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WordPress

WordPress Development

Custom WordPress themes, Website launch packages, and headless builds — so your content team publishes without waiting on developers. Website launch from $999 — custom themes and headless builds scoped for editors, SEO, and speed.

Overview

WordPress that stays fast — without page-builder debt.

WordPress is still the right answer when a content team needs to publish daily without developers in the loop. We build custom themes (not page-builder Frankensteins), migrate legacy sites without breaking SEO, and offer headless setups where WordPress is the CMS and the frontend is Next.js or Astro. From a $999 Website launch to a fully bespoke theme or headless stack, senior developers stay on the project from audit through editor training.

Whether you need a 48-hour Website launch, a bespoke theme, or a headless front end, we keep the admin usable, the HTML crawlable, and the handoff documented. You own hosting and the codebase path we leave behind.

What you get

  • Custom theme built from your design
  • ACF Pro or block editor content model
  • Multilingual (WPML / Polylang) if needed
  • Speed and Core Web Vitals tuning
  • Migration with 301 redirect map
  • Editor training session
Choose your path

Three ways we ship WordPress

Pick the engagement that matches your timeline — then upgrade later without throwing the CMS away.

From $999 · 48 hours

Website launch

A curated WordPress template adapted to your brand and content — fast credibility online when you need to launch this week, not next quarter.

From $2,900

Custom theme

Bespoke theme from your design, block editor or ACF content model, and performance tuned for Core Web Vitals — or we extend Astra, Elementor, Divi, and other stacks you already run.

Scoped quote

Headless WordPress

Editors keep WordPress; visitors get a Next.js or Astro front end — marketing-site speed with a CMS your team already knows.

Platform expertise

Themes & builders we know inside out

Deep experience with Astra, Elementor Pro, Divi, WoodMart, Flatsome, and many more WordPress themes and page builders — not a shortlist we stop at. New builds, rebuilds, WooCommerce, and performance rescues included.

WordPress theme

Astra

Lean multipurpose theme for marketing sites and stores — custom headers, Spectra/Gutenberg layouts, child themes, and WooCommerce setups that stay fast under real traffic.

Page builder

Elementor Pro

Full page-builder builds with Theme Builder, popups, forms, dynamic content, and template kits — plus cleanups when an existing Elementor Pro site needs speed, structure, or a redesign.

Theme + builder

Divi

Divi Builder sites, Theme Builder templates, child themes, and rescue work on heavy Divi installs that need clearer structure and better Core Web Vitals.

WooCommerce theme

WoodMart

Premium WooCommerce theme for catalogues, AJAX filters, product swatches, megamenus, and shop UX — tuned for conversion, mobile checkout, and Core Web Vitals on real store traffic.

WooCommerce theme

Flatsome

Popular WooCommerce theme with UX Builder and UX Blocks — fashion, DTC, and catalogue storefronts, custom shop templates, and Flatsome customisations without fighting the theme.

Also regularly work with GeneratePress, Kadence, OceanWP, Hello Elementor, Avada, Enfold, The7, Porto, Shopkeeper, and custom child themes — if your site runs on WordPress, we can build on it, extend it, or migrate you off it.

Why thedesigntime

What a professional WordPress build delivers

Beyond “install a theme” — editor workflows, measurable speed, and migrations that protect your search equity.

Editors own the CMS

Clean block editor or ACF fields — publish pages and posts without opening a developer ticket for every change.

Fast by default

No page-builder bloat. We target strong Core Web Vitals so SEO and conversions are not fighting a heavy theme.

SEO survives migrations

Redirect maps, meta, sitemaps, and URL planning baked into the cutover — rankings and bookmarks do not get left behind.

Senior build, clear handoff

The people who scope the theme build it — then train your editors and leave docs so day-two publishing is calm.

Our process

WordPress development process

From content audit to editor training — click each step to see what ships and what you're paying for.

Content & SEO audit

Content & SEO audit

We inventory pages, URLs, plugins, and performance — then agree what to keep, redirect, or rebuild before a single template file changes.

  • URL & content inventory
  • Plugin / theme health check
  • SEO risk flags
  • Fixed-fee scope & timeline
Milestones

WordPress project milestones

Six checkpoints from audit to training — so migrations and launches stay calm and measurable.

  1. Step 01

    Kickoff & audit

    Goals, audiences, and a written inventory of what must survive the rebuild — URLs, content types, and SEO constraints.

  2. Step 02

    IA & design

    Sitemap, templates, and content model. Editors see how they will publish before development locks the structure.

  3. Step 03

    Build on staging

    Theme or headless front end on a staging URL. Weekly reviews keep feedback early and rework cheap.

  4. Step 04

    Content migration

    Posts, pages, and media moved carefully. Redirects drafted and tested against the old URL list.

  5. Step 05

    QA & performance

    Forms, menus, mobile, Core Web Vitals, and SEO checks — bugs fixed before customers see them.

  6. Step 06

    Launch & train

    Cutover, Search Console, editor session, and optional care plan so the site stays secure after go-live.

Migrations

Moving off a slow theme or page builder?

We rebuild on a clean WordPress theme (or headless stack), migrate content, and ship a redirect map so SEO equity comes with you.

Plan a migration
Website launch

WordPress in 48 hours — from $999.

A curated WordPress template adapted to your brand when you need a professional site online fast. Content ready at kickoff; we handle setup, SEO basics, and launch checklist.

  • Template adapted to your brand & content
  • SEO foundations & analytics setup
  • Hosting not included — you own the account
Starting from
$999

48-hour delivery · template-based

Pages
Up to 8
Revisions
1 round
Hosting
Not included
Support
Launch checklist
Pricing

Transparent WordPress pricing

Fixed fees for Website launch and custom themes — headless and migrations scoped after audit.

