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Custom WordPress website builds

Custom WordPress websites for Brighton & Hove businesses, built to win enquiries in a crowded market and easy for you to edit.

Built for growth

Our websites are built around your business goals. We configure data tracking and measure key performance indicators from day one.

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Ben created my website for me over several sessions of working together. Working him with brilliant as we didn’t just build the website – he also helped me to define my brand values and voice to inform the website content – something I’ve needed to do for a while. The site looks great and I’m excited to continue our work together. Highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a website refresh and fantastic marketing insights.


Ben was very helpful with my issue and would recommend to anyone.


Really great service. Good communication and very reliable. Would definitely recommend.


Managing your website?

Your website is designed so you can keep it up to date yourself, without waiting for a developer and without breaking the layout.

We work closely

We work closely with you as the business owner, sharing changes quickly and acting on your feedback straight away. Combined with the latest technology, these short cycles of build, review and improve mean your Shopify store gets better week after week.

Quality assured.

User experience

We conduct industry research and then build your website to solve real human needs.

Graphic design

Our websites are designed to look and feel accessible, to maximise communication.

SEO

Our on-page and technical SEO setup puts you on track for visibility, rankings, and long-term organic growth.

Copywrite

We can provide clear and authentic copy that is necessary to stand out.

Marketing integrated

The website and its pages are built to integrate with marketing campaigns.

Analytics

Our builds are set up for conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of your website.

Based in Brighton & Hove?

If you prefer to meet in person, I can be at the office, or we can grab a coffee in town

How we work

  • DiscoverUnderstand your business, goals, audience, and what the website needs to achieve
  • PlanDefine page structure, content priorities, keywords and search engine setup
  • DesignCreate layouts, colours, and typography with usability and accessibility in mind
  • BuildBuild the website in WordPress, configure hosting, security, and performance
  • Review & IterateGather feedback, refine the website, and make improvements before launch
  • Launch & SupportLaunch the site and provide ongoing hosting, maintenance, and support

Grow 🌿

After the website build, we will monitor your marketing ecosystem & advise you on how to stay on top of competition.

Our products

Starter website (3 pages)Small website (6 pages) (Recommended)Medium website (9 pages) (Recommended)Extras (Recommended)
Includes
  • Custom WordPress theme
  • Custom Gutenberg blocks
  • Stakeholder interview
  • Industry research
  • Graphic design
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 compliant
  • 3 pages (for example Home, About and Contact)
  • Brand colours, fonts and logo applied
  • Mobile-optimised layout
  • SEO setup
  • Google Search Console setup
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Cookie banner installation
  • Contact form
  • Progress calls / meetings
  • Upgrade to a larger website later
  • Everything in Starter website + 3 extra pages
  • An exceptional WordPress website
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Conversion events tracking
  • Consent mode v2
  • Marketing integration
  • CRM integration
  • Everything in small website + 3 extra pages
  • Professional copy
  • Photography
  • Custom plugins
  • Website hosting
  • Marketing strategy
  • Digital PR
  • Blog posts
  • Ongoing SEO support
  • Website edits
PricingFrom £1,800£4,000£7,000Please enquire

Starter website (3 pages)

Includes

  • Custom WordPress theme
  • Custom Gutenberg blocks
  • Stakeholder interview
  • Industry research
  • Graphic design
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 compliant
  • 3 pages (for example Home, About and Contact)
  • Brand colours, fonts and logo applied
  • Mobile-optimised layout
  • SEO setup
  • Google Search Console setup
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Cookie banner installation
  • Contact form
  • Progress calls / meetings
  • Upgrade to a larger website later

Pricing

From £1,800

Small website (6 pages) (Recommended)

Includes

  • Everything in Starter website + 3 extra pages
  • An exceptional WordPress website
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Conversion events tracking
  • Consent mode v2
  • Marketing integration
  • CRM integration

Pricing

£4,000

Medium website (9 pages) (Recommended)

Includes

  • Everything in small website + 3 extra pages

Pricing

£7,000

Extras (Recommended)

Includes

  • Professional copy
  • Photography
  • Custom plugins
  • Website hosting
  • Marketing strategy
  • Digital PR
  • Blog posts
  • Ongoing SEO support
  • Website edits

Pricing

Please enquire

Why work with us

Tailor made

Your WordPress site is designed and built around your business and goals, not an off-the-shelf theme.

Simplicity

A site that is easy for you to edit and easy for visitors to use.

Accessibility

Websites should be easy for everyone to use, regardless of ability or device.

Education

We help you develop your website mindset and culture.

Ben Winter-Leinweber, founder of Ben’s Web Service

Hosting careplan

Our premium website hosting & maintenance service. We take full ownership of your technical setup so you can focus on growing your business.

