Custom WordPress Development Services Built to Perform,Convert and Scale
Stagebit is a WordPress development agency that builds custom websites, migrates existing sites, and provides ongoing performance and security support for businesses, publishers, and membership platforms. We build for fast growing business and content sites, membership platforms, and full enterprise builds. If you already have a WordPress site and something is slowing it down or nobody is maintaining it properly, that is exactly where we come in too. Running a WooCommerce store specifically? Our dedicated WooCommerce team has its own page with pricing, timelines and store examples, take a look at our WooCommerce development services. We also work as a white label WordPress partner for agencies that want reliable delivery without hiring in house.
Fortnightly sprint demos · Direct Slack access · No black-box development
Verified Credentials & Partner Certifications
Why Choose Stagebit for
WordPress Development?
We have inherited enough WordPress sites built by plugin and go shops to know exactly what that looks like a year later: a dozen overlapping plugins nobody remembers installing, a site that is slow for reasons nobody can explain, and a client who assumed this was just how WordPress works. It is not. Every site we build, whether it is a content heavy publisher, a membership platform, a lead generation site, or a full enterprise build, gets checked against one question before we call it done: is this faster, safer, and easier to manage than what came before it?
Sites that load fast
Performance engineeringWe tune caching and object storage, clean up slow database queries, and strip out the bloated plugins most WordPress sites accumulate over a few years. We also build on modern full site editing and block themes rather than legacy page builder frameworks, since that is what keeps a WordPress site fast years down the line, not just on launch day. A faster site is not just nicer to use, it directly affects where you show up in Google search results too.
Forms and stores that convert
Conversion-ready UXWe design custom Gutenberg blocks and lead capture forms built around how people actually browse your site, not a stock theme’s default layout. Most visitors leave a form or a page unfinished not because they were not interested, but because the layout made it harder than it needed to be. We build so that does not happen.
Sites you can trust at scale
Stability & securityWe deploy plugin and core updates through staging environments and version control, so an update doesn’t take your site down without warning. We also lock down wp-admin with MFA, a firewall and regular malware scans, so a security scare doesn’t turn into a crisis.
Built to rank from day one
Technical SEO and discoverabilityWe set up clean permalink structures, schema markup and fast-rendering templates from the start. Your site isn’t just fast, it’s actually findable when someone searches for what you offer.
Senior developers, not juniors
WordPress expert-led buildsA senior WordPress developer leads every project. We don’t hand your build to a subcontractor or a trainee. Our team has built on WordPress since its early versions and holds active expertise across custom theme development, WooCommerce, and headless WordPress builds.
You always know what’s happening
Transparent deliveryYou get a sprint demo every two weeks, a shared backlog you can check anytime, and direct Slack access to your actual lead developer. Not a monthly email that just says “still working on it.”
“Stagebit rebuilt our WordPress site from the ground up in six weeks with zero downtime. Page load time dropped from 4.8s to under 1.2s. Our conversion rate went up 41% in the first month. Best technical decision we made.”
Andrea Britz
Co-Founder, Verseau Paris
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Technology Stack
The Stack Behind Every
High-Performance WordPress Site We Build
Every tool below earns its place because it solves a problem we’ve actually hit on a client’s site, not because it’s trendy. Here’s what runs under the hood and why it matters for you.
Frontend & Storefront
What your visitors actually see and experience
WordPress
ACF
Next.js
Gutenberg
Algolia
Custom
Plugins
- 90+ Lighthouse scores: custom-built themes consistently outperform bloated page-builder themes on Core Web Vitals.
- Native app speed on mobile: headless builds designed for how most people actually browse now, on a phone, not a desktop.
- No upgrade conflicts: custom plugins built to WordPress coding standards from day one, so core and plugin updates don’t break your site.
DevOps, Performance & Hosting
Infrastructure that keeps your site fast and online
Docker
NGINX
Redis
Varnish
ElasticPress
Cloudflare
- Sub-200ms response times under real load: pages that respond in under 200 milliseconds even under real traffic, not just in a quiet test environment. We get there using Redis and Varnish set up specifically for how WordPress actually behaves, not a generic caching config copied from a tutorial.
