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Shortlist wisely, check the right signals, and avoid the usual traps. Here’s how BH23 businesses hire a reliable WordPress designer—and why many choose Creative Locker.
First, two myths: WordPress isn’t “just a blog”, and it isn’t slow by default. With a thoughtful build, WordPress + Elementor Pro can be fast, secure and simple to edit. We engineer Core Web Vitals with WebP images, caching, minified CSS/JS and script deferral—and use a UK/EU CDN where it helps.
What to check before you hire
1) Portfolio fit
Look for sites in your sector or similar complexity—service pages, booking, e-commerce, multi-location.
2) Page speed
Ask for live URLs on mobile. If images are heavy and layout shifts, that’s a sign of bloat.
3) Editing experience
Will you be able to update content without code? We use Elementor Pro with sensible templates.
4) Technical setup
Do they handle domain, DNS, SSL and email deliverability (SMTP with SPF/DKIM/DMARC)?
5) On-page SEO
Titles/meta, H1–H3 logic, internal links, appropriate schema and a submitted XML sitemap.
6) Support
Is there a clear handover, edit tutorial and optional care plan?
Micro-story: A Christchurch retailer hired a “cheap theme specialist”. Six sliders later, the site crawled and forms hit spam. We rebuilt lean, fixed DNS/SMTP, moved proof next to CTAs—and enquiries returned.
Why many Christchurch businesses choose Creative Locker
- Experience: hundreds of launches, 170+ five-star reviews.
- Speed & SEO: a lean stack tuned to Core Web Vitals with clean on-page structure.
- Reliable email: SMTP with SPF/DKIM/DMARC so forms and notifications land.
- Edit with confidence: Elementor Pro components + global styles you won’t break.
Browse finishes and variety in our portfolio.
Pricing signals and red flags
| Signal | What it means | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| “Unlimited revisions” | Often vague scope and delayed launch | Clear scope with room for iteration |
| Too many plugins | Update fragility and slow mobile | Restrained stack, fewer moving parts |
| No talk of DNS/SMTP | Deliverability issues later | Domain, DNS, SSL + SMTP set from day one |
Book your free 15-minute Christchurch hiring consult
Bring two competitors and one site you admire—we’ll outline a clean plan that suits your budget.
