Expert WordPress advice without the commitment of a full build
Get expert WordPress advice from a developer with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. Whether you need a second opinion, a technical audit, or a clear strategy for your next move, I can help you make confident, informed decisions.
What I help with
WordPress is a powerful platform, but it comes with a lot of decisions. The wrong plugin, a poorly planned migration, or a misguided technical direction can cost you months of time and thousands of dollars. I help you avoid those pitfalls by providing clear, experienced guidance tailored to your situation.
Technical Architecture Reviews
I review your site's technical foundation, including theme structure, plugin stack, hosting setup, and database design, and identify what's working, what's not, and what to prioritise.
Performance & SEO Audits
Slow load times and poor search visibility cost you traffic and revenue. I dig into the technical details and deliver a clear action plan to fix them.
Plugin & Theme Evaluation
Not sure which plugin is right for the job? I evaluate your options based on code quality, performance impact, long-term viability, and fit for your specific needs.
Platform Migration Planning
Moving to WordPress from Wix, Squarespace, or Drupal? Or considering moving away from WordPress? I map out the full migration path so there are no surprises.
Development Workflow Consulting
I help teams implement modern WordPress development practices: version control, staging environments, deployment pipelines, and code review processes.
Team Training & Mentoring
Upskill your in-house team on WordPress best practices, custom development techniques, and the tools and workflows that will make them more productive.
Second Opinions
Received a quote or technical recommendation that doesn't sit right? I provide honest, independent assessments so you can move forward with confidence.
WooCommerce & eCommerce
Planning an online store or scaling an existing one? I advise on WooCommerce setup, payment gateways, shipping, and the custom functionality that off-the-shelf plugins can't provide.
Who this is for
Business owners
Overwhelmed by technical decisions and unsure which direction to take with your website.
Agencies
Need deep WordPress expertise for a specific project without hiring a full-time senior developer.
Teams inheriting WordPress projects
Picked up a WordPress site from a previous developer and need to understand what you're working with.
Anyone considering a migration
Thinking about moving to or from WordPress and want to understand the real costs, risks, and timeline.
How consulting
works
I keep things straightforward. No bloated discovery phases, no unnecessary meetings, no fluff. You get practical, actionable guidance from someone who's been building with WordPress since 2007.
Free Introduction Call
We start with a quick 15-minute conversation to understand your situation, your goals, and whether consulting is the right fit. No commitment, no pressure.
Scoping & Deep Dive
Once we've agreed on scope, I dig into the details. This might involve reviewing your codebase, running performance tests, auditing your SEO setup, or evaluating your current architecture.
Deliverable
You receive a clear, written report with my findings, recommendations, and a prioritised action plan. No jargon-heavy documents, just practical advice you can act on immediately.
Optional Implementation
If you'd like me to handle the work identified in the consulting engagement, I can provide a separate quote for implementation. Or take the recommendations to your own team. There's no lock-in.
WordPress SEO
consulting
A lot of SEO advice is generic. I focus on the technical foundations that actually move the needle for WordPress sites, the things most SEO consultants don't have the development skills to address.
Core Web Vitals & Performance
Page speed is a ranking factor, and WordPress sites are often weighed down by bloated themes and unnecessary plugins. I identify exactly what's slowing you down and how to fix it.
Proper Heading Structure & Semantic HTML
Search engines rely on your site's structure to understand your content. I audit your heading hierarchy, schema markup, and HTML semantics to ensure search engines can properly index and rank your pages.
Schema Markup & Structured Data
Rich results in Google come from proper structured data. I implement and validate JSON-LD schema markup so your pages stand out in search results with enhanced listings.
Technical SEO Foundations
From crawlability and indexation through to canonical URLs, XML sitemaps, and internal linking structure. I ensure the technical foundations of your site are working in your favour, not against you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consulting is about advice, strategy, and direction, not hands-on building. You get my expertise applied to your specific situation through reviews, audits, and written recommendations. If we identify work that needs doing, I can quote on implementation separately, or you can hand the recommendations to your own team. There's no lock-in and no obligation to use me for the build.
Absolutely. Performance issues and security breaches are two of the most common reasons people reach out for consulting. I'll diagnose the root cause, provide a clear remediation plan, and can handle the fix directly if needed. For hacked sites, speed matters, so don't wait to get in touch.
Yes. For businesses that need regular technical guidance, whether that's monthly architecture reviews, ongoing SEO oversight, or a trusted adviser on call, I offer flexible retainer arrangements tailored to your needs. This works particularly well for agencies and growing businesses that need consistent access to senior-level WordPress expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.
