WordPress is popular because it is flexible and you own your site. That same flexibility makes it easy to end up with a slow site held together by dozens of plugins and a page builder nobody wants to touch.
We build WordPress sites the lightweight way: a well-supported theme, custom templates where they are needed, and only the plugins that earn their place. The result loads quickly, is simpler to keep secure, and is straightforward for your team to edit. We also take on development work for existing WordPress sites, from new features to fixing problems left by a previous developer.
Common WordPress projects
- A new WordPress website. A business or catalogue website built from scratch. See also website design and B2B websites.
- Rebuilding a slow or fragile site. Replacing a heavy page builder or a pile of overlapping plugins with clean templates.
- Custom features. Custom content types, calculators, directories, forms or integrations that off-the-shelf plugins don’t handle well.
- Fixes and improvements. Broken layouts, plugin conflicts, errors after updates, or theme changes that need to be made safely.
What’s included
Development
- Child themes and custom page templates
- Custom post types and fields for structured content
- Custom plugin development for business-specific features
- Responsive, accessible front-end code
Configuration
- Plugin selection, setup and conflict checks
- Forms, reliable email delivery (SMTP) and spam protection
- SEO plugin configuration, for example Rank Math
- Caching and image optimisation setup
Quality and handover
- Testing across devices and browsers
- Staging site or full backup before major changes
- Clean code that follows WordPress coding standards
- Editing walkthrough for your team
Premium themes or plugins, if you choose them, are bought on your own account. Work on an existing site starts with a short review so we can quote accurately.
Why lightweight WordPress pays off
- Faster pages. Less code and fewer plugins usually mean quicker loading, especially on mobile.
- Fewer things to break. A smaller, well-chosen set of plugins is easier to update and keep secure.
- Easier editing. Content is edited in the standard WordPress editor rather than a complicated builder.
- No lock-in. Standard WordPress code means any competent developer can continue the work.
How we work
- Review. We look at your goals and, for existing sites, the theme, plugins, hosting and any errors.
- Scope. You receive a written scope with the approach, timeline and price.
- Build safely. Work happens on a staging copy, or with a full backup in place.
- Test. We test functions, layouts and speed before anything goes live.
- Handover. We deploy, walk you through the changes and stay available for follow-up questions.
Pricing
New WordPress websites start with our Basic Business or B2B packages. Custom development and fixes on existing sites are quoted after a quick review.
Basic Business Website
Best for: Service businesses, startups and consultants
For service businesses, startups, consultants, and small companies that need a professional online presence.
Up to 10 standard pages
- Up to 10 standard pages
- Responsive website design
- WordPress and Astra foundation
- Homepage and core business pages
- About and contact pages
- Contact or inquiry form
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- WhatsApp contact integration where required
- Basic on-page SEO setup
- SEO-friendly URL structure
- Meta titles and descriptions for included pages
- Image optimisation
- XML sitemap configuration
- Google Analytics and Search Console setup assistance
- Basic speed optimisation
- SSL setup support, subject to hosting
- Basic security configuration
- Social media links
- Initial testing and launch assistance
- Agreed post-launch support period
Hosting, domain and premium plugin costs are not included.
Recommended for B2B businesses
B2B Website
Best for: Manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers and suppliers
For manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers, and suppliers who need a professional website that generates business inquiries.
Up to 25 standard pages plus product catalogue
- Up to 25 standard pages
- Responsive design
- Product catalogue and category structure
- Standard product detail pages with image galleries
- B2B inquiry and Request a Quote forms
- Bulk order inquiry options
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- Customisation and OEM information sections
- WhatsApp and email inquiry options
- Basic product and category SEO
- Internal linking
- XML sitemap configuration
- Google Analytics and Search Console setup assistance
- Basic speed optimisation
- Mobile usability testing
- Technical launch checks
- Agreed post-launch support period
Inventory systems, customer portals, ERP integrations and automated quotations are quoted separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do you use Elementor or other page builders?
We prefer lightweight custom templates on a theme such as Astra, because they are faster and easier to maintain. If your team relies on a page builder, we can work with it and talk through the trade-offs.
Can you fix my existing WordPress site?
Yes. Send us the site address and a description of the problem. We review it first, then quote for the fix.
Will I be able to update my site?
Yes. We build with the standard WordPress editor in mind and show your team how to update pages, posts and images.
Can you make my WordPress site faster?
Usually, yes. Speed work covers images, caching, plugins, scripts and hosting. We measure before and after so you can see what changed.
Do you offer WordPress maintenance?
Yes. Updates, backups, uptime monitoring and small changes are available on a monthly maintenance plan.