Custom WordPress Web Design
Built for Speed & Control

High-performance custom WordPress
websites built for speed and growth.

UK based team

Work with a dedicated small team of web designers based in the UK. We don't outsource.

Fast hosting

Fast, secure cloud hosting with UK-based servers. No shared hosting with unreliable speeds.

Ongoing support

Our support doesn't stop at the launch of your website. We're here to help at any point.

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The Theme Bloat Trap

Buying a £50 theme seems cheap until your site takes 5 seconds to load. Most themes are packed with useless code that kills your Google rankings. We don’t use bloated templates. We build Lightweight Theme-less sites. This gives you a lightning-fast site that scores highly on Google PageSpeed Insights, keeping both users and search engines happy.

Freedom from Monthly Fees

Website builders like Wix or Squarespace charge you forever. If you stop paying, you lose your site. With WordPress, you own the asset. We build it, hand over the keys, and you have total control. No hidden rental fees, no platform lock-in. It’s your digital property.

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Included in our WordPress Web Design Services

Our WordPress web design services provide everything your business needs to launch a professional, effective, and easy-to-manage website. Here’s what you can expect when working with us:

Responsive Web Design

Your website adapts seamlessly to desktops, tablets, and smartphones for a smooth browsing experience.

Branding & Colours

Designed to match your brand identity with your logo, colours, and style for a professional look.

Domain Name & Email

Includes a custom domain and email address to give your business a professional online presence.

SEO

Built with clean code and optimised content to support strong search engine performance.

SSL Certificate

Secured with SSL to protect visitor data and build trust with your audience.

Optimised for Speed

Fast hosting and code optimisation ensure quick load times and reliable performance.

Social Links

Integrated links to your social media profiles with branded icons for easy connection.

Contact Forms

Custom forms designed to make it simple for customers to get in touch with you.

Ongoing Support

Guidance and help available after launch to keep your website running smoothly.

A web design company that delivers

Our clients come to us for clean design, clear communication, and a fantastic end result – and that’s exactly what we deliver. As a UK-based website design company with over 10 years of hands-on experience, we’ve worked with businesses of all sizes to create custom websites that not only look professional but generate leads, calls, and sales.

Secure. Scalable. UK-Based. 🇬🇧

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Bulletproof Security

WordPress is popular, which makes it a target for hackers. But only if it’s poorly built. We implement Enterprise-Grade Security, disabling XML-RPC, hiding login URLs, and setting up automated daily backups. We build “Fortress WordPress” sites that let you sleep at night.

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ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)

We don’t force you to break your site layout just to update text. We use Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to create a bespoke “Editor Experience.” You get simple fields for “Heading,” “Text,” and “Image.” You fill in the blanks, and the design stays perfect every time. It’s “idiot-proof” content management.

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Modular Design System

We don’t just build pages; we build a Design System. We create reusable “Blocks” (Testimonials, Pricing Tables, CTA Banners) that you can drop onto any new page in seconds. This allows you to build unlimited landing pages for future marketing campaigns without paying us for extra development work.

SEO-Ready Structure

A pretty site is useless if it’s invisible. We structure your WordPress database for SEO dominance. We configure Yoast/RankMath, set up proper Schema markup, and optimize your permalink structure. We ensure your site isn’t just live, it’s indexed and climbing the rankings from week one. For ongoing growth after launch, our WordPress SEO services build on that foundation month after month.

Book a Call with a Web Design Specialist

Schedule a friendly, no-obligation call with one of our UK-based web design experts. Find out more about how we can help your business succeed online and ask any questions you have. No jargon, just clear, practical advice tailored to your needs.

More features, more reasons to choose us ✨

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WordPress CMS (The Right Way)

Flexible, not fragile. We configure WordPress to be robust. We strip out the unnecessary default features that clutter your dashboard, leaving you with a clean, streamlined interface that only shows the tools you actually need to run your business.

Scalable Infrastructure

Start small, grow big. Need to add a shop later? Or a booking system? Because we code cleanly, we can bolt on ecommerce website design or membership functionality down the line without rebuilding the site. Your investment is future-proofed.

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Dedicated Client Portal

Professional project management. Track your build in real-time. Our secure portal gives you direct access to your UK developer, design proofs, and invoices. No more digging through email threads to find that one attachment.

Recent Website Designs

Web Design Packages

Discover affordable web design packages designed for UK businesses. Each option includes everything you need for a professional online presence, with hosting, support, and SEO setup as standard.

  • UK-based designers
  • 1st year hosting included
  • Ongoing support

Bespoke

from
£POA

Website Design & Build

Custom Pages & Features

SEO Setup

Fast UK Hosting

Custom Domain Name

Custom Emails

SSL Certificate

Backend Access

Ongoing Support

10 Page Site

from
£799 +VAT

Website Design & Build

10 Pages of Content

SEO Setup

Fast UK Hosting

Custom Domain Name

5 Custom Emails

SSL Certificate

Backend Access

Ongoing Support

5 Page Site

from
£699 +VAT

Website Design & Build

5 Pages of Content

SEO Setup

Fast UK Hosting

Custom Domain Name

3 Custom Emails

SSL Certificate

Backend Access

Ongoing Support

Single Page

from
£399 +VAT

Website Design & Build

Single Page of Content

SEO Setup

Fast UK Hosting

Custom Domain Name

1 Custom Email

SSL Certificate

Backend Access

Ongoing Support

Highly rated by our clients

Our clients consistently rate us as a top agency to deliver results and drive growth for their businesses online. See our latest feedback on Trustpilot and Google.

