WordPress Consultancy

WordPress Consulting: Expert Guidance When You Need It

I help organisations across the UK make smart, confident decisions about WordPress. As a freelance WordPress consultant and specialist based in West Lothian, Scotland, with over two decades of hands-on experience and time served as a W3C Invited Expert, I offer practical, independent advice that cuts through the noise. Whether you need a single consultation or ongoing strategic support, I give you the clarity to move forward without expensive mistakes.

Why Work With a WordPress Consultant?

Sometimes you need an experienced hand to guide your WordPress project. Whether you’re starting fresh, fixing problems, or planning for growth, I’ll help you:

• Avoid expensive mistakes
• Make confident technology choices
• Keep your site secure and fast
• Get the most from your investment
• Build for the future

How I Can Help

Strategic Planning

I’ll help you see the big picture and make decisions that support your goals. We’ll look at everything from choosing the right technology to planning for growth.

Technical Guidance

Need help with the technical stuff? I’ll guide you through plugin choices, security measures, performance improvements, and more – all explained in plain English.

Project Support

From choosing the right developers to overseeing implementation, I’ll make sure your project stays on track and delivers what you need.

What Does a WordPress Consultant Do?

A WordPress consultant provides expert, independent guidance on all aspects of your WordPress website — from initial planning and technology choices through to performance, security, and long-term strategy. Unlike a developer who builds to a brief, a consultant’s role is to help you make the right decisions in the first place, so the work that follows is well-directed and cost-effective.

As an independent WordPress specialist, I have no commercial relationship with any theme or plugin vendor. My advice is based entirely on what is right for your specific situation. That independence is particularly valuable when you are evaluating platforms, choosing between competing solutions, or trying to understand why a previous project did not deliver what was promised.

My Approach

I keep things simple and practical:

1. First, I listen and learn about your business
2. Then, I help you develop a clear strategy
3. Finally, I support you through implementation

Working Together

Project-Based Help

Perfect for specific challenges or new projects. You get focused expertise when you need it most.

Ongoing Support

Regular guidance and support to help you navigate WordPress challenges as they arise.

Is This Right For You?

WordPress consulting is particularly valuable if you’re planning a new project, migrating from another platform, dealing with technical challenges, growing your digital presence, or managing security concerns. I work with businesses across the UK, from Scotland to London, and most engagements can be conducted fully remotely.

• Planning a new WordPress project
• Moving to WordPress from another platform
• Dealing with technical challenges
• Growing your digital presence
• Worried about security
• Managing multiple WordPress sites

Investment

• Day rate: from £600
• Project-based: from £2,500
• Monthly support: from £500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a WordPress consultant and a WordPress developer?

A developer builds things. A consultant helps you decide what to build, how to approach it, and whether your current direction is the right one. Many projects benefit from consultancy before development begins — it reduces the risk of building the wrong thing or choosing the wrong tools. I offer both, which means the strategic and technical work can stay aligned throughout.

How much does WordPress consultancy cost?

My day rate starts from £600 and project-based engagements from £2,500. For organisations that need regular guidance, monthly retainers start from £500. All work is quoted transparently upfront with no surprise costs.

Do you work with clients outside Scotland?

Yes. I am based in West Lothian, Scotland, but work with businesses across the UK. Most consultancy engagements are conducted remotely via video call, with no loss of quality or communication.

What kinds of problems do businesses bring to a WordPress consultant?

The most common situations are: a website that is not performing as expected, a development project that has stalled or gone wrong, a migration from another platform, a security concern, or a need to evaluate whether WordPress is the right tool for a specific requirement. If you are unsure whether your situation warrants consultancy, a no-obligation call is the right starting point.

Are you a WordPress specialist or a generalist?

I specialise exclusively in WordPress. I do not build on other platforms, and I do not take on design-heavy projects. That focus means my knowledge of WordPress — its architecture, its ecosystem, and its failure modes — is considerably deeper than a generalist web developer’s.

Let’s Talk

Get in touch or Book a free chat with me to explore your WordPress challenges. No hard sell – just an honest conversation about what you need and how I might help.