Chris Lown-Smith

Chris Lown-Smith

Head of Web Development

Chris is our Head of Web Development. After looking for a new challenge to get his teeth into, Chris was drawn to the fantastic projects he could be part of and is excited to get started on some of his own.

Having started as an apprentice in 2011, he then spent time as an in-house developer for an adventure travel company. Later, Chris moved to a property marketing agency, where he worked for several years before becoming a much-anticipated part of Reach Digital. He brings with him high-level experience in languages such as PHP and JavaScrip as well as great expertise in using the Laravel framework and extensive knowledge of React. These key skills were established through a desire to find the best methods for problem-solving.

In his career so far, Chris is proudest of the bespoke Content Management Systems he has built according to client needs, including complex JSON APIs that serve third-party applications.

Away from the keyboard, he loves to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether bouldering in the mountains, hiking in the hills or just some gentle gardening, he’s always looking to get out and about whenever he can.

Not to be confused with the other Chris.

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We’re pleased to welcome Nathan to the Reach team as our new Senior Developer.

A self-taught developer with a passion for problem-solving and a drive for continuous learning, Nathan quickly progressed from a junior to a senior role within just five years- building a reputation for writing clean, efficient and creative solutions to technical challenges.

Experienced in React, Laravel, WordPress and Three.js, he’s delivered projects ranging from immersive 3D configurators to bespoke CMS platforms and large-scale systems. Nathan’s now looking forward to applying his skills to a broad mix of client work and continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital development.

Outside of work, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, experimenting in the kitchen, playing indie games and running with his dog, Molly 🐾

We’re thrilled to have him on board as part of the Reach team.

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We’re pleased to welcome Nathan to the Reach team as our new Senior Developer.A self-taught developer with a passion for problem-solving and a drive for continuous learning, Nathan quickly progressed from a junior to a senior role within just five years- building a reputation for writing clean, efficient and creative solutions to technical challenges.Experienced in React, Laravel, WordPress and Three.js, he’s delivered projects ranging from immersive 3D configurators to bespoke CMS platforms and large-scale systems. Nathan’s now looking forward to applying his skills to a broad mix of client work and continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital development.Outside of work, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, experimenting in the kitchen, playing indie games and running with his dog, Molly 🐾We’re thrilled to have him on board as part of the Reach team.

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What a year it’s been.

A year of big ideas, welcoming new clients and delivering real results.

From branding and websites to paid media, SEO, social and video- we covered it all.

Huge thanks to the clients who trusted Reach Digital along the way.

We’re ready to power your digital growth in 2026.

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What a year it’s been.A year of big ideas, welcoming new clients and delivering real results.From branding and websites to paid media, SEO, social and video- we covered it all.Huge thanks to the clients who trusted Reach Digital along the way.We’re ready to power your digital growth in 2026.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Reach Digital ✨

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Reach Digital ✨

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If only shooting Christmas content was this fast 🎄

Check out the final product gallery here → https://bypassnurseries.co.uk/christmas/

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If only shooting Christmas content was this fast 🎄Check out the final product gallery here → https://bypassnurseries.co.uk/christmas/

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Ever feel like your phone is definitely listening to your conversations? 🕵️

Here`s what`s really happening... 😲

https://reachdigital.media/why-it-feels-like-your-phone-is-listening-to-you/

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Ever feel like your phone is definitely listening to your conversations? 🕵️Here's what's really happening... 😲https://reachdigital.media/why-it-feels-like-your-phone-is-listening-to-you/

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We’ve just launched the new Deep Space Media brand and website 🛸

This project started with a full brand refresh, redefining Deep Space Media’s identity to capture the creativity and imagination at the heart of what they do. From there, we designed and built an immersive, space-inspired website that quite literally draws you into another world.

It’s been a brilliant project to bring to life, explore it here: https://www.deepspacemedia.co.uk/

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We’ve just launched the new Deep Space Media brand and website 🛸This project started with a full brand refresh, redefining Deep Space Media’s identity to capture the creativity and imagination at the heart of what they do. From there, we designed and built an immersive, space-inspired website that quite literally draws you into another world.It’s been a brilliant project to bring to life, explore it here: https://www.deepspacemedia.co.uk/

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Christmas Jumper Day at Reach! 🎄

The team went all-in on the festive vibes…and yes, Zephyr our Barketing Officer showed up in her own jumper too.

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Christmas Jumper Day at Reach! 🎄The team went all-in on the festive vibes…and yes, Zephyr our Barketing Officer showed up in her own jumper too.

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ChatGPT Atlas has been getting a lot of attention recently and many users are seeing the same thing: it’s not perfect yet, but it genuinely changes how you browse.

In our own testing, the shift was immediate. You ask instead of search. You compare instead of clicking through multiple sites and you get precise information far faster than your traditional browser.

That raises a key question for businesses: if AI starts guiding more of the journey, how will users discover brands in the future?

In our latest blog, we break down:
• What Atlas does well
• Where it still needs work
• How AI-led browsing could configure search and visibility

If you haven’t tried Atlas yet, it’s definitely worth exploring to see how different it feels.

Full breakdown below: https://reachdigital.media/chatgpt-atlas-should-you-use-it/

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ChatGPT Atlas has been getting a lot of attention recently and many users are seeing the same thing: it’s not perfect yet, but it genuinely changes how you browse.In our own testing, the shift was immediate. You ask instead of search. You compare instead of clicking through multiple sites and you get precise information far faster than your traditional browser.That raises a key question for businesses: if AI starts guiding more of the journey, how will users discover brands in the future?In our latest blog, we break down: • What Atlas does well • Where it still needs work • How AI-led browsing could configure search and visibilityIf you haven’t tried Atlas yet, it’s definitely worth exploring to see how different it feels.Full breakdown below: https://reachdigital.media/chatgpt-atlas-should-you-use-it/

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Here’s a sneak peek at a new brand animation we’ve created 👀

What do you think?

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Here’s a sneak peek at a new brand animation we’ve created 👀What do you think?

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Happy Halloween from the Reach Team! 🎃👻

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Happy Halloween from the Reach Team! 🎃👻

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