- Instant search across large sites: ElasticPress tuned to your content volume, so search never becomes your site’s bottleneck.
- Zero-downtime deployments: Docker-based CI/CD means your site stays live during every release, with no maintenance window needed.
QA, Testing & SEO Infrastructure
How we ensure nothing breaks and everything ranks
Cypress
Storybook
GA4
/ GTM
Search
Console
PageSpeed
PHPUnit
- Regressions caught before they reach live: Cypress automated tests run on every deployment, not just before major releases.
- SEO baked in during build: structured data, canonical tags and XML sitemaps configured from day one, never retrofitted after launch.
- Clean conversion data from day one: GA4 and GTM fully configured at launch so you’re never flying blind on what’s driving results.
Integrations & Commerce Connectors
Your existing systems, connected cleanly to WordPress
Stripe
PayPal
Klarna
Klaviyo
HubSpot
ERP
/ SAP
- Clean API integrations, not brittle hacks: WordPress connected to your CRM, ERP or marketing stack in a way that survives updates.
- PCI-aligned payment configuration: gateway setup includes fraud rule tuning and security hardening, not just a plugin install.
- Consistent content and product data across every site: structured content modeling keeps things clean across multilingual and multisite setups.
We recommend the right tool for your project, not the most expensive one. Not every site needs every layer in this stack. We’ll tell you exactly what you need in a free scoping call.
What We Build and Fix
Pick a Business Outcome,
Our WordPress Team Delivers It
New build, existing site that needs fixing, or a full migration, pick what fits. Each service below covers real timelines and outcomes so you know what you are signing up for. Not sure which one is yours? Book a free audit and we will tell you straight.
Custom WordPress Website Development
Built from scratch so it holds up as you grow, not something you’ll be rebuilding the next time a plugin gets discontinued. For content, marketing and business sites. Typical delivery: ~6 weeks.
- Figma custom Gutenberg theme, pixel-perfect
- Business & membership ready: gated content, user roles
- Modular, upgrade-safe, well-documented code
Custom WordPress Plugin Development
When off the shelf plugins cannot do the job, we build one that follows WordPress’s own coding standards. That includes custom Gutenberg block development for teams who need specific content layouts their theme does not support out of the box. It survives your next core update, and your team can actually use it.
- Custom Gutenberg blocks & content templates
- Design token integration & style guide alignment
- Admin training doc & handoff included
WooCommerce Storefront & Checkout Optimisation
Already have WordPress and need WooCommerce added, fixed, or optimized? We do that too. For full scope, pricing, and store examples, our dedicated WooCommerce development page covers this in depth.
- Product & attribute modeling for large catalogs
- Stripe, PayPal & BNPL integrations
- One-page & guest checkout flows
Headless WordPress Development
Want your site to feel like an app? We separate the front end from WordPress using Next.js, React, or a custom API, without losing the SEO you’ve already earned.
- SSR / ISR strategies for SEO-safe routing
- Global CDN, object caching & full-page caching layers
- REST & GraphQL API design & optimisation
WordPress Performance Optimisation
We find what is actually slowing your site down, whether that is the server, the database, or bloated images, and we fix the actual cause instead of just adding another caching plugin on top. This is the most common request we get from people whose site used to be fast and somehow is not anymore.
- Database & query performance fine-tuning
- CWV audit + roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Ongoing monitoring with alert thresholds
WordPress Security Hardening & Compliance
We patch known vulnerabilities before attackers find them, lock down wp-admin, add a firewall, and get you GDPR/CCPA ready. Before a breach, not after.
- Core & plugin patch deployment & WAF setup
- Audit logs, access controls & real-time alerting
- GDPR / CCPA compliance review & guidance
WordPress Migration & Replatforming
Moving off Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, or an old WordPress install? We migrate everything in stages, so your site stays live and your rankings don’t reset.
- Full data migration: content, users, orders
- Staged cutover with tested rollback plan
- 301 redirects & Google Search Console handoff
WordPress Maintenance & Support Plans
Updates, uptime monitoring, and fixes before they become downtime. For sites that work fine today but have nobody watching them.
- Monthly security patches & core/plugin upgrades
- 24/7 uptime monitoring with instant alerting
- SLA-backed response times, dedicated Slack channel
Not sure which service fits your situation?
