Frequently Asked Questions

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I get asked a lot of questions by clients and prospective clients and I have noticed a few that come up more often than others. So I have compiled them below, please have a read:

What services do you offer as a WordPress web developer in Bristol?

I offer a full range of WordPress development services, including custom website design, theme development, plugin integration, website maintenance, and security optimisation. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new website or need to revamp your existing one, I can help build a responsive, SEO-friendly site tailored to your business needs.

How much does it cost to build a WordPress website?

The cost of building a WordPress website depends on several factors, such as the complexity of the design, functionality requirements, and the size of the website. I offer flexible pricing to suit various budgets, from simple websites to complex e-commerce platforms. Contact me for a free quote based on your project needs.

Do you work with clients outside of Bristol?

Yes! While I’m based in Bristol, I work with clients all over the UK and internationally. Through video calls, emails, and remote collaboration tools, I can manage your WordPress project from start to finish, no matter where you’re located.

What is sustainable web design?

According to sustainablewebdesign.org “Sustainable web design is an approach to designing web services that puts people and planet first. It delivers digital products, services, and data that respect the principles of the Sustainable Web Manifesto: clean, efficient, open, honest, regenerative, and resilient.”

I have detailed how I do this in this article.

Do you offer website maintenance and support?

Yes, I offer ongoing website maintenance and support services to ensure your site remains secure, up-to-date, and functioning smoothly. This includes software updates, security monitoring, backups, and performance optimisation.

More details on are on the support page.

Do you offer SEO services for WordPress websites?

Yes, I offer SEO services, such as optimising your website’s structure, content, and speed to improve your search engine rankings. I can also integrate SEO plugins like Yoast or Rank Math to make ongoing optimisation easy for you. For more advanced SEO needs, I can work with specialised SEO professionals to ensure the best results. More details here.

What’s your experience with WordPress?

I have been a web developer in Bristol and London for over 10 years, building hundreds of websites, mostly using WordPress. I use as few plugins as possible and custom code the rest to ensure it’s fast and easy to scale and maintain. View some of my sites here.

Why should I use a Freelance WordPress Developer?

There are some real benefits of using a freelance WordPress developer over an agency. One of the biggest reasons is that we are usually much cheaper, due to having lower overheads. I can build the same high-quality WordPress website at a fraction of the cost. I also have a web designer on-hand in case your site needs redesigning.

What are the ongoing costs for our website?

Unlike page builders such as Elementor or site builders like Squarespace, my websites have minimal ongoing costs. You will own the hosting and domain and once I am finished you have all the power to manage your WordPress website easily.

Can we update the content? Or do we need you to do it?

Once I have finished building your website, I give your team some short training in order to show you how to update all images and text on the website. This is simple and intuitive, unlike some page builders, so your team can manage the content on the site without the risk of it breaking. More detail on this here.

Can I update the website myself once it is live?

Yes indeedy. I custom-build websites using WordPress so that you have complete control over the content (images, text, logos etc). You can then edit all the content however and whenever you like, giving you complete control over your website. You can also update the SEO settings to improve your visibility as you scale.


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