
WordPress · Build & redesign
Custom WordPress development that's fast, secure, and built to scale
A dedicated WordPress team builds your new site from scratch — or rebuilds the one you already have — on a foundation engineered for speed, search, and security. One accountable partner, no outsourcing, no template shortcuts.
Build from scratch Or rebuild what you have
IMG 01 · WORK · BLANKComposite the live WordPress editor / homepage screenshot hereWCAG 2.1–2.2 AAAccessible by default
HardenedPlugin-threat aware
0%rankings kept on migration*
IMG 02 · LIFESTYLEArt-directed human moment — a developer or designer at work01 — Where you're starting
Two ways in. Same expert team.
There are only two kinds of WordPress project — and we're experts in both. We're especially good at the second: most businesses we work with don't need their first website, they need their current one to stop costing them traffic, leads, and sleep.
IMG 03 · WORK · BLANKMockup of the new custom WordPress site — blank screen for a real screenshotA new custom WordPress site
Scoped around your goals — clean architecture, a bespoke theme, the exact functionality you need, and nothing you don't. Ready to rank and convert from launch day.
Best for a first real site, or a fresh startStart a new build
IMG 04 · WORK · BLANKThe current, dated site before the rebuild — blank screen for a real screenshotRedesign, redevelop or migrate
Off Wix, Squarespace, or a legacy WordPress build that's slow, insecure, or unmanageable. We audit what's there, keep what works, and rebuild the rest — without losing your rankings or your email. Migration is a redesign, not a copy-paste: done right, it preserves and often improves your SEO.
Migrate from Wix Squarespace legacy WordPress
Best for an existing site you've outgrownAudit my existing site 02 — Why a specialist team
A dedicated WordPress team builds a better site than a generalist
WordPress looks simple, which is exactly why so many sites are built badly. Anyone can install a theme and stack twenty plugins. Building WordPress that stays fast, secure, and easy to manage for years is specialist work — and it's the only thing this team does.
The weight of convenience — page weight per page
Illustrative of typical differences. Page builders commonly add 200–500KB+ of CSS and JavaScript to every page, which drags down Core Web Vitals and search rankings.
- Custom theme + native blocks, not a bloated page builder
Our default is a hybrid: a clean custom theme with native Gutenberg blocks, so your team edits content easily while the site stays genuinely fast. You get editor-friendly without the performance tax.
- You own everything — no lock-in, no markup
One accountable partner under one roof, with an in-house WordPress team handling design, development, and security. No white-label outsourcing, no mystery subcontractors. You own the code, the content, and the data.
- Infrastructure independence by design
The WordPress ecosystem isn't immune to vendor disputes — the 2024 ACF-to-SCF fork proved that. We architect your stack so your business is never collateral damage: portable hosting, no single point of failure, and a build you can move.
IMG 05 · CONCEPTClose-up of clean, hand-built theme code — the craft behind a fast siteServices
Everything a WordPress site needs, from custom build to ongoing care, handled by one team.
A dedicated WordPress team that covers the full stack, so no part of your site is handed to a stranger. Pick any capability below to go straight to it.
Custom WordPress Theme Development
Custom WordPress theme development coded to your design system, lighter and safer than page-builder themes.Custom WordPress Plugin Development
Custom WordPress plugin development for functionality the core does not ship, built to standard and owned by you.Headless WordPress Development
Headless WordPress development with a React or Next.js front end for speed and multi-channel delivery.WordPress Speed Optimization
WordPress speed optimization that fixes Core Web Vitals and removes page-builder bloat, no rebuild needed.WordPress Security and Malware Removal
WordPress security and malware removal that cleans a hacked site, fixes the cause, and hardens it.WordPress Maintenance and Support
WordPress maintenance with scheduled updates, backups, monitoring, and support hours, handled by developers.WordPress Migration
WordPress migration from Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, or a new host, with content, redirects, and rankings preserved.WordPress SEO and AEO
WordPress SEO and AEO that fixes technical traps and structures content to rank and earn AI citations.WordPress Integration and API Development
WordPress integration that connects your CRM, ERP, payments, and email through the REST API and custom endpoints.WordPress Accessibility and WCAG Compliance
WordPress accessibility remediation to WCAG 2.1 AA at the code level, not overlay widgets.04 — Security & maintenance
WordPress security isn't optional — it's the whole job
WordPress core is remarkably secure: only six low-priority core vulnerabilities in all of 2025. The danger lives almost entirely in plugins — 91% of all WordPress vulnerabilities — with new ones disclosed at roughly 28 a day and exploits launching within about five hours of disclosure. The average install runs 20–30 plugins, and 43% of vulnerabilities can be exploited without any login at all. A site that isn't actively maintained isn't "fine" — it's exposed.