Book a free 30 minute discovery call. We will map out the right solution and give you a ballpark scope. Building or fixing a WooCommerce store specifically? Skip ahead to our WooCommerce development page. Or browse our WordPress case studies
Our Process
How We Deliver WordPress Projects
Every WordPress project follows a structured, sprint-based workflow with full backlog visibility, fortnightly demos and a shared dashboard, so you always know exactly where your build stands and what’s shipping next.
6–12 wks
Typical new site delivery
8–16 wks
Typical migration delivery
- 01
Audit & Discovery
Week 1We audit your existing site, or your brief if this is a new build, against a 40-point WordPress checklist covering theme and plugin architecture, performance baselines, security posture, third-party integrations and current conversion funnels. Stakeholder interviews align business goals with technical requirements before a single line of code gets planned.
You receive: Audit report · KPI baseline · Stakeholder requirements doc
- 02
Architecture & Roadmap
Week 1–2We define the technical architecture: theme framework and build approach, hosting infrastructure, plugin selection versus custom development decisions, CRM or CMS integration points, and a risk register. The sprint backlog is broken into two-week cycles with clear acceptance criteria. No vague “development in progress” updates.
You receive: Technical architecture doc · Prioritised sprint backlog · Risk register
- 03
UX Design & Prototyping
Week 2–3Figma wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes cover the full user journey: homepage, key landing pages, content templates, and account or checkout flows. Design tokens are built Gutenberg- and headless-compatible from day one, so there’s no rework once development starts. WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility is validated at this stage, not retrofitted after launch.
You receive: Figma prototype · Design system tokens · Accessibility review report
- 04
Build & Integrate
Week 3–8Senior WordPress developers build in two-week sprints with a staging environment live from day one. Custom plugin and theme development follows WordPress coding standards, with peer-reviewed pull requests on every commit. CRM, marketing automation, booking and payment gateway integrations are built API-first for maintainability. You join a fortnightly sprint demo, so there’s no waiting until go-live to see progress. Your project is staffed by a dedicated WordPress developer team, not shared across a dozen accounts.
You receive: Live staging environment · Sprint demo access · Integration test reports
- 05
QA & Performance Testing
Week 8–9An automated regression suite covers critical user paths: navigation, forms, add-to-cart, checkout, account creation. Core Web Vitals are benchmarked against the pre-launch baseline and must hit green on both mobile and desktop before sign-off. Cross-browser, cross-device and load testing, simulating peak traffic, are run with results shared in your dashboard.
You receive: QA report · Core Web Vitals scorecard · Load test results
- 06
Launch & Ongoing Growth
Week 9+We hand off a monitoring dashboard and go-live checklist, then move you onto a maintenance retainer. check back soon, or ask us directly for WordPress project references on your discovery call.
You receive: Go-live checklist · Monitoring dashboard · Retainer plan options
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Want to see this applied to your project?
Share your brief and we’ll map out a delivery plan within 1 business day.
WORDPRESS CASE STUDIES
WordPress Development Results: Real Sites, Real Numbers
One recent example from our WordPress work, with measurable performance improvements and a verifiable client outcome. See more on our full case studies page.
Independent vendor storefronts
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Industry Expertise
We deliver WordPress development services tailored to industry-specific needs balancing performance, security and scalability with outcomes that drive business growth.
Fashion
Fashion sites need to launch new collections and lookbooks fast. We build custom Gutenberg blocks and content templates that let your team publish new drops without waiting on a developer.
Automotive
Automotive buyers need to find the right part fast, by make, model, and year, before they’ll trust a checkout button. We build custom WordPress content structures with fitment filtering and parts lookup tools, so visitors self-serve instead of emailing to ask if something fits.
Electronics
Electronics buyers compare specs before they buy. Layered navigation and side-by-side comparison tables are where they make the decision. We build these as custom Gutenberg comparison blocks instead of bolting on a third-party plugin that slows the page down.
Food & beverages
F&B customers reorder the same things on a schedule. Subscriptions and one-click reorder matter more here than almost any other category. We build quick reorder flows and membership style content so returning visitors can find what they need in seconds on mobile, where most of this traffic happens.
