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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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Why WordPress is rarely the problem

A lean WordPress build against the inherited mess, when WordPress fits, and what happens after launch.

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WordPress itself is rarely the problem. How it's built is. We often inherit forty plugins, a freelancer holding the hosting login, and no updates since launch. We build lean, with a short plugin list and everything in your name.

WordPress fits when you publish guides, serve several towns, need custom forms or calculators, or search is your main source of enquiries. If you want weekly layout edits, Wix is kinder.

WordPress gives the fullest search control and your choice of host. Wix, Squarespace and Shopify include hosting and handle more of the upkeep.

Expect fewer than fifteen plugins, each with a reason, up to five pages designed in Figma and approved by you, and a launch in three to six weeks.

After launch, a site needs attention. Updates are tested first, backups are kept elsewhere, alerts are watched, and small edits are handled.

WordPress builds start from £995, or £1,495 for up to ten pages. Care and UK hosting are optional, from £79 a month. No VAT to add.

Get your free WordPress quote at renozer.com, with a fixed price in two working days.

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

Is it right for you?

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.

WordPress fits when
  • 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
Look elsewhere when

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.

We’ll say so in your free audit, even if it means we don’t build it on WordPress.

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 five page designs, or ten from £1,495, 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.

01What we usually inheritA page builder plus forty plugins, so every page loads slowly
How we build it instead

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

02What we usually inheritPremium themes downloaded from unofficial sites, carrying hidden malware
How we build it instead

Licensed or custom themes only, installed from trusted sources.

03What we usually inheritThe freelancer kept the hosting login and then stopped replying
How we build it instead

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

04What we usually inheritNobody updated anything after launch, so the site was hacked a year later
How we build it instead

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

05What we usually inheritBlog posts and service pages target the same search and cancel each other out
How we build it instead

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

Shops and integrations

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.

Your WordPress siteOne site, one login, in your name
  • 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
WooCommerce shops and integrations are quoted after the free audit.

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 and redirects checked, with a training video on Business builds.

Fixed prices

WordPress website design prices and packages

Fixed quotes in pounds, agreed before work starts, so the total never creeps up halfway through.

Starter WebsiteFrom £995 one-off

Up to five custom pages, or ten for £1,495. A deposit to start, the balance before launch.

  • Design approved in Figma
  • Lean theme and short plugin list
  • Schema, sitemap and search settings
  • Search Console and GA4 connected
  • Training video from £1,495
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Growth SEOFrom £495 a month

No set-up fee. City-wide SEO with new pages every month. Add a website from £995 if you need one.

  • Technical SEO and internal links
  • Two answer-first pages a month
  • Google Business Profile posts
  • Monthly AI visibility report
Choose GrowthCompare all prices

No VAT to add. WooCommerce shops and integrations are quoted after the audit. Compare every package.

Before you sign

How to choose a WordPress web designer

What a website costs elsewhere, the questions to ask, and the warning signs to walk away from. Prices are from our check of 19 UK providers that publish them, across all platforms, on . For the full breakdown, read our UK website cost guide.

OptionSmall business websiteOnline shopWebsite careAsk before you sign
Doing it yourselfYour time, plus hosting and a domainYour time, plus hosting, a domain and shop pluginsYour timeWho’ll keep it updated, backed up and secure?
Budget freelancer£195 to £499£795 to £1,200£30 to £56 a monthIs it a bought theme with your logo added, and who fixes it after launch?
Specialist or small agency£800 to £1,500£2,500 to £3,000£75 to £130 a monthWho actually does the work?
Large agency£2,000 to £5,000 and more£5,000 and more£167 to £375 a monthWho will you speak to after launch?
Renozer£995 to £1,495, fixed£2,495, fixed£49 to £149 a month, optionalA deposit to start, the balance before launch

Questions to ask

  1. Whose name will the hosting, domain and admin login be in?

    They should be yours. Don’t settle for an editor login; ask for your own administrator account.

  2. Which plugins will you install, and why?

    Ask for the list in writing. Every plugin is more software to keep updated.

