High-Performance WordPress Development for Firms and Agencies.

With 20 years of experience, I build secure, scalable, and commercially-minded websites. Whether you need a lead-generating site for your firm or a reliable white-label partner for your agency, I provide the code that carries your reputation.

Experienced Developer

20+ Years working with WordPress

Custom theme designs & code since 2004

Secure, maintainable WordPress builds

I build WordPress websites that can be maintained, extended, and trusted over time.

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    return;
}

// Reduce unnecessary work on the front-end
remove_action('wp_head', 'wp_generator');
remove_action('wp_head', 'rsd_link');

// Politely ask plugins to calm down
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}

"I have used dozens of WordPress development firms, but Dave is the developer I turn to when I need top quality, careful craftsmanship and reliable follow-up."

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Designed to fit your needs

You can bring me in for a single stage, several parts of a project, or full end-to-end delivery, from early strategy through to ongoing support.

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About

I'm Dave Wilkinson, an independent WordPress developer based in North Yorkshire.

With over 20 years experience, I specialise in building WordPress websites for professional services firms, and work as a development partner to a number design and SEO agencies.

My background spans project management, website strategy, front-end development and ongoing support, which means I'm either brought in to manage entire website projects, or focus on the build and/or maintenance.

If you're looking for a reliable, commercially minded website partner, let's discuss your project.

Services

WordPress Theme Design
WordPress Development
Website Maintenance & Support
Front-End Development
Accessibility Audits
Website Project Management
Domains & Hosting

For Professional Firms

Websites built for authority, lead generation, and peace of mind.

For a professional firm, your website is more than a digital business card; it’s your most active salesperson and a key pillar of your reputation. I specialise in building high-performance WordPress sites for solicitors, consultants, and property firms who need a secure, scalable platform that works as hard as they do.

Commercial Focus: Every build is structured for SEO and conversion, ensuring your expertise is found and your leads are captured.
Total Reliability: 20 years in the game means I build with the future in mind—secure code, fast load times, and a site that won’t break when you need it most.
Ease of Use: I use a refined WordPress setup that makes it incredibly simple for your team to update content and landing pages without needing a developer on speed-dial.

View My Work For Firms

For Design Agencies

The reliable technical partner your agency has been looking for.

You’ve done the hard work of strategy and design; now you need a developer who can bring it to life without the typical "freelancer friction." I act as a seamless technical extension of your team, providing pixel-perfect WordPress development that honours your vision and hits your deadlines.

Design Fidelity: I have a "you design it, I'll code it" philosophy. From complex animations to bespoke Gutenberg blocks, I ensure the final build matches your Figma or XD files perfectly.
Clean, Scalable Code: No bloated themes or "Frankenstein" plugins. I build custom, maintainable WordPress themes using ACF and modern best practices, making your white-label handoff effortless.
Direct & Transparent: No ghosting, no technical excuses. Just clear communication and a reliable pair of hands for your agency’s most important projects.

Let’s discuss a partnership

Luke Miller & Associates

Luke Miller & Associates is a long-established local estate agent whose website had become overly focused on listing properties for sale and to let.

While functional, it wasn't doing enough to communicate the firm's experience or encourage homeowners and landlords to choose them as their agent.

The project focused on repositioning the website as a marketing and lead-generation tool. The redesign placed greater emphasis on trust, professionalism, and local expertise, while still supporting property listings via a customised WordPress Property Feed.

The result is a clearer, more persuasive site that speaks directly to sellers and landlords, rather than acting as a simple property catalogue.

What I did

Strategic Repositioning Moved the site from a simple property list to a lead-generation tool focused on winning new instructions.
Custom Data Integration Built a bespoke property feed that maintains high visual standards while pulling real-time data automatically.
Trust-Focused UI/UX: Designed a user journey that emphasises local expertise and professional history to convert "browsers" into "sellers."
Full-Stack Delivery Managed the project from initial strategy through to front-end code and ongoing technical support.

Wolferstans

Wolferstans is an established solicitors' firm with a large, content-driven WordPress website supporting over 100 highly targeted landing pages. The existing site needed a visual refresh to improve readability and conversion, while continuing to support a strong SEO and content strategy.

Working alongside Legmark, the project focused on extending the supplied UI design into a flexible, maintainable WordPress build.

The site was restructured around reusable content blocks, making it easier for internal teams to manage and scale content without compromising consistency or performance.

Advanced Custom Fields and Gravity Forms were used extensively to support structured content, complex landing pages, and lead generation across the site.

What I did

Bespoke WordPress BuildEngineered to support 100+ high-traffic landing pages without performance lag.
Modular Content BlocksCreated a flexible, "jargon-free" backend using ACF, allowing internal teams to build complex pages in minutes.
Conversion-First UIExtended the design to prioritise lead-capture forms and clear "Call to Action" paths for legal services.
Ongoing Technical StewardshipProviding proactive maintenance and security to ensure zero downtime for a high-stakes professional brand.

Client Testimonials

"Dave's WordPress skills outshine every one of the half-dozen WordPress development companies I have worked with."

"I have used dozens of WordPress development firms, but Dave is the developer I turn to when I need top quality, careful craftsmanship and reliable follow-up."

"Just wanted to say thank you for being patient with my hugely overbearing enthusiasm – and well done. The site looks wicked, lots of people are loving it already and it feels great."

"I've both hired Dave as a developer and worked in partnership with him on projects, and I would do so again without hesitation. His work quality, diligence and friendly nature make him my top recommendation."

"Your work is absolutely amazing, Dave. How on earth do you do it? It's okay, you don't have to answer that. Thank you so very much. I am SO thankful that I found you!"

"One cannot underestimate how powerful it is to have a developer say simply: 'You design it, I'll code it,' and actually mean it. There has been no instance when Dave has been unable to code something exactly as we wanted."

Pricing Estimates

Custom Website Builds from £4,000
Strategy, design, build
Agency Partnerships from £2,000
Custom build from designs
Maintenance from £100/mo
Ongoing support

Availability

I typically start new projects within four weeks. For urgent technical fixes or consulting, please mention it in the project notes when you fill in the form below.

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