Luxury
Luxury shoppers judge you on load speed and visual polish before they judge the product. A slow, generic-looking page kills the premium feel instantly. We build custom WordPress themes and Gutenberg layouts so every product story loads fast and looks like it was built for your brand, not a template.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing buyers need a quote before they’ll commit, and they need your ERP data to match what’s on the site. We build custom quote-request workflows in WordPress and connect them directly to your ERP, so a buyer’s custom pricing and real stock levels show up without someone manually checking a spreadsheet.
Furniture
Furniture is sold on variants: fabric, finish, size, and a clunky swatch picker loses sales. We build custom Gutenberg layouts so visitors can browse options on one page without a full reload, with images and details updating instantly.
B2B
B2B buyers don’t shop like consumers. They need gated resources, custom quote forms, and content built around a longer sales cycle. We build these on WordPress with membership plugins, custom lead forms and CRM integrations instead of forcing a generic template to do a job it wasn’t built for.
Don’t see your industry here?
These are just the industries we show here. We have built WordPress sites for businesses across more than 40 industries, from B2C brands to B2B companies you have probably never heard of because they do not need flashy marketing, just a site that works.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
Here’s what real WordPress clients, CTOs, marketing heads and business owners actually said after we shipped their projects.
Upwork Top Rated
Clutch 4.8★
WordPress Development Specialists
Cloud & DevOps Partners
“Really nice working with StageBit. They did a great job with the WooCommerce development and matched our Figma designs very closely. They also helped make the site much faster, improved the Core Web Vitals, and handled the security hardening. Good communication and a solid job overall.”
Project: Build our Ecommerce Wordpress Website - including minor branding / graphical work
"Stagebit untangled a deeply complex integration. They delivered a platform where our vendors have real independence and our operations can finally scale. It’s a fundamental upgrade to our business."
Project: Multi-Domain Vendor Marketplace with WordPress, WooCommerce & WCFM
The Person Behind Every Project
Rohit Kundale
Founder & CEO, Stagebit
WordPress
4.8
· Reviews
You’re not hiring an agency.
You’re hiring
a team that’s done this before.
I started building WordPress sites in 2013 after watching a client lose weeks of traffic and leads during a botched migration handled by an agency that outsourced the work to developers who’d never touched WordPress properly before. The migration had silently broken half the internal links and dropped years of published content with no redirects in place, the kind of thing that should never make it past a staging environment. That experience shaped everything about how Stagebit operates. I founded the agency in 2017 to do it properly, with a vetted team instead of just me.
On every project, I’m personally accountable for the architecture decisions, the performance numbers and the go-live. The people writing your code are senior WordPress developers on my core team, nobody’s learning WordPress on your dime.
If something isn’t working, you have my direct email and you’ll hear from me the same day, not a support ticket system.
Senior WordPress Developer
Custom theme and plugin development expertise
Upwork Top Rated
Top 3% of agencies globally on Upwork
Headless Specialists
Deep, hands-on experience with Next.js and React frontends
350+ Sites Delivered
WordPress, membership platforms and headless builds
“Every WordPress project I take on comes with one personal commitment: if your site isn’t faster, more secure and easier to manage after we’re done, I’ll work until it is, at no extra cost. That’s not a marketing line. It’s the agreement I shake hands on before any project starts.”
Rohit Kundale · Founder & CEO, Stagebit
Verified credentials & partnerships
For Agencies
Running a Marketing or Design Agency?
We’re Your WordPress Team
No in-house WordPress developer? We work as your white-label technical partner, behind the scenes, under NDA, with no direct client contact unless you want it.
You keep the relationship
We stay invisible to your client unless you want us on the call.
NDA on every project
Standard practice, not a special request.
Agency-rate pricing
Volume-based rates for agencies sending recurring work.
FAQ &SUPPORT
Frequently Asked Questions
Stagebit is a WordPress development agency that builds, migrates and supports WordPress sites for businesses and agencies worldwide, from custom builds starting at $4,000 to full enterprise implementations.
Tanya Garcia
Client Onboarding Lead
Still have questions?
Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is here to help! Whether you need clarification, have a specific question, or want to learn more about our services, we'd love to hear from you. Let's get you the answers you need.
How much does WordPress development cost?
WordPress development costs vary by scope and complexity. A clean custom WordPress site build with a bespoke theme typically starts from $4,000–$15,000. Custom plugin development, CRM/ERP integrations, or full enterprise WooCommerce implementations range from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on features and catalog complexity. Ongoing WordPress maintenance retainers start from $500–$2,000/month based on support tier and SLA requirements.
At Stagebit, every project starts with a free technical audit and a fixed-scope proposal, so you know exactly what you're paying for before work begins. No vague estimates, no scope creep surprises. All pricing shown is in USD. We invoice in USD, GBP, or EUR depending on your location ask on your first call and we'll quote in your preferred currency.
How long does a WordPress development or migration project take?
Timelines depend on project type:
- New WordPress site build: 6–12 weeks from kickoff to launch
- Custom theme implementation: 4–8 weeks
- Legacy WordPress site rebuild or major replatform: 8–16 weeks including data migration, redirect mapping and UAT
- Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify to WordPress migration: 8–14 weeks
- Enterprise WooCommerce or headless WordPress build: 3–6 months
Stagebit provides a detailed sprint-by-sprint delivery plan in the proposal phase so you can plan launches around your peak business calendar.
Is WordPress better than Wix or Squarespace for growing businesses?
For sites needing 10,000+ pages or products, complex membership workflows, multisite setups or heavy customisation requirements, WordPress significantly outperforms closed website builders like Wix or Squarespace. WordPress gives you full control over content structure, custom functionality, advanced search and deep CRM/ERP integrations, with no platform lock-in and no forced monthly fees tied to a specific builder.
Wix and Squarespace excel for simpler personal or small business sites where speed-to-launch matters more than customisation depth.
If you're unsure which platform fits your roadmap, Stagebit offers a free 30-minute platform consultation to help you make the right decision including honest cases where a simpler builder is actually the better fit.
What is the difference between self-hosted WordPress and managed enterprise WordPress?
Self-hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) is free, fully self-managed and suits most growing businesses needing deep customisation without licensing fees.
Managed enterprise WordPress hosting adds advanced security monitoring, content staging environments, dedicated support SLAs, automatic scaling and managed cloud infrastructure. It also typically includes built-in CDN, enhanced backups and priority patching out of the box.
Managed enterprise WordPress is typically the right choice for brands with $5M+ annual revenue, complex editorial or membership workflows, or strict uptime SLA requirements. Stagebit develops on both self-hosted and managed enterprise setups we'll recommend the right one for your actual requirements, not the most expensive option.
Do you build custom WordPress themes?
Yes. Custom theme development is a core part of our WordPress service offering. We build lightweight, custom-coded themes using the Gutenberg block editor and modern front-end tooling that dramatically improve Core Web Vitals typically achieving LCP under 1.5s and TTI under 2s on optimized setups.
We build custom themes from scratch, port existing designs into WordPress, and integrate custom Gutenberg blocks and third-party plugins cleanly. Most of our WordPress frontend projects now default to a custom block theme unless a headless architecture is the better strategic fit.
How does Stagebit optimise WordPress performance and Core Web Vitals?
Stagebit optimises WordPress performance across six layers:
- Server: Nginx, PHP-FPM tuning, OPcache configuration
- Caching: Full-page caching, Redis for object cache
- Database: MySQL query optimisation, indexing strategy, slow-query elimination
- Frontend: JS/CSS bundling, critical CSS inlining, lazy loading, WebP image compression
- CDN: Edge caching and asset delivery configuration
- Plugins: Third-party audit to identify performance-blocking plugins
Target benchmarks: LCP ≤ 2.5s, CLS ≤ 0.1, TTFB ≤ 200ms. Our performance audits typically surface 8–12 specific optimisation opportunities in the first session.
Do you develop custom WordPress plugins?
Yes. Stagebit builds bespoke WordPress plugins for workflows that off the shelf solutions cannot handle custom pricing engines, quoting systems, loyalty programmes, CRM and ERP API integrations, custom booking logic and fulfilment integrations.
