WordPress Website Developer for Startups in the UK & Sussex

If you’re launching a new business, your website needs to do more than just look good — it needs to build trust, explain your offer clearly, and help customers find you on Google. At BlueWaterBytes, I specialise in building affordable, high‑performing WordPress websites for startups and small businesses across the UK and Sussex.

I help startups go from idea to live website quickly, without unnecessary complexity or agency‑level pricing.

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Freelance WordPress Website Developer for Startups

As a freelance WordPress website developer, I work directly with startup founders, solo entrepreneurs, and growing businesses who need a professional online presence from day one.

Whether you’re:

  • launching your very first business
  • rebranding an early‑stage startup
  • replacing a DIY website

I build WordPress sites that are fast, secure, mobile‑friendly, and ready to grow with your business.

All this for a startup of £750 for a simple one page website. This in addition to an easy pay option of £250 x 3 at 0% interest payment option. NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

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Why Startups Choose WordPress

WordPress is the most popular website platform in the world — and for good reason. For startups, it offers:

  • Flexibility – easy to add pages, features, and integrations as you grow
  • SEO‑friendly foundations – built to perform well in Google search
  • Full ownership – no locked‑in platforms or hidden fees
  • Cost‑effective development – powerful websites without enterprise pricing

I design every WordPress site with performance, usability, and search visibility in mind.

What’s Included in a Startup WordPress Website

Every startup website I build includes:

  • Custom WordPress design tailored to your brand
  • Mobile‑responsive layout for all devices
  • Fast loading speeds and performance optimisation
  • Basic on‑page SEO setup (titles, structure, indexing)
  • Contact forms and lead capture
  • Security and backup configuration
  • Easy‑to‑use editor so you can update content yourself

You get a website that works and grows your business — not just a pretty template.

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Affordable WordPress Website Design for Startups

I understand that startups work with limited budgets. That’s why I offer clear, affordable pricing without cutting corners.

My Startup WordPress Website Package is ideal if you need:

  • a professional online presence quickly
  • a site that looks credible to customers and investors
  • a solid foundation for SEO and future growth
  • Easy Payment option and a set one page package for £750

No unnecessary upsells. No confusing jargon. Just honest web development built for startups.

SEO‑Ready Websites Built for Growth

Your website should help people find you — not sit unnoticed.

I build startup websites with SEO best practices from the start, including:

  • Clean site structure Google can easily crawl
  • Optimised headings and page layouts
  • Image optimisation and accessibility
  • Fast loading times for better rankings

As your startup grows, your WordPress site can grow with you through ongoing SEO, content, and feature upgrades.

Frequently asked Questions and Answers for Startup Websites

Startup WordPress websites are priced to be affordable without cutting corners. Costs depend on the size of the site and your requirements, but I offer clear, fixed pricing so there are no surprises. This makes it easier for startups to plan their budget. I have a startup package at £750

Most startup WordPress websites take between 2–4 weeks, depending on the number of pages, content readiness, and any custom features required. I focus on launching quickly while making sure the site is solid, professional, and ready to grow.

Yes — WordPress is ideal for startups. It’s flexible, scalable, and cost-effective, which means you can start simple and add features as your business grows. It’s also SEO-friendly and gives you full ownership of your website.

Yes. Every startup website I build includes SEO-friendly foundations, such as clean structure, optimised headings, fast loading speeds, and mobile responsiveness. This gives your site the best possible chance of ranking on Google as your business grows.

Absolutely. WordPress makes it easy to update text, images, and pages without technical knowledge. I build sites with usability in mind and can provide guidance so you feel confident managing your own content.

Yes. While I’m based in Sussex, I work with startups across the UK. Everything can be handled remotely, with clear communication throughout the project.

Your WordPress website is built to grow with your business. You can add new pages, features, integrations, or SEO improvements over time without needing a complete rebuild.

Yes. Ongoing support, updates, and improvements are available if you’d like continued help as your startup evolves. Many startups find this useful as priorities change and the business grows.

Someone sitting at a computer types in “Plumber in sussex”, Google the search engine or others will go off and look for a match, websites showing plumber in sussex will then be matched and returned to the person at the computer doing the search. There is a lot more to it but that is it in a nutshell. That is why keywords are so important and need to be researched properly. You can use plugins such as Yoast to help with this.

In my opinion no, you would be better served getting an SEO Expert to find out what you need to have in your site ‘keywords’ to get your business found where you want it to be. Paying for ranking or sponsorship is expensive and short term it will drop again when you stop paying. The cost of an SEO expert will maintain your ranking but it will still take time to get there. There are no real short cuts.

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