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WordPress website design for UK small businesses

Fast, secure WordPress websites that you own outright, planned around the searches your customers make. Lean builds, a short plugin list and an editor your team can use. From £995.

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  • Led by Muhammad Younus
  • Building websites since 2019
  • Top Rated Plus on Upwork
  • From £995

Written by Muhammad Younus, founder of Renozer. Last updated 21 October 2026. Editorial policy.

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WordPress website design: what you actually get

The short version first, then the detail.

WordPress website design is the planning, design and build of a business website on self-hosted WordPress, the open-source platform behind a large share of the web. You get a site you own, can extend without limits and can optimise fully for search.

Our builds use a lightweight theme and a short list of well-maintained plugins rather than a heavy page builder stacked with add-ons. Pages are mapped to real searches before design starts, so each service and location has one clear page instead of several weak ones competing. That planning is the same groundwork our SEO team relies on later, and it is why WordPress suits firms that intend to grow through content.

Best for
Service firms, professional practices and businesses that publish guides
Price
From £995, see packages
Launch
Usually three to six weeks
You own
Hosting account, domain, theme files and content
Shop option
WooCommerce, for catalogues that need flexibility
Looked after by
You, or our Website Care plan
Web designer in a bright Manchester studio building a WordPress business website on a large monitor, with page layouts on a second screen
Illustrative: a lean WordPress build, planned before it is designed

Is WordPress the right choice for your business?

An honest answer, including when we would point you elsewhere.

WordPress earns its place when a business needs pages and features that hosted builders handle awkwardly: dozens of service and area pages, a knowledge base, member areas, booking rules or links into accounting and CRM software. It also gives the deepest control over technical search settings.

  • You plan to publish guides, case notes or news regularly
  • You offer several services across several towns
  • You need custom forms, calculators or integrations
  • You want to own every file and choose your own host
  • Search is, or will be, your main source of enquiries

It is the wrong fit if you want to change layouts yourself every week with no learning curve. In that case a Wix website or Squarespace is usually kinder, and if you mainly sell products, compare Shopify first.

Accountancy firm owner at her desk comparing website options on a laptop, with printed notes and a cup of tea beside her
Illustrative: choosing the platform that fits the business

What you get

What our WordPress builds include

Everything below comes as standard. Nothing is held back as a paid extra.

Custom design in FigmaUp to eight page designs approved by you before development starts.Included
Lean, editable buildA lightweight theme, reusable blocks and a locked layout your team cannot accidentally break.Included
Speed workCompressed images, minimal scripts and caching set up for good Core Web Vitals on phones.Included
Schema and search settingsOrganisation, LocalBusiness, Service and FAQ markup, clean URLs and an XML sitemap.Included
Security basicsHardened logins, limited admin accounts, spam protection on forms and an SSL certificate.Included
Tracking from day oneSearch Console, GA4 and Bing Webmaster Tools connected and checked at launch.Included

Why it matters

Why so many WordPress sites disappoint

WordPress itself is rarely the problem. How it was built usually is.

What we usually inheritHow we build it instead
A page builder plus forty plugins, so every page loads slowly

A lean theme, native blocks and a plugin list we can justify line by line.

Premium themes downloaded from unofficial sites, carrying hidden malware

Licensed or custom themes only, installed from trusted sources.

The freelancer kept the hosting login and then stopped replying

Hosting, domain and admin accounts registered in your business name from day one.

Nobody updated anything after launch, so the site was hacked a year later

A written update routine, or Website Care if you would rather we handled it.

Blog posts and service pages target the same search and cancel each other out

A page plan where every page has one job, checked before content is written.

WooCommerce, bookings and integrations

Where WordPress pulls ahead of hosted builders.

WooCommerce turns a WordPress site into a shop without moving platform, which suits businesses selling alongside services, trade customers with their own price lists, or products with unusual options. For a pure online store with high order volumes we will often recommend Shopify instead, and say so in the audit.

We also connect booking tools, quote calculators, Xero, HubSpot and mailing platforms. Anything that needs bespoke code, such as client portals or complex pricing logic, moves to custom development so it is scoped and tested properly rather than bolted on with another plugin.

