WordPress Development
Professional WordPress development services. Custom themes, plugins, and headless solutions built for performance, security, and maintainability.
What I do
Full-service WordPress development covering custom theme development, plugin creation, site customisation, and performance optimisation. Building WordPress solutions that are fast, secure, and tailored to your specific needs.
Custom Theme Development
Bespoke WordPress themes built from scratch. Clean, fast, and tailored to your brand without bloated page builders.
Plugin Development
Custom WordPress plugins for specific functionality needs. Lightweight, secure, and maintainable code.
Site Customisation
Tailoring existing themes and plugins to meet specific requirements. Making WordPress work your way.
Performance Optimisation
Speed improvements for WordPress sites. Caching, image optimisation, and code improvements for faster loading.
Headless WordPress
Using WordPress as a headless CMS with modern frontends. Best of both worlds - easy content management with cutting-edge frontends.
Security & Maintenance
Keeping WordPress sites secure and up to date. Regular updates, backups, and security monitoring.
Problems I solve
Helping businesses move beyond template limitations and plugin bloat to create lean, fast WordPress sites. Custom solutions that work exactly as needed without unnecessary complexity.
The Problem
Slow, bloated WordPress site due to excessive plugins and poor theme choices
The Solution
Building lean, custom themes with only necessary functionality. Reducing plugin dependency and optimising code for speed.
The Problem
Need functionality that existing plugins cannot provide
The Solution
Developing custom plugins tailored to your specific requirements. Clean, documented code that integrates seamlessly.
The Problem
WordPress site looks generic and does not reflect your brand
The Solution
Creating custom themes designed specifically for your brand. Unique designs without template limitations.
The Problem
Concerns about WordPress security and vulnerability to attacks
The Solution
Implementing security best practices, regular updates, and monitoring. Hardening WordPress against common threats.
Technologies I work with
Modern WordPress development stack focused on performance and maintainability. Using current best practices and tools for efficient, secure development.
WordPress Core
Frontend
Backend
Headless
Tools & DevOps
How it works
A collaborative process designed to deliver WordPress solutions that meet your needs. Regular updates ensure you stay informed throughout development.
Discovery
Understanding your requirements, target audience, and functionality needs. Reviewing existing sites or designs if applicable.
Planning
Creating technical specifications, theme architecture, and project timeline. Setting up development environment.
Development
Building custom themes or plugins with regular updates. Testing functionality and performance throughout development.
Launch & Training
Deploying to production, configuring hosting, and providing training on content management. Ongoing support available.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about WordPress development. If you have a specific question not covered here, feel free to get in touch.
I primarily build custom themes from scratch for unique, high-performance sites. This avoids bloated code and gives complete control. I can also customise existing premium themes if that better suits your needs and budget.
Yes. I handle WordPress migrations from other platforms including custom sites, other CMS platforms, and static HTML sites. Content, SEO rankings, and functionality are preserved during migration.
Yes. I provide maintenance packages covering updates, backups, security monitoring, and support. This keeps your site secure and functioning properly without you needing to manage it.
Headless WordPress uses WordPress as a content management backend with a separate frontend built with modern frameworks like Next.js. It is suitable for complex applications needing maximum performance and flexibility.
Security is built in from the start - custom code follows best practices, regular updates are applied, and security plugins are configured appropriately. I also implement secure hosting recommendations and monitoring.
Yes. I regularly integrate WordPress with CRM systems, payment gateways, marketing tools, and custom APIs. WordPress REST API makes integration straightforward.