Independent advice on WordPress design, development, plugins, security and performance for busy website owners running established websites.
Trusted by UK Businesses
Businesses across Surrey choose us for reliable WordPress website design that drives results.
“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
Considered WordPress development advice from a consultant who has seen it all
Cude Design is a specialist digital agency based in Surrey. For over 15 years, we have developed WordPress websites for ambitious businesses, and that knowledge is available to you directly, as a range of clients already use it.
Whether you are planning new websites, inheriting a WordPress site that is underperforming, or running a WordPress project that has stalled, a senior consultant gives you the clarity to move forward with a deep understanding of how WordPress websites actually work in production.
Our WordPress experts cover the full platform: WordPress core, themes, plugins, security and SEO. Clients range from start-ups launching their first WordPress site to established organisations running busy websites.
What a WordPress consultant actually does
Strategic guidance, technical expertise and personalised guidance to help you run a secure, fast, user-friendly WordPress site.
Strategic Planning
We help you decide on platform, architecture, themes, plugins and integrations so websites scale with the business rather than fight it.
Technical Review
A detailed audit covering code quality, plugins, themes, hosting and potential vulnerabilities, with prioritised recommendations.
Security Review
We assess websites for common weaknesses, recommend appropriate security plugins, and help you run a secure, low-risk service.
Search Visibility
Guidance on on-page structure, technical fixes and content improving rankings in search engine results pages over time.
Performance Work
Hands-on work to optimise page speed and restore functionality on slow websites, giving visitors a faster, more user-friendly experience.
Ongoing WordPress Support
A long-term service beyond the initial consultation, from support retainers to project-based guidance on future projects.
WordPress Consulting Services
Covering every stage of your WordPress project
From the first idea to launch and beyond, a WordPress consultant who can advise on design, WordPress development and everything in between.
New Website Planning
Planning new websites? We scope the right approach for your WordPress project from platform and theme selection to the features your business needs.
WordPress Audits
A full review of your WordPress site covering web design, code, plugins, security and SEO with a prioritised plan you can hand to any WordPress developer.
Themes & Plugins Strategy
Guidance on themes, plugins and what to keep, replace or remove. Rationalise your plugins and slim down your WordPress stack without losing functionality.
WordPress REST API Consulting
Specialist input on the WordPress REST API for headless builds and third-party integrations, including when to use advanced custom fields versus custom code.
WooCommerce
Consulting service for WooCommerce stores, product architecture, payment and shipping plugins, performance at scale, and the integrations that matter.
Growth & Visibility
A service that connects WordPress websites to your wider marketing, SEO, content and analytics so the site pulls its weight commercially.
Client Success Stories
Who We Help
Built for website owners who want straight answers
Our clients are business owners, in-house teams and agencies who need a senior WordPress consultant they can trust. Most come to us having outgrown their first developer, inherited a messy WordPress site, or started a major project.
“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 & founders planning new websites or redesigning an ageing one.
- Marketing managers who want considered input before committing budget.
- In-house teams running busy websites that need a specialist to review their stack, plugins and performance.
- Looking for a freelance WordPress developer or freelance web developer to white-label.
- Established businesses moving to WordPress from another CMS.
Why WordPress is the right choice for most businesses
WordPress powers a huge proportion of the web for good reason. Here is how an experienced consultant helps you unlock the platform’s full potential.
Flexible platform
WordPress websites support any project, from a simple blog to enterprise builds. The right themes, plugins and configuration turn the platform into a powerful wordpress web development foundation for almost any business.
Vast WordPress community
The WordPress community is one of the largest in the open-source community. Tested plugins, active development of the core, and fast security fixes whenever issues emerge.
Ecosystem of themes and plugins
From page builders to advanced custom fields, from WooCommerce to security plugins, the plugins ecosystem covers nearly every business need.
Built for search
OA WordPress site offers clean URLs, granular control over metadata, fast templates, and a strong foundation for ranking in search engine results pages.
Scales with you
WordPress websites scale from brochure sites to high-traffic e-commerce sites serving thousands of customers. Your WordPress site grows rather than needing a rebuild.
You own everything
Unlike closed platforms, WordPress is fully open. You own the code, the data and the hosting. Optimise, manage, or move providers without rebuilding from scratch.
How a consulting engagement works
A clear, transparent process built around your project, your budget and your timeline with no pressure to commit before you are ready.
1
Discovery call
A free 30-minute call to understand your project, your plan and what a successful outcome looks like.
2
Review & audit
A full review of your site or a brief covering design, code, plugins and security delivered as a written report.
3
Recommendations
A clear plan with prioritised recommendations, cost-effective options and practical next steps.
4
Handover or delivery
We can deliver the work or hand the plan to your in-house developer. You retain full control.
Ready to talk to a WordPress consultant?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. Tell us about your project, and we will come back with honest, straight-talking input, no sales pressure, no tied-in retainers.
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Common questions about WordPress consulting services
What is a WordPress consultant?
A WordPress consultant helps website owners plan, build, run and grow a WordPress site. The role combines design, development and SEO to give independent input on every part of your project.
Do you work as a freelance WordPress developer?
We are a specialist agency, not a freelance web developer. If you need a freelance WordPress developer, we offer direct access to a senior specialist, with our wider team available to support as projects scale.
How much does WordPress consultancy cost?
Fees depend on the scope. A WordPress site audit typically starts from £750. Support and consulting retainers start from £500 per month. Larger projects are scoped and priced after a discovery call.
Can you fix issues on a site you did not build?
Yes. Much of our work involves improving, securing and optimising sites built by other developers. We audit the WordPress site, resolve any issues, and either hand over the plan or implement the fixes.
Do you offer ongoing WordPress support?
Yes. Most engagements move onto a support retainer after the initial work, covering updates, plugins, security, backups and day-to-day fixes so you can manage the business, not the website.
Do you help with search and marketing?
Yes. Search is core to our WordPress consulting services, from technical fixes to content structure and link strategy. We also advise on conversion and analytics to ensure the site supports broader digital marketing.
