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I’m an award-winning WordPress web designer in Brighton, with 10+ years experience working on complex projects for a range of different companies. I help you implement your digital strategy by providing ongoing support and consultancy services – Get in touch today!
Ongoing WordPress maintenance in Brighton keeps your site fast, secure and up to date — without you having to think about it.
I live and work in the city, so if you’d rather sit down together than trade emails, I can meet you in person — at your office, at a desk in the Lanes, or somewhere on the seafront with a coffee. Care plans start at £30/month. Hosting is a separate service, from £10/month.
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Care plans from £30/month. Hosting from £10/month. Monthly rolling.
Based in Brighton In-person meetings 10+ years experience Monthly rolling No ticket queues
£30Care plans from, per month
£10Hosting from, per month — a separate service
100+WordPress sites across Sussex & the UK
51Five-star reviews from clients
Let me help you unlock the potential of your business and reach new heights! I offer truly custom solutions to meet every need – from brand-new websites to ongoing support. With years of industry expertise behind me, I’m confident in my ability to create a website that will draw people’s eyes exactly where it should be. Put trust in Brighton’s leading WordPress specialist, get in contact with me today for more information about what I can do for you! I look after WordPress sites for businesses of every size across Brighton and Sussex — you can see a selection in my portfolio.
Talk it through → Why it matters
Why your Brighton WordPress site needs maintenance
WordPress web design is a process of designing and developing a website using the WordPress content management system (CMS). WordPress is a popular open-source CMS that enables users to easily create and manage their websites.
As a WordPress web designer in Brighton that specialises in creating beautiful and user-friendly websites, I work closely with my clients to ensure that their objectives are met and that their websites are exactly where their audience needs to find them.
That working relationship doesn’t stop on launch day. Plugins release updates every week, themes fall behind, PHP versions move on, and new vulnerabilities get published constantly. Left alone for six months, a perfectly good Brighton business website quietly drifts out of date until something breaks at the worst possible moment — usually while you’re busy doing the job you actually get paid for. Whether you need a completely new website or just some ongoing WordPress support, I’m here to help!
What having your WordPress support handled by someone in Brighton actually gets you:
Someone you can meet face to face in Brighton, not a support address in another time zone
Updates tested before they go anywhere near your live site
A local phone number, and the same person answering it every time
Monthly reports so you can see exactly what has been done to your site
Monthly rolling care plans with no minimum contract and no lock-in
Hosting kept as a separate service, so you’re never forced to move to get support
I offer an unparalleled level of skill, knowledge and experience in all areas related to website building. I don’t expect you to be a technical expert – my goal is for your digital presence online to not only look great but also run smoothly with the least amount of effort on your part so that you can focus more time on what really matters: running your business! With me by your side when it comes time to choose themes or add plugins, customising something here and there along the way – I’ve got everything (and everyone) covered.
Every month
What I look after for Brighton businesses
The same six jobs happen on your website every month, whichever care plan you’re on. Here’s the short version — the full care plan detail lives on my WordPress support page.
Core, theme and plugin updates
Everything on your site is brought up to current versions each month, applied in a sensible order and checked afterwards rather than clicked through in a batch and hoped for. Out-of-date plugins are still the most common way a small business site gets compromised.
Backups you can actually restore from
Off-site copies of your files and database, kept away from the server itself. A backup nobody has ever tested isn’t a backup, so I make sure yours restores cleanly before you ever need it in anger.
Security and uptime monitoring
On the Business and Premium plans your site is watched around the clock. If it goes down or something suspicious appears, I hear about it first — not one of your customers, and not a Brighton client ringing to say the site looks odd.
Content changes and development time
New prices, a new team member, a seasonal offer, an extra service page. The Business plan includes 2 hours of development a month and the Premium plan includes 5, so small jobs simply get done instead of being quoted for.
Priority support, locally
Care plan clients go to the front of the queue. Being in Brighton means that if something genuinely urgent happens I can be sat with you the same day, rather than trying to fix it down a phone line from three counties away.
A monthly report in plain English
One clear summary each month: what was updated, what was backed up, what the uptime looked like and anything worth knowing about. No jargon, and no wondering whether the money is doing anything.
Want the full task-by-task breakdown of what a care plan covers, plus the national picture? It’s all set out on my WordPress support and care plans page, along with my WordPress maintenance checklist.
See the care plans Care plan pricing
WordPress care plans from £30/month
Three monthly care plans, used by small businesses across Brighton, Hove and the rest of Sussex. All plans are monthly rolling with no minimum contract, and every one of them is delivered by me personally.
Care plans cover the maintenance work done on your website. Hosting is a separate service, priced separately from £10/month — see the hosting section below.
