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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Southport, England
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Phaeria.com is a Southport, England-based software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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B10 is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Milton Keynes, England
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Method & Class Ltd, an UX company, was founded in 2007. Based in Milton Keynes, England, the team offers UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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Chittak Ltd, a software development company, is in Bournemouth, England. Founded in 2008, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lacey Green, England
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Brandon Cross is a software development firm. They are headquartered in Lacey Green, England, and their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Small Logo company Cole AD, is in Glasgow , Scotland. Their services include Logo and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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See all 20 projectsVasterra is a web development company renowned for its expertise in Web Application Development, specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions. Their clients have praised them for effective project management and advanced technological capabilities, with 100% of reviews highlighting their ability to deliver actionable insights and innovative products. However, there is potential for improvement in customization options and initial project speed.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Taplow, England
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Launched in 2009, NHZ Global is a social media marketing firm. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerThe Vauld, England
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Established in 2024, LRJ Solutions is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCrockerton, England
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In Crockerton, England, Warminster Web is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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Ryland Consulting - UX Digital Agency is an UX design agency. In London, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCamborne, England
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Small social media marketing company Mana.Marketing, is headquartered in Camborne, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Web design company Dark Blue Creative Ltd specializes in Web Design and Web Development. They are located in London, England.
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Genetic Digital is a SEO services firm founded in 2011. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Askern, England
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Founded in 2001, design dpi, a small web design agency, is in Askern, England. Their team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBurley in Wharfedale, England
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Tony Demot is a web design company. They were launched in 2022, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Code Vista Tech is a SEO company. The Kolkata, India-based agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Founded in 2022, Services for uk limited is a small social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Thriftize | Digital Marketing, SEO, PPC, Web Design & Development, Call Center Agency Birmingham is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Social media marketing agency Ecommerce Elite was launched in 2020. The team offers Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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TekScrum is a social media marketing firm headquartered in Manchester, England and Karachi, Pakistan. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Unblock Digital is a public relations agency. In Delhi, India and London, England, their small team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Gensols Technology is an IT strategy consulting company. They are located in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Enoves is an Other Marketing company established in 2023. The team specializes in Other Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Whittlesey, England
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CoderChaps is a software development firm. They are headquartered in Whittlesey, England. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Aberdeen, Scotland
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Branding agency SoCreative Studio provides Branding and Market Research. They are in Aberdeen, Scotland and Lagos, Nigeria.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Burnley, England
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TopFlight Digital is a software development company. The agency is located in Burnley, England and London, England. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brighouse, England
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Headquartered in Brighouse, England, Fab Media is a web design company. They specialize in Web Design and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Eastleigh, England
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Founded in 2022, Virtuoso Digital is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPlymouth, England
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Established in 2022, DarkGenetics, a small web development company, is located in Plymouth, England. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Established in 2010, Mediatopia is a software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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SCube Software Solutions Ltd is a Sutton, England-based IT managed services company. They offer IT managed services and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Burton upon Trent, England
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See all 1 projectsDevlinko specializes in Shopify store redesign, focusing on creating sleek, user-friendly designs that align with brand identity while integrating essential features. The overall feedback highlights their effective project management, timely delivery, and professional demeanor, resulting in increased website traffic, conversion rates, and sales performance. Devlinko is praised for offering good value for cost and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the collaboration.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Primescale Technologies Limited is a small cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2017. Their team offers cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hemel Hempstead, England
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Established in 2024, The Creative Box is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rochdale , England
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INFO BPO is a custom software development firm. Based in Rochdale , England, the agency was launched in 2024. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Founded in 2022, City Agency, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Jodhpur, India and Ansley, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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IE Digital is a branding firm. They were established in 1994 and specialize in Branding and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Droxford, England
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One2create is a web design agency. They were launched in 2001, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Woodley, England
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Established in 2009, Bazzic is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Coventry, England
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In Coventry, England, Website Design Coventry is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Hawketing, a small branding firm, is based in London, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Estech Digital is a software development firm founded in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California and London, England, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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Launched in 2004, Spider Online, a small Application Management & Support company, is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Their team specializes in Application Management & Support and Web Design.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Manifesto (now TPXimpact) is a midsize website development firm. They offer Web Development and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2011.
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Located in Glasgow , Scotland, Digital Dexterity Ltd is a web design company and web development company. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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Small web design agency and website development company Skocia Web Design, is in Clarkston, Scotland. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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OTS Internet Ltd, a small web design company and website development firm, is based in Glasgow , Scotland. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2026, NEPTUNE BLUE - TECHNOLOGY LTD is a mobile app development firm. The small team offers Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Aylesbury, England
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Web design agency Infinium Solution was established in 2020. The small team specializes in Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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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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$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.