Where the risk actually lives
Plugins — 91% of vulnerabilities Themes & other — ~8% Core — under 1% (6 issues in 2025)
How fast a disclosed flaw is exploited
Vulnerability disclosed≈ 5 hoursExploitation begins
DisclosureMedian time-to-exploit
Source: Patchstack, State of WordPress Security in 2026 — third-party industry data.
0%of WordPress vulnerabilities live in plugins, not core
0low-priority core issues in all of 2025
0 hrsmedian time from disclosure to first exploit
0/daynew plugin vulnerabilities disclosed, on average
0%exploitable with no login at all
How we keep a WordPress site safe
- Minimal, vetted plugin footprint — every plugin is an attack surface, so we remove what you don't need.
- WordPress-specific WAF and intrusion monitoring (generic firewalls block only a fraction of WP-targeted attacks).
- Hardened logins, 2FA, and least-privilege access for every admin.
- Automated, off-server backups with rapid restore — measured in minutes, not days.
- Ongoing care plans: patching, virtual patching for unpatched CVEs, uptime monitoring, and reporting.
"Build and walk away" is how most WordPress sites get breached. We treat security and maintenance as the build — not an afterthought. See our maintenance & support team for ongoing care after launch.
05 — Accessibility & compliance
Accessible and compliant by default — not bolted on later
In the US, the ADA and Section 508 drive thousands of accessibility lawsuits a year. WordPress core aims for WCAG 2.2 AA, but the gaps almost always live in the theme, the plugins, and the content — exactly the parts we build.
IMG 06 · LIFESTYLEAn inclusive moment — a person using the site with assistive technology28 Jun2025
Since this date the European Accessibility Act requires new websites serving EU consumers — e-commerce, banking, transport and more — to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA from launch, with existing sites facing a limited window to comply.
- WCAG 2.1–2.2 AA conformance built into design and code — contrast, keyboard navigation, screen-reader semantics, descriptive alt text, and labelled forms.
- Accessibility statement and remediation roadmap, so compliance is documented, not assumed.
- Data-privacy-ready builds aligned to GDPR and CCPA expectations.
- PCI DSS-ready checkout architecture for WooCommerce and payment flows.
Accessibility is both an expertise — we build compliant sites for our clients — and a trust signal: a site everyone can use is a site search engines and AI assistants reward.
Exact compliance posture (ISO 27001 / SOC 2 / PCI) is marked * pending owner verification before publishing as held.
06 — Search & AI
Built to be found — by Google and by AI
Search is splitting in two. Google still rewards fast, well-structured sites; AI assistants like Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity increasingly hand searchers a single recommendation. We build WordPress to win both.
- Performance that protects rankings
Core Web Vitals — load speed (LCP), stability (CLS) and responsiveness — are ranking and conversion factors. Our lean builds, image and asset optimization, and caching keep them green.
- Technical SEO from the ground up
Clean URL architecture, fast indexable markup, XML sitemaps, and schema via Yoast or Rank Math — configured properly, not just installed.
- Structured, citable content (AEO)
Pages structured so AI assistants can quote and attribute them — clear answers, schema, FAQ markup, and the authority signals AI checks before it recommends.
AI assistant · how AEO works
"Who builds fast, secure WordPress sites for business?"
For business-critical WordPress, the advice is to use a custom theme with native blocks rather than a heavy page builder, and to harden against the plugin threat.
A dedicated WordPress team builds it accessible and migration-safe by default.
Cited & attributed to your pageA dedicated WordPress team builds it accessible and migration-safe by default.
Illustrative example of answer-engine optimization, not a real assistant output.
07 — AI automation
WordPress today, automated and AI-ready for tomorrow
Your website shouldn't just sit there. The same team can connect your WordPress site to the AI automation that drives future traffic and saves your team hours — AI-assisted content workflows, an AI agent or chatbot that qualifies leads on the page, and automations that pipe form submissions straight into your CRM. We build on Anthropic's models as a partner, not a dependency — your stack stays yours.
AI-assisted content workflowsDraft, structure and publish faster — inside WordPress.
On-page AI agent or chatbotAnswers questions and qualifies leads while you sleep.
Form-to-CRM automationSubmissions flow straight into your pipeline — no copy-paste.