Essential Care Plan £30/mo
For Brighton business sites that need regular maintenance and a safety net.
- WordPress core updates
- Plugin & theme updates
- Weekly backups
- Emergency support
- Monthly maintenance report
Business Maintenance £65/mo
For growing Brighton businesses wanting full monitoring and regular development hours.
- 24/7 security monitoring
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- WordPress & plugin updates
- Weekly backups
- Emergency support
- + 2 hours development/mo
Premium WordPress Support £150/mo
For businesses that want full coverage, regular content updates and a monthly performance review.
- 24/7 security monitoring
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- WordPress & plugin updates
- Daily backups
- Emergency support
- + 5 hours development/mo
- Monthly performance review
Hosting — a separate service
WordPress hosting in Brighton, from £10/month
Hosting and care plans are two different products, and I deliberately keep them apart. Hosting is the server your website lives on. A care plan is the monthly work I do on the site itself. You can buy either one on its own.
Managed hosting starts at £10/month on UK servers, with an SSL certificate, uptime monitoring and free migration of your existing site. Plenty of Brighton clients take hosting only, because they’re comfortable handling their own updates.
Just as many take a care plan only and leave their website exactly where it is. If your site currently sits with another host, or with whoever built it years ago, you don’t have to move it to get support from me.
Taking both? You’ll see two lines on the invoice — £10/month for the hosting, and £30, £65 or £150/month for whichever care plan you choose — so you can always drop either one without affecting the other.
Ask about hosting From £10 Per month, hosting only — care plans priced separately
Hosting includes
- Managed WordPress hosting on UK servers
- SSL certificate included
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- 24/7 live chat support
- Daily off-site backups
- Free migration of your existing site
Hosting does not include updates, development hours or monthly reports — those come with a care plan.
What else I do
WordPress services for Brighton businesses
Support is only part of it. If your Brighton website needs building, selling, ranking or rescuing, that’s all handled by the same person who maintains it.
WordPress support and management
One of my most popular services is my WordPress support and management service. This service is perfect for businesses who want to ensure their website is always up-to-date and running smoothly. I’ll take care of all the technical aspects of your site, including updates, security, backups, and more. This means you can focus on running your business and leave the website worries to me!
WooCommerce and online shops
Are you ready to take your business online? I can help. I specialise in WooCommerce, the perfect ecommerce platform for businesses of any size; from physical and digital products, automatic shipping calculations based on customer location to coupons & tax rates – I’ve got it all covered! Plus, I will work with you every step of the way towards creating a unique solution tailored specifically for your requirements – one that’ll give search engine rankings an extra boost. Get started today by contacting me for a free-of-charge quotation!
SEO for Brighton businesses
If you’re looking to take your online presence to the next level in Brighton, look no further! I’m an experienced, certified SEO specialist, here to help. From optimising your website’s on-page performance for search engines, through off-site link building techniques – I have all bases covered when it comes to boosting visibility in organic searches. With my bespoke approach and dedication towards helping businesses find success amongst fierce competition – there really isn’t a better choice than me! Get in touch with me today and discover how easy success could be just around the corner.
My WordPress web design process
At Podium Design, I understand that having a great-looking website is essential to the success of any business. That’s why I, as a WordPress specialist in East Sussex, follow an efficient 5-step web design process when creating a website for my clients.
My consultation is normally either in person or over Zoom / Teams, this allows me to find out some more information about your business and what you’re looking to achieve with a new WordPress website, or would like to change with your current one.
Being Brighton based, in person is genuinely an option rather than a line on a website — and it’s usually the fastest way to work out what your site actually needs.
Taking over a site I didn’t build
You don’t need to have had your website built by me to take a care plan. I’ll audit what’s there, deal with anything already broken, get proper backups running and take it from there. Most Brighton sites are onboarded within a few days, whoever built them and wherever they’re currently hosted.
Nearby and not in Brighton itself? I look after sites in Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Lewes too, plus county-wide cover across Sussex.
Care plans from £30/month. Hosting from £10/month. Both monthly rolling.
Get a care plan → FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure about something? Ask me directly — I answer every enquiry personally.
Get a care planWhat’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org?
WordPress.org (self-hosted WordPress) is the professional version I use for all my Brighton business clients. It gives you complete control over your website, unlimited customisation options, and the ability to install any plugins or themes. WordPress.com is a hosted service with limitations on design, plugins, and functionality. I always recommend WordPress.org for businesses as it provides the flexibility and professional features you need to grow your online presence.
Can you convert my existing website to WordPress?
