WordPress Web Design FAQs
Everything you need to know before getting started
We are often asked a lot of questions by prospective clients about our website design and search engine optimisation services. If you don’t see the questions you want answering then make sure you contact us.
How long does the website building process take?
If you already have your logo, branding and the content for your website, we would typically expect a new WordPress website to take around two weeks to design and build. If you also need a new logo design or branding package, we would normally complete that first as it helps shape the overall style and colour palette of your new WordPress website.
One of the biggest delays in most website projects is usually the written content rather than the actual web design itself. Don’t worry though — we can guide you through this process and help structure your content in a way that works well for both visitors and WordPress SEO.
Because we specialise in custom WordPress website design rather than generic templates, every project is carefully designed around your business and goals.
Will my website work on mobiles and tablets?
Yes — every WordPress website we build is fully responsive and designed to work properly across mobiles, tablets, laptops, desktop PCs, Macs and even large TV screens. Responsive WordPress website design is now essential because the majority of website visitors browse on mobile devices.
We carefully test each WordPress website on different screen sizes to make sure layouts, text, images and buttons adjust correctly. A responsive WordPress website not only improves the user experience, it also helps with SEO because Google prioritises mobile-friendly websites within search results.
Our WordPress websites are designed to load quickly, look professional and remain easy to use regardless of the device being used.
How do I promote my website on Google?
Once your new WordPress website is complete, we submit it to Google and optimise the technical foundations so search engines can crawl and index the website correctly. Most WordPress websites appear in Google within a few days, although improving rankings takes longer and depends on competition and search engine optimisation work.
Because we specialise in WordPress SEO, we build our websites with search engine optimisation in mind from the start. This includes fast loading speeds, responsive design, proper heading structures, image optimisation and SEO-friendly URLs.
We can also help you improve your WordPress SEO further through content creation, local SEO, business directory listings, Google Business Profile optimisation and ongoing SEO support.
Do I get an email address with my new website?
Yes — all of our WordPress hosting packages include professional email accounts linked to your domain name. Having an email address that matches your website domain looks far more professional than using a generic Gmail or Hotmail address.
We can create multiple email accounts for your WordPress website hosting package depending on your business requirements. We’ll also help you set your email up across mobiles, tablets, Macs and desktop PCs so everything works properly from day one.
Because we provide managed WordPress hosting, your email accounts and website hosting are all handled together in one place for simplicity and reliability.
Why choose Wingnut Websites to build me a website?
Wingnut Websites specialises in affordable, professional WordPress websites tailored to small and local businesses. With over 15 years of experience, we understand what it takes to create a site that not only looks great but also works hard for your business—bringing in enquiries, improving your search engine visibility, and showcasing your services. We’re known for our friendly, down-to-earth support, and we make the whole process simple—even if you’re not tech-savvy. Whether you’re starting from scratch or need a website makeover, we’re here to help every step of the way.
How easy is it to give my existing website a makeover?
Very easy. In most cases we build your new WordPress website on a private development server while your old website remains live. This means there is virtually no disruption to your business during the redesign process.
Once you are happy with the new WordPress website design, we transfer everything across and make the new website live, usually with only a few minutes of downtime. Because your existing website already contains content and images, a WordPress website makeover is often faster than building a completely new website from scratch.
A WordPress website redesign can dramatically improve your website speed, mobile responsiveness, SEO performance and overall appearance.
Can you design a logo for my new website?
Absolutely. We regularly design custom logos and branding packages for businesses launching new WordPress websites or refreshing their existing brand identity. Normally we would provide several initial logo concepts before refining your preferred direction into a polished final design.
Alongside your logo, we also create a bespoke colour palette and branding style that flows consistently throughout your WordPress website design. This helps create a more professional and recognisable online presence while improving visual consistency across your website, social media and printed materials.
Once complete, we can provide your logo in formats suitable for websites, social media, printing, signage, embroidery and other marketing materials.
How do I update and edit my website once it is built?
We build our websites using the incredibly popular WordPress CMS (Content Management System), making it easy for you to update text, images and pages yourself without needing advanced technical skills.
We also provide bespoke tutorial videos showing you exactly how to edit your WordPress website step-by-step. Many of our clients quickly become confident updating their own WordPress websites after watching these videos.
Of course, if you would rather focus on running your business, we can also manage updates, maintenance and ongoing WordPress support for you.