  3. Where does the theme come from?

    WordPress’s own security guide says to get plugins and themes only from the WordPress.org directory or well-known companies.

  4. Who updates the site after launch?

    Ask whether updates are tested before they reach the live site, and where the backups are kept.

  5. Can I edit pages without breaking the layout?

    Ask to see the editor before you sign. Don’t wait until launch.

Red flags

Walk away if you see these

  • A guaranteed first place on Google. Google’s own advice is that if someone guarantees you first place in search results, you should find someone else.
  • Hosting, the domain or the admin login registered in the designer’s name. They should be in yours, so you can move whenever you like.
  • A “free” premium theme or plugin from an unofficial site. Pirated copies can carry hidden malware.
  • A page builder plus dozens of plugins, and no list of what each one does.
  • No update or backup plan after launch. A site left alone for a year is an easy target.
  • A redesign with no redirect plan. Google’s advice on site moves is to redirect each old address to its new page, so you keep the rankings you’ve earned.

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

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. WordPress’s own security guide warns that older versions of WordPress aren’t maintained with security updates.

Do it yourself

You can run updates yourself. Here’s a simple routine:

  • Follow the update checklist in your handover notes
  • Back up first. WordPress’s own update guide says to back up your website before you start
  • Check the site on a phone after every update
  • Keep the plugin list short, so there’s less to update
Hand it to us

Our Website Care plan covers fast UK hosting, updates, backups, security monitoring and small edits from £79 a month.

  • 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
See Website Care

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.

Muhammad Younus, founder of Renozer
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.

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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 £79 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 on Business and Growth builds we record a 1 hour training 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.
Is WordPress still worth it in 2026?
Yes, if you plan to grow through search and content. You own the site, you’re free to move host whenever you like and you get the fullest control over search settings. If you’d rather never think about updates, a hosted builder such as Wix or our WordPress alternative may suit you better.
How long does it take to build a WordPress website?
Most of our WordPress sites launch in three to six weeks. That covers the audit and page plan, design approval in Figma, the build on a private staging site, and launch. WooCommerce shops and custom features are scoped after the audit, so their timeline is agreed then.
Do you provide WordPress hosting?
Yes, if you want it. Care Plus at £79 a month includes UK hosting for WordPress sites, daily backups and an hour of small edits a month. Or, if you’d rather choose your own host, you’ll keep the account in your name.
Is WordPress secure?
WordPress takes security seriously, but a site is only as safe as its upkeep. Its own security guide says older versions aren’t maintained with security updates and advises getting plugins and themes only from trusted sources. We use licensed themes, keep the plugin list short, harden logins and set up an update routine at launch.
What does a WordPress website cost to run?
There are three running costs: hosting, your domain name renewal and any premium plugin or theme licences, which can renew yearly. You pay these directly to the providers. Or you can hand hosting, updates and backups to us: Care Plus is £79 a month with UK hosting included.
Can you take over a WordPress site someone else built?
Yes. We start with a free audit of the plugins, theme, hosting and who holds the logins. Then we either look after it on Website Care from £49 a month or, if it’s beyond saving, quote a redesign from £1,495.
Do you use Elementor or another page builder?
Not by default. We build with a lightweight theme and WordPress’s own blocks, which keeps pages fast and the plugin list short. If your current site runs on a page builder, we’ll tell you in the audit whether it’s worth keeping.
Can you build a WooCommerce shop?
Yes. Our Growth or Online Shop package is £2,495 and covers a shop with up to 50 products, with stock, delivery zones and VAT set up. Bigger catalogues? We’ll quote them after the audit. For a pure online store with high order volumes, we’ll often suggest Shopify instead.
Still got a question?Call 0161 394 2632, or ask our assistant: it answers straight away, and Younus picks up anything it can’t.

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Client reviews

What clients say about their new websites

Copied word for word from Younus’s Upwork profile, where only a client with a closed contract can leave a review.

“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 2024Upwork review
“Muhammad did an excellent job, throughout the process he was very responsive and a good communicator.”
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“All in all is good - I have change in project direction therefore we stop in the middle cause of my company changes”
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