WordPress Development
We build WordPress sites the way the platform works best today: lightweight custom block themes, structured content fields, and a short list of well-chosen plugins.
At a glance
- Timeline
- A new WordPress site usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. A cleanup and speed pass on an existing site takes 1 to 3 weeks.
- You get
- Custom block theme built for your design
- ACF content models for structured content
- Custom blocks and patterns for your editors
- Tools
- WordPress block editor, ACF Pro, Yoast or Rank Math, Cloudflare
- Price
- A fixed, written quote. Free to ask.
Page reviewed October 2026
What this covers
WordPress is still the right choice for a lot of businesses, especially ones that publish regularly or have several people editing the site. Where it goes wrong is the typical setup: a multipurpose theme, a heavy page builder, and thirty plugins that each add their own scripts. The result is slow, fragile, and scary to update.
Our builds go the other way. We write a custom block theme for your design, use Advanced Custom Fields where content needs structure (locations, team members, case studies), and keep plugins to the ones that earn their place. Editors get reusable blocks that always look right instead of a blank canvas they can break.
We also take over existing WordPress sites. That usually starts with an audit of plugins, hosting, and security, followed by a cleanup plan so you aren't afraid of the update button anymore.
Is this right for you?
You'll get the most out of it if any of these sound familiar:
- Your marketing team publishes weekly and needs to do it without a developer.
- Your current WordPress site is slow, and you suspect the theme or page builder.
- Plugin updates regularly break something, so nobody updates anything.
- You need structured content like locations, listings, or resources that a basic theme can't handle well.
What you get
Included in a typical engagement:
- Custom block theme built for your design
- ACF content models for structured content
- Custom blocks and patterns for your editors
- On-page SEO setup with Yoast or Rank Math
- Caching, image optimization, and database cleanup
- Security hardening, backups, and update plan
How it works
A new WordPress site usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. A cleanup and speed pass on an existing site takes 1 to 3 weeks.
Content modeling
We map your content types and fields before designing, so the editor matches how your team actually works.
Design
Page designs plus a library of blocks, so new pages can be assembled later without new design work.
Theme build
A custom block theme with only the scripts each page needs, tested on staging.
Launch
Migration, redirects, hosting setup, and a training session for editors.
What affects the price
Every quote is fixed and written down before work starts. These are the things that move it:
- Number of custom blocks and page templates
- Complexity of the content model (custom post types, filters, relationships)
- Plugins that need replacing or custom code to replace them
- Migration from another CMS
Mistakes we plan around
The problems we see most often when this work is rushed:
- Stacking a page builder on top of a multipurpose theme, which is the most common cause of slow WordPress sites.
- Installing a plugin for every small feature instead of a few lines of code.
- Skipping a staging site, so every update is tested on the live site.
WordPress Development questions
Do you use page builders like Elementor or Divi?
Not for new builds. We use the native block editor with custom blocks, which is faster and gives editors fewer ways to break the layout. If you're committed to a builder on an existing site, we can work with it and tidy it up.
Can you take over and fix an existing WordPress site?
Yes. We start with an audit of the theme, plugins, hosting, and security, then give you a prioritized list. Some sites need a few days of cleanup; some are better rebuilt. We'll tell you which.
Is WordPress secure enough for a business site?
It is when it's maintained. Most hacked WordPress sites we see had outdated plugins or weak admin passwords. We keep plugins minimal, enforce two-factor login, put a firewall in front, and keep daily backups off the server.
Do you build WooCommerce stores too?
Yes. WooCommerce is its own service page because stores bring extra work around payments, shipping, and product data.
WordPress or a headless setup like Next.js?
WordPress on its own is usually the better choice for content-led marketing sites with non-technical editors. Headless makes sense when you need app-like features, very high traffic, or content shared across several front ends.
Often paired with
Services clients commonly combine with this one.
- Technical SEO
Crawling, indexing, speed, and site structure fixed so search engines can find and rank your pages.
- Website Maintenance
Monthly updates, backups, monitoring, and small fixes, handled by people who know your site.
- Local SEO
Rank in the map pack and local results for the towns and neighborhoods you serve.
- Business Email Setup
Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 set up with proper authentication and a smooth migration.
Want a quote for this?
A few sentences is enough. We'll reply within one business day with questions or a suggested next step, and a fixed quote once the scope is clear.
What you can count on
- A fixed, written quote before any work starts
- Code, domain, hosting, and analytics in your name
- A progress update every week during projects
- Monthly plans that run month to month
- A reply within one business day