I'm Colin Noble. I've been working with WordPress since its early inception, with 20+ years of experience building, scaling and optimising sites on the platform. Got a project in mind? Call me on 07517 495 339 and let's talk.
I've worked freelance, in-house, and agency-side, delivering projects for startups, SMEs, national brands, and local businesses. My focus is on bespoke theme development, performance optimisation, and custom builds that are easy to manage and built to last.
I specialise in custom WordPress website development. When I build WordPress sites, I use a modern web development workflow that includes templating languages, WP CLI, version control, package management and automated GIT deployment pipelines. Learn more about me.
Why Choose WordPress for Your Website?
WordPress is flexible, SEO-friendly, and scalable enough to support everything from startup sites to complex, multi-region platforms. If you're investing in a bespoke WordPress website, here's why it's often the smartest choice for serious business growth:
Flexibility for Businesses of All Sizes
WordPress can handle almost any type of setup:
- Simple brochure sites
- Complex eCommerce setups
- Booking systems and membership platforms
- Multi-lingual or multi-network sites
- Blogs, landing pages, lead gen funnels, you name it
You can start small and grow into it without switching platforms. WordPress doesn't lock you in.
SEO-Friendly From the Ground Up
With a bit of customisation, WordPress gives you:
- Complete control over permalinks and URLs, headings, metadata and structured data
- Plugin support for sitemaps, schema, redirects, and more
- Access to SEO-optimised themes and layouts
- Lightweight code (when developed properly) for fast performance
Pair it with my specialist WordPress SEO knowledge, and you've got a strong organic foundation from day one.
Scalable, Secure, and Easy to Manage
It's not just for bloggers! WordPress scales at the enterprise level. With the proper development and security setup, it's stable and secure. You'll find it a breeze to manage your content with the site I built for you.
My WordPress Development Services
Whether you need a new site build, a fast fix and rescue job, or ongoing technical support, I offer a full suite of WordPress website development services.
These can be booked as standalone tasks or combined into a complete build package:
Custom WordPress Development
Every site is different. I build yours from scratch to match your business goals, branding, and technical needs.
XD, Figma & PSD to WordPress
Already got designs? I'll turn them into fast, accessible, pixel-perfect custom themes that look great on all types of devices.
WordPress Maintenance Services
Ongoing updates, backups, security checks and monthly WordPress maintenance services, so your site doesn't fall apart behind the scenes.
WordPress Speed Optimisation
Struggling with slow load times or poor Core Web Vitals? I've optimised hundreds of WordPress sites and know how to fix the real performance blockers.
WordPress Support Plans
Need fast dev support without hiring in-house? My WordPress support plans are available on demand or as a monthly retainer, so you're always covered.
Malware Removal & Security
Hacked WordPress site? Dodgy malware? I clean it up fast and put protection in place to stop it from happening again.
My WordPress Development Process
1. discovery
We start with a clear conversation about your goals. I'll map out what your new site needs to achieve and how we'll get there, focusing on structure, features, and content planning.
2. design
You can provide designs (Figma, XD, PSD) or I can build a clean, responsive layout around your content and branding. I design every WordPress site to be easy to use, accessible, and simple to update.
3. build & test
I'll start developing your custom theme and components. Once it's tested and ready to review, I'll deploy the website to a private staging application for you to review and provide feedback.
4. launch & support
After you've signed off on the build, I'll perform final checks and deploy the website. Once live, I can provide support or hand it over fully documented.
Ben Ashton, Managing Director at GoodOaks Homecare
I highly recommend Colin, who provides ongoing support and maintenance for our home care website. As well as developing a new website application for our franchise business, we've also hired him to implement new website features and technical SEO fixes. Colin is responsive, adds value, and can put things in a way that makes sense to non-coders!
Positive, Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Chris Witt, Director at BH1 Promotions
Colin and the Digital Mad team have been fantastic to work with over the years. We've gone through a few re-designs, new features being added and a woocommerce migration from magento, which was particularly scary. But the whole experience has been great throughout, even when a few outside challenges we're thrown in our way too.
Tamsin, Head of Marketing at Buzz Networks
We brought Colin / Digital Mad in to redesign our website Buzz Connect and were extremely pleased with the service they provided for us. They added value at every stage of the project, offered value for money and delivered a great product. We would definitely use them again.
Why Work With Me?
I handle everything directly, with no middlemen or handoffs. I take on the work, write the code, respond to your emails, and keep your project on track.
20 Years of Freelance and Agency-Side Experience
I've built sites for every kind of business, from local plumbers and electricians to national service providers and B2B companies.
I also support local WordPress development agencies in Bournemouth and work on long-term projects with entrepreneurs, marketing managers and business owners.
White Label WordPress Development for Agencies
I regularly partner with creative WordPress agencies that need extra development support, without adding to their headcount.
Whether you're short on in-house devs or need someone reliable to handle the technical side, I offer white label WordPress development you can trust.
- Clean, maintainable custom themes (no page builder bloat)
- GIT-based workflows, staging environments, and clear documentation
- Pixel-perfect builds from Figma, XD, or PSD
- NDA-friendly, quietly delivered, always on time
I slot in where you need me, whether that's complete builds, specific modules and components, page builders, theme fixes, or ongoing retainer support.
Your clients get quality. You get peace of mind.
How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost?
If you're building from scratch or launching something new, I'll help you avoid the guesswork and discover genuine opportunities.
Basic Brochure Sites
From £900+. A fast, clean brochure site to promote your business and convert leads.
eCommerce / WooCommerce Sites
From £1,500+. Fully featured ecommerce with a custom setup that fits your shop.
Complex / Bespoke Builds
From £4,000+. Custom functionality, advanced integrations, or multisite installs.
Let's Talk About Your WordPress Project
Whether you're starting fresh or fixing what's already there, I can help, no pressure, no waffle, just honest advice and a clear next step. Call me on 07517 495 339.
What You Get With My WordPress Website Builds
Here's what you get when you work with me on WordPress website development services:
Custom Theme Development (No Off-the-Shelf Bloat)
No templates. No bloated page builders. I build bespoke WordPress websites that load fast and perform to your business requirements.
WooCommerce Integration & Online Store Builds
Selling online? I'll build your WooCommerce site to be lean, easy to manage, and highly optimised for conversions. I provide custom product templates, checkout integrations and payment setups.
Want to grow traffic and sales too? Check out my eCommerce SEO services.
Advanced Functionality (APIs, Memberships, Multisites)
Need more heavy-lifting? I've built bespoke booking systems, API integrations, memberships, and multisite setups.
If it's possible in WordPress, I can make it happen.
Read my WordPress case studies to learn more.
Lightning-Fast, Mobile-First Performance
Performance matters. I keep code lightweight, use only essential plugins, and make sure your site works perfectly across all screen sizes. Fast sites that pass Core Vitals will help outrank your competitors.
Related WordPress Services
WordPress development is just the start. I also offer ongoing WordPress support and maintenance to keep it secure, up to date, and working exactly how you need it.
Flexible WordPress support for content updates, troubleshooting, training, and new feature requests, with a fast turnaround.
I keep your site secure and running smoothly with regular updates, backups, uptime monitoring, and malware scanning, all handled for you in the background.