WordPress development without the plugin pile-up
We build WordPress sites that load quickly, look designed rather than templated, and can be edited by your team without breaking. Lightweight theme, custom sections where needed, and a handover you can actually use.
Why most WordPress sites feel heavy
A slow WordPress site is usually the result of good intentions: a multipurpose theme, a page builder, and fifteen plugins each solving a small problem. Each adds scripts, styles and update risk. The site looks fine in the demo and drags on a phone.
We start light. A fast base theme, a small set of well-chosen plugins, and custom sections written cleanly where the design needs something the theme cannot do. The result is a site that scores well on speed, survives updates and is easy for another developer to pick up.
What’s included
- Structure and page map agreed before design begins
- Design and build on a lightweight theme with custom sections
- Editable blocks so your team can change content without a developer
- SEO foundations including headings, metadata, sitemap and structured data
- Speed setup with image handling, caching and script control
- Forms tested end to end, with spam protection
- Security basics and backups configured
- Staging site for review before launch
- Two revision rounds
- Launch checklist and handover guide
Typical WordPress projects
| Project | Typical size | What it has to do |
|---|---|---|
| Business or service site | 5–12 pages | Explain the offer and generate enquiries |
| Portfolio or agency site | 6–15 pages | Show work and build credibility |
| Content site or blog | 10+ templates | Publish consistently and rank |
| Membership or course site | Varies | Gate content and handle access |
| Custom theme or plugin work | Varies | Do what off-the-shelf tools cannot |
How it runs
- Brief and page map. What the site must do and which pages it needs.
- Scope and price within one working day.
- Design direction for the key pages.
- Build on staging.
- Two revision rounds.
- Launch and handover with logins, guide and source.
Typical timeline: 15 working days.
Pricing
| From | |
|---|---|
| WordPress site (up to 8 pages) | $900 |
| Larger site (9–20 pages) | $1,800 |
| Custom theme or plugin work | $600 |
| Speed rescue for an existing site | $250 |
| Site + WordPress SEO bundle | $1,300 |
FAQ
How much does WordPress development cost?
WordPress development starts at $900 for a site of up to eight pages, with most business sites landing between $900 and $2,500. The price includes design, build, SEO foundations, two revision rounds and handover. Custom functionality sits at the upper end.
How long does a WordPress site take?
A typical business site takes around 3 weeks from approved brief to launch. Larger sites or those needing custom functionality take longer, and your scope document gives a specific date.
Do you use page builders?
We prefer native blocks and clean custom code because they load faster and age better. If your team already works in a specific builder and wants to keep it, we can work with it and will tell you the trade-offs.
Will the site be fast?
Speed is part of the build, not an add-on. We test on mobile before launch and share the results. Actual scores depend on your hosting and the content you add afterwards.
Can you fix or speed up my existing WordPress site?
Yes. We audit what is slowing it down, fix the causes and report what changed. If the site is beyond saving, we will say so and quote a rebuild instead.
Related
Pair a build with WordPress SEO so the structure is right from the start. For a single-purpose campaign page, see landing pages, and once you are live, care and maintenance keeps it healthy.
Tell us what you need.
You’ll get a scope, a price and a timeline within one working day — no call required unless you want one.