48-hour delivery

Website launch

$999one-time · 48 hours

WordPress site when you need to go live fast

  • Curated WP template, brand-adapted
  • Up to 8 pages with your content
  • On-page SEO & contact form
  • Mobile-responsive & tuned
  • 1 round of revisions
  • Delivery in 48 hours
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Custom theme

$2,900starting from

Bespoke WordPress theme your editors can actually use

  • Custom theme from design
  • Block editor or ACF model
  • Core Web Vitals optimisation
  • SEO foundations & schema
  • Editor training
  • 2 rounds of revisions
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Headless / migrate

Customscoped quote

Headless WP, large migrations, or multilingual builds

  • Next.js or Astro front end
  • Full content migration
  • 301 redirect strategy
  • Multilingual (WPML / Polylang)
  • Managed hosting setup
  • Ongoing care plan option
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How we build

WordPress done properly

The tools behind our WordPress work — chosen for editor experience, SEO, and long-term maintainability. Hosting stays in accounts you own.

CMS

WordPress (latest)

Block editor first. Clean admin, sensible plugins only — we avoid stacks that fight Core Web Vitals.

Theme

Custom themes

Built from your design, a Website launch package, or platforms you already use — Astra, Elementor Pro, Divi, WoodMart, Flatsome, and many more — with performance in mind.

Content model

ACF Pro / blocks

Structured fields for pages marketing owns — flexible where needed, constrained where chaos hurts SEO.

Headless

Next.js / Astro

When the public site needs SSR speed and WordPress stays the editorial brain behind the API.

Hosting

Kinsta / WP Engine

We configure managed WordPress hosting in accounts you own. Caching, SSL, and backups set up at handoff.

SEO

Yoast / Rank Math

On-page controls editors understand, plus sitemaps and meta — paired with clean theme markup, not plugins alone.

Multilingual

WPML / Polylang

Language structure planned up front so hreflang and URL strategy do not become a retrofit nightmare.

Integrations

Forms & CRM

Contact forms, newsletters, and CRM hooks wired cleanly so leads do not die in a spam folder.

Migration

Redirect maps

Old URLs → new URLs documented and tested. Critical for SEO continuity on redesigns and platform moves.

Design

Figma

Component-level layouts before theme code — especially on custom builds where every template must earn its keep.

Workflow

Staging + git

Version-controlled theme work and a staging URL from early in the build so stakeholders review in context.

Performance

Core Web Vitals

Image strategy, caching, and lean assets measured before launch — not “we’ll optimise later.”

Who it's for

Built for teams that live in the CMS every week

WordPress at thedesigntime is for marketers, founders, and brands who need a site they can edit — without sacrificing speed or SEO.

01

Marketing teams

Need to publish landing pages and blog posts weekly without waiting on a developer queue.

02

Founders on a deadline

Want a credible WordPress site in 48 hours via Website launch — then grow into a custom theme later.

03

Rebuilds & migrations

Stuck on a slow page-builder site or aging theme and need a clean cutover without losing SEO.

04

Agencies & brands

Bring design in-house and need a senior WordPress partner for theme build, headless, or multilingual.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Templates, Elementor Pro, Divi, Astra, WoodMart, Flatsome and other themes, migrations, headless WP, SEO, hosting, and timelines — answered plainly.

Do you offer a Website launch package?

Yes. Our $999 / 48-hour Website launch uses a curated WordPress template adapted to your brand and content — up to 8 pages when content is ready at kickoff. Fully custom themes and headless builds are quoted under Growth or a custom phase.

Do you work with Elementor Pro, Divi, Astra, WoodMart, Flatsome, and other themes?

Yes. We have deep expertise with Astra, Elementor Pro (page builder), Divi, and WooCommerce themes like WoodMart and Flatsome — plus many more themes and builders (GeneratePress, Kadence, Avada, OceanWP, and others). That covers new builds, customisations, WooCommerce setups, and performance cleanups. For greenfield projects we often recommend a custom theme or a lean Astra stack when speed matters most; we will meet you on whatever platform your team already knows.

Can you migrate our existing WordPress site?

Yes. We audit content and URLs, build the new theme or headless front end, migrate posts/pages/media, and ship a 301 redirect map so rankings and bookmarks survive the cutover.

What is headless WordPress?

WordPress remains the CMS your editors know; the public site is built on Next.js or Astro for speed and SEO. Ideal when you want marketing-site performance with a familiar publishing workflow.

Will my WordPress site be SEO-ready?

Yes. Clean permalinks, meta fields, XML sitemaps, canonicals, schema where useful, and Core Web Vitals tuning are part of the build. We can verify Search Console at handoff.

Is hosting included?

No. We recommend and configure managed hosts such as Kinsta or WP Engine; hosting fees are billed to your account. You own the hosting and domain — no lock-in.

Do you train our editors?

Yes. Custom and Growth builds include an editor walkthrough plus written notes so your team can publish confidently without opening a developer ticket for every page.

How long does a WordPress project take?

A Website launch can ship in 48 hours with content ready. A custom theme for 8–15 pages typically runs 4–7 weeks. Migrations and headless builds are scoped around content volume and integrations.

Where we work

Web & app development worldwide — teams in six countries.

We work with clients worldwide remotely over Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slack. Our senior team is based across the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Australia, Canada, and Saudi Arabia — so you get timezone-friendly delivery and local market understanding wherever you operate.

Looking for a web development agency in Dubai, London, New York, Sydney, Toronto, or Riyadh? Explore our country pages to see how we support founders and brands in your market.

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