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WordPress Development.
Custom WordPress themes and plugins, no page builders, no bloat, no compromise.
Approach
WordPress powers 43% of the internet for a reason. But most WordPress sites are slow, insecure, and built on page builders that create technical debt. We build custom WordPress themes from scratch, clean PHP, modern tooling, and zero reliance on Elementor or WPBakery. The result is a site that loads fast, ranks well, and is easy for your team to update without breaking anything.
Process
How it goes.
01
Audit
If migrating, we audit your current site for content, SEO signals, and technical debt.
02
Architecture
Custom post types, taxonomies, and ACF field groups designed for your content model.
03
Build
Theme development with Git version control, staging environment, and weekly demos.
04
Launch
Migration, DNS, SSL, and 30-day post-launch monitoring.
Deliverables
- 01Custom WordPress theme (no page builders)
- 02Advanced Custom Fields setup
- 03Custom post types & taxonomies
- 04Plugin audit & optimisation
- 05Security hardening (Sucuri/Wordfence)
- 06Speed optimisation (sub-2s load)
- 07Training & documentation
Tools we use
FAQ
Common questions.
Is WordPress still worth using in 2026?
Yes. WordPress remains the most flexible, cost-effective, and SEO-friendly CMS for the majority of UK businesses. The key is building it properly, custom code, not page builders.
Can you migrate my site from Wix or Squarespace to WordPress?
Yes. We handle full content migration, 301 redirect mapping, and SEO preservation. Most migrations take 2–3 weeks and result in improved page speed and search rankings.
Do you use Elementor or other page builders?
No. We build custom WordPress themes from scratch. Page builders create slow, bloated sites with poor code quality. Every WebAnts WordPress site is hand-coded for performance and maintainability.
What about WordPress security?
We harden every WordPress installation with login protection, file permission lockdowns, malware scanning, and automatic security updates. Combined with our managed hosting, your site is monitored 24/7.
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