WordPress Developers Russell Square

Our WordPress developers create websites using custom WP themes and leading plugins. We prioritise efficient coding to ensure your site is fast, responsive, and SEO-optimised, delivering an engaging user experience and high search engine rankings.

I’m Barry Reynolds, a WordPress developer here at WP Canterbury. We work with clients in Russell Square and across London & Kent. Call or email to discuss your development project further.

OUR SERVICES

Experts in WordPress Development

WORDPRESS DEVELOPERS Russell Square

We're a leading WordPress development agency that specialises in custom theme and plugin development for businesses in Russell Square and the UK. Our expert developers use their technical and creative skills to deliver exceptional results. With our ongoing support and maintenance, your website stays secure and up-to-date.

Our WordPress developers work closely with small-to-medium businesses and entrepreneurs to create custom websites that cater to their needs. From building a business website to an e-commerce platform or a job board, we have the expertise to develop a website that aligns with your technical requirements.

WORDPRESS

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Our WordPress developers create websites using custom WP themes and leading plugins. We prioritise efficient coding to ensure your site is fast, responsive, and SEO-optimised, delivering an engaging user experience and high search engine rankings.

PLUGINS DEVELOPMENT

ENHANCE FUNCTIONALITY

We provide custom WordPress plugin development, including configuration and installation. Our team creates plugins tailored to your specific requirements and functionality needs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for your website.

PAGE BUILDERS

DRAG-AND-DROP CAPABILITIES

Our WordPress developers install and configure leading page builders, such as Elementor and Bricks Builder, allowing you to publish and manage content on your website. We ensure these tools are set up to meet your needs, allowing for intuitive content creation.

WP REST API

INTEGRATE APPLICATIONS

We seamlessly integrate external applications into your website using the WordPress REST API, enabling secure, efficient, and reliable data exchange with CRMs, booking systems, marketing tools, and various other third-party applications to enhance functionality.

CMS MIGRATION

JOOMLA & DRUPAL

We handle website migrations from Drupal or Joomla to WordPress, ensuring a secure and precise transfer of content, SEO elements, and web design. Our process includes setting up 301 URL redirects to maintain your site’s search engine rankings.

MULTILINGUAL

LANGUAGE SWITCHER

We develop multilingual websites allowing visitors to choose from over 110 languages, with manual and automatic translation options. Our solutions also include geotargeted language selection, ensuring a personalised experience for users based on their location.

PAGE BUILDERS

Manage Content With WordPress Page Builders

The Right Page Builder for Your Business Needs

We understand the importance of having a visually appealing website that is easy to manage. That's why we use WordPress page builders to create websites that are simple to update and maintain. We use page builders such as Bricks Builder, Elementor, and Gutenberg integrated with Advanced Custom Fields for more control.

Each page builder has advantages and disadvantages. Elementor tends to be easier to use; however, it can be slower on larger sites. Gutenberg can be much faster but more complicated to set up and manage. Bricks Builder is quick and has advanced controls but is more challenging to use than Elementor.

PLUGINS

Wordpress Plugin Development

Maximise the Potential of Your Website

We work with various plugins to increase your website's functionality. We use leading WordPress plugins to ensure compatibility with other plugins and the availability of future updates and support. Click on the links below to learn more about specific plugins.

Please don't hesitate to contact us to speak with a skilled WordPress developer and discuss your project requirements in detail. You can call us on 01227 678 160 or email [email protected].

WP DEVELOPMENT

Front End WordPress Developers

OUR CORE SKILLS AND DUTIES

A front-end WordPress developer is a professional who specialises in creating the user-facing aspects of a WordPress website. Their primary focus is on designing and developing the parts of the website that users interact with directly, such as the layout, navigation, forms, and visual elements.

Although there is overlap with the tasks of a backend WordPress developer, there are significant differences. Here are some key responsibilities and skills associated with a front-end WordPress developer:

HTML/CSS:

The process of designing and developing websites involves the use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. HTML is used to create and structure the content, CSS is used to style and visually enhance the website, and JavaScript is used to add interactive and dynamic elements to the website. Creating websites involves using these programming languages to ensure that the website is visually appealing, user-friendly, and functional.

WordPress Theme Development

Front-end WordPress developers specialise in creating custom WordPress themes or modifying existing themes using a combination of programming languages. Their goal is to create themes that are visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly, while also meeting the unique needs of a website.