What costs are associated with a website?
There are normally three main costs associated with a professional WordPress website. The first is your domain name, which is your website address and is usually renewed yearly. The second is WordPress hosting, which keeps your website and email accounts online and secure.
Finally, there is the cost of the WordPress website design and build itself. This varies depending on the size of the website, the number of pages and any advanced functionality such as WooCommerce ecommerce systems, booking systems or bespoke features.
Because we specialise in WordPress websites for SMEs and local businesses, we aim to keep pricing affordable while still delivering a high quality professional result.
How do I choose a good website address?
Choosing the right domain name is extremely important because it affects branding, credibility and how memorable your business appears online. Ideally, your domain name should be simple, easy to spell and closely related to your business name or services.
For WordPress websites especially, a strong domain name can also help support SEO and improve trust with visitors. Shorter domains are usually easier to remember and type, while avoiding unusual spellings or unnecessary hyphens generally creates a more professional impression.
If you haven’t secured a domain name yet, we can help advise you on suitable options and check availability before your WordPress website project begins.
What ongoing support do you offer for websites you have built?
We provide ongoing support for all of the WordPress websites we build. Many issues can be resolved quickly via email or telephone, while more technical support can often be explained through custom instructional videos.
We can also help with WordPress plugin updates, website edits, additional pages, SEO improvements, WooCommerce support and general website maintenance. Because WordPress websites need regular updates and security monitoring, many clients prefer us to handle the technical side for them.
As your business grows, your WordPress website can grow with it, allowing us to add additional functionality and features over time.
Will my new website be secure against hackers and viruses?
No website can ever be guaranteed 100% secure, especially as cyber threats continue to evolve. However, we use multiple layers of protection to make our WordPress websites as secure as possible against common attacks and vulnerabilities.
Because WordPress is the most popular CMS platform in the world, it is important that websites are properly maintained, updated and monitored. Our WordPress hosting includes advanced firewall protection, malware scanning, server monitoring and daily backups to help keep websites safe and secure.
We also keep WordPress core files, plugins and themes updated to reduce vulnerabilities. Should the worst happen, our daily backups allow us to restore your WordPress website quickly and minimise downtime.
I'm not ready to build a complete website, what can you do?
That’s absolutely fine. Many businesses are not ready to launch a full WordPress website immediately, particularly startups or businesses still developing their services and branding.
In these situations we can create a professional holding page or one-page WordPress website containing your contact information, branding and a short introduction to your business. This allows you to begin building an online presence straight away while leaving room to expand later.
We can also design your logo, setup professional email accounts and prepare your WordPress hosting environment so everything is ready as your business grows.
How long will it take to get my email account up and running?
Usually just a few minutes once your WordPress hosting package and domain name are active. We can quickly create professional email accounts linked to your website domain and help configure them across phones, tablets, Outlook, Macs and desktop computers.
Professional email accounts help strengthen trust and create a far more credible image for your business compared to generic free email services. Because your email accounts are linked directly to your WordPress hosting package, management is also much simpler.
We’ll provide clear instructions and support to make sure everything is setup correctly and working smoothly from the beginning.
We like your web design work, but you aren't local to us, is that a problem?
Not at all. The vast majority of our WordPress website projects are completed remotely using email, phone calls, video meetings and online collaboration tools. In fact, we regularly work with businesses throughout the UK and Ireland without needing face-to-face meetings.
Modern WordPress website design projects are very easy to manage remotely, and many clients actually prefer the convenience of communicating online. We keep the process simple, approachable and jargon-free throughout the project.
Of course, if an in-person meeting is practical we are always happy to arrange one, but distance is rarely a limitation when building professional WordPress websites today.
Do you build eCommerce websites?
Yes — we specialise in WooCommerce websites, which is the leading ecommerce system built specifically for WordPress websites. WooCommerce powers millions of online shops worldwide and offers an incredibly flexible platform for selling products and services online.
A WooCommerce WordPress website can support physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, appointment bookings and much more. We can also integrate secure payment gateways, shipping calculators, stock management systems and automated emails.
Because WooCommerce is built on WordPress, it also provides excellent flexibility for SEO, content marketing and future website growth. Whether you need a small online shop or a larger ecommerce website, WooCommerce is a powerful long-term solution for growing businesses.
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