Hire a WordPress Developer Who Builds It Right the First Time
Custom WordPress themes, functionality, integrations and fixes from a developer who has worked with WordPress since its early days, and still maintains sites built more than a decade ago.
WordPress Development, done by one experienced specialist
WordPress runs a huge share of the web because it can do almost anything. That flexibility is also the trap: piling on plugins and heavy page builders gives you a site that is slow, fragile and expensive to maintain.
I build WordPress sites the lean way: a fast theme, custom functionality only where it earns its place, and a clean admin your team can actually use. Whether you need a complete custom build, a new feature on an existing site or a developer to untangle someone else’s work, you get senior-level work without agency overhead.
Does this sound familiar?
- You need a feature no plugin quite does
- Your developer disappeared halfway through
- The site is held together by 40 plugins
- You need WordPress talking to your CRM, booking or payment system
- An agency needs a reliable white-label WordPress developer
- Updates keep breaking the layout
What’s included
Every engagement is scoped to your site, but these are the parts I cover.
Custom themes
Lightweight, block-based or classic themes built to your design, with no bloat and full control over markup and speed.
Custom functionality
Custom post types, fields, filters, calculators, directories, member areas and dashboards.
Integrations
CRMs, email platforms, booking systems, payment gateways, APIs and automation tools wired in properly.
Membership, community & LMS
Membership sites and online courses with LearnDash and similar tools, including access rules and payments.
Plugin audits & cleanup
I remove what you don’t need, replace what’s risky and consolidate the rest, often cutting load time in half.
Fixes & rescues
Broken layouts, white screens, failed updates and half-finished projects, diagnosed and fixed.
How it works
Scope
We define exactly what needs to be built and how you’ll measure that it works.
Estimate
A fixed quote with milestones. No open-ended hourly surprises.
Build on staging
All work happens on a private copy of your site, never on the live one.
Test & deploy
Cross-browser and mobile testing, then a careful deployment with a backup taken first.
Why work with me
I’ve built on WordPress since before Gutenberg, page builders or WooCommerce existed. That history matters when you inherit a ten-year-old site: I know where the bodies are buried, and I know which shortcuts come back to bite.
- 25+ years of hands-on web development and SEO
- 480+ projects for 200+ clients
- Google Ads, Analytics and technical SEO certifications
- You deal directly with me, start to finish
I had the privilege to know Mihail for more than 15 years. We have hired him as a contractor to develop, customize, and maintain our website. His professional attitude, experience, web development skills, and programming knowledge help the website to be develop according to our requirements for the corporate branding.
Related work
Websites I’ve built or maintained for clients in similar situations.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build custom themes or use page builders?
Both, depending on who will edit the site. For most businesses I use a lightweight theme (Kadence or a custom block theme) so pages are fast and still easy to edit. Where a client already relies on Beaver Builder, Divi or Elementor, I work within it and keep it lean.
Can you fix a site another developer built?
Yes, it’s a big part of my work. I start with a backup and a short audit, then give you a clear list of what’s broken, what’s risky and what it will take to fix.
Do you work with agencies as a white-label developer?
Yes. I work quietly behind agencies on builds, maintenance and technical SEO, under their brand and process.
Who owns the code and the site?
You do. You get full admin access, the hosting stays in your name wherever possible, and there’s no lock-in.
Related services
- Website Design & RedesignModern, mobile-first sites that keep your rankings.
- eCommerce Development & SEOWooCommerce and Shopify stores built to sell.
- Website Maintenance & Care PlansUpdates, backups, security and small edits.
Industries: Nonprofits, Churches & Associations, Architects & Design Firms.
Let’s talk about your wordpress development project
Tell me what you’re planning. I’ll reply within one business day with honest advice and a clear next step, whether or not we end up working together.