Responsive Design

Responsive design is a crucial aspect of creating a website that can be accessed by users on all types of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. A responsive automatically adjusts its layout and content to fit the screen size of the device being used to view it. It ensures that the website is compatible with all types of browsers, thereby reaching a wider audience.

Cross-Browser Compatibility

Cross-browser testing is a crucial aspect of front-end WordPress development that ensures that websites work across various browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It helps provide a consistent user experience and ensures the website can reach a broad audience. Front-end developers test websites across different browsers to ensure compatibility and make any necessary adjustments.

Maintenance

A front-end WordPress developer maintains and updates existing websites by adding new features and functionality. In addition to adding new features and functionality, a front-end developer may also be responsible for troubleshooting and debugging issues on the website and optimising the site for performance and search engine rankings.

Problem-Solving Skills

An essential aspect of front-end development is problem-solving skills. Quickly identifying and troubleshooting issues related to code, performance, and other front-end development problems is crucial for delivering web projects. Front-end developers should have a strong understanding of the underlying technologies and use that knowledge to find solutions to complex problems.

MIGRATION

WordPress CMS Migration

Secure and Efficient Transitions for Your Website

We have extensive experience and expertise migrating websites from Joomla or Drupal to WordPress (WP). We follow a systematic approach to ensure our clients' smooth and successful transition. Our process typically involves a detailed analysis of the website, followed by a planning and execution phase.

ANALYSIS

Planning the Migration

We start by analysing your existing Joomla or Drupal website, understanding its structure, content, and functionalities. This helps us create a detailed migration plan tailored to your specific requirements.

MIGRATION

Moving The Content

We migrate your content, including pages, posts, categories, tags, images, and media files, from your Joomla or Drupal site to the new WP platform. We ensure the content is preserved and any necessary formatting adjustments made.

BUILD

Design & Theme Development

If you want to keep the same design or create a fresh design, we can develop a custom WordPress theme based on your requirements. We focus on creating a visually appealing, user-friendly design that aligns with your brand.

DEVELOPMENT

Feature Replication

We work to replicate the functionalities and features of your existing Joomla or Drupal site within WordPress. Whether it’s custom modules, plugins, or specific functionalities, we recreate them or find suitable alternatives in WordPress.

SEO

Meta Tags & Redirects

We pay close attention to preserving your site’s search engine rankings during the migration process. We ensure redirects are implemented to maintain link integrity and minimise any negative impact on your SEO efforts.

TESTING

Quality Assurance

Before making your migrated WordPress site live, we test it to ensure everything functions as intended. We cleanup code and check for issues, design inconsistencies and incompatible plugins and fix where needed.

HOSTING

WordPress Hosting Services

Your Key to a Reliable and Optimised Website

Our hosting packages provides a range of features essential for maintaining a secure and reliable website. Our hosting services include caching, which helps to speed up your website as well as a CDN (Content Delivery Network) that ensures your website is delivered quickly to users around the world.

We provide firewall protection to protect your site from attacks and DDoS protection to prevent your website from being overwhelmed by traffic spikes. We also offer an SSL certificate to encrypt data transmitted between your website and your users. This is important if your website handles sensitive customer data or payment details.

  • WordPress Security

    Security is of utmost importance to our clients so we ensure website installations are secured on multiple levels. Our WordPress developers use enterprise-level hosting from WP Engine which is universally considered the best WP hosting.

    WP Engine detects threats and blocks attacks to your website and can be secured with multi-factor password authentication requiring an administrators mobile phone to gain access to your files.

    We integrate your website with Cloudflare DNS to provide DDoS mitigation, Bot management and provide further performance and security enhancements.

  • Caching & CDN

    Our developers configure your website to work with advanced caching and a CDN to significantly reduce web page loading times. 

    WPEngine web hosting is based in London with a CDN that has several global server locations to deliver assets faster as they are closer to your international website visitors. Images, CSS and JS files benefit from the performance enhancements due to the CDN reducing your web page loading speed and increasing your Google PageSpeed score. 

  • SSL Certificate

    All hosting we provide includes an SSL certificate. This ensures data transfer is encrypted between your WP website and your website visitors. 

    Google recommends all websites use an SSL certificate which will improve your website’s rank on Google. We can import an existing SSL certificate or use a specific SSL certificate if required for a higher level of security, ideal for WooCommerce websites.