  • WooCommerce shops with stock, delivery zones and VAT set up
  • Appointment booking with reminders
  • Quote and finance calculators
  • Xero, HubSpot and Mailchimp connections
  • Members-only pages and downloads
Small business owner packing an online order at a workbench with a laptop open on the order screen beside parcels and tape
Illustrative: WooCommerce for businesses that sell as well as serve

How a WordPress project runs

Most sites launch in three to six weeks. The full sequence is on how it works.

  1. Week 0Audit and plan

    We review your current site or market and agree the page list.

  2. Week 1Content outline

    Each page is mapped to the questions buyers ask before contacting you.

  3. Weeks 1 to 2Design approval

    Figma designs for key pages, revised until you are happy.

  4. Weeks 2 to 5Build on staging

    Developed privately, tested on phones, tablets and browsers.

  5. Week 6Launch and handover

    Go live, redirects checked, editor training video delivered.

Compare

WordPress compared with Wix, Squarespace and Shopify

Each platform is good at something. This is how they differ for a typical small business.

WordPressWixSquarespaceShopify
Who owns the platformNobody, it is open sourceWixSquarespaceShopify
HostingYour choice of hostIncludedIncludedIncluded
Search controlFullestGoodGoodGood for products
Editing by youEasy once set upEasiestEasyEasy
UpkeepUpdates neededMostly handled by WixMostly handled by SquarespaceApps need watching
Our price from£995£995£995£2,495

Still deciding? Our platform FAQ goes through the trade-offs, or ask in your free audit.

After launch: hosting, updates and security

The part most quotes leave out.

A WordPress site needs regular attention. Core software, theme and plugins receive updates, often for security reasons, and a site left alone for a year is an easy target. You can run updates yourself using the checklist in your handover notes, or hand the job to us.

Our Website Care plan covers fast UK hosting, updates, backups, security monitoring and small edits from £79 a month. If search growth is the priority, pair the site with technical SEO or local SEO so the pages keep earning their place. If you'd like a website with no PHP or plugins to update at all, look at our WordPress alternative on Astro and Cloudflare.

  • Updates tested before they reach the live site
  • Backups stored away from your hosting
  • Uptime and security alerts watched
  • Small text and image edits handled for you
Consultant and a business owner on a video call reviewing a website handover checklist, laptop and notebook on a wooden desk
Illustrative: a clear handover, then ongoing care
Muhammad Younus, founder of Renozer

Younus has built and rescued WordPress sites since 2019, from local trades to multi-location firms. He reviews every plugin list and handover before a site goes live.

Before you hire

WordPress website questions

See also our FAQ page.

How much does a WordPress website cost?
Our WordPress builds start from £995 for five pages, or £1,495 for up to ten, with WooCommerce shops and bespoke features quoted after a free audit. On top of that you pay for hosting and a domain, or roll both into Website Care from £49 a month. Our UK website cost guide explains where the money goes.
What is a WordPress website?
It is a website built on WordPress, free open-source software that you install on your own hosting. Because nobody else owns the platform, you can move host, change designer or add features without asking permission or paying a platform fee.
Is WordPress.com the same as WordPress.org?
No. WordPress.org is the free software we build on, installed on hosting in your name. WordPress.com is a paid hosted service run by one company, closer to Wix in how it works. When we say WordPress, we mean the self-hosted version.
Will I be able to update the website myself?
Yes. We set up the editor so pages, prices, team members and blog posts can be changed without touching code, and record a short walkthrough video of your own site. Layouts are locked where a slip could break the design.
How many plugins will my website need?
Usually fewer than fifteen, chosen for a reason and kept up to date. Most slow or hacked WordPress sites we inherit have thirty or more, often duplicates doing the same job. Every plugin we add is listed in your handover notes.
Can you move my Wix or Squarespace site to WordPress?
Yes. We rebuild the design, move your content and redirect every old address so rankings carry over. The process is the same one we use for every website migration.
Do you only build WordPress sites in Manchester?
No. Most clients are in Greater Manchester, including Stockport and Salford, but every project runs by video call, so we work with businesses across the UK at the same fixed prices.

