WordPress development
Web design and development

WordPress development for Somerset businesses

Custom WordPress websites built around your business, with the speed, security and flexibility to grow with you.

About this service

A website you control, built properly

WordPress powers a huge share of the web because it is flexible, well supported and easy to manage. We use it to build bespoke websites that are fast, secure and structured for search, without the restrictions of drag-and-drop website builders.

You own the code and the content. That means no lock-in, no surprise platform fees and the freedom to add features as your business grows.

Built to your design, not a template
You can update it yourself
Structured for SEO from day one
Why it matters

Why a custom WordPress website

Your website is your hardest-working salesperson, so it should be built for your business, not squeezed into a template.

Full control

You own the site, the content and the code, with no platform lock-in.

Built to grow

Add pages, features and tools as your business changes, without starting again.

Fast and secure

Clean code and sensible security keep it quick for customers and tough for attackers.

Easy to manage

A familiar editor lets you update text and images yourself.

By the numbers

Why it is worth building properly

A few figures from independent research, all from 2025 or later.

40.1%

of all websites run on WordPress, and 58.6% of those with a known system

Source: W3Techs, October 2026
59%

of global web traffic comes from mobile phones, so mobile comes first

Source: StatCounter, September 2026
48%

of mobile websites pass all three of Google's Core Web Vitals checks

Source: HTTP Archive Web Almanac, 2025
Where global web traffic comes from
59%on mobile
  • Mobile 59.0%
  • Desktop 39.3%
  • Tablet 1.8%
Source: StatCounter, September 2026
Getting it right

Getting your website right from the start

These are the things that separate a website that works from one that does not.

Easy to get wrong
How we get it right

Heavy themes and plugins that bloat page weight

→

A lean custom build with minimal plugins, optimised images, caching and deferred scripts for strong Core Web Vitals.

Generic templates that look like every other site

→

A bespoke design built around your brand, using reusable components so new pages stay consistent.

Content locked behind a developer

→

Structured fields and a clean editor, so you update text, images and pages without touching code.

Missing functionality, patched together with plugins

→

Custom forms, booking logic, customer areas and integrations built to fit, with API connections where needed.

No SEO foundations: poor heading structure, missing metadata, no sitemap

→

Semantic HTML, titles and descriptions, an XML sitemap, clean URLs and schema markup from day one.

No security hardening or backups before launch

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SSL, login protection, sensible user roles and automated backups set up before the site goes live.

What is included

Everything a proper build includes

Custom design and build

Layouts designed around your customers and your brand, built to look right on every device.

Custom features

Booking calendars, customer areas, filters, forms and tools that match how your business works.

Speed and security

Clean code, optimised images and sensible security so your site loads quickly and stays protected.

SEO foundations

Page structure, headings, metadata and schema set up properly so search engines understand your site.

Integrations

Connect your website to the email, accounting and customer tools you already use.

Training and handover

A short walkthrough so you can edit text, images and pages with confidence.

Who it suits
Local service businesses
Tradespeople
Restaurants and cafes
Salons and barbers
Gyms and studios
Charities and community groups
Clubs and societies
Professional services
Consultants and coaches
Estate and letting agents
Photographers and creatives
Wedding and event businesses
Healthcare practices
Sole traders and start-ups
Schools and tutors
Manufacturers and suppliers
How it works

A simple process

Discover

We learn about your business, goals and customers.

Design

You see layouts for your key pages before we build.

Build

We develop, test on every device and add your content.

Launch

We go live, set up tracking and support you afterwards.

Pricing

Clear pricing

Every project starts with a conversation, then a proposal and quote.

Website builds

From
£60
  • Custom WordPress design
  • Mobile-first and SEO-ready
  • Custom features quoted to your needs
  • Start the conversation

    Let’s talk about what you need

    We do not just send a quote from a form. We get in touch, talk through what you need, then create a proposal and quote. Tell us the basics to get started.

  • How many pages you think you need
  • Features such as forms, galleries, bookings or a shop
  • Whether you have an existing site, logo and content
  • Examples of websites you like
  • When you would like to launch
  • FAQs

    Common questions

    Why WordPress and not a website builder?

    WordPress gives you full control over design, speed, search optimisation and features, and you own everything you pay for. You can change host, add almost any feature and grow the site over time. Website builders are quick to start but can limit what you can change, slow your site down and tie you to their platform.

    Can I edit the website myself?

    Yes. We build with a simple editor so you can change text, images and pages without touching code. We show you how at handover and can record short video guides for your team. If you would rather not touch it, a care plan means we make the updates for you.

    Can you add custom features?

    Yes. Common examples are booking systems, customer areas, filters, quote forms, directories and connections to the other software you use. We use proven plugins where they do the job and custom code where they do not, so the site stays fast, secure and easy to maintain.

    Can you work on my existing WordPress site?

    Yes. We can fix, speed up, improve or extend an existing site, or rebuild it if that is the better option. We start with a quick review and tell you honestly which route makes more sense for your budget and goals.

    How long does a website take to build?

    Most websites launch within 2 to 6 weeks. The timing depends on the number of pages, the features you need and how quickly content and feedback come back to us. We agree a timeline in your written quote so you know what to expect.

    Will my website work well on phones?

    Yes. Every site is designed for mobile first and tested on real devices, because most visitors will arrive on a phone. We also optimise images, keep the code clean and set up caching so pages load quickly on slower connections.

    Will my website appear on Google?

    We build in the foundations: clear page structure, titles and descriptions, sensible headings, fast loading and proper redirects. Ranking for competitive searches usually needs ongoing SEO and good content, which we can add. You start from a solid base rather than fixing problems later.

    What do I need to provide?

    Your logo and brand colours if you have them, the text and photos you want to use, and examples of websites you like. If you do not have content ready, we can write it and source suitable images for you.