WordPress Development in the UK
We are an Indian engineering team working with businesses in the UK. Written scope before any code, and a fixed quote in GBP.
Working hours
Our day runs 09:00 to 18:00 India time, which is 03:30 to 12:30 in the UK, or 04:30 to 13:30 while you are on summer time, so most of your morning overlaps with ours.
Quoted in GBP
Quotes exclude the 20% VAT in the UK, shown separately on the invoice.
Data protection
Work for this market is scoped against the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, agreed before development starts rather than retrofitted afterwards.
Written scope
Every engagement starts with a written scope and a fixed GBP quote within 24 hours, so the price is set before work begins.
About WordPress Development
WordPress runs ~43% of the web for a reason, it's the most flexible, well-supported CMS available. We build WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores that load fast, rank well, and stay maintainable past year five. From a 5-page brochure site to a 50,000-SKU WooCommerce catalog, every build follows the same engineering standards: clean code, proper caching, security hardening, and a CMS your content team actually wants to use.
What the engagement includes
- Custom WordPress theme development from scratch
- Custom Gutenberg blocks and block patterns
- WooCommerce store development and customization
- WordPress plugin development (private and public)
- Headless WordPress with Next.js or Astro front-end
- WordPress speed optimization (PageSpeed 90+)
- WordPress security hardening and malware cleanup
- Site migration (Wix, Squarespace, Webflow → WordPress)
How we work with UK clients
UK engagements tend to start with procurement questions rather than technical ones. Who holds the data, which law governs the contract, whether you can produce a record of processing if the ICO asks. We answer those in the proposal instead of leaving them to a legal review three weeks in, because that review is where UK projects usually stall.
Invoicing is the other thing worth settling early. We are outside the UK, so services we supply generally fall under the reverse charge and your finance team accounts for the VAT rather than paying it to us. Our invoices say so explicitly. We quote in pounds, the figure does not move with the exchange rate mid-project, and payment by bank transfer avoids the card fees that make a five-figure invoice unnecessarily expensive.
Indicative pricing in GBP
Converted from our published Indian rates and rounded. Exchange rates move, so the figure on your quote is calculated on the day it is issued.
Full service detail
This page covers how we work with clients in your market. The complete WordPress Development page, with the full technical detail, process and frequently asked questions, is written in English.
Read the full service page (English)Questions UK clients ask
How does VAT work if you are based in India?
For most business-to-business services supplied from outside the UK, the reverse charge applies: you account for the VAT in your own return rather than paying it to us, and it is typically neutral if you are fully recoverable. Our invoices state the position clearly so your accountant is not guessing. If your situation is unusual, for example partial exemption, we would rather your accountant confirms the treatment before we invoice than after.
Are you compliant with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018?
We build to it rather than claiming a certificate. In practice that means data minimisation designed in rather than bolted on, a documented lawful basis for each processing activity, retention periods that actually delete, subject access and erasure handled as features rather than manual database work, and hosting in a region you approve. Where we process personal data on your behalf we sign a processor agreement setting out exactly that.
We are a public sector body. Can you meet the accessibility regulations?
Yes, and it is scoped from the start because retrofitting accessibility is considerably more expensive than building it in. We work to WCAG 2.2 AA, test with a screen reader rather than relying on an automated scan, and produce the accessibility statement the regulations require. Automated tools catch perhaps a third of real issues, which is why the manual pass is not optional.
Which law governs the contract, and what about IR35?
We are happy to contract under English law with the courts of England and Wales, and most UK clients prefer that. IR35 does not apply to us: it governs individuals working through an intermediary, and you are engaging a company for a defined deliverable rather than a person for their time. Your accountant will want to see that the contract reflects that, and ours does.
WordPress Development: common questions
How much does a custom WordPress site cost?
Brochure / business sites: £130-£450. Editorial / content sites with advanced features: £450-£890. WooCommerce stores: £450-£1,800. Enterprise builds with headless front-ends: £1,800+. Final cost depends on number of page types, custom plugin needs, integrations, and design fidelity.
How long does it take to build a custom WordPress site?
Standard 5-15 page sites: 3-5 weeks. Editorial sites with custom post types and ACF fields: 5-8 weeks. WooCommerce stores: 6-12 weeks. Headless builds: 10-16 weeks. We work in weekly sprints with Monday demos.
Do you also offer WordPress maintenance after launch?
Yes. We offer monthly retainers (£45-£270/month depending on scope) covering plugin updates, security patches, daily backups, performance monitoring, and 4-12 hours of feature/content work per month. Most of our WordPress clients stay on retainer for 2+ years.
Will my WordPress site be fast?
Yes. Every WordPress build we deliver scores 85-100 on PageSpeed Insights for both mobile and desktop, with sub-1.5s LCP on the homepage. We achieve this through proper caching strategy, surgical plugin selection, image optimization, and custom theme code (no page builders unless explicitly requested).
Can you migrate my existing site to WordPress?
Yes. We've migrated sites from Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Drupal, and custom CMSs to WordPress. Standard migration includes content, media, URL structure preservation via 301 redirects, and SEO meta tags. Timeline: 2-4 weeks for sites under 200 pages.
Other markets we work in
Tell us what you are building in the UK
Send the scope, or just the problem. You get a written scope and a fixed GBP quote back within 24 hours, from the engineers who would do the work.