WordPress Setup Service · Since 2008

I'll Create a WordPress Website for You, Ready From Day One.

Hosting setup, theme customization, plugins, pages, and on-page SEO. By the end, your site is online, looks the way you want, and is ready to submit to Google Search Console. No DIY tutorials, no theme settings to figure out, no "now what?" moment.

  • WordPress installed properly on your cPanel hosting, with security and basics set up.
  • Theme installed and fully customized to match your topic, using my own page builder.
  • Pages written, plugins configured, and on-page SEO done before hand-off.
17+ years building WordPress sites
$160K+ earned freelancing
500+ projects delivered
What You Get

Everything you need to launch a finished WordPress website

I get it. Most "WordPress setup" services leave you halfway. You end up with a blank theme, a few plugins, and a page builder you don't know how to use. That's not what this is.

When you hire me to create a WordPress website, here’s what’s actually included from start to launch:

  • Fresh WordPress installed on your cPanel hosting. If you haven’t picked hosting yet, I’ll suggest a reliable option that fits your budget.
  • A premium theme (or your own) installed and customized to fit your topic, not just left on default settings.
  • Full design customization using my own page builder, so layouts match your idea instead of looking like a demo template everyone else uses.
  • All necessary plugins picked, installed, and configured properly. Only what you need, nothing extra.
  • One of my own SERPsKit plugins included free, picked based on what your site actually needs.
  • Core pages written and published (Home, About, Contact, Services, Privacy, Terms, etc.) based on your topic and audience.
  • On-page SEO done across every page (titles, meta descriptions, headings, schema, internal links).
  • Full SEO plugin setup, so robots.txt, XML sitemap, schema markup, and social cards are ready before launch.
  • For blog and magazine sites, 5 ready-to-rank articles written and published on your domain.
  • A short walkthrough at the end so you know how to update content yourself without breaking anything.

By the time I hand it over, it's not a "starter" site. It's a finished site, indexed-ready, and actually usable.

Site Types

What kind of WordPress site are you building?

I've built every common type of WordPress site over the past 17+ years. If your idea fits one of these (or somewhere between), I can build it.

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Blogs & Magazines

News, niche, lifestyle, or personal blogs. Ad-friendly layouts and clean reading experience.

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Service Business Sites

Agencies, consultants, freelancers. Pages designed to convert visitors into clients.

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WooCommerce Stores

Product catalog, cart, checkout, payment gateways. Up to small and medium store size.

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Niche Affiliate Sites

Amazon, ClickBank, or any program. Built for traffic and conversions, not just looks. See niche blog setup.

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Portfolio & Personal

Photographers, writers, designers, freelancers. Showcase work without the fluff.

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Local Business Sites

Restaurants, repair shops, clinics. Local SEO baked in so you show up in your area.

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Landing Pages

Single-page sites for product launches, lead gen, or campaigns. Fast and focused.

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Anything Else

Membership sites, directories, forums, or something custom. Send me a message and I’ll tell you if it’s a fit.

How It Works

How the project goes from start to finish

No agency runaround, no surprise invoices. Just clear steps from idea to launched site.

01

Quick chat about your idea

Tell me what you're building, who it's for, and what hosting situation you're in. We'll talk about your topic, niche, content plan, and which parts you want me to handle.

02

Plan and fixed quote

I'll send you a clear plan with everything I'll do, what's optional, and a fixed price. No hourly billing surprises, no scope creep.

03

WordPress setup on cPanel

Once we agree, I install WordPress on your cPanel, set up the database, and lock down basic security before any public content goes live.

04

Theme customization & pages

Theme installed. I customize colors, typography, layout, and homepage sections to match your topic. Then I write the core pages and publish them.

05

Plugins, SEO & (if needed) articles

I install only the plugins you actually need. SEO plugin gets configured fully. For magazine and blog sites, 5 articles are written and published.

06

Final review & hand-off

I'll send you a private link, walk you through what's been done, fix anything you want adjusted, then push the site live. Search Console verified before hand-off.

Most projects wrap up in 3 to 7 working days, depending on size and how quickly we go through revisions.

