Your WordPress site is slow, bloated with plugins and built on a theme that looks like everyone else. Updating it means calling a developer.
WordPress web design agency
WordPress Web Design Agency: Custom Elementor & Gutenberg Sites
Custom WordPress websites built for performance, SEO and conversions, with a senior-level team on every project.
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Why WordPress
WordPress web design done properly
A custom WordPress build that loads fast, ranks well and lets your team update content on their own.
What you get
WordPress web design services
A custom-coded theme, a CMS your team can manage, and speed, security and SEO built in.
Custom theme build
- Custom-coded themeBuilt around your brand and page speed needs, avoiding the bloated code and generic look of off-the-shelf themes.
- Gutenberg or ElementorYour CMS configured so your team can edit pages, posts and layouts with confidence.
- Speed optimisationCaching, image handling and lean code for fast loading on mobile.
- Security hardeningSensible security settings and updates so the site stays safe.
SEO and editing
- Rank Math setupTitles, schema and sitemaps managed cleanly with Rank Math.
- SEO-ready structureSemantic HTML5, heading hierarchy and clean URL architecture from day one.
- Easy content updatesA CMS non-technical teams can manage day to day without a developer.
- Team trainingA handoff session so your team knows how to update the site.
Launch and care
- SSL and redirectsHTTPS on every site and 301 redirects from old URLs to protect rankings.
- GA4 and Search ConsoleAnalytics and search data connected from launch.
- QA before launchCross-browser, device and form testing before anything goes live.
- 30-day supportBug fixes and minor content updates for 30 days after launch.
DeliverablesCustom WordPress themeGutenberg or Elementor setupRank Math configurationSpeed and security setupGA4 and Search ConsoleTeam training
Tools we useWordPressElementorGutenbergRank MathFigma
Portfolio
See the full portfolio WordPress projects we have delivered
A full corporate site in WordPress and a multi-location redesign, from the same team.
Content & SEO MarketingMulti-page corporate sitePrivate equity consulting website in WordPress
A full corporate site - homepage, service pages, team and insights - designed in Figma and built in WordPress with Elementor Pro for easy in-house editing.
Content & SEO MarketingMulti-page corporate site
WordPress RedesignBefore → after rebuildHospitality website redesign across 3 locations
A cluttered legacy site turned into a cinematic, reservation-first experience - new brand photography treatment, location pages and booking integration.
WordPress RedesignBefore → after rebuild
Website RedesignBefore → after rebuildCyber intelligence platform redesign
A dated, text-heavy site rebuilt into a clear conversion path - new IA, dark-tech visual language and demo CTAs on every scroll depth.
Website RedesignBefore → after rebuild
Digital Marketing & SEO+35% organic growthAgency site rebuild with SEO baked in
Custom digital marketing across multiple landing pages plus on-page SEO, schema and Core Web Vitals work. Organic visibility up 35% with a measurable lift in ROI.
Digital Marketing & SEO+35% organic growth
Discovery and research
Goals, audience, competitors and current performance reviewed, with a technical audit of your existing site and keyword analysis of your market.
Strategy and site architecture
A blueprint of page hierarchy, SEO keyword mapping, conversion funnel and content plan that you approve in full.
UI design and wireframing
Wireframes for every key page, then a clickable high-fidelity prototype in desktop and mobile before development starts.
Front-end development
Clean, semantic HTML and CSS built for speed, accessibility and SEO, with your CMS configured for your team.
QA and pre-launch checklist
Cross-browser and device testing, forms, SSL, 301 redirects, GA4, Search Console and sitemap all checked before launch.
Launch and optimisation
Close monitoring for the first 30 days, then monthly reports and ongoing SEO and conversion work.
Questions
WordPress web design: your questions
Why build a business website on WordPress?+
WordPress powers over 40% of all websites because it's flexible, SEO-friendly out of the box, and easy for a business owner to update content on without a developer.
Is a custom WordPress theme better than a purchased theme?+
A custom theme is built around the specific brand and page speed needs, avoiding the bloated code and generic look that comes with off-the-shelf themes.
Does WordPress work well for SEO?+
Yes, WordPress has strong native SEO support and integrates cleanly with tools like Rank Math to manage titles, schema, and sitemaps.
Is WordPress with Elementor Pro good for fast business websites?+
Yes, when it is built properly. Custom Elementor Pro components, lean themes, image optimization and caching deliver fast, mobile-first sites that your team can edit without a developer, without the bloat of heavy prebuilt templates.
Does WordPress web design include page speed and Core Web Vitals work?+
Rainmaker Art optimizes speed as part of every build with compressed images, lean code, caching and mobile-first layouts. Faster pages improve user experience, conversion rates and local search performance.
Sources: WordPress.org, usage statistics · WordPress Developer Resources, Theme Handbook
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