WordPress web development done properly

Custom themes, custom plugins, speed fixes and migrations from developers who know WordPress inside out.

WordPress Web Development starts at From $1,999

Why WordPress Web Development matters

WordPress is easy to start and easy to break. A few heavy plugins, a bloated theme or a cheap host can turn a good site into a slow one.

Our WordPress developers write custom block themes and plugins that follow WordPress coding standards. We keep your plugin list short, your database clean and your site fast.

Slow pages lose visitors

Increase in bounce probability compared with a 1-second page load

Bounce probability rises as pages load slowerCompared with a 1 second load, bounce probability rises 32% at 3 seconds, 90% at 5 seconds, 106% at 6 seconds and 123% at 10 seconds.0%35%70%105%140%1s → 3s: bounce probability up 32%+32%1s → 3s1s → 5s: bounce probability up 90%+90%1s → 5s1s → 6s: bounce probability up 106%+106%1s → 6s1s → 10s: bounce probability up 123%+123%1s → 10s
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Load time changeBounce probability increase
1s → 3s+32%
1s → 5s+90%
1s → 6s+106%
1s → 10s+123%
Source: Google/SOASTA Research, 2017 (Think with Google).

What's included in our WordPress Web Development service

Custom block themes

Built for the block editor with your own reusable patterns.

Custom plugins

Features built as plugins so they survive theme changes.

WooCommerce development

Custom product types, checkout fields, subscriptions and integrations.

Speed optimization

Database cleanup, object caching, image optimization and script trimming.

Migrations

Move from Wix, Squarespace, Joomla or another host with zero ranking loss.

Hack cleanup

Malware removal, hardening and a plan so it does not happen again.

Is this right for you?

WordPress Web Development is usually a good fit if any of these sound familiar.

  • Your WordPress site is slow or unstable
  • You need a feature no plugin offers
  • You want to move to WordPress from another platform
  • Your site was hacked

How our WordPress Web Development process works

1

Site audit

We check your theme, plugins, hosting, speed and security.

2

Plan

A written plan with priorities, timeline and cost.

3

Develop on staging

All work happens on a staging copy, so your live site is never at risk.

4

Deploy

Tested changes go live with a backup taken first.

Platforms and tools we use

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • WooCommerce
  • WP-CLI
  • Redis
  • Git

WordPress Web Development pricing

Every project is quoted at a fixed price after a short call, so you know the cost before we start.

Starting price: From $1,999

What affects the price

  • Number of pages, screens or features
  • Integrations with other systems
  • Content and copywriting needs
  • Timeline and launch date

Get a fixed quote

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WordPress Web Development FAQs

Straight answers. Still unsure? Ask us directly.

Can you speed up my existing WordPress site?

Yes. Most slow WordPress sites improve a lot by removing heavy plugins, fixing images, adding caching and moving to better hosting. A speed fix usually starts at $499.

Do you build custom WordPress plugins?

Yes. We build plugins for things like custom post types, integrations, member areas and booking features.

Can you fix a hacked WordPress site?

Yes. We remove the malware, close the hole that let it in, update everything and add monitoring.

What hosting do you recommend for WordPress?

Managed WordPress hosting with server-level caching works best for most businesses. We can set it up or work with your current host.

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