The SEO Part Most Setups Skip

SEO that's actually configured, not just installed

Most "WordPress setup" services install Yoast or RankMath, click "Activate", and call it done. That's not SEO setup, that's clicking a button. Here's what I actually configure on every site I build:

  • robots.txt cleaned up so Google can crawl your important pages and skip the rest. You can also generate custom rules later with my free Robots.txt Generator.
  • XML sitemap generated and submitted to Google Search Console.
  • Schema markup applied to homepage, articles, products, and FAQs where relevant. I use my own Schema Markup Generator and FAQ Schema Generator for custom blocks.
  • Open Graph tags & Twitter cards so links shared on social media show clean previews instead of broken thumbnails.
  • Title and meta description templates set per post type, so future posts inherit a clean format automatically.
  • Internal linking patterns set up so future content builds topical authority. If you want a deeper plan, see Topical Cluster Builder.
  • Search Console verified before hand-off, so you can see indexing status from day one.

If your site is content-heavy, I can pair this build with niche keyword research so the first batch of articles targets keywords with real search volume.

How much does it cost to create a WordPress website?

The price depends on the type of site, how many pages, whether you want articles included, and whether you have a theme or want me to pick one. Here’s a rough idea of what each tier covers. If your project doesn’t fit any of these neatly, send me a message and I’ll quote you a fixed price after a quick chat.

Basic Plan
$14.99
  • Install WordPress from cPanel
  • Install a premium theme, & customize
  • Install necessary free plugins
  • Write and create all basic pages
  • Setup SEO plugin
  • Design, and add unique logo & icon
Growth Plan
$49.99
  • Install WordPress from cPanel
  • Install a premium theme, & customize
  • Build custom login page, homepage, about & contact pages
  • Install necessary free plugins
  • Install necessary paid plugins
  • Write and create all basic pages
  • Setup SEO plugin
  • Design, and add unique logo & icon
  • Complete categorization
  • Write and add 10 unique articles
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If your question isn't here, just message me on WhatsApp. I usually reply within a few hours.

How long will it take to create my WordPress website?
Most projects finish in 3 to 7 working days. A simple service site can be ready in 3 days. A magazine or e-commerce site with multiple pages and articles takes a bit longer. I’ll give you a clear timeline before we start, so there are no guesses.
Do I need to buy hosting and a domain first?
Hosting and domain are yours, since they need to stay in your name. If you haven’t picked one yet, tell me what your budget is and I’ll suggest a reliable option that fits. I’m not affiliated with any host, so the recommendation is based on what actually works.
What if I already have a half-built WordPress site?
That’s fine. I can finish what’s there or rebuild it cleanly, whichever makes more sense for your situation. After I look at what you have, I’ll tell you which path saves you more time and money. No judgment about how it got there.
Will my site be mobile responsive?
Yes, fully. Every site I build is tested on mobile, tablet, and desktop before hand-off. If anything looks off on a screen size, it gets fixed before launch. Mobile-first is the default, not an extra option.
Can I edit the site myself after you're done?
Yes, completely. I do a short walkthrough at the end showing how to add posts, update pages, change images, and use the page builder. If you forget how to do something later, just message me and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Do you write the articles for blog or magazine sites?
For blog and magazine sites, I include 5 articles as part of the build. They’re written based on your topic, with on-page SEO done. If you need more articles than that, we can add them on top. For larger content needs, see my full services list.
Does the SEO setup actually help with ranking?
The setup gives your site the technical foundation Google needs (clean indexing, schema, sitemap, fast pages, internal links). Ranking itself depends on content and links over time. I make sure the foundation is solid so your content has the best chance to rank when it’s published. For ongoing growth, see my SEO services.
Do you offer speed optimization too?
The site I build will already be reasonably fast out of the box. If you want hardcore optimization (Core Web Vitals all green, sub-1-second loads, image and script tuning), that’s a separate service. See WordPress Speed Optimization for the full breakdown.
What if I want changes after the site goes live?
Small fixes within the first week are included. After that, ongoing changes can be done as a small monthly retainer or as one-off projects, whichever fits your situation. I’ll be honest about which option makes more sense for your case so you don’t pay for what you don’t need.
Ready when you are

Ready to get your WordPress website online?

Send me a quick description of what you're building. I'll reply within a few hours (usually faster), and you'll get a clear plan and price within a day. No long sales calls, no upselling, no copy-paste proposals.