WordPress developer for Birmingham businesses
Senior WordPress developer working remotely with Birmingham businesses and agencies. Maintenance, rescue, WooCommerce and ongoing development.
WordPress development that starts with what you already have
Many Birmingham businesses rely on WordPress sites built several years ago by developers who are no longer available. The site still works, but nobody fully understands the code, updates feel risky and small changes take longer than they should. That is the kind of problem I solve.
I am a senior WordPress developer based in Leicester. Over 25 years I have worked on more than 1,000 WordPress projects. I work remotely with Birmingham businesses and agencies through staging environments, version control and screen share. Leicester to Birmingham is a short distance, but the work does not require travel. Everything happens through shared tools and direct communication.
What I work on with Birmingham clients
WordPress rescue and takeover
Taking over a site from a previous developer is the most common starting point with Birmingham clients. I audit the code, plugins, hosting and security. I document what I find and stabilise the site before making any improvements.
Ongoing WordPress maintenance
Updates applied in staging, security patches monitored and backup schedules verified. A predictable maintenance routine so problems do not accumulate quietly.
WooCommerce development
Birmingham has a strong retail and wholesale sector. I fix WooCommerce checkout problems, payment gateway faults, slow catalogues and plugin conflicts. Revenue depends on the store working reliably.
Performance improvement
Slow WordPress sites lose visitors and search rankings. I measure the problem, find the root cause and fix it. Results are verified with real performance data.
White-label for agencies
I deliver WordPress work under your brand. I work inside your tools and follow your processes. The client relationship stays with the agency throughout.
Hosting migration
Moving from shared hosting to WP Engine, Kinsta or Cloudways. I run the migration through staging with testing at each step and verify everything before switching DNS.
Working with agencies in Birmingham
Birmingham's digital agency sector has grown significantly. Agencies here often need senior WordPress capacity for specific projects or to fill gaps in their technical team. I work with Birmingham agencies as a white-label resource, providing development depth without the cost of a permanent hire.
The most common request is rescuing a project. A client brings their WordPress site to a new agency and the agency needs someone to audit it, document the state of the code and stabilise it before building on top. I have done this hundreds of times and I know what to look for.
I also support agencies with WooCommerce builds, performance work and ongoing retainers. I work inside your project management tools and attend standups when needed. Your clients see your brand, not mine.
On a recent WooCommerce project, targeted performance work cut page load time to under 1 second and contributed to a 24% increase in sales. That project started as a rescue.
Common questions from Birmingham clients
I inherited a WordPress site and I do not know what state it is in. Can you help?
Yes, that is one of the most common reasons businesses contact me. I run a full audit of the code, plugins, hosting setup and security configuration. I document everything and give you a clear picture of what needs fixing, what is safe to leave alone and what the priorities are.
How close are you to Birmingham?
Leicester is about an hour from Birmingham. But the work does not require travel. WordPress development happens through code editors, staging servers and version control. I am available on calls during working hours and I use whatever communication tools your team prefers.
Can you work with my existing hosting provider?
Usually, yes. I work with most managed WordPress hosts including WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways and others. If your current hosting is causing problems, I can recommend and manage a migration.
How do you charge?
Most work is either project-based with a fixed scope and price, or on a monthly retainer with agreed hours. I give clear estimates upfront and I flag scope changes early. No surprises.
WordPress developer across the UK
I also work with WordPress clients in London, Manchester, Leeds and Bristol. For WooCommerce-specific work including checkout failures and store performance, see the WooCommerce developer UK page.
Working on a WordPress project in Birmingham?
Describe the problem or project and I will tell you whether I can help and what that involves.