Brief & structure
Goals, audience, pages and content. We shape the sitemap and plan editor workflows your team will actually use.
WordPress web design · From £750
A WordPress site you actually own, not one you're renting
We deliver WordPress web design in Nottingham for UK businesses, mostly smaller SMEs, from a studio whose designers build bespoke layouts, not reskinned marketplace themes. Open-source WordPress, and you get full admin access from day one.
- £750
- One-page site, from
- Open-source
- You own it
- 1–3 wks
- Typical delivery
- Est. 2013
- Nottingham, UK-wide
What a WordPress build includes
Control without complexity
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Custom theme design
Bespoke layouts, not a reskinned marketplace theme with hidden limitations.
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Editor-friendly CMS
Block patterns and fields so your team updates content without breaking layout.
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Plugin discipline
Minimal, maintained plugins, security and performance over feature bloat.
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Performance optimised
Caching, image handling and optimised assets for fast page loads.
Who WordPress suits
WordPress for businesses that want control without complexity
WordPress websites in Nottingham need to balance control with simplicity.
Most of our WordPress clients fall into three camps. SMEs and growing teams want a professional site they can update without learning a page builder from scratch every year. Some need brand and web together, matching the identity we design. Others want to own their platform rather than rent space on a proprietary builder.
Budget-conscious and want the same page-based pricing with a simpler brief? See websites for small businesses. Need ongoing plugin and security upkeep after launch? Pair this with website management.
How we build your WordPress site
The same clear process as our bespoke website projects, most sites live within one to three weeks from brief sign-off.
The platform question
Is WordPress still a safe, sensible choice for a business site?
Yes. WordPress powers a substantial share of the entire web, far more than any single competing platform, precisely because it's open-source, well supported and not tied to one company's pricing or roadmap. The platform isn't the risk; how a site is built and maintained on it is, which is why we keep plugin counts minimal and pair every build with a real hardening and update discipline.
Source: WordPress market share research (W3Techs), 2025
- Of all websites on the internet run on WordPress
- Market share among CMS-based sites, more than every rival combined
- Market share of the next-closest platform, Shopify
- Actively maintained plugins in the WordPress ecosystem
Hosted builder vs WordPress you own
Why not a premium theme or DIY WordPress?
A marketplace theme or a page-builder plugin is a faster start. Here's what changes when a Nottingham WordPress studio builds it instead.
Berlew Marketplace theme / page builder
Sized to your content
Secure, fast builds
You own the platform
SEO foundations
Brand & web together
Room to grow beyond the website
Recent WordPress work
A few WordPress sites, up close
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SalonsIce Hair and Barbers
A new website for a salon in Kingsway, Gloucester. Improved performance, conversions and overall quality.
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LandscapersTurf Viper
Design and build of a new website for Turf Viper, focused on clear messaging, simple structure and a flexible platform built for growth.
What clients say
Reviews from businesses we've worked with
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HTF Pharma
“Berlew helped us create our brand and website from scratch, and made the whole process feel straightforward.
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Ice Hair & Barbers
“Fab experience with Lewis and his team. For someone that is utterly useless with tech, Lewis has been patient and very accommodating.
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Amber Kelly Photography
“Thrilled with the exceptional branding and website design from Berlew Design Studio. Lewis and his team perfectly captured my business ethos, delivering a cohesive and visually stunning brand.
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Kelly Gomm Counselling
“Working with Berlew was a really positive experience. They took the time to understand my practice and found thoughtful ways to improve the website without losing what already worked.
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Turf Viper
The Berlew team were fantastic from start to finish. Professional, thorough and easy to work with throughout the process. Everything was clearly thought through and delivered to a high standard.
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Fifth Element Systems
“Impeccable work by Berlew Design Studio on the branding and website design for my business. They demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and creative accuracy.
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National Education Diversity Awards
“Working with Berlew Design Studio on my one-pager website and brand kit has been an incredibly positive experience.
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Choux Bun Appétit
“Berlew has been an absolute pleasure, making the entire process not just smooth but genuinely exciting. What stood out was Berlew's swift ability to adapt, turning ideas into reality.
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Syncwave Audio
I am thrilled with the service provided by Lewis and his team at Berlew. The website design is not only visually stunning but also highly functional, making it easy for visitors to…
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working Through Fertility
Really happy with the Website Design Lewis has created for me. A friendly and professional service with great communication.
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Create With Cath
As someone who doesn't know much about digital design, I was amazed by how perfect the brand turned out for my crafting business.
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Finley Gomm Fitness
Lewis was fantastic throughout the whole process of creating my website, he created exactly what I'd envisioned and was extremely helpful and proactive, would highly recommend to anyone
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Butterfly Fly Away Photography
Berlew designed a fantastic logo suite that truly captures the spirit of our dance photography business. It’s creative, vibrant, and works perfectly across everything we need.
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Shoot Dance With Liam
I love the modern logo suite that perfectly blends dance and photography. It’s versatile, professional, and I'm very happy with it.
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Forestry Firewood
I used Berlew to create the branding for my new business Forestry Firewood Ltd. Lewis and his team were fully committed to getting me exactly what I wanted.
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Dolly's Pizza
Working with Berlew Design Studio was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The logo they designed captures the essence of our handmade pizza truck.
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UWE Pirates WBC
We are thrilled with the branding Berlew produced for us. We came with a specific idea of what we wanted, represented by a few badly drawn sketches.
WordPress web design FAQs
The questions we hear most before a WordPress project starts.
How much does a WordPress website cost?
From £750 for a one-page site, then £500 per additional page. E-commerce and custom features are quoted separately once we understand your brief.
Why choose custom WordPress over a page builder theme?
Custom builds avoid unnecessary plugin dependencies, bloat and template limits. You get a site sized to your content, not a generic layout fighting your brand.
Will I be able to edit content myself?
Yes. We configure the editor for your common page types and train your team on safe updates at handover.
How long does a WordPress build take?
Most projects take one to three weeks from brief sign-off to launch, depending on page count and content readiness.
Do you offer ongoing WordPress maintenance?
Yes, see our website management service for updates, backups and monitoring.
Can you migrate my site from another platform?
We regularly migrate content from Wix, Squarespace and legacy builds with redirect planning to protect SEO.
Is WordPress secure enough for my business?
With proper hosting, updates and hardening, yes. We follow current WordPress security best practice on every build.
Do you design the brand as well as the site?
Yes. Our WordPress designers in Nottingham work on logo, identity and the site build from one studio. See branding services if you need both.
From £750 · 1–3 week delivery
Tell us about your WordPress project.
Share your page count, goals and timeline, we respond within 24 hours with a clear quote.