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Guide to hiring a WordPress agency

WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet. It's the world's most mature CMS platform and — when built correctly — delivers fast, flexible, and fully customisable websites that non-technical editors can manage with ease.

What is WordPress?

WordPress agencies build custom themes and block patterns for the block editor (Gutenberg), develop custom plugins, implement page builders (Elementor, Bricks, ACF Flexible Content), handle WooCommerce development for eCommerce, manage performance optimisation (caching, CDN, image compression), security hardening, and migrations from legacy systems or other CMS platforms.

When should you hire a WordPress agency?

WordPress agencies are the right choice when you need a content-rich website that your marketing team can edit without developer help, when your existing WordPress site needs a rebuild or major theme upgrade, when custom plugin development is required, or when a WooCommerce store needs specialist development beyond basic setup.

What to look for in a WordPress agency

Modern WordPress development practices — custom themes, block development, ACF or custom post types (not just Visual Composer drag-and-drop)
Performance optimisation knowledge — Core Web Vitals, object caching, CDN integration
Security expertise — hardening practices, malware scanning, regular plugin auditing
WooCommerce experience if eCommerce is required
Hosting recommendation and management capability

How much does WordPress cost?

Custom WordPress site builds range from £5,000–£15,000 for a standard business site with bespoke theme, to £20,000–£60,000 for complex membership sites, multi-site networks, or large WooCommerce stores. WordPress maintenance retainers typically run £200–£800/month for updates, backups, and security monitoring.

Frequently asked questions about WordPress agencies

Is WordPress secure?

WordPress core is regularly updated and secure. The majority of WordPress security breaches come from outdated plugins, weak passwords, and poorly managed hosting. A well-maintained WordPress site with proper hosting, plugin hygiene, and a Web Application Firewall is highly secure.

WordPress vs. Webflow — which should I choose?

WordPress offers more flexibility, a larger plugin ecosystem, and lower long-term costs at scale. Webflow gives designers more control, faster visual development, and built-in hosting. WordPress is better for content-heavy sites needing complex CMS structures; Webflow excels for visual storytelling and marketing sites.

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