"Andrew really helped our brand grow and fixed issues while improving our SEO performance over the few months he was with us. Would definitely recommend to other people looking for great SEO help."

Hannah
UK Clothing Brand
5 star Trustpilot review rating, green stars

"Would highly recommend Andrew at Studio 36 Digital to anyone looking to do more with there website. From start to finish he transformed our companies website to exactly what we wanted it be! Studio 36 are our go to now for all our blog writing, SEO and website content. Thanks again guys."

Marc
Commercial Services Business
5 star Google review rating, gold stars

"These guys are fantastic. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They have technical expertise and a great eye for design. They were a pleasure to work with, and are now my go to for web design."

Bradley
Architect Firm
5 star Google review rating, gold stars

"I have been using Studio36 since 2020 for my business web development and branding. I’m very happy with the service I receive, communication is always quick and work is of a high standard."

Sarah
Health Product Brand
5 star Trustpilot review rating, green stars

"Really recommend Studio 36, they helped us with our SEO campaign and we saw some great rank increases. Andrew even helped optimise some extra keywords and always responded quickly to any questions I had. Would definitely recommend!"

Charlene
Kids Entertainment Brand
5 star Google review rating, gold stars

"We've been using Studio 36 Digital for just over 3 years now and they have provided a great service. They're very price competitive and have secured position one on Google for some very competitive keywords. Highly recommended."

TCG
Pet Care Company
5 star Trustpilot review rating, green stars

"Andrew went above and beyond for us, delivering an absolutely fantastic product to such a high standard. He helped us every step of the way until we were happy with how things looked and performed. Couldn't recommend Studio 36 Digital enough!!"

Jason
Custom Clothing Business
5 star Google review rating, gold stars
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why choose a custom WordPress build over a pre-bought theme?

Many agencies simply buy a £50 template and change the logo. These “off-the-shelf” themes are often bloated with code you don’t need, making your site slow and difficult to customise. We design and build bespoke WordPress sites. This means we write clean, lightweight code tailored specifically to your needs. The result is a website that loads instantly, ranks better on Google, and is far more secure than a generic template.

Is WordPress secure? I’ve heard it gets hacked easily.

WordPress itself is very secure, if managed correctly. Vulnerabilities usually come from outdated plugins, weak passwords, or cheap hosting. We take a “Security First” approach. We limit the number of plugins we use, implement “hardened” security protocols (like 2FA and login attempt limits), and host your site on secure, isolated UK servers. We build your site like a fortress, not an open house.

Will I be able to edit the website myself?

Yes. The beauty of WordPress is its user-friendliness. We build your site using a customised dashboard (often using Advanced Custom Fields) that makes updating text, swapping images, or posting blogs as easy as filling out a form. We provide full training videos specifically for your website, so you feel confident managing your content without needing to pay a developer for every small change.

How do you make WordPress fast? (Core Web Vitals)

Speed is a ranking factor. We obsess over Google Core Web Vitals. Instead of using heavy “page builders” that bloat the code, we use lightweight frameworks and server-side caching. We optimise every image before it loads and “minify” the code to ensure your site passes Google’s speed tests with flying colours. A faster site means happier users and better rankings.

Do you use lots of plugins?

We follow a strictly “Less is More” philosophy. Every plugin you add is a potential security risk and a drag on site speed. We code core features (like testimonials or portfolios) directly into the theme rather than relying on heavy third-party plugins. This “plugin-light” approach keeps your site stable and reduces the risk of things breaking during updates.

Do I own the website?

Yes. Unlike website builders like Wix or Squarespace where you rent the platform, with WordPress, you own your data. Once you have paid for the build, you own the code, the design, and the database 100%. You are free to move the site to any hosting provider you choose. You are building an asset for your business, not paying for a rental.

Can you migrate my existing site to WordPress?

Yes. If you are stuck on a restrictive platform like Wix, Weebly, or an old bespoke CMS, we can migrate you to WordPress. We carefully move all your content, blog posts, and images to the new site. Crucially, we set up 301 Redirects to ensure that any old links on Google send users to the correct new pages, preserving your SEO history and rankings.

Do you offer maintenance and updates?

Websites need care. WordPress releases regular updates to improve security and features. We offer optional WordPress Care Plans where we handle all the technical maintenance, plugin updates, and daily off-site backups for you. This gives you peace of mind that your site is always up-to-date and secure, while you focus on running your business.

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Ideal for:

Medium to large ecommerce businesses looking for a bespoke approach, enhanced brand authority, recognition and visibility for competitive markets.

Ideal for:

Growing small ecommerce stores that need a faster shop and clearer product pages, with ongoing improvements that increase product views, add to carts, and completed checkouts each month.

Ideal for:

SMEs and multi location retailers selling across regions, combining helpful category and product content, improved navigation, and reputation building to increase organic traffic, conversions, and repeat customers each month.

Ideal for:

Ambitious SMEs and national brands in competitive categories, publishing buying guides and product content at scale, earning coverage on trusted sites, and driving monthly growth in high intent traffic, basket value, and revenue.

Ideal for:

Medium to large businesses looking for a bespoke approach, enhanced brand authority, recognition and visibility for competitive markets.

Ideal for:

Growing small businesses that need a smoother, faster site and regular improvements, for example salons, studios, and local retailers, targeting more visibility, calls, and form enquiries.

Ideal for:

SMEs and multi location small businesses competing across towns and regions, for example estate agents and regional service providers, using helpful content to increase rankings, leads, and sales.

Ideal for:

Ambitious SMEs and national brands in competitive markets, for example franchise groups and national service providers, publishing content at scale and earning coverage to drive monthly growth in traffic and revenue.