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WordPress Development
Expert WordPress development including custom themes, plugin development, WooCommerce, and performance optimization.
What's Included
- Custom Theme Development
- Plugin Development
- WooCommerce Development
- WordPress Migration
- Performance Optimization
- Security Hardening
- Elementor Development
- Maintenance & Support
WordPress powers 43% of the web but most WordPress sites are over-plugined, under-optimized, and vulnerable to security exploits. Cheap theme + 40 plugins is a recipe for a site that loads in 6 seconds, fails Google Core Web Vitals, and gets hacked every 18 months. Most agencies build WordPress sites that look good in the browser but score 30/100 on PageSpeed and are impossible for the client to maintain without breaking something.
We build WordPress sites the right way: custom themes coded in PHP and Tailwind (not Elementor soup), minimal plugin footprint, security hardening from the ground up, and performance optimization that gets sites to 90+ on Google PageSpeed. We also build WooCommerce stores, custom plugins, and headless WordPress setups where Next.js or Nuxt serves as the front end with WordPress as the CMS. Every WordPress site we build includes automatic backups, security scanning, and a maintenance plan so you are never caught out.
Exactly What You Get
Every WordPress project includes these specific deliverables. No vague scope, no hidden extras.
Custom WordPress Theme
Custom PHP/Tailwind theme built without page builders for maximum performance and maintainability. Full Gutenberg block support. Child theme architecture.
Plugin Development
Custom plugins for features that do not exist in the plugin marketplace, or replacements for bloated commercial plugins that slow your site.
Security Hardening
File permissions locked down, login protection, XML-RPC disabled, security headers configured, WAF rules set, and malware scanning enabled.
Performance Optimization
Object caching (Redis), full-page caching, image optimization (WebP), lazy loading, critical CSS extraction, and CDN configuration.
WooCommerce Setup
For e-commerce: custom product pages, checkout flow, payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal), and inventory management.
SEO Configuration
Yoast SEO or RankMath configured, schema markup implemented, XML sitemap, canonical tags, and redirect management.
Pricing Framework
WordPress development at Lify Innovations ranges from $1,500 for a custom-theme business site to $20,000+ for complex WooCommerce stores or headless WordPress applications. Custom theme development (no page builder) typically runs $3,000–$8,000. WooCommerce stores with custom checkout, product variations, and integrations run $5,000–$18,000.
Our Process
How we deliver WordPress projects from kickoff to launch.
Requirements Analysis
Understand your content structure, functionality needs, and performance targets.
Design & Prototyping
Custom theme design aligned with your brand identity.
Development
Clean, secure WordPress theme and plugin development.
Content & SEO
Content migration, SEO configuration, and performance optimization.
Launch & Training
Site launch with admin training so you can manage content independently.
Real Results From Real Clients
Numbers from actual WordPress projects we have delivered.
WordPress site loading in 5.2 seconds, scoring 22/100 on PageSpeed, getting hacked for the third time, and receiving zero organic traffic.
Full custom theme rebuild, security hardening, and performance optimization. PageSpeed score: 94/100. Load time: 1.1s. Organic traffic up 215% in 4 months.
Technologies We Use
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our WordPress service.
Do you build custom WordPress themes (not page builders)?
Yes. We build fully custom PHP themes without Elementor, Divi, or other page builders. Custom-coded themes are faster, easier to maintain, and do not break when you update WordPress. For clients who want a visual editor, we build with Gutenberg blocks which are native to WordPress and do not add external dependencies.
Can you speed up my existing WordPress site?
Yes. A typical WordPress performance optimization engagement covers: image optimization (WebP conversion, lazy loading), caching setup (Redis object cache + full-page cache), CSS/JS optimization (remove unused scripts, minification, defer loading), CDN configuration, and database optimization. Most sites see 50–70% improvement in load times.
How do you keep WordPress sites secure?
Our WordPress security hardening includes: limiting login attempts + two-factor authentication, disabling XML-RPC, setting correct file permissions, hiding the WordPress version, implementing Content Security Policy headers, configuring a Web Application Firewall (Cloudflare), and setting up malware scanning with weekly reports.
Do you build WooCommerce stores?
Yes. We build custom WooCommerce stores with custom product page designs, optimized checkout flows (reducing abandonment), Stripe and PayPal integration, subscription products via WooCommerce Subscriptions, and custom product variations. WooCommerce is our recommendation for WordPress-based e-commerce up to ~10,000 SKUs.
Can you migrate my site to WordPress from another platform?
Yes. We handle migrations from Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, HubSpot CMS, and custom platforms to WordPress. All content, images, and URL structures are preserved with 301 redirects. SEO rankings are typically maintained or improved after a well-executed migration.
Further Reading
In-depth guides related to WordPress.
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