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WordPress website offers

WordPress is worth it when you are going to use it. Regular posts, regular updates, SEO that compounds, and editing without calling a developer.

WordPress builds are discussed and scoped first so you do not end up paying for a platform you never use. If you just need a simple presence, static is usually the better fit.

Updated: January 2026. Scope is confirmed in writing before payment is requested.

When WordPress is the right tool

If you will publish and iterate content, WordPress can be the more efficient choice, even if static is cheaper upfront.

WordPress makes sense when

  • You plan to post regularly, blogs, updates, news, resources
  • You want SEO to improve through consistent publishing and internal linking
  • Non technical editors need to update pages
  • You need categories, tags, and searchable content
  • You want better control over content workflows

Static is often better when

  • Your site rarely changes
  • You want the simplest maintenance story possible
  • You want fewer moving parts and fewer security concerns
  • You just need a credible presence for ads, signage, or livery

Static offers start from £100. See static offers.

What a Ki-Ki WordPress build focuses on

WordPress is easy to install. The value is in getting the foundations right so it stays fast, stable, and easy to run.

Core build outcomes

  • Clean information architecture for pages and posts
  • Publishing structure, categories, tags, and internal linking guidance
  • Template setup that keeps pages consistent
  • Basic SEO hygiene, titles, descriptions, canonical handling, sitemap checks
  • Accessibility and readability improvements where practical

Operational sanity

  • Only the plugins you actually need, picked for stability
  • Security basics and sensible admin setup
  • Backup strategy agreed in writing
  • Update responsibility made explicit, either managed or owned by you
  • Plain English handover notes so you can run it

If you want deeper security, traffic visibility, or edge controls, that can be layered in after the basics are correct. It depends on your risk, your audience, and your budget.

How WordPress pricing works

WordPress is quoted after a short discussion, because the right setup depends on how you publish and who is maintaining it.

  • WordPress build discussion

    A quick scoping chat, then a written recommendation. You will be told plainly whether WordPress is worth it for your situation.

    • What you plan to publish, and how often
    • Who edits the site, and how comfortable they are
    • Whether SEO is a priority, and what "SEO" means for you
    • Hosting approach, and who owns updates
    • Any migrations from an existing site
  • Typical WordPress build shapes

    These are common patterns. Final scope and price are confirmed in writing.

    • Publishing site: pages plus blog, categories, tags, and a clean editorial structure
    • Resource hub: lots of content, search, navigation clarity, and internal linking
    • Organisation site: pages, updates, and easy editing for staff
    • Migration: moving from a builder, old WP, or a messy setup into something sane

Provider costs and ownership

Ki-Ki fees cover Ki-Ki services. You pay providers directly, in your own name, so you own the legal property.

Ki-Ki service fees cover

  • Build work and configuration agreed in scope
  • Theme and structure setup for your publishing needs
  • Guidance and handover notes
  • Optional ongoing support, if agreed

Provider fees you pay directly

  • Domain registration and renewals
  • WordPress hosting and server costs
  • Email hosting, if you choose paid inboxes or a workspace
  • Any paid plugins or subscriptions you decide to use

This keeps you in control. If you ever stop working with me, you still own the domain, hosting, and accounts, and you can hand access to anyone else without being trapped.

WordPress maintenance, the honest bit

WordPress can be brilliant. It also needs updates. If nobody owns updates, it eventually becomes a problem.

Two sensible options

  • You own updates: you handle updates and backups, with guidance from Ki-Ki
  • Ki-Ki manages it: ongoing maintenance is agreed and priced separately

We decide this upfront. No surprises later.

What "managed" usually means

  • Update checks and safe update scheduling
  • Backup checks and restore sanity testing
  • Basic security monitoring and admin hygiene
  • Fixing issues caused by routine updates, within scope

Start a WordPress enquiry

If you tell me what you publish, how often, and who edits the site, I can tell you whether WordPress is worth it for you.

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FAQ

Do you build WordPress sites, or only static?

Both. Static is the default for a simple presence. WordPress is offered where regular publishing, editing workflows, and SEO priorities justify it.

Are domains, hosting, and email included?

No. Ki-Ki fees cover Ki-Ki services. You pay domain, hosting, and email services directly to providers, in your own name.

Can you migrate an existing site to WordPress?

Yes, where it makes sense. Migrations are scoped because the effort depends on the current platform, content quality, and how messy the existing setup is.

Do you manage updates and maintenance?

It can be either. You can own updates with guidance, or Ki-Ki can manage maintenance as an ongoing service. We decide upfront and put it in writing.

Can I start with static and move to WordPress later?

Yes. If your needs shift into regular publishing and SEO work, we can discuss a move to WordPress. It is a separate scope, but your content and structure work still helps.

Want a straight recommendation?

If WordPress is overkill, you will be told. If WordPress will save you time and help you publish properly, you will be told that too.