Custom theme development
Themes built or configured to your design, avoiding heavy page-builder overhead.
WordPress Development
WordPress Development for Teams That Publish Often
We build WordPress sites specifically for teams that need to add pages, posts and landing pages regularly without waiting on a developer for every change.
WordPress sites weighed down by plugin sprawl
Most WordPress performance problems we inherit come from an accumulation of plugins, page builders and unused themes rather than WordPress itself.
- Page builders that generate bloated markup and slow down every page they touch
- Dozens of plugins installed over time, several inactive but still loading assets
- No update or security routine, leaving known vulnerabilities unpatched
- Custom fields and content types that don't match how editors actually work
A lean, purpose-built WordPress stack
We build a custom theme (or a carefully configured existing one) with only the plugins the site actually needs, set up content types that match your editorial workflow, and put update and security routines in place from launch.
What's included
Service components
Plugin selection & configuration
Choosing a minimal, well-maintained plugin set instead of a stacked, conflicting one.
Custom post types & fields
Content structures matched to how your team actually creates and edits content.
Performance tuning
Caching, image optimisation and database cleanup specific to WordPress hosting environments.
Security hardening
Login protection, update routines and backup configuration to reduce vulnerability exposure.
SEO plugin & schema setup
Configuring SEO plugins correctly and adding schema markup that many default setups miss.
Process
How we deliver it
- Step 01
Requirements & content mapping
Understanding what content types and editing workflows the site needs to support.
- Step 02
Theme & plugin planning
Deciding on custom vs. existing theme and the minimal plugin set required.
- Step 03
Build & configuration
Development, content type setup and performance/security configuration.
- Step 04
Editor handover
Training your content team on the actual WordPress admin setup, not generic WordPress tutorials.
Outcomes
What you get out of it
Faster load times
Lean theme and plugin stack instead of accumulated bloat.
Independent content publishing
Editors can add pages and posts without developer involvement.
Reduced security risk
Update and backup routines set up from the start, not after an incident.
SEO plugin correctly configured
Common misconfigurations (duplicate sitemaps, missing schema) avoided from the outset.
Why D2S
Why teams choose us for this
- We build lean WordPress sites, not page-builder-heavy installs that slow down over time
- Security and update routines set up as standard, not sold as a separate add-on
- Editor training tailored to your actual content workflow
- In-house SEO team ensures the WordPress SEO setup is done correctly, not left to a default plugin config
Industries
Sectors we work with
Media & publishingEducation & trainingProfessional servicesHealthcare clinicsNon-profitsLocal businesses
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Do you use page builders like Elementor?
We use them selectively, when a client's team needs that level of drag-and-drop editing, but we configure them carefully to avoid the performance bloat that comes with unmanaged use.
02Can you fix a slow existing WordPress site?
Yes, we regularly audit and clean up existing WordPress sites — removing unused plugins, optimising images and database, and reconfiguring caching.
03Will our editorial team be able to manage the site themselves?
Yes, that's the goal — we configure custom post types and provide training so your team can publish independently.
04Do you handle WordPress security and updates?
Yes, as part of build or through a maintenance retainer, covering core, theme and plugin updates plus backups.
05Is WordPress good for SEO?
Yes when configured correctly — we set up SEO plugins, schema markup and clean permalink structures rather than relying on plugin defaults.
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