Custom WordPress Website Development
WordPress powers more of the internet than any other platform — and for good reason: you own your site, your content, and your data, with no platform ever able to lock you out or shut you down. We build your WordPress site the way it's meant to be built: a theme hand-coded for your business, not assembled from a page builder.
Why WordPress
WordPress isn't just the most popular way to build a website — it powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, more than every other platform combined. That's not an accident. Compared to website builders like Wix, Squarespace, or Webflow, WordPress gives you things a closed platform can't:
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You own it
Your site isn't hosted inside someone else's platform — it's your code, your database, your content. Nobody can change their pricing and force your hand, and nobody can shut your account down and take your site with it. -
No forced monthly platform fee
You choose your own hosting, at your own price — instead of paying a builder indefinitely just to keep your site online. -
A massive ecosystem
Tens of thousands of plugins and integrations exist for WordPress, covering almost anything a business could need — booking systems, CRMs, membership areas, email marketing, and more. -
It scales with you
Start with a marketing site today, add WooCommerce for online sales next year, without switching platforms or rebuilding from scratch.
How we build WordPress websites
Most agencies build with page builders. We don't.
Page builders like Elementor and Divi stack extra code on top of WordPress on every page — whether you use it or not. Hand-coded, your site only loads what it actually needs.
Page builders like Elementor and Divi stack extra code on top of WordPress on every page — whether you use it or not. Hand-coded, your site only loads what it actually needs.
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Faster load times
Nothing loads on your pages that your pages don't use. -
Fewer dependencies
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Full dashboard access
You still edit content in standard WordPress — no builder to learn.
You still get the full WordPress dashboard to manage your content day to day — you just don't inherit a builder's bloat underneath it.
What's included in every project
No matter which package you choose, every WordPress site we build includes:
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Hand-coded custom WordPress themeBuilt for your site, not assembled from a page builder. -
Mobile-first responsive designTested across real devices, not just a browser preview. -
On-page SEO foundationProper heading structure, meta tags, image alt text, XML sitemap, and schema markup set up from day one. -
Performance optimizationBuilt to pass Core Web Vitals, not patched after the fact. -
Content uploadWe load your text, images, and pages before launch, not just hand you a blank template. -
WordPress dashboard trainingA short walkthrough so you're comfortable editing content yourself. -
Cross-browser and cross-device testingChecked on Chrome, Safari, and mobile screens before launch, so it looks right no matter what your visitors are using. -
Launch supportWe're with you through go-live, not gone the moment the invoice is paid.
Everything above is the baseline. What changes between packages is page count, complexity, and how much custom functionality your site needs — see Pricing here.
Recently Built on WordPress
We've built WordPress sites for businesses — from single-location service businesses to multi-page company sites.
How WordPress development works
Discovery & consultation
We explore your goals, identify your needs, and define what the site needs to do — not just how it should look.
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Structure & design
We map out every page and how they connect, then design the look and feel — you approve both before a single line of code is written.
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Development & SEO setup
We hand-code your WordPress theme against the approved design, load in your content, configure on-page SEO, and test everything — no builder shortcuts.
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Launch & handoff
Your site goes live. We walk you through the WordPress dashboard — and if you want us to keep it backed up and updated afterward, that's what our Care Plans are for.
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WordPress development pricing
Every WordPress project is scoped to what your business actually needs — here's what that typically looks like:
Business Site (5 Pages)
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$3,290
Best for: solo professionals and small businesses that need a complete, credible site
Growth Site (6-15 Pages)
From
$4,990
Best for: multi-service, multi-location businesses that have outgrown a 5-page site.
Online Store
From
$6,800
Best for: businesses selling physical or digital products, with inventory to manage
Full WooCommerce setup: product catalog, cart, checkout, and payment gateway integration
Includes shipping and tax configuration, plus support uploading your initial product catalog
Scoped after a discovery call — store complexity varies a lot by product count and features
Google Tag Manager and Analytics
Typical timeline: 8–12 weeks
Prices above are a starting reference — the final quote depends on page count, functionality, and content readiness.
WordPress vs. website builders
Not sure why WordPress specifically? Here's the honest comparison against Wix, Squarespace, and Webflow.
