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WordPress Web Design
Agency UK
Custom WordPress websites built for performance, search visibility, and long-term content management — not just aesthetics.
WordPress powers over 40% of the web — but the gap between a well-built and a poorly-built WordPress site is enormous. Page builders, bloated themes, and unoptimised plugins create slow, insecure sites that underperform in search. We build lean, fast, custom WordPress sites — and headless WordPress builds for maximum performance — that your team can actually manage without developer support.
What's included in our WordPress web design service
Custom WordPress Theme Development
Bespoke themes built on a lean codebase — no page builders, no bloated frameworks, no unnecessary JavaScript slowing your site down.
Headless WordPress Option
For performance-critical projects: WordPress as a CMS with a Next.js or Astro frontend, delivering sub-second load times and perfect Core Web Vitals.
WordPress SEO Configuration
Yoast or Rank Math setup, schema markup, XML sitemap, canonical tags, and permalink structure optimised for maximum organic performance.
WooCommerce Integration
Full WooCommerce setup and design for WordPress-based ecommerce — product pages, checkout, payment gateways, and performance optimisation.
Security & Maintenance
Secure hosting configuration, plugin management, automated backups, and ongoing maintenance to keep your WordPress site safe and up to date.
Content Management Training
Hands-on training for your team to manage pages, posts, and media confidently — no developer needed for routine content updates.
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First website? Get fully built for £1,500 all-inclusive.
Up to 10 pages, mobile-responsive, SEO-ready, and live in 3–4 weeks. Normally from £3,495. Registered charities and non-profits pay just £1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use page builders like Elementor or Divi?
We don't use drag-and-drop page builders for new builds — they introduce unnecessary code bloat that harms Core Web Vitals. We build custom themes using the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) or clean PHP templates for maximum performance.
What is headless WordPress and do I need it?
Headless WordPress uses WordPress purely as a CMS while serving the website via a separate frontend framework (Next.js or Astro). It delivers significantly faster load times and more design flexibility. We recommend it for performance-critical projects, typically from £12,000+.
Can you redesign my existing WordPress site?
Yes — we frequently rebuild existing WordPress sites that are slow, insecure, or hard to manage. We audit your current site first and provide an honest assessment of redesign vs. optimisation.
What does WordPress web design cost?
WordPress brochure sites start from £3,495. Business sites from £8,495. Headless WordPress builds from £12,000. WooCommerce ecommerce sites from £12,000.
How much does a WordPress website cost in the UK?
A professionally built WordPress website costs between £3,495 and £18,000+ depending on complexity. The WordPress platform itself is free, but professional custom theme development, proper technical setup, and ongoing security maintenance require significant expertise. DIY WordPress builders appear cheaper but consistently underperform on Core Web Vitals, SEO, and security — leading to expensive rebuilds within 2–3 years.
Is WordPress still relevant in 2026?
Yes — WordPress powers over 40% of all websites globally and remains the most capable CMS for content-heavy businesses needing editorial flexibility. Its REST API and headless capabilities make it a strong component of modern tech stacks. The key is implementation quality: a lean, custom-built WordPress site significantly outperforms a bloated page-builder site on every metric that matters — speed, SEO, security, and maintainability.
Is WordPress secure?
WordPress core is secure when properly maintained. Vulnerabilities almost always come from outdated plugins, themes, or poor hosting configurations. Our builds use a minimal, audited plugin stack, automated update management, and secure hosting configuration to minimise attack surface. We offer ongoing maintenance retainers to keep your site protected and consistently updated.