Website Development

Custom WordPress Website Development

Q: How long does a custom WordPress build take?

Small/medium sites: 4–8 weeks. Complex e-commerce/integrations: 10–16+ weeks, depending on scope and approvals.

Q: What does a project usually cost?

Most custom builds start around CAD $5k–$15k. Advanced e-commerce or integration projects can be higher. A fixed quote follows discovery.

Q: Can you migrate my existing site/content?

Yes. We plan redirects, preserve SEO, migrate content and media, and validate forms/analytics to avoid traffic loss.

Q: Do you support headless WordPress?

Yes. We implement REST/GraphQL with modern front ends (e.g., Next.js) when performance or app-like UX is required.

Q: Who maintains the site after launch?

SeaWall Digital offers ongoing WordPress maintenance plans covering updates, monitoring, security, backups, and performance.

Custom WordPress Development in Vancouver

Launch a modern, secure, and scalable site with a Vancouver-based team specializing in custom WordPress development in Vancouver. At SeaWall Digital, we architect reliable WordPress solutions—from corporate websites and WooCommerce stores to membership portals and headless builds—tailored to your goals and workflows.

What We Build (Bespoke, Not Template-Only)

Corporate & content sites: Gutenberg blocks, custom post types, editorial workflows
WooCommerce & subscriptions: variations, small-batch products, recurring billing
Membership & learning: gated content, LMS, SSO, and community features
Headless WordPress: REST/GraphQL with Next.js for performance and flexibility
Multisite & multilingual: centralized management, regionalization, and local SEO

Outcomes Vancouver Businesses Care About

Performance-first builds: Core Web Vitals, asset budgets, smart caching
Security hardening: least-privilege, WAF-ready, backups & disaster recovery
Accessibility: WCAG-aligned patterns baked into components
SEO foundation: schema, clean IA, crawlable templates, tech SEO hygiene
Maintainability: clear code structure, version control, staging & safe deploys

Vancouver WordPress Development Process

Discovery & audit: goals, content, integrations, risk/feasibility (Discovery, Audit & Roadmap)
UX/UI design: wireframes → high-fidelity components and design systems
Build: custom themes/plugins, blocks, CPTs, API integrations
QA & accessibility: functional testing, cross-browser/device, WCAG checks
Launch & optimize: staging, versioning, safe deploys, analytics & tuning
Support & maintenance: updates, monitoring, incident response (plans available)

Tech Stack & Environments

Azure & AWS (or your host), Nginx/Apache, PHP 8.x, MariaDB/MySQL, Redis object cache, CDN/edge caching, CI/CD with Git, optional Dockerized dev. We align with your IT standards while keeping delivery efficient.

Related Optimization Services (Quick Wins)

Case Snapshot (1–2 lines)

E-commerce rebuild: +38% conversion rate after Core Web Vitals improvements and checkout streamlining. See Portfolio

Custom WordPress Development – FAQs

How long does a custom WordPress build take?

Typical timelines range from 4–8 weeks for small/medium sites to 10–16+ weeks for complex e-commerce or integrations, depending on scope and approvals.

What does a project usually cost?

Projects vary by complexity. Most custom builds start around $5k–$15k; advanced e-commerce/integrations can run higher. We provide a fixed-scope proposal after discovery.

Can you migrate my existing site/content?

Yes. We plan redirects, preserve SEO, migrate media/content, and validate forms/analytics before launch to avoid traffic loss.

Do you support headless WordPress?

Absolutely. We implement REST/GraphQL APIs with modern front ends (e.g., Next.js) when performance, flexibility, or app-like UX is required.

Who maintains the site after launch?

We offer ongoing WordPress maintenance plans covering updates, monitoring, security, backups, and performance.