# Fernando Kylas Web (fkweb.dev)

> I design and build websites for businesses in Mauritius and abroad. Independent since 2008. Start a project.

Fernando Kylas is an independent web designer and developer based in Mauritius, working since 2008 with businesses in Mauritius and Europe. One person does the work from first call to launch and after. Email thatsme@fernandokylas.com or WhatsApp +230 5257 0034; replies within 2 business days, in English or French. Prices are agreed per project and not published.

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## Pages
- [Web Design and Development in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/index.md): I design and build websites for businesses in Mauritius and abroad. Independent since 2008. Start a project.
- [About Fernando Kylas, Web Developer and Designer](https://fkweb.dev/en/about/index.md): Fernando Kylas is an independent web designer and developer based in Mauritius, working with websites since 2008 for clients in Mauritius and Europe.
- [Contact a Web Developer in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/contact/index.md): Tell me about your website project. I reply within 2 business days, in English or French. Independent web designer and developer in Mauritius.
- [Web Design Insights and Website Advice](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/index.md): Practical advice on web design, SEO, AI search, migrations and WordPress care, written by an independent web developer in Mauritius.
- [Portfolio](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/index.md): Case studies and selected website projects by Fernando Kylas, independent web designer and developer in Mauritius.
- [A.B.E. Mauritius case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/abe-mauritius/index.md): I led development of A.B.E. Mauritius’ product website, linking a construction-materials catalogue with technical downloads and guidance.
- [C’est la Vie case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/cest-la-vie/index.md): I supported Webba on C’est la Vie’s festival website, with a focus on an event programme the organisers can update and reuse each year.
- [DCS case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/dcs/index.md): I developed a new WordPress website for DCS, turning Xavier’s designs into a responsive presentation of the Mauritian dry cleaner’s services.
- [Don Barber & Groom case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/don-barber-groom/index.md): I joined KOMMIGRAPHICS’ development team to improve Don Barber & Groom’s mobile experience, booking enquiries, online shop, and Greek-English content.
- [IT Solvz case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/it-solvz/index.md): I developed IT Solvz’s website and refined its content and layouts to present a broad range of IT products and support services clearly.
- [Know House case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/know-house/index.md): I built a custom project and portfolio system so Know House, a Mauritian property developer, can manage its developments in WordPress.
- [Nabridas case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/nabridas/index.md): I supported development of Nabridas’ WordPress website, building custom features to organise its pools, water products and services.
- [Presence Magazine case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/presence-magazine/index.md): I led the technical delivery of a bilingual WordPress platform that brought Rogers’ Presence Magazine, its issues and articles, online.
- [Vinalia case study](https://fkweb.dev/en/portfolio/vinalia/index.md): I redesigned and led development of Vinalia’s website, a responsive presentation of the Mauritian wine and spirits distributor’s range.
- [Web Services in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/index.md): Web design, development, SEO, web apps, UX, AI integration, migration, WordPress care and consulting, from one independent specialist in Mauritius.

## Services
- [AI Integration in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/ai-integration/index.md): I add practical AI to your site or workflow: assistants, search, content tools and automations that fit how you already work. Start a project.
- [Digital Consulting in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/digital-consulting/index.md): Independent advice on your website, tools and digital plan, from someone who also builds it. I reply in English or French. Start a project.
- [SEO and AI Search in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/seo/index.md): I help your site get found in Google and in AI answers: technical SEO, clear content and structured data. Based in Mauritius. Start a project.
- [UX Audit in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/ux-audit/index.md): I review your site screen by screen and give you a prioritised list of fixes, ranked by impact and effort. Start a project.
- [UX/UI Designer in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/ux-ui-design/index.md): I design interfaces people understand at first glance: research, flows, wireframes and polished UI. Independent designer, Mauritius. Start a project.
- [Web App Developer in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/web-app-development/index.md): I build custom web apps, portals and dashboards for Mauritian businesses, from first prototype to a maintained release. Start a project.
- [Web Designer in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/web-design/index.md): I design clear, fast websites that look like your business and are easy to run. Independent web designer in Mauritius since 2008. Start a project.
- [Web Developer in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/web-development/index.md): I build fast, secure, maintainable websites for businesses in Mauritius and abroad. Independent developer since 2008. Start a project.
- [Website Migration and Rescue in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/website-migration-rescue/index.md): Locked out, on a slow host or stuck with an abandoned site? I recover access, move it safely and protect your search rankings. Start a project.
- [WordPress Maintenance in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/services/wordpress-maintenance/index.md): I look after your WordPress site: updates, backups, security checks, hosting and fixes when something breaks. Start a project.

