A WordPress Website You Can Actually Edit Yourself
Most WordPress sites end up gathering dust because the business owner can't change a word without calling their developer. I build WordPress sites with Elementor — so you get a professional, fast-loading site you can update yourself, whenever you like, without touching a single line of code.
Trusted by UK businesses across Scotland and beyond
Sound Familiar?
These are the problems I hear from business owners every single day. If any of these hit home, I can help.
Your current WordPress site looks like it was built in 2015 — because it probably was
Outdated designs, clunky mobile experience, slow load times. Your site is the first thing potential customers see, and right now it's doing more harm than good.
Every small change means chasing your developer, waiting days, and paying for an hour's work to change two sentences
You shouldn't need a developer to update your opening hours, add a new service, or swap a photo. Your website should be yours to manage — not held hostage by whoever built it.
You've got a WordPress site but half the plugins are out of date, the theme is mystery software, and nobody really knows what's holding it together
Most WordPress sites accumulate technical debt fast. Plugin conflicts, security holes, abandoned themes — a neglected WordPress site is a liability waiting to become a crisis.
How I Fix It
A clear, proven process with no jargon and no surprises.
We Start With What You Actually Need
A proper discovery conversation to understand your business, your customers, and what you need your website to do — before a single design decision is made.
I Build It Clean and Fast
Your site is built with Elementor on a stripped-down WordPress installation — no bloated themes, no unnecessary plugins, no performance-killing extras.
You Can See It Before It Goes Live
All design and content is reviewed on a staging environment. You see exactly what you're getting before anything goes live, and we make changes until it's right.
You Get the Keys and Know How to Use Them
I hand over your finished site with a walkthrough so you know exactly how to edit it yourself. Pages, text, images, blog posts — all yours to update without any help.
Want to Meet Me?
Tell me about your current site and what's frustrating you about it. I'll give you an honest assessment — no sales pitch, no obligation.
"I had a WordPress site that I couldn't edit myself and was paying someone £50 every time I needed a tiny change. Lewis rebuilt it properly and now I update it myself. Best decision I made."
Sarah D.
Google Review
Here Are Your Options
Clear, transparent pricing. Pick the package that fits your business, or chat to me about a custom plan.
Starter
A clean, modern WordPress site you can manage yourself
- Up to 5 pages
- Elementor page builder
- Mobile-responsive design
- Basic on-page SEO
- Contact form
- Google Analytics setup
- Staging preview before launch
Professional
A full business site built for growth and visibility
- Up to 15 pages
- Everything in Starter
- Bespoke Elementor design
- Blog setup & templates
- Speed & performance optimisation
- Full SEO foundations
- 1-hour training session
- 3 design mockups before you pay
Custom
WooCommerce, membership areas, or something more complex
- Unlimited pages
- WooCommerce / ecommerce ready
- Membership or booking integration
- Custom Elementor widgets
- Advanced SEO & schema setup
- Ongoing support available
All prices shown exc. VAT · Need something custom? Let's talk
Ready to Get Started?
Choose how you'd like to take the next step. No pressure, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? I've got answers.
The standard WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) is powerful but has a steep learning curve if you're not a developer. Elementor gives you a true drag-and-drop visual editor — you see your changes as you make them. It's faster to learn, more intuitive for non-technical users, and lets you build genuinely flexible layouts. Book a free call to see a demo
Yes — that's one of the main reasons I use Elementor. Once I hand the site over, you can edit any page, add new ones, write blog posts, swap images, and update content completely independently. I'll walk you through it all at handover. See what my clients say about usability
WordPress gets a bad reputation for security, but almost all security issues come from outdated plugins, abandoned themes, and cheap hosting. I build on a lean setup with a minimal plugin footprint, a reputable host, automatic updates enabled, and a security plugin configured properly. Done right, WordPress is perfectly secure. Get in touch to discuss
My bespoke sites are hand-coded from scratch — maximum performance and zero restrictions, but not designed for self-editing. WordPress with Elementor is the right choice if you need to manage your own content regularly and want the flexibility of a widely-supported platform. See the bespoke solutions service
Yes — I can handle domain registration, hosting setup, SSL, and email configuration as part of the build. You're never left to figure out the technical setup yourself. Everything is handed over with clear documentation. Book a free consultation
Most WordPress builds are completed within 2–3 weeks from first call to launch. The timeline depends on the number of pages and any custom functionality. You'll have a staging preview throughout so there are no surprises at the end. Book a free call to discuss your project
See My Work
Real projects I've delivered for real businesses.
Espresso Repair
Doncaster
Custom-built e-commerce website for a specialist espresso machine repair company, giving them a professional online presence to showcase services and sell parts directly to customers.
Visit websiteSmall Group Tours of Scotland
Scotland
A fully integrated booking engine for a luxury Scottish tour operator, making it easy for visitors to browse, book, and pay for exclusive small-group tours across Scotland.
Visit websiteHumboldt Financial
London
Ongoing SEO management helping a London-based financial services firm improve their search visibility, attract more qualified leads, and establish authority in a competitive market.
Visit websiteInverness Palace Hotel
Inverness
SEO management for one of the Scottish Highlands' most iconic hotels, driving organic traffic and increasing direct bookings through improved search rankings.
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