  • Code Optimisation

    Our developer optimises your websites to ensure only the required JS and CSS files are loaded per page. Unused files are often automatically added by WordPress plugins and themes causing web page bloat and can significantly slow down your website.

    We identify those redundant files and prevent them from loading throughout the site. Code is further optimised by minifying and combining files which enhances loading times further. 

  • Daily Backups

    Your hosting is automatically backed-up daily with copies retained for at least 30 days. On demand backups of your website can be made which are useful if you need to make updates to plugins or add new functionality.

    Previous website backups can be restored within minutes from within the WPEngine dashboard. A staging and development server is also available which also provide daily backups. 

  • Image Optimisation

    Images make up the majority of a web page size and have the biggest impact on page loading times. We create several images sizes to ensure the correct size is derived to the device it is being viewed. This allows for smaller image file sizes to be delivered which can greatly speed up your website and reduce data usage.

    Images are also compressed with no visible loss of quality which can reduce file sizes by 50% or more. 

API

WordPress REST API

Transforming Your Website Experience

Our WordPress API Integration services are designed to help you connect with various software solutions, including payment gateways and CRM systems. We understand the importance of having a robust and reliable system in place, which is why we ensure that our integration services are customised to meet your specific needs.

WordPress API Integration services can help streamline your business processes and improve productivity. Our WordPress developer discusses your requirements and suggests the best solution to integrate your website with external software systems. We ensure the integration is seamless without disrupting your website's performance.

CRM SYSTEM

Manage Customer Interactions

Integrating a CRM with WordPress streamlines your marketing and sales efforts. In addition, a CRM will help you capture leads and nurture them from the first visit on your website.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Improve Social Connections

An app designed using a Social Media API would have access to profile information and social connections, and would allow the user to post activities directly on users’ profiles/newsfeeds, where permitted.

ONLINE BOOKING

Two-way calendar sync

Online booking systems can help you grow your business by allowing customers to make reservations, schedule classes, and book vacations directly from your WP website.

ACCEPT PAYMENTS

Debit or credit card purchases

If you have a WooCommerce website and want to offer your customers online payment options, you’ll need to integrate a payment gateway like PayPal and Stripe.

MULTILINGUAL

WordPress WPML Multilingual Plugin

Engaging More Cultures & Customers

The WPML multilingual plugin is an all-in-one solution for creating and managing multilingual websites and blogs on WordPress. With WPML, website owners can easily translate content for posts, pages, products, forums, and navigation menus, ensuring a seamless experience for users in different languages.

Our team of skilled WordPress developers can configure the multilingual plugin to meet your specific needs, whether you're looking to expand your global reach, cater to a multilingual audience, or simply improve your website's accessibility.

One Website, Multiple Languages

Target different language audiences

We start by thoroughly analysing your existing Joomla or Drupal website, understanding its structure, content, and functionalities. This helps us create a detailed migration plan tailored to your specific requirements.

Preferred Language Selection

Increase engagement

The WPML plugin makes it easy for visitors to select their preferred language, which drastically increases the potential of your website in comparison to sites that are not available in different languages.

WordPress WPML Multilingual Plugin Development - WP Canterbury
OUR WORK

We Create Successful Business Websites

Custom Websites with Advanced Functionality

We have developed a wide range of projects in various industries over the last 15+ years. Our portfolio includes business websites, online job boards, large news websites, lead generation sites, eCommerce stores, and blogs. To expand your business, consider partnering with our WordPress Developers serving Russell Square.

Our skilled WordPress developers are experienced in developing custom websites with advanced functionality. We focus on creating websites that look great and provide a seamless user experience. Every business is unique, so we work closely with our clients to understand their needs and tailor our solutions accordingly.

OUR REVIEWS

5-Star Reviews On Google

Clients Reviews on WordPress Development

We take pride in our WordPress development services, which have been gained many 5-star reviews from our clients based Russell Square and the UK. These reviews are a testament to the exceptional quality of work we deliver and our commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction.

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5 / 5 ★★★★★

Nick Cooke

WP Canterbury, did an exceptional job creating a website that looks great and works well. They kept us informed throughout the project and finished it on time. We highly recommend them for WordPress development services.

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5 / 5 ★★★★★

Julie Mason

Exceptional WordPress Developers. Barry at WP Canterbury exceeded expectations with his expertise, delivering a stunning and functional website. Timely, communicative, and highly recommended for any WordPress project.

