WordPress Developer in East Yorkshire
Senior WordPress consultant based in East Yorkshire, with 15+ years keeping WordPress sites fast, secure and stable. You work with me directly.
I've been building and supporting WordPress sites since 2009. Certified developer, former Head of Development and Technical Director across several agencies. Based in East Yorkshire, I work directly with the business, not through a layer of account managers and project managers.
If you run a WordPress site in the area and something isn't right, you talk to me. The person who actually does the work.
Local WordPress Help Across East Yorkshire
East Yorkshire has a steady, practical business landscape: manufacturers and B2B firms around Hull and the port, independent retailers in Beverley, and businesses spread across Hessle, Cottingham, Hornsea and the surrounding towns. A lot of them built a WordPress site years ago, and those older sites need experienced care to stay fast and safe.
Being based locally means accountability as much as proximity. When you work with me you're working with someone whose name is attached to the result across the area, not a distant agency that treats every client as interchangeable.
Common WordPress Problems I'm Called In To Fix
These are the issues that usually start a conversation.
A Slow Site
An older site that has gradually slowed down. What used to load quickly now frustrates visitors and drags on your ranking. Usually fixable without a rebuild.
Hacked or Insecure
A site that's been compromised, or one you're worried about. I clean it up properly and close the holes rather than papering over them.
No Backups or Maintenance
A site nobody has looked after in a while, with no backups and no plan. I put proper safeguards in place so a bad day stays recoverable.
White-Screen Errors
The site suddenly showing a blank page or a critical error, often after an update. I track down the cause and get you back online without guesswork.
Plugin Conflicts
Plugins fighting each other, breaking features or throwing errors. Sorting this out takes a real understanding of how WordPress fits together.
A Bad Handover
A previous developer disappeared, with no documentation and custom code nobody understands. I work out what's there and make it maintainable again.
Support and Maintenance for WordPress
Not every site needs rebuilding. Most need a senior pair of eyes to find the real issues, put them in order, and fix them properly rather than patching over them.
I offer ongoing WordPress support on a basis that suits you, from the occasional bit of help through to regular maintenance, backups, updates and security checks. No retainer you don't need, no junior cutting their teeth on your live site.
If It's Time to Move On
Most WordPress sites are worth keeping and looking after. With proper care, WordPress runs well for years, and the sensible answer is usually to fix what's there rather than start again.
Now and then a lighter setup genuinely makes more sense for the size of a business. If you're near that point I'll show you honestly what moving would involve, and plenty of the time the honest answer is stay put. Either way you get a straight view, not a push.
Why Work With a Consultant, Not an Agency
A different model for businesses that value directness and accountability.
One Senior Consultant
You work with me directly. No junior developers learning on your project, no game of telephone through an account manager.
Direct Communication
Questions get answered by the person doing the work. Nothing gets lost between teams, because there's only one of me.
Honest Recommendations
I'll tell you when WordPress is the right choice and when it isn't. My job is to advise you well, not to sell you the biggest project.
Accountability
When something goes wrong there's no finger-pointing between departments. I take responsibility and I sort it.
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Book a Free WordPress Surgery
A focused call straight with a senior WordPress consultant, not a sales rep or an account manager. We'll go through your site, what's working, what isn't, and your real options. No obligation and no sales pitch. I work with WordPress businesses across East Yorkshire.