Client reviews

What clients say about their new websites

Copied word for word from my Upwork profile, where only a client with a closed contract can leave a review. Here are 12 of them, picked at random.

★ 271 client reviews on UpworkTop Rated Plus100% Job Success
★★★★★

“I worked with Muhammad on a previous project, then hired him on a weekly basis for updates and maintenance on my website. We created a work flow where I would put what I needed done on a google sheet, if I needed to add any instructions I would create a loom video. This made working with Muhammad seemless and fewer one-on-one videos especially because of the time difference.”

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Web Design and SEOUpwork client, Nov to Dec 2024
★★★★★

“Muhammad was always very patient and detail oriented with us! He communicated very well and worked quickly and independently. I would often send him follow up issues on our website and he always fixed them right away. He did a great job transitioning the website to Elementor and we are really happy with his work!”

WordPress Website Enhancement: Custom CSS, Dynamic Content, and Layout AdjustmentsUpwork client, Nov 2024 to Jan 2025
★★★★★

“Muhammad did a perfect job. His technical skills are excellent and he communicated in a very professional and supportive manner.

He completed the task within the expected timeframe and did an excellent job.

We will definitely use him again in the future.”

Speed Optimization for a Small WordPress Website (Elementor & WooCommerce)Upwork client, Feb to Mar 2025
★★★★★

“Hello Muhammad Younus,

It has truly been a pleasure working with you. I greatly appreciate your professionalism and dedication. I will certainly reach out to you again when new projects arise.

Thank you for the excellent collaboration!

Best regards”

Job Description: Seeking Expert WordPress DeveloperUpwork client, Jul to Aug 2024
★★★★★

“All in all is good - I have change in project direction therefore we stop in the middle cause of my company changes”

Creating WebsitesUpwork client, Jul to Oct 2024
★★★★★

“Muhammad did an excellent job, throughout the process he was very responsive and a good communicator.”

Squarespace to Wordpress migrationUpwork client, May 2025 to Feb 2026
★★★★★

“It’s a pleasure working with Muhammad. He is highly creative with excellent communication skills and goes the extra mile to ensure the work is delivered as expected. Thank you!”

WP Project (upload & create one WP Product Test Page)Upwork client, Aug 2024
★★★★★

“Muhammad is an exceptionally skilled WordPress expert, and I am delighted to see how swiftly he resolved the WordPress issues.”

Website Issues and Troubleshooting (WP)Upwork client, Aug 2024
★★★★★

“Highly responsive and available. He is very clear in communication and gets the job done right without adding extra expenses to the time allocated for the project.”

Web Design/ Development/ SEO / Site improvements / Troubleshooting/ Website MaintainanceUpwork client, Feb 2023 to Oct 2025
★★★★★

“This is the second website Muhammad has created for me, this time for my main photography and videography business. I gave him very little brief and he has produced a fantastic website, transferring extensive content from my previous one. The new site looks great, is fast, SEO optimised and easy to navigate. Muhammad was responsive with changes and helpful with instructions on how to make changes to the site myself. Highly recommended - will be working with him again”

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Redesign Existing WordPress WebsiteUpwork client, Dec 2025 to Jan 2026
★★★★★

“Muhammad was great to work with. He understood my problems and what I wanted to accomplish with my website. We had a brief conversation to go over what I wanted and he delivered within a week. I gave him some tweaks I wanted to make and the fixed those immediately. I wanted to understand some things to do on my own and we set up a second zoom meeting so I can self manage my website. I will definitely hire him on an on going basis for when I need to get things done on my website that'll take me too long.”

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Website Redesign: Sortie SportsUpwork client, Oct to Nov 2024
★★★★★

“Muhammad delivers exceptional web design. His work is polished, on schedule, and he keeps you updated every step of the way. Definitely will work him again.”

Security Guard Service WebsiteUpwork client, Oct to Nov 2025
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