Top WordPress Developers in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a powerhouse for WordPress talent, spanning London’s fintech scene, Manchester’s thriving e-commerce market, and Edinburgh’s AI-driven startups. UK-based teams bring deep experience in accessible, secure, and high-performing WordPress builds — from brochure sites to headless, multilingual platforms.
On Clutch, you can compare verified WordPress agencies and freelance experts by reviews, portfolios, industries, budget, and location. Our rigorous review process highlights outcomes, communication, and project management so you can hire with confidence. Use filters to find WordPress website designers in the UK, agencies for WooCommerce, or specialists in regulated sectors like finance and health. Start with these directories:
• WordPress Developers in London
• WordPress Developers in Birmingham
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 43 projectsOsom Studio is a highly rated web development company specializing in custom website development, full-stack web development, and web application development. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their technical expertise, communication, and project management skills. Their ability to deliver high-quality, timely solutions garners trust and satisfaction from diverse industries.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 45 projectsComputan is a web development company specializing in custom website development, full-stack web development, and web application development. They have received mostly positive feedback, with 90% of reviewers highlighting their adaptability and ability to meet deadlines. Approximately 80% of reviews praise their technical expertise in platforms like WordPress, HubSpot, and Shopify, while some suggest improvements in communication and project updates.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 14 projectsOrthoplex Solutions is a full-stack web development company specializing in website design, development, and maintenance. The company consistently receives positive reviews, with 100% of clients praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality, efficient web solutions on time. Approximately 80% of the reviews highlight Orthoplex's expertise in creating user-friendly and SEO-optimized websites that enhance client engagement and conversions.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Horndean, England
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Founded in 2019, Ezitize is an user experience design agency. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Crawley, England
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AJ Nodes primarily offers web design services. However, based on client feedback, the company has been criticized for poor management and lack of experience, leading to dissatisfaction with project outcomes. Clients noted that they experienced inadequate communication and unmet deliverables, resulting in a negative impression of the services provided by AJ Nodes.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 3 projectsWonderful is a web development company specializing in UX/UI design, digital strategy, and web development. They have received consistently positive feedback, with clients reporting significant improvements in conversion rates and user engagement. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlight their effective project management and communication skills, showcasing their ability to connect data insights with practical web development outcomes.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 15 projectsTwirling Umbrellas is a distinguished web development company excelling in web design, custom website development, and digital marketing. Their reviews reflect a consistent theme of exceptional customer service, effective project management, and technical expertise. With approximately 100% of feedback being positive, clients praise their responsiveness and ability to deliver user-friendly, modern website solutions that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
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See all 24 projectsWP Creative is a web development company renowned for delivering comprehensive and high-performing custom website solutions. With a consistent track record in timely project delivery and proactive management, 100% of reviewers commend their technical expertise and responsiveness. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to improve website performance and engagement, underscoring their skill in custom website development and detailed project execution.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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The Smith Marketing is a web development firm. Their team is in London, England. The firm specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2008, SiliconTechnix Ltd is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Small web design agency Lunar Web Solution Technologies Private Limited, is in Noida, India. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newport, England
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Ascendancy is a pay per click company. In Newport, England, their small team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2004.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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Codertal is a midsize mobile application development company. They focus on Mobile App Development and Web Development and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, England
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Lean Tiger web hosting is a midsize web design agency located in Birmingham, England. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Blisworth, England
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Loop Digital Marketing Ltd is a SEO company. Launched in 2014, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Milton Keynes, England
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Bombinate Web Design is a web design company. They are in Milton Keynes, England and Ardeley, England, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBrighton, England
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Freelance Web & App Developer is a website development firm located in Brighton, England. The team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pitsford, England
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New Edge Media Ltd is a web design agency. Located in Pitsford, England, their small team specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The company was launched in 2004.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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See all 4 projectsWhat if users loved your website and apps? We create digital experiences that inspire and stand out. Our creative and useful solutions can help your website attract visitors and turns them into
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lytchett Matravers, England
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See all 2 projectsDigital Otters offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including social media management, website development, SEO, PPC campaigns, and email marketing. Reviewers consistently highlight their data-driven approach, strategic acumen, and effective project management, which have led to significant improvements in brand visibility, engagement, and sales. Clients particularly appreciate their creativity, responsiveness, and ability to deliver measurable results.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Exeter, England
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Content Marketing company Bigwave Marketing is located in Exeter, England and Plymouth, England. They focus on Content Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2007.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Odyssey is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, England
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Clubnet Digital is an e-commerce development company. In Plymouth, England, their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Chimp Digital is a web design company. The London, England-based team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Exeter, England
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Web design agency WP Exeter is located in Exeter, England. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWoolavington, England
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In Phase Solutions is a web development company. They provide Web Development and Web Design and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brixton, England
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Effra Digital is an user experience company. They provide UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2012.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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Quantum IT Digital Ltd is an e-commerce development company. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh , Scotland. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Class is a web design company. Based in Birmingham, England, their small team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design. The company was launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stockport, England
