Lee Walpole
Creative Web Dev & Digital Strategist
I help small businesses get found online, and remembered.
Latest Projects
Hello👋I’m Lee!
I started at News UK as a teenager, becoming The Sun’s youngest staff member, and spent 13 years under intense newsroom pressure. I launched their video department, wrote for the paper, and built tools and SOPs still used today.
In 2019, I went all-in on freelance work, focusing on SEO, digital marketing, and web development – working on everything from wellness retreats to adult social networks.
Nowadays, I run Brixels – a digital marketing agency for tradesmen – whilst taking on select client projects.
You'll likely find me in a café, coding, blogging, or building something random with AI.
My Journey
News UK Foundation
2001-2019
2001Work Experience Begin
At 15, started work experience at News UK (The Sun), learning Photoshop and design with the night graphics team.
2006Youngest Staff Member
Became The Sun's youngest staff member at 19 as a Web Production Assistant, working with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for The Sun, Page 3, and DreamTeamFC websites.
2007Video Department Launch
Launched The Sun's video department, shooting, editing, and directing content, making it a major revenue driver.
2011Early Social Video
Created After Effects animations and "20 Second Stories" for Snapchat, predating TikTok and Reels.
2015-2019Senior Digital Role
Wrote travel articles, built custom editorial tools, designed video/graphic templates, and led migrations (CMS to WordPress, video software, SEO integration) under tight deadlines.
Freelance Transition
2019-2020
Left News UK after 13 years to freelance, specializing in SEO, marketing, and web development.
Covid taught the rest of the world that you can be just as productive outside the office.
2019Serene Cosmetic
Rebranded a celebrity medical clinic with a modern website and digital strategy.
2020Phuket Cleanse
Revamped the website for Thailand's top wellness retreat, living on-site with a focus on stress management until COVID-19 forced its closure.
Agency Growth
2021-2024
Navigated the closure of an OnlyFans rival due to legal issues, gaining expertise in app development and team leadership.
2021–2024Glamourfans (CMO)
Managed marketing and automation for an adult social network, guiding teams to reach MVP. Provided tech expertise for app development, integrating AI and ClickUp CRM systems.
2023–2024Cre8 Digital (Digital Consultant)
Advised on adult social networks and modeling agencies, developing systems and marketing strategies.
2023–PresentThaiFlames.app (Founder/CTO)
Built Thailand's first AI-powered fansite, reaching 70,000+ organic followers using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Supabase.
Indie Developer Journey
2025+
2025Beyond Breaking Free
Developed a Kajabi course platform for a 12-week program.
2025Hushy Talent
Set up GoHighLevel system, marketing campaigns and full rebrand.
2025SE1 Picture Frames
Dominated Google Search for a London picture shop.
2025–PresentBrixels.tech (Founder)
Launched a digital marketing agency offering WordPress sites and local SEO for tradesmen.
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