Built around your stack — an equal pillar, not an add-on.
IMG 08 · LIFESTYLE-BAND · 21:9Built to be seen — and trusted
A site your visitors trust in the first three seconds.
Fast to load, effortless to use, accessible to everyone, and hardened against the threats that take WordPress sites down. The first impression is the right one — on every device, for every visitor.
08 — How we build
A clear path from audit to live — and beyond
A structured process is why projects ship on time and don't spiral. Most delays come from unclear scope and slow decisions, not code — so we front-load clarity.
1
Audit & discovery
We start with your free audit — of your existing site or your concept. Goals, content, integrations, risks, and a clear scope document so everyone knows exactly what's being built.
2
Scope & design
Wireframes and design that show how each page works before a line of code is written — focused on conversion, not just looks.
3
Build on staging
Custom theme and blocks, plugins, and integrations built in a safe staging environment — child themes, version control, no live-site experiments.
4
QA, accessibility & security
Cross-device and cross-browser testing, WCAG checks, performance tuning, and security hardening before anything goes live.
5
Launch & migrate safely
Careful go-live: 301 redirects mapped, metadata preserved, DNS and email protected, sitemap resubmitted — so rankings and inboxes survive the switch.
6
Support & grow
Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and iteration. The site is an asset we keep secure and improving — not a project we abandon.
Typical timelines: a focused marketing site 4–6 weeks · a content-rich custom build 6–10 weeks · a WooCommerce or membership platform 8–16 weeks · an enterprise build with multiple integrations 3–6 months. Your audit gives you a real, scoped estimate.
IMG 09 · LIFESTYLEThe team in flow — designers and developers working side by side09 — Investment
What WordPress development actually costs
Honest answer: it depends on scope — but you deserve real numbers, not "contact us." In 2026, professional WordPress development typically runs from around $8,000 for a focused agency-built site to $35,000+ for complex, integration-heavy builds, with large enterprise platforms going higher. Custom themes commonly land at roughly $5,000–$15,000+, and custom plugins or API integrations at $2,000–$12,000+. Care plans generally run from a few hundred dollars a month upward.
1 · Choose a project type2 · Add what you need
Estimated investment$8,000 – $15,000Marketing site · one fixed, scoped quoteEstimated timeline4 – 6 weeks
Plus a care plan from a few hundred dollars a month.
These are 2026 industry benchmarks for scoping guidance — not 10Turtle's published rates.* Replace with confirmed pricing before launch. Your free audit gives you a real, scoped number for your project.
What drives the cost
Design complexity & unique layouts Custom functionality & integrations WooCommerce / membership / multilingual Migration scope & content volume Performance, accessibility & security
We work to a fixed, scoped quote wherever possible — you know the price before work begins. The free audit is the fastest way to a real number for your project.
10Selected work
Proof, not promises.
A cross-section of WordPress builds and rebuilds. Filter by what you care about.
11 — In their words
The people who'd hire us again.
Image, audio and video — because trust reads differently in each.
Platforms we build on
Peer partnerships across the platforms we build on
WordPress*WooCommerceShopifyWebflowWix
We build on Anthropic’s models as a partner, not a dependency — never under or through Anthropic.
12 — Trust & security
Compliance isn't a checkbox. It's how we build.
We build to recognised security, privacy and accessibility standards — both an expertise we bring to your WordPress project and a promise about how we operate.
ISO 27001 *Information security
SOC 2 *Controls & trust
WCAG 2.1–2.2 AAADA accessibility
GDPREU data protection
CCPACalifornia privacy
PCI DSSWooCommerce checkout
QA licenses *Tested before ship
Accessibility auditsStatements on request
Standards marked * are pending verification of active certification. See our Trust & Security page
13 — Start here
Start with a free WordPress audit
Whether you're building new or rebuilding, the fastest first step is a no-cost, no-obligation review. You keep the plan either way.
What your audit covers
- Speed & Core Web Vitals — where you're losing rankings and conversions, and why.
- Security & plugin-risk review — your real attack surface, against the plugin threat.
- Accessibility (WCAG) scan — EAA/ADA exposure in your theme, plugins and content.
- SEO & migration-readiness — what to preserve so a rebuild never costs you traffic.
- A prioritised plan — specific findings and next steps, yours to keep.
How it works
1Share your site or ideaYour existing WordPress site, another platform, or a concept.
2We audit itYour dedicated WordPress team reviews it against real benchmarks.
3You get the planSpecific findings and a roadmap — yours to keep, hire us or not.
