Real work, explained plainly.
Websites, AI assistants and systems built by Hillward Consulting, with the story behind each one.
Work we can show, and how we show it
This portfolio shows real projects built by Hillward Consulting: websites, AI assistants and the systems behind them. Each entry explains what we built, why we built it that way and what it includes, so you can judge the quality of our thinking and not only the look of the result.
We begin with our own projects because they show our standards in full. They are built, run and looked after exactly the way we would build, run and look after yours. After them you will find work we have done for a client.
Websites
Clear, fast, findable and ready for visitors.
Hillward Journal
Our own blog, launched in October 2026 as a free guide to AI and digital tools for busy professionals in Africa.
- WordPress with a custom navy-and-gold design
- Search engine setup: titles, descriptions, sitemap and structured data
- Weekly email signup connected to Sender
- Analytics through Google Site Kit and a published privacy policy
This website
The site you are reading, built to be fast, clear and easy for both people and AI search tools to understand.
- Structured data for the organization, services and FAQs
- Every page answers real questions in plain language
- Mobile-first layout that works on slow connections
Piedbells Music
The website of an international online music school, overhauled so that families can see the programmes, understand the path from beginner to Grade 8 and book a free trial lesson.
- Clear pages for instruments, voice, theory and exam preparation
- Registration and free-trial booking
- A scholarship page and a Maths and English tutoring section
AI agents and assistants
Helpers that do the first pass, with a person in charge.
Zuri, the executive assistant
An AI executive assistant that keeps our week organized: a daily brief, task tracking, reminders and drafts for review.
- Reads the calendar and the task list, then plans the day
- Prepares drafts and proposals but never sends anything alone
- Keeps a log of what has actually been done
Alex, the content manager
An AI content manager that researches topics, drafts articles and posts in our voice, and prepares the images, for human approval.
- Checks sources and dates before drafting
- Follows a written brand voice and quality standard
- Hands every piece to a person before it goes live
Remi, the researcher
An AI researcher that studies the market, finds opportunities and writes a weekly brief with sources and a recommended next step.
- Researches and recommends only; it never contacts anyone or spends money
- Cites sources for every claim
- Feeds ideas to the content manager
Systems, design and workspace setup
The smaller pieces that make the big ones work.
The Weekly Note
A signup form, double opt-in confirmation, a welcome email and a Thursday morning send, connected to the website and authenticated so that the emails reach the inbox.
Hillward brand system
A logo mark, colour palette, fonts and templates set up in Canva, so that every post, slide and handout looks like it came from the same hand.
Online school operations
Google Workspace, Classroom and Meet set up for Piedbells Music, with ongoing support, so that live lessons, class materials and communication run in one organized place.
Visit piedbells.com →How we choose what to build, and how we build it
Every project starts with the work, not the tool. We ask what you do each week, which parts are repetitive, which parts need your judgment and which mistakes would cost you most. Only then do we choose a website platform, an AI tool or an automation. The result is simpler, cheaper and easier to maintain.
We build on your own accounts wherever possible, so you keep control. We document what we build in plain language, we test it on real examples before it goes live, and we keep a person in charge of every decision that matters. After delivery we stay on, because a system nobody supports quietly stops working.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you need. We reply with a clear next step.
Questions people ask
Short, direct answers.
What kinds of websites do you build?
We build WordPress websites for businesses, schools, churches, NGOs and professionals: service sites, online schools, blogs and portfolios. Each one is set up for search engines, works well on a phone, and can include contact forms, email signups and the privacy page the law expects.
What is an AI assistant, and what can it do for my organization?
An AI assistant is a set of written instructions and checks that lets an AI tool do the first pass of a repeated task, such as drafting replies, summarising documents, planning a day or researching a topic. A person reviews and approves the result, so you save the time without losing control.
Can an AI assistant send emails or post for us on its own?
Not unless you want it to. We build assistants so that anything leaving your organization, including emails, posts and invoices, waits for a person to approve it. Drafting, organizing and researching can run automatically.
Will I own what you build?
Yes. We build on your own accounts wherever possible and document everything in plain language, so your team can use it and change it, with or without us.
How long does a website or an AI assistant take to build?
It depends on the size of the work, so we agree dates in a written plan before we start. A focused website or a single assistant is much quicker than a full workspace setup, and we tell you early if a date is at risk.
What do you need from me to start?
A short description of what you want the website or assistant to do, who it is for, and the tools you already use. If you are not sure, tell us the problem and we will suggest what to build.