## Insights
- [After a website audit: prioritise fixes and verify results](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/after-website-audit/index.md): Turn a website audit into practical work: confirm findings, prioritise consequences, assign ownership and verify changes before measuring outcomes.
- [AI search visibility: practical website foundations](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/ai-search-visibility/index.md): Improve AI search visibility through accurate business information, useful content, appropriate discovery controls, evidence, and proportionate measurement.
- [AI web development: scope, review, and website ownership](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/ai-web-development-workflow/index.md): Assess AI web development through scope, access, controlled changes, realistic testing, editorial review, website ownership, and ongoing responsibilities.
- [Before You Redesign Your Website: 7 Checks](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/before-you-redesign/index.md): A redesign is expensive and often fixes the wrong thing. Seven checks to run first, so the new site solves the problems the old one actually has.
- [How to brief a web designer: goals, content, and decisions](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/brief-web-designer/index.md): Write a useful web design brief with clear goals, audience needs, evidence, constraints, and feedback while leaving room for professional judgement.
- [Can ChatGPT do an SEO audit? Evidence and limitations](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/chatgpt-seo-audit/index.md): Understand where ChatGPT can support an SEO audit, what evidence it needs, and why generated recommendations require verification before implementation.
- [Choosing an SEO provider: scope, evidence, and reporting](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/choose-seo-provider/index.md): Evaluate an SEO provider through diagnosis, implementation, ownership, reporting, and credible evidence rather than ranking guarantees or vague service labels.
- [How to choose a web developer in Mauritius](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/choose-web-developer-mauritius/index.md): Compare web developers in Mauritius by scope, relevant evidence, ownership, handover, and ongoing support before committing to a website project.
- [How to choose WordPress hosting: support, speed, and recovery](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/choose-wordpress-hosting/index.md): Choose WordPress hosting by examining the real workload, support boundaries, backups, restore testing, performance, and the cost of ongoing operation.
- [Copying a competitor website: risks and better research](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/copying-competitor-website-design/index.md): Use competitor websites as research without copying their assumptions. Assess audience, offer, evidence, journeys, and the needs of your own business.
- [Custom website vs website builder: choosing the right fit](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/custom-website-vs-website-builder/index.md): Compare a custom website with a website builder through editing, functionality, ownership, performance, and maintenance rather than labels alone.
- [Designing with AI: web design, UX, and accessibility](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/designing-with-ai/index.md): Use AI web design to explore options while checking content, visual hierarchy, responsive behaviour, and accessibility against real user tasks.
- [The difference between SEO and GEO](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/difference-between-seo-and-geo/index.md): Understand SEO and GEO, where they overlap, how AI visibility is measured, and which practical improvements deserve your attention.
- [DIY website audit: useful checks and when to get help](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/diy-website-audit/index.md): Carry out a focused DIY website audit of content and important journeys, record useful evidence, and recognise where specialist investigation is needed.
- [Fernando Kylas website rebuild: one guiding decision](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/fernando-kylas-website-rebuild/index.md): A historical case study of my version-three website planning: connecting capabilities, service choices, and a considered route to enquiry.
- [Fix an AI-generated website: UX, SEO, and technical checks](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/fix-ai-generated-website/index.md): A practical approach to fixing an AI-generated website: test the customer journey, verify the content, and prioritise UX, SEO, and technical repairs.
- [Google update traffic drop: investigate before changing](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/google-update-traffic-drop/index.md): Investigate a search traffic drop around a Google update by checking timing, affected pages, technical changes, demand, and content before choosing a response.
- [How often to audit your website: changes and risk](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/how-often-website-audit/index.md): Set a useful website audit schedule around meaningful changes, recurring faults, important journeys, and evidence rather than a universal calendar rule.
- [A lighter website: speed, cost, and practical savings](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/lighter-faster-cheaper-website/index.md): Understand how reducing website weight can improve speed and operating costs, where the savings come from, and what to measure before making claims.
- [Website Migration Checklist: Keep Your Traffic](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/website-migration-checklist/index.md): A step-by-step checklist for moving a website to a new host or platform without losing search rankings, email or data.
- [WordPress Maintenance Checklist: Monthly Tasks](https://fkweb.dev/en/insights/wordpress-maintenance-checklist/index.md): A practical monthly WordPress maintenance checklist covering updates, backups, security, speed and content, so your site stays fast and safe.

## Optional
- [Legal Notice](https://fkweb.dev/en/legal-notice/index.md): Legal notice for fkweb.dev: business details, registration number and contact information for Fernando Kylas, Mauritius.
- [Privacy Policy](https://fkweb.dev/en/privacy/index.md): How fkweb.dev handles personal data: what is collected, why, how long it is kept and your rights under Mauritian and European data protection law.
- [Terms of Use](https://fkweb.dev/en/terms/index.md): The terms that apply when you use fkweb.dev, the website of Fernando Kylas, independent web designer and developer in Mauritius.
- [Full text of this language version](https://fkweb.dev/llms-full.txt): every page above in one file
- [Français](https://fkweb.dev/fr/llms.txt): the Français version of this guide
- [Nederlands](https://fkweb.dev/nl/llms.txt): the Nederlands version of this guide
- [Deutsch](https://fkweb.dev/de/llms.txt): the Deutsch version of this guide