• Ease of use - WordPress used to be complex to use for people with no technical knowledge. The latest versions of WordPress use visual editors, similar to using software such as Word, which means editing is now simple to use and easy to understand.
• No reliance on others and expensive support fees - with less than an hour of training and the latest version of WordPress, you will be able to update the site yourself, and won't have to pay expensive hourly rates for a developer to make changes.
• Promotion - as you are able to easily update any aspect of the website without delay, it is quicker to upload new content, enabling you to run timely promotions and engage customers.
• SEO Ranking - WordPress is the home of the plug-in Yoast SEO, the most popular Google ranking tool in the World. Simple to use, this check-list approach makes WordPress the easiest platform to optimise.
• Design and functionality choice - WordPress is open source code, meaning anyone can create themes and plug-ins. These should be selected carefully, but this plug and play technology means complex coding needs of the past can now be completed cheaply, and often free of charge.
• Less stress - as the visual editor is so simple to use, any frustrations you may have using other website platforms or older versions of WordPress will simply disappear.

We have extensive experience in successfully migrating businesses onto the WordPress platform. Sites converted include Magento, Wix, Squarespace, ZenCart, and even bespoke coded solutions. During this step-by-step process, we review the user experience with you, making improvements as we go.

If you have the latest version of WordPress, your website is performing well in terms of sales, and you are happy with the level of service you receive, then we would recommend staying where you are.

If your WordPress site is outdated, traffic is declining, or you pay regular fees to have the site updated, then it is time to upgrade and take back control. Reskinning a website can be completed relatively quickly and as much of the content is already in WordPress format, the costs can be relatively low.

Prices are dependent on the amount of content that must be created/migrated, and the degree of marketing input required. We have built websites with as few as 6 pages, up to sites with with 1000+ URLs. The scale dictates how much time will be involved which is how web agencies calculate their fees.

As a guide, prices start at £1,500 for a WordPress solution (excluding VAT). Booking a free Zoom consultation is the best way to get an accurate quote.

WordPress hosting is likely to be the only fee incurred per annum. These fees vary significantly in price, depending on the supplier. The variations exist due to the performance level of the server and the level of customer service included. Hidden fees should be checked for, such as the inclusion of an SSL certificate (security padlock), which is essential to prevent hacking.

As a guide, the WordPress Hosting package provided by Business Think Digital is £20 per month (excl. VAT). For more details on what is included in this package, please click here.