Key Features
WordPress (what we build)
Website builders (Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, etc.)
Who owns the site
You — full code and content ownership
The platform — you're renting space on it
Monthly platform fee
None forced — you choose your own hosting
Yes, for as long as the site exists
Ecosystem
60,000+ plugins, themes, and integrations
Limited to what the platform builds in
Scaling to e-commerce
WooCommerce — full-featured, no per-sale platform cut
Built-in store, often with added transaction fees
Editing content yourself
Yes, via the WordPress dashboard
Yes, within the platform's own editor
Moving to a new host or developer
Fully portable — it's just your files
Often locked in, or requires a rebuild
Market share
Powers 40%+ of all websites
A small fraction of that, combined
Website builders can be a fine choice for a simple site on a tight timeline. WordPress is the better foundation for a business that plans to grow, wants full ownership of its site, and doesn't want to pay a platform indefinitely just to stay online.
Reviews
What our WordPress clients say
The process was structured, transparent, and highly collaborative from beginning to end. Their strategic insight and steady communication ensured the final outcome exceeded expectations and reflected our vision with precision.
Amanda M.
Chief Executive Officer
Their approach was thoughtful, organized, and solution-driven throughout the entire engagement. Clear communication and strong execution allowed us to achieve results that felt both impactful and perfectly aligned with our goals.
Daniel K.
Managing Director
Their ability to translate complex ideas into practical solutions resulted in outcomes that strengthened our overall strategy.
James W.
Executive Director
Their disciplined workflow and proactive communication made the entire experience smooth and efficient. The final result reflected a deep understanding of our needs and delivered measurable value.
Michael T.
Chief Operating Officer
The team maintained focus, structure, and transparency from concept through completion. Their collaborative mindset ensured the final deliverable matched our expectations and advanced our business objectives.
Robert H.
Chief Financial Officer
Their professional approach and clear alignment with our priorities made a meaningful difference. The outcome was not only well-executed but also carefully tailored to our broader vision.
Isabella C.
Product Director
After launch: keep your WordPress site running
That's exactly what our Website Care Plans cover: weekly backups, uptime monitoring, platform updates, and a set number of content changes each month — starting at $119 CAD/month.
WordPress website development FAQ
WordPress gives you full ownership of your site instead of renting space inside a platform, a much larger ecosystem of plugins and integrations, and no forced monthly fee just to keep the site online. It's also the platform most likely to still make sense in five years, since you're never locked into one company's roadmap. See the full comparison above.
Government agencies, universities, and Fortune 500 companies use WordPress, and it stays secure when it's kept up to date—like any software. That's not a one-time thing you can "build in" and forget; it's ongoing maintenance, which is what our Care Plans are for. Nobody can honestly guarantee zero risk, but staying current is the single biggest factor in keeping a site safe.
Yes — you'll have full access to your WordPress dashboard to edit text and content, and we'll walk you through it at launch. For anything more involved, our Care Plans cover ongoing content updates so you don't have to.
No. It's your WordPress site, your hosting account, and your code. You're free to bring in any other WordPress developer, or manage it yourself — you're never dependent on us to keep it running.
You can — it's a valid choice if you'll be editing the site heavily yourself and don't need maximum speed. We hand-code instead because it loads faster and doesn't add another piece of builder software you're dependent on. See "How we build it" above.
A standard 5-page business site takes 3–5 weeks. A larger 10–15-page site takes 6–9 weeks. A WooCommerce online store takes 8–12 weeks, depending on catalog size and features. We'll give you a firm timeline after the discovery call.
Not for custom WordPress builds — our custom work starts at 5 pages. For something smaller, we can point you to a template-based option that fits a tighter budget and timeline. Choose a 1–5-page website template from our catalogue.
No problem — additional pages are quoted and added to your project, or we can move you to the next package tier before development starts.
Hosting isn't included in the build price — we'll recommend reliable WordPress hosting options and can help you set it up. Ongoing hosting typically runs $14–$69+ CAD/month, depending on your needs.
Every site includes on-page SEO foundations—proper structure, meta tags, schema, and a sitemap. We do not provide SEO services or guarantee search rankings or SEO results.