A freelance WordPress developer who stays on the site after launch
Hiring a freelancer means you can speak to the person doing the work. It also means the project depends on one person, so what you should look for is reliability, documentation and a plan for the long term.
What to expect, and what to ask for
A good freelance developer should be easy to reach, clear about scope and honest about what they will not do. These are the things I commit to.
Direct communication
You brief me, I build it, I report back. There is no account manager to relay messages and lose the detail.
A written scope and price
What is included, what is not, what happens if the brief changes. Agreed before work starts, so nothing grows quietly.
Documentation and ownership
You own the site and the code. I document what is installed and how it is set up, so another developer could pick it up.
Continuity after launch
Updates, backups, security checks and fixes are available on an ongoing basis, from the person who built it.
Hiring a freelancer badly vs. hiring one well
The common approach
- Choosing on price alone, then discovering what was left out
- No written scope, so every change becomes an argument
- A site only the original developer understands
- A developer who goes quiet after the invoice is paid
How I do it
- A clear scope and price, agreed in writing
- Defined change handling, so you know what a request will cost
- Documented setup that anyone competent can maintain
- A stated plan for support, updates and emergencies
FAQ
What happens if you are unavailable?
Documentation and clean code mean another WordPress developer could take over without starting again. I also keep you informed about what is installed and where everything lives.
Do you work with clients outside the south east?
Yes. I work with firms across the UK. Most of the project runs over calls and shared screens, and I visit when it adds value.
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Often, because there are no layers of management to pay for. I give a clear scope and price before I start, so you can compare like with like.
What types of project do you take on?
Business websites, WooCommerce shops, custom themes and plugins, speed and security work, and the rescue of sites that are slow, broken or badly built.
Tell me what's broken, or what you're starting.
One email or a fifteen-minute call. I read and reply to every one myself.