Simon Pogmore Wordpress Developer Review

5 / 5 ★★★★★

Simon Pogmore

I enjoyed working with WP Canterbury on a WordPress project, and I’m very happy with the results. They are skilled WordPress developers and demonstrated excellent communication throughout the entire process.

5 / 5 ★★★★★

STEWARD WEBER

I contacted WP Canterbury to redesign and develop our new website. They listened to our requirements and provided helpful advice and a detailed project quotation. The web design process was very efficient.

5 / 5 ★★★★★

ABIGAIL HUGHES

I’ve worked with WP Canterbury on three web design and WordPress development projects through the agency I work for. I’ve been very impressed with their communication & problem-solving skills.

5 / 5 ★★★★★

MARK WILLIAMS

I’m very happy with the web design and development work WP Canterbury carried out for my business. They were very professional and helpful. We now use them for SEO and Google Ads, highly recommended.

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5 / 5 ★★★★★

MILES GILL

I enjoy working with Barry at WP Canterbury because of their results-driven approach. They understand our business and have the technical expertise and experience to deliver successful campaigns.

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5 / 5 ★★★★★

ANDRE HUNTER

We’ve been working with WP Canterbury for several months using their Google Ads services with our WordPress site. The ad have generated many sales leads that have led to sales. Highly recommended.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to Your WordPress Questions

Our WordPress development services FAQ section answers common questions regarding our processes, timeline, pricing, and more. If you have any further queries or want to discuss your project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to assist you.

General Questions
What is your typical process for a new WordPress project?

Our process for website design and development begins with an initial consultation to grasp your requirements. We conduct thorough research on your business, niche, and competitors. Wireframing precedes the design phase, where we meticulously create and select elements such as text, images, videos, fonts, and colours. After finalizing the design, we transition to the development stage, followed by rigorous testing before deploying the completed website live.

How long does a typical WordPress development project take?

When building a website, the time it takes can vary depending on the size of the website. Smaller websites can take up to a week to build, while larger websites or online stores can take up to 2-3 months. Sometimes, there can be delays in the project, and this is usually because we are waiting for content from the client. For example, we may need pictures of your business or descriptions of your products. We try to anticipate these delays and let you know as early as possible so that you have enough time to provide the necessary content.

How do you manage project management & communication?

We rely on project management software for communication and to effectively manage every stage of our WordPress web design builds. This platform serves as a central hub for collaboration between our team and clients. It enables us to create detailed project timelines, assign tasks, and set milestones, ensuring that every aspect of the WordPress development process is planned and executed. 

Do you provide training on how to use WordPress?

After building a WordPress website for our clients, we understand the importance of ensuring they can utilise and manage their new site effectively. As part of our service, we provide basic training sessions to familiarise clients with the functionalities of their WordPress website. During these sessions, we cover essential topics such as how to create and edit content, manage media, update plugins and themes, and navigate the backend dashboard. 

Themes & Plugins
Do you choose new and/or customise existing WordPress themes?

Yes, we offer services to both choose new WordPress themes and customise existing ones. Whether our clients prefer a fresh theme to align with their brand or have specific customisation needs for their current theme, we work closely with them to ensure the final design meets their requirements. Our team is experienced in both identifying suitable themes from reputable sources and implementing customisations to existing themes to achieve the desired look and functionality.

Do you use page builders such as Bricks Builders or Elementor?

Yes, we do. These page builders allow clients to create their pages and manage their content effectively. It also reduces the need to go back to us to make minor changes to the layout of your website.

One issue with page builders is if configured incorrectly, they load a significant amount of unnecessary code, also known as code bloat. We ensure this doesn’t happen using various techniques. In addition, we utilise multiple forms of caching for assets and file delivery.

Page builders also offer many advanced SEO features that are easier to incorporate into a website with a page builder than without. Elementor is the most popular page builder for WordPress. However, Bricks Builder is more recent and advanced and is our preference. However, we can work with Elementor, Visual Composer and Advanced Custom Fields.

Can you recommend the right plugins for our website?

Our experienced team can recommend the right plugins to enhance the functionality and performance of your website. We take into account the specific goals and requirements of your website to offer tailored recommendations. Our goal is to ensure that the recommended plugins align with your needs, whether it’s for SEO optimisation, e-commerce capabilities, security enhancements, or other functionalities. 

