Custom WordPress websites
built for your business to grow.
I've been building WordPress sites since 2012, and the brief is almost always the same: something that loads fast, looks right on every screen, and doesn't need a developer on speed dial after launch. One designer, no agency markup, no surprises.
I design the layout, write the structure, set up WordPress, configure the plugins, optimize the images, and hand you a finished site — not a starter template with your logo dropped in. Everything on this page is work I do myself, for every client, on every project.
What's included in every build
Custom responsive design
A layout built specifically for your business — not a theme you've seen fifty times before. Looks right on phones, tablets, and desktops from day one.
WordPress dashboard you can actually use
Set up so you can add blog posts, swap photos, and update your services without touching any code. I walk you through it on launch day.
SEO fundamentals baked in
Clean code structure, proper headings, compressed images, mobile responsiveness. The technical groundwork that gives Google nothing to complain about.
Contact forms & conversion tools
Forms that actually send, buttons in the right places, and CTAs that guide visitors toward taking action — not just filling up screen space.
You own everything. No lock-in.
The domain, the hosting account, the WordPress install, all the content — yours when we're done. No monthly retainer to me to keep the lights on.
30-day post-launch support
Small fixes on me for thirty days after the site goes live. After that, you're fully equipped to run it — or I'm available for edits when you need them.
I recommend every client owns their own hosting account. When you do, everything is yours outright — the domain, the hosting login, the WordPress install, every file. You can hand it to any developer or agency, no questions asked. If you choose my managed hosting add-on instead, what I provide is full WordPress admin access — the site is still yours to use and control, it just lives on infrastructure I manage on your behalf.
Two ways to build. Different ambitions, different tools.
Both produce professional WordPress sites. The difference is in how you'll use it after launch — and how far the design can go.
WordPress + Elementor
A visual page builder sits on top of WordPress and gives you a drag-and-drop interface you can use yourself after launch — no code required. You log in, make changes, and the site updates in real time.
- Business owners who update their own content regularly
- Sites needing blog posts, new pages, or frequent copy edits
- Teams where a non-technical person manages the site
- Clients who want full day-to-day control after handover
Elementor's layouts work within the constraints of the builder — sections, columns, widgets. The design is highly professional, but certain interactions and visual effects aren't possible inside a builder environment. Also slightly heavier to load than a hand-coded site, though I consistently hit 90+ on PageSpeed with proper optimization. Delivery is typically 1–2 weeks depending on the number of pages.
Custom-coded WordPress
No page builder involved — the theme is written entirely by hand, built specifically for your site and nothing else. This unlocks a completely different level of design: custom animations, scroll-driven interactions, parallax effects, cinematic transitions, and layouts that simply can't be done inside a builder.
- Brands where the website itself is a statement
- Sites that need to feel visually distinct from every competitor
- Advanced interactions: scroll animations, video, parallax, motion
- Clients who prefer to send me update requests rather than log in
- Maximum performance — zero builder overhead, leaner code
- Clients who need it done fast — no builder setup, straight to code
Editing the site yourself isn't straightforward — it requires going into the code. This build is for clients who are happy to send me a message when something needs updating rather than making changes independently. And despite being more advanced, custom-coded sites are actually faster to build — typically done in about a week — because there's no builder to configure, no widget conflicts to resolve, just clean code written directly to spec.
Two questions usually settle it: Will you be updating the site yourself? And: do you want the site to look like something a builder couldn't produce? If both answers are no — Elementor is the right call and it'll look great. If you want something visually ambitious and are happy to send update requests — custom-coded is the better investment. Either way, I'll tell you which I'd recommend for your specific project on our first call.
Built fast. Proven fast.
Most of my WordPress builds score 90 or above on Google PageSpeed Insights — not because I ran a one-time optimization pass, but because I build with performance in mind from the start. Clean code, properly sized images, minimal bloat. Here's a real result from a client site.
Already have a design? I'll build it.
Figma / Figma Make to WordPress
You have the design — I build it. Hand me your Figma file and I'll convert it into a live, pixel-accurate WordPress site using Elementor. No redesign, no creative back-and-forth. Just clean, faithful execution of what you've already approved. Price is quoted upfront after I review your file — page count and design complexity both factor in.
- Pixel-accurate Elementor build from your Figma file
- Fully responsive — mobile, tablet, desktop
- Starting at 5 pages · additional pages quoted per project
- Contact forms & interactive elements included
- Post-launch walkthrough & 30-day support
One fixed price. No hourly meter.
Marketing & Service Sites
This is where most of the small businesses I work with land — a homepage, about, services, contact, and a page or two more. Fully responsive, ready for search engines, sitting on your own hosting from day one. I'll give you one fixed number upfront — no hourly meter, no scope creep surprises.
- Up to 6 custom-designed pages
- Mobile-first responsive layout
- Contact form + calls to action
- SEO groundwork built in
- Google Search Console setup
- Post-launch walkthrough & 30-day support
For the bigger jobs — more pages, e-commerce, memberships, integrations, or a rebuild of a site that's been limping along for years. I'll give you one fixed number upfront once I've seen what you actually need.
Discuss your project →One-page WordPress site, custom-designed and delivered within 24 hours. You own the install, you own the hosting. No waiting weeks for a site that needs to exist now.
Book a slot →I host and maintain your site on managed infrastructure — fast, secure, and backed up daily. You get full WordPress admin access and nothing else to worry about. I handle the rest.
- → Managed WordPress hosting
- → Daily backups
- → Security monitoring & updates
- → WordPress core & plugin updates
- → Uptime monitoring
"Great to work with Debbie on an Elementor website. Very professional and good communication. I have other projects planned too."
How I build your site. No surprises.
We talk
You tell me what your business does, who it's for, and what the site needs to accomplish. If WordPress isn't the right fit for your situation, I'll say so on this call instead of three weeks in.
I show you direction
Sitemap, content outline, and an early homepage design so you can see where this is going before we're too far in. Feedback is cheapest at this stage — that's exactly why I ask for it here.
I build it live
You get a private staging link early. The site takes shape in front of you — nothing hidden, no big reveal at the end. We refine as we go until it's exactly right.
Launch & you're set
Final checks, DNS pointed, Google Search Console verified, and a full walkthrough so you can run the site yourself. Small fixes for 30 days after launch are on me.
I reply to every enquiry within one business day — usually faster. No sales team, no intake form that disappears into a queue. You message me directly, I message you back. If I'm fully booked, I'll tell you that too and give you an honest timeline.
Let's start your WordPress site
Tell me about your business and what the site needs to do — or what's been frustrating you about the one you have. I read every message myself and reply within one business day.