Yes, I specialise in WordPress migrations and can safely transfer your existing website on platforms such as WIX or Squarespace to WordPress while preserving your content, SEO rankings, and functionality. My migration process includes content transfer, design recreation or improvement, URL structure preservation, and thorough testing. I handle everything from simple HTML sites to complex CMS migrations, ensuring your Brighton business experiences no downtime or loss of search engine visibility during the transition.
Will I lose my Google rankings if I switch to WordPress?
No, when done correctly, switching to WordPress often improves your Google rankings. I follow strict SEO migration protocols including URL redirects, meta tag preservation, site structure optimisation, and search engine notification. WordPress is actually preferred by search engines due to its clean code and SEO-friendly structure. Many of my Brighton clients see improved rankings within weeks of their WordPress launch due to better site performance and SEO optimisation.
How long does a WordPress website take to build?
Most WordPress projects take 2-6 weeks depending on complexity and requirements. A basic business WordPress site typically takes 2-3 weeks, while custom WordPress solutions with advanced functionality may take 4-6 weeks. This includes planning, custom design, development, content integration, and testing. I provide clear timelines during my initial consultation and keep you updated throughout the process. Rush projects can often be accommodated with advance notice.
Can I add an online shop to my WordPress website later?
Absolutely! WordPress makes it easy to add ecommerce functionality using WooCommerce, the world’s most popular ecommerce platform. I can integrate a full online shop into your existing WordPress website, complete with product catalogs, shopping cart, payment processing, and inventory management. This scalability is one of the major advantages of choosing WordPress – your website can grow with your Brighton business without needing a complete rebuild.
Do you build custom WordPress plugins?
Yes, I develop custom WordPress plugins when your business has unique requirements that can’t be met by existing plugins. This might include custom booking systems, specialised contact forms, integration with third-party services, or unique functionality specific to your industry. Custom plugins ensure your website has exactly the features you need while maintaining optimal performance and security.
Do you provide WordPress SEO services?
Yes, I include basic SEO optimisation with every WordPress website and offer advanced SEO services for ongoing optimisation. My WordPress SEO includes proper site structure, SEO-friendly URLs, meta tags, image optimisation, site speed optimisation, and mobile responsiveness. I can also provide ongoing SEO services including keyword research, content optimisation, and local SEO to help your Brighton business rank higher in Google.
Can we meet in person in Brighton?
Yes, and plenty of clients do. I’m based in Brighton, so an initial chat, a handover session or a walk-through of a problem can all happen face to face — at your premises or somewhere central in the city. Everything can equally be done over Zoom or Teams if that’s easier; being local just means you have the choice.
Is hosting included in the price of a care plan?
No — they’re two separate products with two separate prices. Care plans start at £30/month and cover the maintenance work done on your site. Hosting starts at £10/month and covers the UK server your site runs on. You can take one, the other, or both, and dropping one never affects the other.
Do I have to move my hosting to you to get WordPress support in Brighton?
Not at all. If your site is already hosted somewhere you’re happy with, leave it there and take a care plan on its own. I work with most UK hosts day to day, and I’d rather look after the website than argue about where it lives.
Which areas around Brighton do you cover?
Brighton and Hove first, then the rest of the coast and the county: Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Lewes and beyond, with wider cover across Sussex and West Sussex. For the national picture, see my main WordPress support and care plans page.
Recent work
Websites I’ve built
A few of the projects in my portfolio. Every one is a custom WordPress build, owned outright by the client.
Website design
L&V Electrical
Website design
Sussex Oak Structures
Website design
Beaulieu Contracts
Website design
Pace Coffee
Website design
Swiftbox Logistics
Website design
Astera
Trusted by businesses across Sussex
How can I help?
Whether you’re planning a new website, need graphic design support, or want to discuss branding, I’m here to help. Book a call or fill in the form and I’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
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Sectors
Industries I work with
Whether you’re a startup, small business or multinational company, I build websites for businesses of all sizes across Sussex.
Accountants Architects B2B / Corporate Bakeries Builders Cafes / Coffee Shops Care Homes & Home Care Charities Chiropractors Coaching Construction Consultants Cosmetic Surgery Dentists Driving Instructors Electricians Estate Agents Financial Advisors Flooring Florists Golf Clubs Gyms / Fitness Hotels & B&Bs Insurance Brokers Interior Designers Kitchens Landscapers Law Firms Mechanics / Garages Medical Professionals Mortgage Advisors Nurseries / Childcare Nutritionists & Dietitians Photographers Physiotherapists Plumbers Podiatrists / Chiropodists Pubs & Bars Recruitment Agencies Renewables & Solar Restaurants / Hospitality Roofers Salons / Spas / Beauty Schools & Education Sports Clubs Therapists Tree Surgeons Vets Weddings / Events