Custom WordPress Design

Custom WordPress Builds Agencies Can Trust

Reliable, maintainable, and performance-ready WordPress websites built cleanly, delivered on time, and structured for long-term success.

I partner with agencies and growth teams to design and develop WordPress sites that:

– Convert visitors into leads and users
– Are easy for clients to manage post-launch
– Don’t fall apart after a plugin update

“I have used Warren on many occasions to create bespoke WordPress websites. I have always found him professional in is his approach and his work is first class.”
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Website Design

Modern WordPress Website Design

Great WordPress design and development isn’t just about visuals, it’s about how it performs, scales, and lives long after launch.

I build WordPress sites that are:

Custom & Maintainable

No bloated themes. No fragile page-builders.
Clean, documented templates that your team or client can edit without breaking layouts.

Performance-Focused

Fast load times, sensible asset handling, and responsiveness at every viewport.

SEO-Ready

Clean architecture, semantic markup, and performance foundations that support visibility.

Client-Friendly

Thoughtful editor interfaces (ACF), training materials, and content flexibility.

Agency-Aligned

White-label delivery, NDA-friendly work, and clear communication that fits your workflow.

You get a site you’re proud to hand off — and your clients get a product they can trust.

How It Works

Working together doesn’t feel like hand-holding. It feels like clear milestones and predictable delivery.

1. Discovery & Alignment

We define goals, audience, timeline, and priority outcomes.

2. Design & Prototype

Wireframes and/or high-fidelity designs aligned with goals and brand. These can be provided to me if you have in-house design talent.

3. Development & Build

Custom WordPress theme, performance tuning, and staging review.

4. Review & Quality Assurance

Device testing, accessibility checks, and client feedback rounds.

5. Launch & Handoff

Deployment support, documentation, and optional training.

6. Post-Launch Support

Maintenance, optimisation, or iterative improvements.

Start a Project Alignment Call

Define goals, scope, and a delivery blueprint.

WordPress Development

Why This Approach Works

This approach prioritises quality, stability, and long-term maintainability.

Predictability Over Guesswork

Timelines, scopes, and deliverables are clear from the start.

Ongoing Stability

Sites that withstand updates, expansions, and content changes.

Agency-Ready Delivery

Clean code, documentation, and communication that fits into your project flow.

Client Confidence

End users and clients can manage content without fear of breaking things.

Wordpress Website Options

Two Ways to Work Together

Every website project starts with the same goal: a fast, reliable, SEO-ready WordPress site. The difference is how much flexibility you need now, and how supported you want to be over time.

That’s why I offer two ways of working, each designed for a different stage of growth.

Bespoke WordPress Development

Designed for long-term flexibility and control

Bespoke development is ideal when your website is a core part of your business infrastructure. It’s a fully custom build, tailored to your content, workflows, and future plans.

This option is best if you:

  • Need flexibility for complex content or integrations
  • Want a platform that can grow with your business
  • Have a clear direction and are planning for the long term
  • Prefer a clearly defined project with a fixed scope

Bespoke projects are carefully scoped and built to last, with clean architecture that supports ongoing growth and change.

Platform Website Subscription

Designed for speed, simplicity, and ongoing support

The platform subscription is a productised way to launch a professional WordPress site quickly with hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support included from day one.

This option is best if you:

  • Want to get live quickly without over-committing upfront
  • Prefer predictable monthly costs and built-in support
  • Expect to make changes, publish content, or refine things over time
  • Value having someone available each month to help move things forward

In addition to the site itself, the subscription includes dedicated monthly time that can be used for:

  • Publishing pages or blog posts
  • SEO or content improvements
  • Small refinements or adjustments
  • General guidance on what to prioritise next

Rather than launching and being left to manage things alone, the platform is designed to support steady progress as your site evolves.

Both options include:
Clean, performant WordPress builds • SEO-ready structure and schema • Reliable hosting, security, and maintenance

The difference isn’t quality — it’s how you want to move forward, and how supported you want to be along the way.

Not sure which fits?

There’s no right or wrong choice, just the right fit for where you are now.

If you’re unsure, I’m happy to talk it through and help you choose the approach that makes the most sense for your goals.

FAQs

You have questions? Here are some answers

I aim to make working together as smooth and predictable as possible. Here are answers to a few common questions.

What tools and frameworks do you use?

Custom themes built with WordPress best practices with no unnecessary page builders or bloated frameworks. I use ACF for content flexibility where appropriate.

Do you work from my designs?

Yes — I can build from your design files (Figma, XD, Sketch, etc.) with precision and responsiveness in mind.

Do you offer design services?

I can design layouts and UI screens as part of the project, but this can be scoped based on your team’s needs.

Can you work white-label for agencies?

Absolutely. I can remain client-facing or behind the scenes under your agency’s brand.

Do you provide staging and launch support?

Yes. Staging reviews, device testing, and coordinated launch support are part of the process.

How do you handle content migration?

Content migration is scoped on a case-by-case basis, with a clear plan for what’s automated and what requires hand-crafting.

Will the site be SEO-ready?

Yes — semantics, performance, and structural basics are included. Ongoing SEO strategy beyond structure is scoped separately.

What happens after launch?

Clients can opt into maintenance, performance support, or strategic SEO/CRO direction, or handle it in-house.

How long does a typical project take?

Timelines vary by scope. During alignment we define clear milestones and delivery expectations.