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WordPress Development
Custom WordPress websites built for performance, security, and scalability. You get a strong foundation that supports customer trust, smoother growth, and easier improvements over time, with an editor-friendly CMS your team can update confidently.
Built for Busy Teams
If you are running a business or agency, you need a website that simply does its job. It needs to look credible, load quickly, work properly on mobile, and help turn visitors into enquiries or sales.
Clear Delivery, No Guesswork
We agree the scope up front, then move through build, review, and launch in a clear sequence. You get regular progress updates, practical recommendations, and one place to discuss decisions so the project keeps moving.
If you want to see the full methodology, read My 6-Step Process for New Website Builds.
If you are an agency, we can also work as your delivery partner behind the scenes and keep handovers smooth.
Easy to Manage After Launch
Your team should not need a developer for every small update. We build the CMS so everyday content changes are straightforward, with sensible page structures and reusable blocks.
Everything You Need in One Build
We can include the features most businesses ask for in one joined-up project: lead forms, CRM connections, newsletter sign-up, event or booking functionality, and ecommerce where needed.
The end result is a high-quality website that covers your requirements today and gives you room to grow without rebuilding again in six months.
Clients we've worked with
Typical Project Timeline
A realistic view of how a WordPress build usually runs from discovery through launch and into ongoing care. For smaller sites, timelines can be compressed when scope, content, and client feedback are organised and ready to go.
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title Typical WordPress Project Timeline (Week 1-6)
dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
axisFormat Week %W
excludes weekends
section Week 1
Discovery call :milestone, a1, 2026-01-05, 0d
Initial high-level design review :a2, after a1, 2d
Scope review and proposal Q&A :a3, after a2, 2d
Contract signed :milestone, a4, after a3, 0d
Deposit paid :milestone, a5, after a4, 0d
section Week 2
Detailed design review and technical feedback :b1, after a5, 2d
Dev and staging setup :b2, after b1, 1d
Build Gutenberg blocks and components :b3, after b2, 5d
Build desktop layouts :b5, 2026-01-19, 5d
Weekly client call - review and feedback :milestone, b4, 2026-01-16, 0d
section Week 3
Content migration (if needed) :c2, 2026-01-26, 5d
Weekly client call - review and feedback :milestone, c3, 2026-01-23, 0d
section Week 4
Build mobile layouts :d1, 2026-01-26, 5d
Third-party integrations :d2, 2026-01-26, 3d
Weekly client call - review and feedback :milestone, d3, 2026-01-30, 0d
section Week 5
Training call for non-technical managers :milestone, e3, after d1, 0d
Content updates :e5, after e3, 5d
Weekly client call - review and feedback :milestone, e4, 2026-02-06, 0d
section Week 6
Final QA :f1, after e5, 2d
Pre-launch content updates and SEO checks :f2, after f1, 2d
Weekly client call - launch readiness :milestone, f3, 2026-02-13, 0d
Deployment to Production :milestone, f4, after f3, 0d
Performance optimizations :f5, after f4, 1d
Launch :milestone, f7, after f5, 0d
Final payment :milestone, f6, after f7, 0d
section Ongoing
Post-launch call and review :milestone, g2, after f7, 1w
Ongoing support with a WordPress Care Plan :active, g1, after f7, 1w
Frequently Asked Questions
If everything is signed off, content and assets are ready, and feedback is turned around quickly, launch can happen in as little as 2-3 weeks.
Most projects land between 4 and 8 weeks depending on scope, integrations, and stakeholder availability.
You can see a week-by-week example in the project timeline further down this page.
Yes. Every build is designed to work cleanly across mobile, tablet, and desktop layouts.
We also test across modern browser and device types to make sure the experience is interoperable and reliable in real-world usage.
Yes. We can scope and implement add-ons such as event listings or calendars, integrations, embedded third-party forms, and newsletter platform connections.
Yes. By default, we build with the official WordPress Block Editor so non-technical updates are straightforward.
If you have a specific preference, we can also build purely with ACF blocks, use WordPress Classic Editor, or work with page builders like Elementor.
Yes. We can migrate content from existing WordPress sites and from non-WordPress platforms.
We map your current structure into the new site and, where useful, build custom automations to speed up migration and reduce manual copy/paste work.
Yes. We can set up and manage hosting for you, or work with your existing hosting provider if you prefer to keep your current setup. See our Managed Hosting service .
New projects can usually start with 1-4 weeks notice.
We work remotely and deliver against milestones agreed at the start of the project, rather than fixed 9-6 hours. Milestones are practical targets, but unexpected blockers can occasionally shift timelines.
Our timezone is Europe/London, and that is typically when we are available for meetings and project updates.
James is your main point of contact throughout and is available via email, phone, WhatsApp, Slack, Asana, Monday, Jira, Trello, and feedback tools like UsePastel.
Yes. We can provide ongoing support, updates, monitoring, and improvements through our WordPress Care Plans .
Process Outline
- 1 Week 1: Discovery call, initial high-level design review, scope/proposal Q&A, contract, and deposit.