Do you develop mobile responsive websites?

We develop responsive mobile websites based on the design files we create or supplied by our clients. We use at least three break points for desktop tablets and mobile devices. However, we can develop additional breakpoints for large and small mobile devices. We also resize the text to ensure it displays effectively at various mobile widths.

Content Management
Will I need technical knowledge to manage content on site?

We design and develop WordPress websites with user-friendly interfaces, allowing you to manage and update content without needing extensive technical knowledge. We provide training and ongoing support to ensure that you are comfortable using the content management system to make changes, upload media, and update your website without any hassle. 

Will I be able to create new pages and posts in WordPress?

Creating new pages and posts is straightforward. Our WordPress development ensures that you have the ability to effortlessly add new pages and posts to your website. We provide training and support to guide you through the process of creating and publishing content, allowing you to effectively expand and update your website as needed. 

Can I embed videos and other media on my WordPress site?

You will be able to embed videos and other media on your website. Our WordPress development services ensure that your website is equipped to handle various types of media content, allowing you to easily showcase videos, images, audio files, and more. We provide guidance on how to embed media from platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, and other sources, enabling you to enhance your website with engaging multimedia content.

Can I edit navigation menus for my WordPress site?

WordPress provides a user-friendly interface for managing menus, allowing you to add, remove, or rearrange menu items using a simple drag-and-drop functionality. You can also create multiple menus and assign them to different locations on your site, offering flexibility and control over the navigation structure. 

Development
Do you offer custom WordPress theme development?

We specialise in providing custom WordPress theme development services tailored to meet your specific requirements. Our experienced WP developers can collaborate with you to create a unique and fully customised WordPress theme that reflects your brand identity, complements your content, and delivers an exceptional user experience. 

Do you ensure the theme you develop is mobile-friendly?

We understand the importance of providing a seamless and optimised user experience across various devices, including smartphones and tablets. Our development process incorporates responsive design techniques to ensure that the themes look great and function flawlessly on mobile devices. By leveraging flexible layouts, fluid images, and media queries, we ensure that our custom WordPress themes adapt and scale to different screen sizes and resolutions.

What kind of support do you offer after the site is live?

After the site is live, we provide ongoing support to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Our support includes troubleshooting, resolving any issues that may arise, and making any necessary updates or modifications to the website. We are here to assist with any technical questions or concerns you may have, and we strive to be responsive and helpful in addressing your needs. 

Do you handle WordPress site migrations?

Yes, we do handle WordPress site migrations. Whether you are looking to move your WordPress site to a new host or migrate it to a different domain, we have the expertise to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. We take care of all the necessary steps involved in the migration process to minimise downtime and avoid any potential issues. 

Hosting & Security
Do you offer secure web hosting and domain registration?

Yes, we offer secure website hosting and domain registration services. Our hosting solutions are designed to provide a reliable and secure environment for your website, ensuring that it remains accessible to your visitors while safeguarding sensitive data. Additionally, we can assist with domain registration, helping you choose and secure a domain name that aligns with your brand and online presence. 

How do you ensure that websites are secure from potential threats?

We ensure that websites are secure from potential threats through a multi-layered approach to security. This may include implementing SSL certificates to encrypt data transmission, employing firewalls to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing traffic, regularly updating software and plugins to patch known vulnerabilities, performing security audits and scans to identify and address potential risks, and implementing strong user authentication measures. 

Do you offer backup and recovery services for websites?

Yes, we do offer backup and recovery services for websites. We understand the importance of having a reliable backup system in place to protect your website’s data and content. Our backup solutions are designed to regularly and securely store copies of your website’s files and database, ensuring that they can be restored in the event of data loss or unforeseen issues. We also provide assistance with rapid recovery should the need arise.

Can you improve the loading speed of websites?

We utilise a variety of techniques to optimise website performance, including minimising server response times, leveraging browser caching, reducing image sizes, and streamlining code. Additionally, we may utilise content delivery networks (CDNs) and implement other best practices to ensure that websites load quickly and efficiently. 

PUBS & BARS

Local Russell Square Pubs & Bars

Discover the best places for a drink in Russell Square

Many of our clients visit us in London and Canterbury, where they are captivated by the stunning architecture of these beautiful cities. To enhance their experience, we have curated a list of the best pubs and bars in Russell Square for them to explore.

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