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Branding firm Future was established in 2006. The agency focuses on Branding and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2006, CLD, a small website development firm, is based in London, England and Reading, England. Their team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2024, Somi Buzz is a small London, England-based SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 2011, Think Digitally is a midsize London, England-based custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Mgy Digital Ltd, a web design company, was founded in 2020. The team offers Web Design and Web Development and is headquartered in Manchester, England.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ludlow, England
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Website development firm Ember Web was established in 2013. The agency provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Nottingham, England
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See all 1 projectsTech Solutions Pro offers comprehensive services including Website Development, Web Design, and social media marketing. The reviews consistently highlight the company's professionalism, commitment, and efficiency. Clients appreciate the significant results, such as increased website traffic, and commend their effective communication and project management skills.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Northampton, England
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Duality Studio is a small social media marketing company established in 2015. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wolverhampton, England
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Zeckro Web Solutions is a web design agency established in 2011. The company focuses on Web Design and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Website development firm Devign Studios is based in Leeds, England. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eastleigh, England
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The Website Company is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and UX/UI Design and are in Eastleigh, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maesteg, Wales
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Valley Web Designs is a SEO company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warminster, England
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Astro Agency is a web design agency. They are located in Warminster, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Pressific is an IT managed services company. The London, England-based firm was established in 2014. Their team specializes in IT managed services and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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Red Paint is a web development company founded in 2001. The team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development and is in Glasgow , Scotland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tewkesbury, England
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Established in 2015, Owlradar Creative Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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UX design company Benchmark specializes in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development. They are headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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GD Canvas is a small London, England-based website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSouthampton, England
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Founded in 2014, DannyTheDev is a website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and API Development and is headquartered in Southampton, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBirmingham, England
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Launched in 2011, James Dowen is a website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development and is located in Birmingham, England.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houghton Regis, England
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Small web design company Al Jaami Technologies, is based in Houghton Regis, England. The team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Exeter, England
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Dirty Martini Marketing is a small branding agency. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blackpool, England
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Founded in 2017, Code Galaxy is a small custom software development firm based in Blackpool, England. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Wibble Web Design is a web design company. Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chatham, England
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Brave Little Tank is a web development firm based in Chatham, England. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Farnworth, England
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Gas Mark 8 is a small SEO services firm based in Avon, Ohio and Farnworth, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Royal Leamington Spa, England
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Four90 Designs is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2008. The firm is located in Royal Leamington Spa, England.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom WordPress Development Companies
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Matlock, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Manchester, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lymm , England
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Lincoln, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hertfordshire, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Theale, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bromley, England
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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UK WordPress Development FAQs
Hiring in the UK gives you access to teams experienced with accessibility (WCAG 2.2), GDPR, and enterprise security — essential for public sector, higher education, and regulated industries. You’ll also benefit from proximity to hubs like London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
In addition, time zone coverage is ideal for European collaboration and manageable for North American stakeholders. Many teams pair custom WordPress development with content design, SEO, and conversion optimization, streamlining delivery from discovery to launch.
Typical UK pricing varies because of factors such as team type, complexity, and location. Expect ranges such as:
- Freelance WordPress developer: £35 – £80 per hour; small websites from £1,500 – £6,000
- WordPress agency: £70 – £150+ per hour; custom builds from £8,000 – £60,000+.
- WooCommerce/e-commerce projects: £12,000 – £80,000+, depending on product catalog, checkout flows, ERP/CRM/PIM integrations, and subscriptions.
- Care plans and support: £300 – £2,000 per month; growth retainers can run £5,000 – £20,000+ per month.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that costs also rise with headless architectures, complex migrations, multilingual content, and performance budgets.
UK WordPress developers commonly support a variety of markets and niches, including:
- Fintech and banking
- E-commerce and D2C
- Media and publishing
- Higher education and research
- Public sector and charities
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Professional services, real estate, travel, and sports/culture
Define your project’s specific goals, scope, and requirements. Then, browse through Clutch’s directories and follow these 5 key steps to narrow your search:
- Evaluate portfolios for similar complexity, industries, and measurable outcomes.
- Check technical depth — Gutenberg/Block Editor, ACF/Block development, WooCommerce, CI/CD, version control, containerized hosting, and staging.
- Prioritize SEO, performance, and accessibility — ask for Lighthouse baselines, schema, redirect/migration plans, and WCAG 2.2 processes.
- Confirm data protection and governance — GDPR, cookie consent, backups, disaster recovery, and SLAs.
- Validate team fit — discovery workshops, communication cadence, transparent pricing, and references.
If you plan to hire WordPress experts in the UK for design-heavy builds, look for “WordPress website designers UK” with strong UX, CRO, and content design credentials.
- Overreliance on off-the-shelf themes/plugins with no plan for performance, security, or long-term maintainability
- No staging environment, version control, automated testing, or documented deployment process
- Vague ownership terms for code, designs, or content; unclear licensing for premium plugins
- No accessibility, GDPR, or performance benchmarks; ignores Core Web Vitals and best practices
- Hard-coded templates that break the Block Editor and lock you out of content updates
- Fixed “guarantees” on traffic or rankings without a content/technical plan
- Bottom-of-market quotes paired with rushed timelines and minimal discovery
When in doubt, request a short technical audit or paid discovery to validate the approach and reduce project risk.