Custom design and development for WordPress

Adrián Vrtel

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About this service

Summary

I specialize in creating custom block themes and plugins for WordPress, tailored to meet the specific needs of my clients.

I'm focusing on delivering the best experience possible for both the end user and content editor. Here are some examples:

Experience WordPress as it was intended. With Gutenberg editor you can edit all of your pages visually in a user-friendly manner.

Hands on authoring experience. With custom post types and option pages. There is no need to menu-dive just to change/add one simple thing.

Your dashboard won't be bloated by banners from third party plugins and themes.

Process

First contact

Exchanging of ideas and expectations.

Specification

You'll write up all of functionality and your needs from the websites. Don't forget to mention third-party services that you'll need to integrate. Such as MailChimp, CookieYes, Google tag manager and so on..

Moodboards

Based on your expectation I will try to create a few mood boards so you can tell which one is the best match.

Wire-framing

I will construct a wireframe of your website. It is important for you to check if all of the mentioned functionality or content types is included.

Designing

In this phase I will be creating the design. You will have access to the Figma file so you can comment, give ideas or reminders.

Development

After the design is approved. I will start with the theme development. If needed in this phase I will be also developing custom Gutenberg blocks for extended frontend functionality.

Workshop and testing

I will show you all the functionality of your websites and also some best practices for content editing and authoring. After that you will have time to test your websites. If you find a bug during the test period the fix is free of charge. (Testing period length is dependent on the scale of the project.)

Deployment and handover

After the testing period your site will be deployed on agreed hosting provider. After that you will have another two weeks of warranty.

FAQs

Do you offer WordPress websites build with Bricks Builder?
Yes, I offer websites built with Bricks for clients who don't have the budget for a custom WordPress theme and plugins, or for those needing a relatively simple presentation website. This is particularly useful if the design will soon be changed or customized for an upcoming campaign or product release. However, I don't recommend Bricks for projects that require extensive editing options for site sections or advanced page builder capabilities done by client.
Can you create patterns/components that we will use to create landing pages or layouts ourselves?
Absolutely! I can design and develop a comprehensive design system for you. This system will enable you to create customized service pages, case studies, and landing pages that seamlessly match your website's design. Everything will be integrated into a visual editor, allowing you to see exactly how the page will look before it's published—no more guesswork!
How do you keep websites fast and secure?
To avoid maintenance headaches and compatibility issues, it's crucial not to install too many dependencies. I've noticed that inexperienced WordPress developers often over-rely on third-party plugins, even for simple functionalities that could be achieved with a single line of code. This tendency leads to the creation of sites burdened with 30 or more plugins. In my more complex projects, you'll rarely find more than five plugins.

What's included

WordPress website
With pages and post types that were defined in specification. Rank math or Yoast SEO plugin. Profile with editor access. After the client delivers the analytics and GDPR scripts, I implement them on the site.
Access to Figma design file
- All desktop views - Single (Or more) tablet views - Single (Or more) mobile views

Example projects