Bespoke WordPress Websites: Sites That Make Your Business Easier to Trust
Perfect for small businesses, start-ups and sole traders who want a website that does more than just look good. Each site is built to create trust, encourage enquiries and turn more visitors into paying customers.
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No deposit • No VAT • Pay when finished • 1 year website care included
Websites That Answer the Questions Your Customers Actually Have
Your website should do more than look professional. It should quickly explain what you offer, build confidence in your business, and make it obvious how a potential customer can enquire, call, or book.
Whether you are launching a new business, building your first proper website, or replacing a site that no longer reflects your work, I build WordPress websites with clarity, speed, and real business goals in mind.
Custom Website Design
Your website is designed around your business, not dropped into a generic template.
Mobile-Friendly
Pages are designed to work cleanly across phones, tablets and desktop screens.
Clear Calls to Action
Visitors are guided towards the actions that matter, such as calling, requesting a quote or sending an enquiry.
Get Found on Google
The site is built with sensible page structure, on-page SEO and the technical foundations needed to be found online.
Fast, Secure Hosting
Your first year of UK hosting is included, along with ongoing website care to help keep WordPress secure and up to date.
Personal Service
You deal directly with me from the first conversation to launch, no account managers, agency layers or outsourcing.
What My Websites Cost
Four options cover most businesses. Every build includes a free domain name, one year of UK hosting, unlimited business email addresses and a full year of website care. No VAT to add, so the price you see is the price you pay.
One-Page Websites
Everything your customers need on one tidy, scrollable page. A fast, simple way to get your business online.
Best if you are just starting out, have one main service to show, or need an easy way to be found and contacted.
Brochure Websites
Up to five pages, designed, written and built. Mobile-friendly, with a contact form, Google Map, social links, and Google Analytics and Search Console set up.
Best for sole traders and businesses that want a proper presence and a site that brings in enquiries.
Multi-Page Business Websites
Up to twelve pages. Everything in the Brochure package, plus dedicated service and location pages, stronger internal linking, LocalBusiness schema and image optimisation across the site.
Best for established businesses with several services or areas to cover.
Custom Builds
Larger sites and anything bespoke, with custom design and features tailored to how your business works.
Priced on scope after a short discovery chat, so you never pay for a package that does not fit.
“From” means the starting price for that option. I confirm the exact figure in writing before you commit to anything, and it does not change. There is no deposit. I invoice once your site is finished and you are happy with it. Most sites are live within two to four weeks.
Recent Websites I Have Built for Businesses Like Yours
Here is a selection of websites I have recently designed and built for businesses across the UK. Each project is shaped around the business, its customers and the actions the website needs visitors to take.
What My Clients Say
Choosing a web designer is a big decision, especially when your website is expected to represent your business and bring in enquiries. Here is what clients say about working with me.
How the WordPress Web Design Process Works
1. An Informal Chat
I start with a straightforward conversation about your business, your customers and what you want the site to do. No pushy sales pitch, no jargon. If you’d like to prepare, my guide to writing a website brief is a good starting point.
2. A Clear Proposal
I put together a clear, itemised proposal covering the full scope of work, the price, and the timeline. You know exactly where you stand before you commit to anything.
3. Design and Build
I build your WordPress site from the ground up and share a private preview link as it takes shape. You review it and ask for changes before anything goes live. You can see finished examples in my recent work.
4. Launch and Training
Once you are happy, your new site goes live. I walk you through managing it, so you can update text, add photos and keep an eye on how it is doing.
Ready for That Fixed Price Quote?
Tell me a little about your business using the form below. I will reply within one business day with honest advice and, if it suits you, a fixed price. No pressure and no jargon.
Prefer to call or email directly? No problem:
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01555 487480 (Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm, Sat 9 am to 12 pm)
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Why Choose Me To Design and Build Your Website?
I have been building WordPress websites since 2008, and today it is the only platform I work with. Mastering one platform beats dabbling in several.