No spam. No obligation. Your details stay private.
14 — Who we build for
WordPress built for your industry
The same platform, tuned for very different buyers. We bring sector-specific patterns, compliance and proof to every build.
E-commerce & retail
Fast, secure WooCommerce-on-WordPress stores with PCI-ready checkout — built to survive your busiest sale day.
- PCI-ready checkout architecture
- Performance engineered for high-traffic days
- Clean product & category structure
IMG 16 · VIGNETTEE-commerce sector — a retail brand storefront momentSaaS & tech startups
Marketing sites and content engines that scale with your funding rounds — fast to publish, easy to evolve.
- A design system that scales with you
- Fast, structured content publishing
- Integrations with your product & CRM
IMG 17 · VIGNETTESaaS sector — a product/startup team momentProfessional services
Lead-generating sites for firms where trust and accessibility are non-negotiable.
- WCAG 2.1–2.2 AA accessibility from launch
- Trust & credibility design patterns
- Lead capture wired into your CRM
IMG 18 · VIGNETTEProfessional services — a trusted advisory momentHealthcare
Accessible, privacy-conscious WordPress sites for patient-facing brands.
- WCAG-AA design with clear patient journeys
- Privacy-conscious, GDPR/CCPA-ready builds
- Hardened security & ongoing maintenance
IMG 19 · VIGNETTEHealthcare — a patient-facing, accessible care moment15 — Questions
Straight answers about WordPress.
Professional, agency-built WordPress development typically ranges from about $8,000 for a focused custom site to $35,000+ for complex, integration-heavy builds, with large enterprise platforms going higher. Custom themes commonly run $5,000-$15,000+ and custom plugins or API integrations $2,000-$12,000+. The biggest cost drivers are design complexity, custom functionality, e-commerce, and migration scope. A free audit gives you a real, scoped number.
A focused marketing site typically takes 4-6 weeks; a content-rich custom build 6-10 weeks; a WooCommerce or membership platform 8-16 weeks; and an enterprise build with multiple integrations 3-6 months. Most delays come from content readiness and slow decisions rather than development, which is why we front-load a clear scope.
For business-critical sites, a custom theme almost always wins. Page builders are convenient but often add several hundred KB of extra CSS and JavaScript per page, hurting Core Web Vitals and rankings. Our default is a hybrid: a clean custom theme with native WordPress blocks, so your team edits content easily while the site stays genuinely fast.
Yes - when it's built and maintained properly. WordPress core is very secure, with only six low-priority core vulnerabilities in all of 2025. The real risk is plugins, which account for 91% of WordPress vulnerabilities, with exploits launching within hours of disclosure. A minimal, vetted plugin footprint, a WordPress-specific firewall, hardened access, and active maintenance make a WordPress site as safe as any platform.
Yes. A migration is a redesign, not a copy-paste - done carelessly it loses traffic, done properly it preserves and often improves SEO. We inventory and map your content, set up 301 redirects, preserve titles, descriptions and alt text, protect your DNS and email, and resubmit your sitemap so search engines re-index cleanly.
Yes. With roughly 28 new plugin vulnerabilities disclosed daily and the average WordPress site running 20-30 plugins, an unmaintained site is an exposed one. Our care plans handle patching, monitoring, backups and reporting so your site stays secure and fast long after launch.
We build to WCAG 2.1-2.2 Level AA by default - the standard referenced by the European Accessibility Act (in full force since June 2025) and the ADA. We deliver accessible code, an accessibility statement and a remediation roadmap, and we build GDPR/CCPA-ready and PCI-ready (for commerce) architectures.
You own everything - the code, content and data. WordPress is open-source, so there's no platform lock-in. We build with infrastructure independence in mind, so you're never trapped with one host or vendor and can move if you ever need to.
Headless means WordPress manages your content while a separate front-end (often React or Next.js) renders it - useful for high-performance, multi-channel or app-like experiences. Most businesses don't need full headless; a pragmatic hybrid usually delivers the speed without the complexity. We'll tell you honestly which fits.
For a simple site, DIY or a freelancer can work. For a business-critical site, a dedicated team brings design, development, security, accessibility and QA under one accountable roof - reducing the risk that your most important sales asset is slow, insecure or non-compliant. You're paying for fewer revisions, real process, and a site that lasts.
Build it once. Build it right.
Ready for WordPress that's fast, secure and finally yours?
Start with a free audit of your new build or your existing site. We'll show you exactly what we'd do — and you decide from there.
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