- 2 Weeks 2-4: Desktop layouts are delivered across a longer build sprint, with weekly client call reviews.
- 3 Week 4: Mobile layouts and third-party integrations start in parallel; content migration also begins if needed.
- 4 Week 5: Training call for non-technical managers and weekly review call.
- 5 Week 6: Final QA, pre-launch updates + SEO checks, launch-readiness call, deployment to production, final payment, and performance optimization.
- 6 Week 7: Post-launch call and review, with ongoing support moving into Care Plan delivery.
Core Technologies
Common Integrations
Common Plugins
Project Management Tools
* We can work in your existing platform if you invite us to your workspace.
Key Info
- Theme Setup
- For around 90% of our theme builds, we use the Roots Sage stack with custom Gutenberg blocks, Tailwind v4, and Advanced Custom Fields Pro. We also work comfortably across a wide range of setups and can usually accommodate client preferences for specific page builders, including Elementor.
- Performance and Deployment
- Performance work can include Varnish caching plus Redis or Memcached object caching, with GitHub and GitHub Actions for deployment workflows and a security layer where appropriate.
- Typical Integrations
- Common third-party integrations include HubSpot, n8n, Salesforce, syncs, analytics, email tooling, and custom /webhook connections.
- Delivery Cadence
- Projects usually follow a Week 1-6 delivery timeline with weekly client call check-ins, then move into ongoing support through a Care Plan. If everything is signed off, content and assets are ready, and your team can review quickly, launch can happen in as little as 2-3 weeks.
Next Step
From Build to Maintain
Once stability is in place, the next step is improving performance and conversion quality.
Client Testimonials
WildPress has been really helpful in building our website and providing ongoing tips, support, and advice in a timely manner. The site works nicely, looks great, and is easy to manage for someone new to it. Support has always been prompt. Thanks, WildPress!
James worked with us to help us build the website for our charity. It was a great pleasure to work with him. Very professional and knowledgeable. Thank you very much!
James worked with me on a sales site for a piece of software. It was a complicated and, at points vague, brief with multiple implementation options and, at the start, unfinished designs. He worked incredibly quickly, producing code of a very high standard that was meticulously organised. More than that, he worked with us to solve problems; coming up with solutions to design and functionality challenges. Throughout, he was a pleasure to work with. He's someone I'd strongly recommend for any WordPress build-outs.
Everyone at King's College London is in love with the new CSGS website, from the faculty in our department to the higher up deans. It's a relief to have a web presence that matches the awesome research reputation of our university.
We're honestly really happy to recommend James for web development-- he's very thoughtful, reliable and always tries to match the web design & functionality to one's mission and KPIs. We're very grateful to have worked with James and are ready to recommend him ten times over!
It works well for me as I like the fact I am speaking direct to James who is building the site rather than speaking to a junior account manager which you get at many agencies.
After the initial build was completed, James is managing our site and helping with a lot of changes we're doing as we grow.
A huge thank you to James who was my biggest support to create a website that supports my passion for fashion. His wide knowledge, great skill set and continues support with new ideas helped to create my website. It was great to see how the site was developed step by step, James would always make sure to talk me through each stage. I would definitely recommend his services especially if you are looking for a friendly approach and high-quality work.
The Centre for Nomadic Studies is an academic research centre focused on the political economy of nomadic cultures, conducting interviews with semi-nomadic communities and digitizing archival materials and photographs from 20th century explorers and travel writers.
I had seen a website James designed for another King's College London research centre and was impressed by its clarity, formatting, and presentation. I wanted that same standard for the centre I was starting and James delivered.
The experience was excellent. James was patient with a wide range of uploads, always responsive, and happy to jump on a Zoom to talk through changes. Since launch, we've already had people reach out and new partnership conversations started. I would absolutely recommend James.
I've said this to other people, but James is very smart. He's not just a developer, he's good at problem-solving. He can come up with a few solutions and talk them through with me.
Some developers I've worked with need total direction. I like that James can get on with it without being told exactly what needs to be done, particularly with the more complicated builds.
We have worked with James for several years on our British Science Festival and British Science Week WordPress websites. Thanks to James, the websites have gone through several incarnations and evolve to get better each year. James is professional, friendly, responsive, and always provides a detailed explanation of each stage of the process, including instructional videos.
I recently started my own business in the real estate sector. James provided great advice, helping me with the launch of my website and my social media accounts. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for guidance on improving their website.
When I started as a personal trainer, I underestimated the importance of having a website and online presence. After deciding to build one, James made the process clear from the start. He delivered a site that was easy to navigate, guided me through basic customization, and offered ongoing support. I couldn't have asked for better.
James is a pleasure to work with: highly skilled, a fantastic problem solver, personable, and easy to collaborate with. We worked closely on a bespoke subscription product and e-commerce site, and he was integral to its success. I would highly recommend him.
James Whayman has been a precious partner for the past 5 years. I have rarely found someone so professional, dedicated, kind and responsive. He gave a great boost to my website that is now on first page in Google research and I could not be happier with the services that he provided me. I have been impressed with his helpfulness every time I was not able to do something myself or in case of emergency. Highly recommended!!!
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