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Custom themes, headless builds and hardened WordPress sites that give editors freedom and visitors a fast, polished experience.
Overview
What you get.
- Editor friendly
- Headless ready
- Secure
WordPress powers a huge share of the web because editors love it. We keep that — and replace the slow, plugin-heavy reputation with lean custom themes or a headless architecture.
In a headless setup WordPress becomes your content engine (WPGraphQL/REST) while a Next.js front-end delivers speed, security and design freedom.
The WordPress most people have experienced — dozens of plugins, a heavy page-builder theme, constant update anxiety — is a configuration problem rather than a platform problem. Built with discipline, WordPress is fast, secure and genuinely pleasant for editors.
We also help teams decide whether to stay classic or go headless. Headless adds engineering cost, so we recommend it only when performance, design freedom or omnichannel publishing justify it.
Why it matters
The problem we solve.
Editors need independence
Marketing teams publish faster when they never wait on a developer for routine content changes.
Plugin bloat slows sites
Every unnecessary plugin adds weight, attack surface and update risk.
Migrations threaten SEO
Poorly handled redesigns lose rankings; careful URL mapping and redirects protect hard-won traffic.
WordPress is everywhere
A huge talent pool and ecosystem make it a low-risk choice for content-driven organisations.
Scope of work
What’s included.
Custom theme development
Hand-built, plugin-light themes — no bloated page-builder output.
Headless WordPress
WPGraphQL or REST feeding a Next.js front-end with preview support.
ACF & custom post types
Structured content models and flexible page-builder blocks (Gutenberg).
Custom plugins
Bespoke functionality packaged cleanly instead of fragile snippets.
WooCommerce
Product catalogues, checkout customisation and payment integrations.
Security & migration
Hardening, backups, staging workflow and safe migrations from legacy sites.
Ideal clients
Who this is for.
Publishers and bloggers
Content-heavy sites with frequent publishing and many contributors.
Small businesses
Companies wanting an editable site with a polished custom design.
WooCommerce merchants
Stores needing custom checkout flows and integrations.
Teams stuck on a slow site
Organisations whose current theme and plugin stack has become unmanageable.
How the project runs
Our process.
Transparent milestones, weekly demos and one point of contact from kickoff to launch.
- 01
Content audit
Existing pages, plugins and traffic reviewed to decide rebuild vs. refactor.
- 02
Content modelling
Post types, taxonomies and ACF fields designed around how editors work.
- 03
Theme / front-end build
Custom Gutenberg blocks or a headless front-end with ISR.
- 04
Migration
Content, media and redirects moved with SEO equity preserved.
- 05
Hardening
Role review, 2FA, WAF, limited plugins and automated backups.
- 06
Training & launch
Editor walkthroughs, documentation and a monitored launch.
Quality bar
Standards we hold.
Minimal plugins
Only vetted, maintained plugins — functionality goes into code when it's simpler and safer.
Custom blocks over page builders
Editor-friendly Gutenberg blocks keep markup clean and pages fast.
Staging first
Updates and releases are tested on staging before touching production.
Hardened by default
Limited login attempts, 2FA, file permission lockdown and regular backups.
Tooling
Technology stack.
CMS
Headless
Commerce
Hosting
Glossary
Terms we use.
- Headless CMS
- A content backend that exposes data by API so any front-end can display it.
- Gutenberg blocks
- WordPress's block-based editor components.
- ACF
- Advanced Custom Fields — adds structured custom fields to content.
- Custom post type
- A content type beyond posts and pages, such as Portfolio or Events.
- WAF
- Web application firewall that filters malicious traffic.
- Staging environment
- A safe copy of the site to test changes before they go live.
- Page builder
- A drag-and-drop plugin for layout — convenient but often heavy on markup and scripts.
- Transient / object cache
- Stored query results that reduce database load.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is WordPress secure?
Core is well maintained; most breaches come from outdated plugins and weak access. We minimise plugins, harden configuration and keep everything patched.
Headless or classic theme?
Classic for straightforward content sites; headless when performance, design freedom or multi-channel publishing matters.
Can you rescue a slow WordPress site?
Yes — see our performance optimisation service for audits and fixes.
Will our existing content be preserved?
Yes — posts, pages, media and metadata migrate across, and we map old URLs to new ones with 301 redirects.
Can you build a WooCommerce store?
Yes, from product catalogues and subscriptions to custom checkout and payment gateways.
Who handles hosting?
We can recommend and configure managed WordPress hosting or deploy a headless front-end to Vercel, and manage both if you wish.
Working together
How we engage.
Fixed-scope project
A defined scope, timeline and price agreed after discovery. Best for launches and rebuilds with clear requirements.
Monthly retainer
A dedicated block of senior time each month for continuous delivery, iteration and support.
Audit & advisory
A short, focused engagement that reviews what you have and hands you a prioritised plan to act on.
What to expect
Kickoff
A 45–60 minute call to understand goals, audience, constraints and timeline.
Written proposal
Scope, milestones, deliverables and pricing within a few working days of the call.
Weekly rhythm
A short demo and written update every week so there are never surprises.
Your input
One decision-maker, timely feedback and access to brand assets, content and accounts.
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