Specialist WordPress Consultancy
Cude Design provides independent WordPress consultancy for businesses that need experienced technical advice before committing to development work. We can review existing WordPress websites, advise on architecture, plugins, integrations, security and performance, or help scope a new project before development begins.
Trusted by UK Businesses
Businesses across the UK use Cude Design for independent WordPress consultancy, technical reviews and project planning.
“Service from Wes and his team from initial brief to execution of my vision was exactly what I hoped for and more.”
Jessica. SEvents Management
“Wes has done a fantastic job, interpreting our new visual identity guidelines to apply them to the design of the new website.”
Martin BrownRoyal Automobile Club
Independent WordPress Consultancy
Cude Design provides WordPress consultancy for businesses that need experienced technical input before deciding what to build, change or invest in.
With more than 16 years of WordPress experience, we can review an existing website, help scope a new project or provide a second opinion on work that is already underway.
Our consultancy can cover website architecture, themes and plugins, custom development, integrations, hosting, security and performance. You receive clear recommendations based on what the website actually needs, rather than being pushed towards unnecessary development work.
We can then carry out the work ourselves or provide the recommendations for your internal team or existing developer to implement.
What Does a WordPress Consultant Do?
A WordPress consultant reviews your website or project, identifies the technical options available and helps you decide what should be done before development work begins.
Project Planning
We help define the requirements, structure and technical approach for new WordPress projects before design or development starts.
Technical Review
We review your existing WordPress setup, including themes, plugins, hosting, integrations and custom functionality, then identify where improvements are needed.
Theme & Plugin Advice
We assess the tools your website relies on and advise which themes or plugins should be retained, replaced or removed.
Security Review
We review common WordPress security risks, user access, plugins and hosting configuration and recommend practical improvements.
Performance Review
We investigate slow WordPress websites and identify issues involving plugins, themes, databases, hosting, caching and Core Web Vitals.
Development & Integration Advice
For websites requiring custom functionality or third-party integrations, we can help define the technical approach before development begins.
Client Success Stories
Who We Help
WordPress Consultancy for Businesses That Need Clear Technical Advice
Our WordPress consultancy is aimed at businesses, website owners and in-house teams that need an experienced second opinion before making technical decisions or committing budget.
“Wes has done a fantastic job, interpreting our new visual identity guidelines to apply them to the design of the new website.”
Martin BrownRoyal Automobile Club
- Business owners and founders planning a new WordPress website or redesign.
- Marketing teams that need technical input before briefing developers or approving development work.
- In-house teams managing established WordPress websites that have become difficult to maintain or extend.
- Businesses inheriting an existing WordPress website and unsure what should be kept, replaced or rebuilt.
- Organisations planning custom functionality or integrations that need the technical approach scoped before development begins.
- Agencies and developers that need independent WordPress input on a complex project.
How WordPress Consultancy Works
A straightforward process designed to give you clear technical advice before you commit to development work.
1
Initial Consultation
We start by discussing the website, the problem you are trying to solve and any technical or commercial constraints around the project.
2
Review & Investigation
We review the relevant parts of your WordPress setup, which may include themes, plugins, hosting, integrations, performance or existing custom development.
3
Recommendations
You receive clear recommendations explaining what we think should be changed, what should remain in place and the most practical route forward.
4
Implementation or Handover
Cude Design can carry out the recommended work, or we can hand the findings to your internal team or existing developer to implement.
Need Independent WordPress Advice?
Tell us what you are trying to achieve, what is not working or where you need a second opinion. We’ll review the situation, explain how we can help and outline the most practical next step before any development work begins.
Book a WordPress Consultation
Common questions about WordPress consulting services
What is a WordPress consultant?
A WordPress consultant provides independent advice on the technical, structural and commercial decisions involved in running or developing a WordPress website.
This can include reviewing themes and plugins, planning custom functionality, assessing performance, advising on integrations and helping determine the best approach before development begins.
How much does WordPress consultancy cost?
The cost depends on the scope of the work and how much investigation is required.
A focused consultation may only require a short review, while more complex projects can involve a detailed audit of the website, plugins, hosting, integrations and existing development.
We’ll explain the expected scope and cost before consultancy work begins.
Can you review a WordPress website you didn’t build?
Yes. We regularly work with existing WordPress websites developed by other agencies, freelancers or internal teams.
We can review the current setup, identify technical problems and recommend what should be retained, improved or replaced.
Can you help scope a new WordPress project?
Yes. We can help define the technical requirements, functionality, integrations, theme approach and overall architecture before design or development begins.
This can be particularly useful when you need a clear brief before requesting development quotes or committing budget.
Do you provide ongoing WordPress support?
Yes. If you need ongoing help after the initial consultancy work, Cude Design also provides WordPress maintenance, development and technical support.
For regular website management, our dedicated WordPress maintenance service may be more suitable.
Can you advise on WooCommerce and custom integrations?
Yes. We can provide consultancy for WooCommerce websites and WordPress projects involving APIs, CRMs, payment platforms, membership systems and other third-party integrations.
We can help determine the technical approach before development begins and identify where custom development may be required.
Ready to Start Your Website Project?
Tell us what you need from your website and we’ll explain the best approach, likely timescale and expected cost.
