Do you use page builders like Elementor or Divi?

Only when it genuinely fits the project's speed and budget needs, and we configure it carefully to avoid bloat. For performance-sensitive sites, we often build a lightweight custom theme instead.

Can you fix our existing WordPress site instead of rebuilding?

Often, yes. If the underlying structure is sound, a plugin audit, security hardening, and performance pass can solve most issues without a full rebuild.

How do you handle ongoing WordPress security?

Through an optional maintenance retainer covering core and plugin updates, malware scanning, and offsite backups, tested for restore, not just stored.

Will my team be able to add blog posts and pages?

Yes. We configure the editor and any custom fields so your team can add and update content without needing a developer for routine changes.

What hosting do you recommend?

Managed WordPress hosting (like WP Engine or Kinsta) for most business sites — it handles server-level caching and security that generic shared hosting doesn't.

WordPress sites built to survive plugin updates and page-builder bloat

WordPress runs a huge share of the web because it's flexible — and breaks often because most builds pile on plugins with no plan. We build lean and document everything.

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Client trend over time

Real client result

-68%

page load time after plugin cleanup

Signs you need this

If any of this sounds familiar, it's worth a conversation

Every plugin update breaks something

Stacking 30+ plugins without compatibility testing is the most common cause of WordPress sites going down after routine updates.

Your site is slow because of page builder bloat

Heavy visual builders load unnecessary CSS and JS on every page. We build custom themes or lean on lightweight builders, tuned for speed.

You've been hacked or flagged for malware before

Outdated plugins and weak hosting are the top entry points. We harden security and set up a real backup and update process.

Nobody internally understands how the site is built

Undocumented custom code left by a previous freelancer makes every future change risky. We document the build so it's maintainable.

What's included

What you actually get every month

Custom theme or lean builder setup

Built for speed, avoiding unnecessary page-builder overhead

Plugin audit and consolidation

Removing redundant plugins and documenting what's left and why

Security hardening

SEO plugin configuration

Yoast or Rank Math configured properly, not left on defaults

Performance optimization

Caching, image compression, and database cleanup for faster load times

Editor training and documentation

A written guide so your team can safely update content and plugins

Process

How we run wordpress development

Site and plugin audit

We review your current build, hosting, and plugin stack for risk and bloat.

Design and information architecture

Wireframes and content structure agreed before development starts.

Development

Custom theme or lightweight builder setup, built and tested in staging.

Security and performance pass

Hardening, caching, and Core Web Vitals checks before launch.

Launch and handoff

Documentation and training so your team can manage the site confidently.

-68%

page load time after plugin cleanup

A local services franchise had 41 active plugins and a 6-second load time. After a full rebuild and consolidation, load time dropped by more than two-thirds.

— Local services franchise, United States

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Pricing

Project-based, fixed price by scope

Pricing depends on whether it's a rebuild, a redesign, or new development, and how many custom functionality pieces are involved. An optional maintenance retainer covers updates and monitoring after launch.

Typical projects range from $4,500 to $20,000.

All pricing in USD.

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