Need a WordPress Website? Here Are My Top Designer Recommendations
The amount of emails I have sent recommending WordPress designers to business owners is a bit extreme, so to save myself some time and energy, here’s a list of WordPress designers for you to consider!
First of all, what qualifies to me to talk on this? I started designing websites on WordPress in 2012! Although it wasn’t very user-friendly it is where my passion of web design began! As I started to grow my business in 2018 I realized when I handed the website off to clients they felt overwhelmed and that is when I pivoted to Squarespace and Showit.
WordPress Designers I Recommend (And Why I Suggest Squarespace or Showit Instead)
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I only design websites on Squarespace and Showit—and there’s a reason for that. Both platforms give my clients (mostly creative entrepreneurs and solopreneurs) an intuitive, user-friendly way to update their sites without needing to mess with code or hire a developer for every little change.
Squarespace is great for streamlined, all-in-one websites, while Showit offers full creative freedom with drag-and-drop design. If you want a high-converting website that you can manage confidently, these are my top picks.
READ MORE: Is Showit or Squarespace a better website platform?
But I get it—sometimes, you just need WordPress. Maybe you have highly custom functionality, need a complex membership site, or want complete control over hosting and plugins. If that’s the case, I won’t leave you hanging! While I don’t design on WordPress, here are a few talented designers who do:
WordPress Designers I Recommend
👉 Bailey at Honey Wave Creative
🔗 honeywavecreative.com
Why don’t you just go look at her site. It is amazing. We connected over Instagram and she is so sweet! She also does one day websites which is a win for you IMO.
Fun fact about Bailey, I designed Peanut Butter + Chocolate‘s initial WordPress website (when I designed on WP between 2012-2019) and then Bailey did a major overhaul on it in 2023! Just a reminder that an average lifespan of a website is 2-5 years. So when you’re thinking about what platform to be on, think about if YOU want to be able to make updates on it or if you would rather outsource it to a designer. Honestly if you have the budget to have someone else do it for you every time, then that is a GREAT option! I’m all about outsourcing!
WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH BAILEY: Inside the VIP Day Model That’s Changing the Web Design Game
👉 Marta at Anchor Marketing Co.
🔗 anchormarketingco.com
Marta specializes in strategic, SEO-friendly WordPress websites that help businesses grow their online presence. If you want a beautiful site that’s also built to rank on Google, she’s a solid choice.
👉 Mackenzie Mader
🔗 mackenziemader.com
I’ve been following Mackenzie for a while on Instagram and love her aesthetic! She has designed some websites from entrepreneurs I admire like Trena Little. She also has a VIP Design Day Intensive which (as you know) I think is one of the best services!
READ MORE: Squarespace in 2025: The Honest Pros & Cons for Non-Techie Biz Owners
👉 Ashley at AKM Creative
🔗 ashleykmills.com
Ashley creates custom WordPress designs with a focus on branding and storytelling. If you want a site that feels uniquely you and aligns perfectly with your business, check her out!
👉 Holly Rigos Media
🔗 hollyrigosmedia.com
I met Holly in person at a retreat and she is SO SWEET! She is sparingly doing WordPress work so if you want to get on her calendar, get in touch with her ASAP!
👉 Wild Side Design
🔗 wildsidedesign.co
Another designer I have never met, BUT I love her story and she has designed some amazing sites for other female entrepreneurs I admire (like Shannon of The Social Bungalow).
👉 Good Cheer Tech Studio
🔗 goodcheertechstudio.ca
I haven’t personally worked with this studio, but their portfolio looks great! If you’re exploring options, they could be worth a look.
If you’re still unsure whether you need WordPress or if Squarespace or Showit might be a better fit, I’d love to help! My DIY website course, Beyond The Template, walks you through building a strategic site without the WordPress overwhelm.
Got questions? Drop them in the comments or send me a message—I’m happy to help you find the best website solution for your business!
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Hey, I'm Bekah! Web designer, Squarespace Circle Gold Partner, marathon runner, and mama of two. I built Rebekah Read Creative in 2018 after leaving corporate America, and I've spent the years since helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs stop cringing at their websites and start getting found on Google.
I'm the kind of person who overshares, processes out loud, and goes all in on whatever has my heart, whether that's running a 50k or building someone's website in a single day. Quality coffee and real conversations are basically my love language.
If you're here, you're probably tired of the Instagram hustle and ready for a website that actually works for you. You're in the right place.