All plugins are built to WordPress coding standards, covered by unit and integration tests, and fully documented for your team. We also audit and refactor existing third-party plugins causing performance issues or blocking WordPress core upgrades.
Can you migrate our site to WordPress without losing SEO rankings or data?
Yes. Our WordPress migration process is built around three priorities: zero data loss, SEO continuity and minimal downtime.
We migrate all user accounts, order history, content, pages and custom fields. For SEO, we audit your existing URL structure, implement comprehensive 301 redirect mapping, preserve meta data and structured data, and use staged cutovers to avoid indexing gaps.
We have completed migrations from Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow and custom-built platforms all without meaningful organic search ranking drops.
What security measures are included in your WordPress development services?
Every WordPress build includes a security baseline covering:
- Core and plugin security patches applied within 48 hours of release
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) configuration
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for all admin users
- Least-privilege admin role management
- PCI-aligned checkout flows for card data handling (where applicable)
- Encrypted API credentials and environment variable management
- Automated vulnerability scanning with alerting
- Daily encrypted backups with offsite storage
Maintenance plan clients receive monthly security audit reports and incident response within agreed SLA windows.
Do you provide ongoing WordPress maintenance and support plans?
Yes. Every Stagebit maintenance plan is SLA-backed, covering security patches and version upgrades, uptime monitoring with alerting, performance monitoring, bug fixes, plugin updates, monthly technical reports and a dedicated Slack channel for your team.
Response times range from 4 hours for critical incidents to 2 business days for standard requests, depending on plan tier. Maintenance clients also receive priority scheduling for new development work.
Plans start from $800/month. Contact us for a custom quote based on your site's complexity and traffic volume.
Do you work with Shopify, Webflow and Squarespace too?
Yes we also work with Shopify, Webflow, and Squarespace. While our core expertise is in WordPress development, we help businesses build, migrate, optimize, and scale sites across multiple platforms based on their specific requirements, budget, and growth goals.
We also provide platform migration services between WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and Squarespace while preserving SEO, customer data, and site performance.
We're still on an outdated WordPress install what are our options?
Running an outdated WordPress core, unsupported theme, or abandoned plugin set is a growing security and performance risk. Most legacy WordPress sites are rebuilt on a modern block theme or migrated to a fresh, properly maintained WordPress install, depending on content volume and functionality needs. Stagebit has completed 100+ platform migrations with zero data loss and no SEO ranking drops (see our migration FAQ above). A migration audit typically takes 1 week and gives you a fixed-scope quote before any commitment.
Do you offer white-label WordPress development for agencies?
Yes. We work behind the scenes as a white-label WordPress development partner for marketing and design agencies who need WordPress expertise without hiring in-house. We work under NDA, communicate only through your team (never direct to your client), and can match your agency's reporting and billing format. Pricing is agency-rate, not retail.
What happens if I'm not satisfied with the WordPress work delivered?
Every project has a fixed-scope proposal agreed before work starts, so "done" is defined upfront, not left to interpretation at delivery. If something doesn't meet that agreed scope, we fix it at no extra cost as part of the project. This isn't a marketing line, it's the agreement we confirm with every client before kickoff, and it's the same commitment our founder makes personally on every build (see "The Person Behind Every Project" above).
Can I hire Stagebit for WordPress support only, without a new project?
Yes. Many of our clients come to us with an existing WordPress site built by another agency or an in-house developer who's moved on, no new build required. We start with a technical audit of your current site, then set you up on one of our SLA-backed maintenance plans (from $500/month) covering security patches, bug fixes, and ongoing support. No requirement to commission new development work to get support.
Do you also build WooCommerce stores?
Should I use a custom WordPress theme or a page builder like Elementor?
What is the difference between hiring a WordPress agency and a freelancer?
Do you work with an existing WordPress site or only build new ones?
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What happens next
- 1
We review your site
Our team runs a front-end, performance, and architecture check on your URL before the call. No access required.
- 2
30-minute strategy call
We walk you through our findings, answer your questions, and discuss priorities. No pitch, just your site’s situation.
- 3
You get a written audit report
A prioritised PDF with issues found, recommended fixes, and rough effort estimates. Yours to keep, whether we work together or not.