WordPress websites that are
fast, secure and easy to edit.
We design and build custom WordPress websites, themes and plugins that load fast, rank well in Google and let your team update content without a developer.
- Custom themes, no bloat
- Easy editing for your team
- SEO and speed built in
- Security and backups
- Share of all websites39.6%
- Share of known CMS58.3%
- Stores on WooCommerce47.4%
- Sites running PHP69.2%
What is WordPress development?
WordPress development is the design and build of websites on WordPress, the most widely used content management system. It covers custom themes, page-builder or block-editor layouts, custom plugins, integrations, migrations and performance tuning.
WordPress is flexible enough for a five-page brochure site or a large content and e-commerce platform. The difference between a slow, fragile WordPress site and a fast, secure one is how it is built: a clean theme, few well-chosen plugins, and good hosting.
WordPress in numbers.
Independent research we use to set realistic targets.
of all websites run on WordPress.
Source: W3Techs, Oct 2026share of websites that use a known content management system.
Source: W3Techs, Oct 2026of websites using a known e-commerce system run WooCommerce on WordPress.
Source: W3Techs, Oct 2026of mobile websites pass all Core Web Vitals, so a fast WordPress build puts you ahead.
Source: HTTP Archive Web Almanac 2025Benchmarks are averages. Your results depend on your market, competition, offer and budget.
What is included, and how we get started.
Included in every plan
- Custom design matched to your brand
- Lightweight theme or block build, with no unused features
- Easy editing with the block editor or Elementor
- SEO set-up: titles, schema, sitemap and redirects
- Speed optimisation: caching, images and Core Web Vitals
- Security: updates, firewall, backups and training
Your first weeks
- Week 1: discovery, sitemap and content plan
- Weeks 2–3: design and approval
- Weeks 3–5: build, content entry and integrations
- Week 6: testing, speed checks, launch and training
Ways to build on WordPress, compared.
| Approach | Best for | Editing | Speed and upkeep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block editor (Gutenberg) with a custom theme | Fast, content-led sites | Simple, built into WordPress | Fastest, fewest plugins |
| Elementor or another page builder | Marketing teams that want visual control | Drag and drop | Good when carefully optimised |
| Premium theme, customised | Smaller budgets and quick launches | Depends on the theme | Can be heavy; needs trimming |
| Custom plugin development | Unique features: calculators, portals, integrations | Settings screens for your team | Clean, maintainable code |
| Headless WordPress | Very fast front ends and apps | WordPress as the editor | Most complex to run |
Common WordPress problems we fix.
If any of these sound familiar, your website is costing you customers.
- Slow pages caused by heavy themes and too many plugins
- Outdated plugins and themes that create security risks
- Hacked or infected sites that need cleaning and hardening
- Broken layouts after updates
- No backups, or backups that have never been tested
- Poor mobile experience and failing Core Web Vitals
Part of a bigger plan? See our web development guide for platforms, costs and timelines.
Who WordPress development works best for.
WordPress works best with a lean build and regular maintenance. We measure success by speed, uptime, rankings and how easily your team can publish.
A good fit if
- You want to edit pages, posts and images yourself
- Content and SEO are central to how you win customers
- You may add a shop, booking or membership later
- You want to own your website and choose your host
Fix these first if
- You need a very simple one-page site you will never update
- You want a fully hosted store with no technical upkeep (consider Shopify)
- Nobody will keep plugins and WordPress updated