Build system / WordPress websites
I build WordPress websites for small businesses that need a clear, dependable site they can update without fighting it. That includes new sites and thoughtful rebuilds of websites that are dated, awkward or no longer doing their job.
01 / Screen
Responsive build
02 / Editor
Editable WordPress
03 / Route
Forms & integrations
04 / Handover
Support after launch
Use case / right fit
Who is a new website for?
This service is for a small business that is starting properly online, has outgrown a basic first site, or knows its current website no longer reflects the work it does.
A rebuild does not have to mean changing everything for the sake of it. I look at what is useful, what needs to improve and what can be carried across. Where a move between hosts or domains is part of the job, I plan the migration alongside the build.
Build specification / included
What is included in a WordPress website?
- A responsive build. The site is planned to work clearly on phones, tablets and larger screens.
- Editable content. Pages use normal WordPress editing tools, with a structure that makes routine updates manageable.
- Clear page structure. Content and calls to action are organised around what visitors need to understand and do.
- Forms and practical integrations. Enquiries, email tools and other useful connections can be included where the project needs them.
- Sensible SEO foundations. The build supports clear headings, useful content, good internal links and the technical basics a search-friendly site needs.
- Migration where relevant. Existing content, domains or hosting can be moved as part of an agreed plan.
- Support after launch. I can continue with WordPress support or managed hosting and care rather than disappearing once the site is live.
Route / four stages
How does the website process work?
01 / Understand
Understand the job
We start with the business, the people the site needs to help and what is not working now. You do not need to arrive with a finished brief.
02 / Shape
Agree the shape
I turn that into a practical plan for the pages, content, functionality and any migration work. The aim is to make decisions early enough that the build stays clear.
03 / Build
Build and review
I build the site in WordPress, check it across screen sizes and work through the content and details with you. Forms and integrations are tested as real parts of the site.
04 / Launch
Launch and look after it
Once the site is ready, I handle the agreed launch or migration steps and make sure you know how to update it. Ongoing help is available if you would rather keep one person close to it.
Questions / project fit
Common website questions
Can you rebuild my existing WordPress site?
Yes. I can review what is worth keeping, improve the structure and content, and rebuild the parts that are holding the site back.
Will I be able to edit the site?
Yes. Routine content should be editable through WordPress. I keep the editing experience practical rather than making every small change dependent on a developer.
Can you help with the words and page structure?
Yes. I can help organise the pages and turn what the business needs to say into a clear structure. We can agree separately how much writing support the project needs.
Can you add something a normal plugin cannot provide?
Sometimes a focused custom feature is the right answer. See the Bespoke Tools page for the kinds of small tools and integrations I can build.
Next route / start here
Talk about your website
Tell me what you have now, what you need the website to do and what has prompted the change. A rough starting point is enough.