Visit the Care Plan page

Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

Owner-led businesses, mainly in Brighton & Hove, that compete in a crowded market and want a customised brochure website that wins enquiries. You want to edit the content yourself, have copy, SEO, tracking and analytics included, and want the website to support a wider marketing plan.

Who is this not for?

Anyone after a cheap template site or an AI-builder result, or who wants a website with no interest in marketing. It isn’t built for complex custom software or bespoke platform integrations (see custom web apps), and it won’t suit you if you’d rather not be involved in the process.

Why work with us?

We can get you great results for a fraction of the price of hiring. By understanding your business model and marketing strategy, we can create you a website that is perfectly aligned.

What is WordPress CMS?

WordPress CMS is the content management system your website is built on. It gives you a secure, user-friendly admin area where you can update pages, edit content, add images, publish blog posts, and manage your website without needing to code.

What is a Custom WordPress Theme?

A custom WordPress theme is the bespoke design and structure of your website. Instead of using an off-the-shelf template, we create a theme tailored to your brand, pages, content, and goals. This gives the website a more unique look and a cleaner, more flexible build.

What are custom Gutenberg blocks?

Custom Gutenberg blocks are bespoke editing blocks created specifically for your website. They give you flexible sections that match your design, such as hero banners, service sections, FAQs, case study layouts, call-to-action blocks, and feature panels. This allows you to update content while keeping the website consistent and well designed.

What does website copy include?

Website copy is the written content on your website. This includes headings, page text, service descriptions, calls to action, FAQs, and other written content that explains what you do and encourages visitors to take action. Good website copy helps communicate your offer clearly, supports SEO, and improves conversions.

What’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 compliance?

WCAG 2 stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2. These are recognised accessibility guidelines that help make websites easier to use for more people, including users with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. A WCAG 2 compliant website considers things such as readable text, colour contrast, keyboard navigation, accessible forms, image alt text, clear page structure, and compatibility with assistive technologies.

Do you add pages for free?

No, we do not. After your initial website has been designed, you may want to add more pages to your website down the line. We will charge an hourly fee for any additional pages, their SEO, and design work (minimum 1 hour).

I only have a small budget. Where should I start?

Start with the Starter website, from £1,800. It gives you a professional, mobile-friendly site with SEO set up, and you can add pages or upgrade to a larger website later, so you only pay for what you need now.

Can I spread the cost of the project?

Yes. Rather than paying everything up front, payments are split into milestones: 30% to start, 40% when the design is signed off, and 30% at launch.

Do you offer monthly payment plans?

For larger projects, we can agree a deposit and then split the balance into equal monthly payments over the build and a few months after launch. Terms are agreed and confirmed in your written quote.

What’s your WordPress website set up?

Theme: Twenty Twenty-Five

Page editor: Gutenberg

Plugins: Yoast

How do payments work?

You can spread the cost of your build fee in one of two ways: milestone payments (30% to start, 40% when the design is signed off and 30% at launch), or equal monthly instalments after a deposit.

Hosting, maintenance and support are billed as a monthly subscription, paid automatically via Direct Debit or card, and start after launch. To get started, we ask for the first milestone payment or, on a subscription plan, the first three months of fees upfront. This allows us to begin work and ensures commitment from both parties.

Payments must remain up to date for hosting, maintenance and support to continue.

All plans have a minimum contract length. After the minimum term, plans roll onto a monthly basis and can be cancelled with notice as outlined in our terms.

How long will it take to build my website?

The website build can take 2–4 weeks based on the project scale.

Is the hosting shared or dedicated?

Shared hosting service. We will upgrade this to dedicated if your website is receiving lots of traffic and needs more resources.

Do you offer email hosting?

We do not offer email hosting, but we will configure your website to send emails to your inbox of choice.

What is the difference between a bespoke WordPress site and a template-based site?

A bespoke WordPress site is custom-designed and built from scratch to fit your brand and goals, offering superior flexibility, performance, and scalability. Template-based sites are quicker to launch but can be slow, bloated, and visually generic.

Can I easily update my WordPress site after it is built?

Yes, WordPress is highly user-friendly and designed for easy content management. Agencies provide training and handovers so your team can confidently update text, images, and pages without needing technical expertise.

Why should I choose WordPress for my business website?

WordPress is a market-leading, flexible, and highly scalable CMS that powers over 40% of the web. It is license-free, secure, and allows easy in-house content management while supporting complex integrations.

Jeremy, founder of Datacove said this:

Ben built us the most fantastic website for our global tech conference which truly encapsulates the brief of matching the high-end feel our delegates will receive when they are in the room. He is SO easy to work and communicate with and his attention to detail (with all our little requests) was incredible. Would jump at the chance to work with him again on a future build where we can!

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