A flexible WordPress website built around your business
We design and build professional WordPress websites that are easy to manage, fast, mobile-friendly and structured for search, with room to grow as your business does.
Mobile-firstEasy to manageBuilt to grow
Is WordPress right for your business?
An honest look at when WordPress is a strong choice, not a claim that it’s always the right one.
You run a service business that needs a professional, credible online presence
Your site needs several pages, services, locations, team and more
You publish or update content regularly, articles, offers, case studies
You expect the site to grow, with new pages or sections over time
You may need integrations with other tools as the business grows
You want full ownership of your site, rather than being tied to one platform
WordPress may not be the best fit if…
Worth flagging on a discovery call, we’ll always tell you if another approach makes more sense.
The site is extremely simple, and easy DIY editing is the only real priority
The project needs highly bespoke application functionality
Another platform solves your specific need more simply
What we build with WordPress
The kinds of websites businesses come to us to build on WordPress.
Small business websites
A clear, trustworthy site that tells people what you do and how to reach you.
Multi-page service websites
Several services, locations or team members, each with its own page.
Lead-generation websites
Built to turn visitors into enquiries, quote requests and bookings.
Content & resource websites
Blogs, guides and resource hubs built to be published and found regularly.
Website redesigns
Keep your content and domain, replace a tired or underperforming site.
WooCommerce websites
Selling products directly through your WordPress site, with a store, checkout and inventory.
Part of our WooCommerce service →
Membership & customer areas
Logged-in areas for members, clients or customers where relevant to the business.
Ask us about custom builds →
WordPress migrations
Moving an existing website onto WordPress, or between WordPress hosts.
Part of our Website Design & Development service →
Why businesses choose WordPress
What the platform actually means for how you run your business day to day.
Easy content management
Update pages, services and content yourself, without relying on a developer for every small change.
Flexible and extendable
Add new pages, integrations and functionality as your business grows.
Strong content capabilities
Well suited to service pages, articles, resources and larger website structures.
Broad ecosystem
WordPress can integrate with a huge range of third-party tools and services.
Search-friendly foundations
A well-built WordPress site can support strong technical and content SEO from day one.
Room to grow
You're not locked into a small website builder, the site can evolve rather than hit a platform ceiling.
What makes a Sitemate WordPress site different
WordPress is the platform. The result depends on how it’s planned, designed and built, that’s where we spend our effort.
Designed around your business, not an off-the-shelf theme
Page structure planned around how your customers navigate and search
Mobile-first layouts, refined for every screen size
A clean, manageable CMS setup, no plugin clutter
Performance considered from the build, not bolted on afterwards
Conversion-focused design, with clear calls to action throughout
SEO-ready structure from the very first page
Built to stay easy to maintain long after launch
Easy to update after launch
The most common question we get: “will I be able to manage this myself?” With WordPress, usually yes, we set the CMS up so day-to-day changes don’t need a developer.
Page text and images
Services and pricing information
Team members and profiles
Blog posts and articles
Other structured content, testimonials, FAQs, galleries
WordPress editing screen preview
A recent WordPress build
From problem to result.
Marlow & Co. Joinery homepage preview
WordPressMulti-page service website
Marlow & Co. Joinery
A growing joinery business had outgrown a five-page site built years ago on a builder platform, new services and a larger project gallery needed somewhere to live, and the owner wanted to update it without calling a developer.
Result
A structured, 12-page WordPress site the team now updates themselves
How a WordPress project works
Five steps from first call to a live, manageable website.
STEP 1
Discovery & planning
Understand your business, customers, content and website requirements.
STEP 2
Structure & design
Plan the key pages and create the visual direction.
STEP 3
WordPress build
Build the approved design into a manageable WordPress website.
STEP 4
Content & refinement
Add and refine content, and work through revisions together.
STEP 5
Launch & handover
Final checks, launch the site, and show you how to manage it.
WordPress or another platform?
We recommend the right platform for what you need to manage, not the one we’d rather build on.
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WordPress
Flexible business websites that need strong content management and room to grow.
Webflow
Design-led marketing websites with strong visual control and straightforward content management.
Wix
Straightforward websites where easy day-to-day editing is a priority.
Custom Development
Websites and functionality that go beyond what standard platforms can comfortably provide.
Easy to manage yourself
Design flexibility
Room to grow
Related services
Things businesses often need alongside a new WordPress site.
Bespoke Websites (Next.js)
For premium, design-critical sites that need to move beyond a website builder.
Learn more →
WooCommerce Website Design
Add a WooCommerce store to your WordPress site, from catalogue to checkout.
Learn more →
Custom Business Systems
For bespoke functionality beyond a standard WordPress build.
Learn more →
Website Migration
For moving an existing site to WordPress, or moving an existing WordPress site.
Learn more →
Hosting & Care
Ongoing hosting, updates, monitoring and support after launch.
Learn more →
Local SEO
Show up first when nearby customers search for the services you offer.
Learn more →
Common questions about WordPress
Is WordPress good for small businesses?
Yes, for most small businesses that need several pages, regular content updates and room to grow, it's one of the most flexible options available.
Will I be able to edit the website myself?
Usually, yes. We set up a clean, manageable CMS and show you the basics at handover, so ongoing changes don't need a developer.
Is WordPress good for SEO?
A well-built WordPress site can support strong technical and content SEO, clean structure, fast pages and proper metadata from day one.
Can you redesign my existing WordPress website?
Yes, we can redesign an existing WordPress site, keeping the content and domain you already have.
Can you migrate my current website to WordPress?
Yes, migrating an existing site onto WordPress is part of our Website Design & Development service.
Can WordPress handle e-commerce?
Yes, through WooCommerce. Our WooCommerce Website Design & Development service covers stores, checkout and inventory built on top of WordPress.
How long does a WordPress website take?
Most projects take two to four weeks depending on the number of pages, content readiness and revision rounds.
What happens after launch?
You can add a Hosting & Care plan for ongoing hosting, updates and support, or take the finished site and manage it yourself.
Thinking about a WordPress website?
Tell us what you need and we'll help you work out whether WordPress is the right fit for your business.
Get a WordPress quote