That experience is practical. At Monarch Garage in Glasgow, a Land Rover and Jaguar specialist, I built a WooCommerce shop with over 5,000 product lines. Later, at Clydesdale Classic Cars, I spent four years building and running the company website. I also built the site for its sister company, Caledonia Coachworks in Edinburgh.
So whether you need a simple brochure site or a full online shop, I’ve done it before.
Here is what that means for you:
- Fixed-price quotes, no deposit: The price I quote before the work starts is the price you pay on handover. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no monthly platform lock-in.
- Built for mobile first: Most people will find you on a phone, so every site I build works cleanly on small screens before anything else.
- SEO set up from day one: I set your site up so Google can understand and index it properly from launch.
- Clear layouts and honest copy: I cut the clutter and use straightforward words that show visitors why they can trust you.
- You stay in control: You will never have to pay me just to change a line of text. I set up a simple dashboard so you can edit content, add photos or write posts yourself.
- One person, start to finish: You deal with me throughout. No account managers, no handovers, no helpdesk queue.
Bespoke WordPress Web Design in Scotland and Across the UK
I am based in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, and most of my clients are in Scotland. I regularly work with businesses in Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire and across the Central Belt.
Distance is never a barrier, though. I manage projects through a simple mix of phone calls, email, and video meetings, so I also build sites for businesses in England and Wales.
Wherever you are, you get the same personal service, clear communication and attention to detail. What matters is understanding your business, not your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions About WordPress Web Design
How much does a WordPress website cost?
One-page sites start at £399, brochure sites at £895 and multi-page sites at £1,950. Every build includes your domain, a year of hosting, business email and a year of website care. There is no VAT. I confirm the exact figure before you commit.
How do payments work?
There is no deposit. I invoice when the site is complete and you have approved it. You pay nothing until you are happy with the result.
Why should I choose WordPress over a website builder like Wix or Squarespace?
Wix and Squarespace can be a good fit for simple websites. I work with WordPress because it offers greater flexibility, more control over your website and hosting, and more room to grow as your business changes. I compare the two properly in my WordPress vs Wix article.
Do you use templates?
No. Every site is designed around your business rather than adapted from a bought theme. I have written a comparison of custom web design and templates that explains when each one makes sense.
Do you build websites for trades?
Yes, and a lot of them. I have separate pages on my website for trades, covering plumbers, joiners, electricians, and more, with what works for each.
How long does a website take to design and build?
Most take two to four weeks, depending on the site size and how quickly the content is ready. Larger builds take longer, and I am upfront about realistic timescales from the start. If you want the details, I have written a full guide to how long a website takes to build.
Do you only build websites for businesses near Carluke?
No. Most of my clients are in Scotland, and I also work with businesses across the UK by phone, email, and video call. Closer to home, I regularly work with businesses in Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Can you redesign or improve my existing WordPress site?
Yes, I can refresh or rebuild an existing WordPress site. Often a redesign is quicker and less expensive than starting again from scratch.
Can I update the site myself after launch?
Yes. I build on WordPress and show you how to update content, add images and make everyday changes yourself.
Do I need to write my own copy?
Not if you would rather not. I offer website copywriting if you would like the words handled too. Either way, it is worth reading why the words on a website matter before deciding.
What is a WordPress support plan?
It is a monthly plan that keeps your site updated, secure and backed up. If something goes wrong, you reach me directly, not a helpdesk queue. The first year is included with every build, and my WordPress maintenance plans continue from there.
Other Services I Offer
Not sure this is quite the right fit? Here are a few other ways I can help you get more from your website.
eCommerce Websites
I create WooCommerce shops designed to match how you actually sell, with products, payments, and shipping all set up, so you’re ready to start trading smoothly.
SEO Services
Practical SEO to help the right customers find you on Google, from one-off setup to ongoing monthly work.
Website Copywriting
Clear, persuasive words that tell visitors what you do and why to choose you, written to turn readers into enquiries.