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Custom WordPress websites

WordPress powers around 40% of the web, and for good reason - it's flexible, familiar and there's a plugin for almost everything. I build custom WordPress websites without page builders or bloated themes, so you get all of the good bits without the slow, fragile side.

Ask about WordPress What's included
From £360 fixed once we've agreed scope
Custom themes no page builders or bought themes
WooCommerce too online shops built in

01 Why custom WordPress

WordPress, done properly

Most slow, hard-to-manage WordPress sites aren't WordPress's fault. They're down to how they were built.

When I'd suggest something else
  • You want a site with less to maintain and fewer updates - Statamic is often a better fit
  • You only need a simple shop and want to run it all yourself - Shopify may be easier

02 What I can do

WordPress services

03 Case studies

Recent projects

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04 Getting started

Four steps to get your WordPress website started

Day 0

A proper chat

Half an hour on a call. What the business needs, what's in the way, what you can spend.

Within 48hrs

A fixed quote

One page: scope, price, dates. Nothing starts until you've said yes to it.

Weeks 1-6

Development

I'll get cracking and develop your website - you're kept in the loop at regular intervals.

Handover

Launch & after

The full project launched and yours to keep. I press the button, watch it for a fortnight, and show you how to run it.

05 Straight answers

About WordPress, specifically.

Anything missing? Ask me directly and I'll give you a straight answer, not a sales one.

Do you use page builders like Elementor or Divi?

No. I build custom themes by hand. Page builders make it easy to get started, but they tend to make sites slower and harder to maintain over time. You'll still be able to build and edit pages yourself using flexible content blocks.

Can you fix my slow WordPress site?

Usually, yes. I'll find out what's actually causing it - often hosting, plugins, images or the theme - and fix the biggest problems first. If you want to try a few things yourself, start with my 5 tips to speed up your WordPress website.

Can you work on a WordPress site someone else built?

Yes. I'll take a look first to see how it's been built and what state it's in, then let you know honestly what it needs.

Do you build WooCommerce shops?

Yes. Adding a shop to your existing website starts from £750, and a fully bespoke online shop starts from £2,400. There's more on my ecommerce page.

Should I use WordPress or Statamic?

It depends on the project. WordPress is great if you need its plugins or your team already knows it. Statamic is often quicker and easier to look after. I build with both, so I'll recommend whichever suits you - see my Statamic page for more.

What about updates and security?

WordPress needs regular updates to stay secure, and skipping them is one of the most common ways sites get into trouble. A care plan covers updates, backups and small changes, so it's one less thing to think about.

Tell me what you're trying to build.

A couple of lines is plenty. I reply to everything within a working day, even if the answer is “I'm not the right fit”.

hello@cjbrowndesign.co.uk

— Cj

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