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Framer

2 years

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MailChimp

8 years

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Webflow

1 year

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