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Custom WordPress Design + build

WordPress sites that load fast and you can edit yourself.

Hand-coded for maximum speed, or built lean on Elementor, Divi, Bricks or Gutenberg if your team prefers a visual editor. Either way: no 40-plugin stacks, and no developer needed to change a headline.

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95+average PageSpeed
5.0★12 client reviews
In short

WordPress development with Hammad

Who it's for
Businesses that need a fast, content-friendly site, or have a slow builder site that needs fixing.
What you get
A custom theme or lean builder site, every section editable, SEO basics done before launch.
Timeline
4 to 6 weeks for a typical 10 to 20 page site. Bigger builds take 8 to 10.
Price
One fixed price after a free 30-minute call, once the scope is agreed.
Two ways to build

Hand-coded or your builder. Both done properly.

I write the code underneath, so I know what's going on whichever way we build. I'll recommend the right one for your team and budget.

Hand-codedMy default

Custom PHP and CSS, nothing extra

The surest way to 95+ PageSpeed. Every editable part is an Advanced Custom Fields field, labelled in plain English.

Page builderIf your team prefers it

A lean builder site your team can drag and drop

Minimal add-ons and optimised assets. A builder done properly can be fast too.

  • Elementor
  • Divi
  • Bricks
  • Gutenberg
Already on Elementor or Divi?I speed up and fix existing builder sites too.
The difference

A typical builder setup vs. one I build

Typical DIY builder setup
Mobile PageSpeed
40 to 60 on a good day
Plugins
30+ and counting
Page weight
3 to 6 MB of builder code
Next redesign
A full rebuild
Who can maintain it
Whoever set it up, maybe
Security
Every plugin is a door
Built by me, custom or builder
Mobile PageSpeed
95+ as the baseline
Plugins
Under 10, each one earning its place
Page weight
Lean, hand-written markup
Next redesign
Edit the theme, keep everything
Who can maintain it
Documented, so any developer can
Security
Minimal, hardened, monitored
Every build includes

The parts most sites skip

Fast by default

Local fonts, lazy-loaded images, no jQuery, nothing blocking the page. Sub-second server response on shared hosting.

True to your design

From Figma, Webflow or PSD, built exactly as designed. No "developer interpretation" of your brand.

Edit it yourself

Every section you'll change is a clearly labelled field. If you can edit a Google Doc, you can edit your site.

SEO basics done

Schema, Open Graph, clean HTML, alt text, sitemap and good Core Web Vitals before launch.

Hardened security

Login throttling, locked-down files, no XML-RPC, and WordPress and plugin updates included for 90 days.

Walkthrough video

A 10 to 15 minute recording showing exactly where everything lives and how to change it.

WordPress work

Sites I've built

All projects
JDH Capital WordPress site
FeaturedJDH CapitalWordPress · Finance
 Taylor Ping WordPress site
Taylor PingWordPress · Business
 Woman Space WordPress landing page
Woman SpaceWordPress · Landing page
Reviews

The developer you call when it breaks

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“He went above and beyond to fix a tough WordPress bug I couldn't solve after migration. The go-to expert.”
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Average from 12 reviews. Every one is five stars.
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What clients mention
CommunicationOn timeEasy to work withAbove and beyondProfessional
How it works

Nothing ships at 80%

  1. 01

    Discovery call

    30 minutes on what you need, what's broken, and whether I'm the right fit.

  2. 02

    Design and scope lock

    Every section, breakpoint and editable field agreed before code.

  3. 03

    Build on staging

    A private URL with weekly progress, so feedback is cheap.

  4. 04

    Content and QA

    Real content, real devices, Lighthouse and accessibility checks.

  5. 05

    Launch + 30 days

    Redirects, Search Console, licences handed over. Then free fixes.

FAQ

WordPress questions, answered

How much does a custom WordPress site cost?

A 5-page brochure site and a 50-page site with custom post types are very different jobs. After a short call I'll quote one fixed price for the agreed scope, before any work starts.

How long does a WordPress build take?

A typical 10 to 20 page site with a custom theme takes 4 to 6 weeks. Bigger projects with integrations or migrations take 8 to 10 weeks. A small landing page can ship in 1 to 2 weeks.

Do you work with Elementor, Divi or other builders?

Yes. I build on Elementor, Divi, Bricks and Gutenberg, and I fix and speed up existing builder sites. Hand-coded is my default because it's the surest route to 95+ PageSpeed, but a lean builder setup can work well.

Can I edit the site myself after launch?

Yes. Every section you'll want to change is a field labelled in plain English. You also get a 10 to 15 minute video showing where everything lives.

Do you handle hosting, domains and email?

I'll recommend a host (Hostinger, Kinsta or SiteGround, depending on budget), handle the launch and DNS, and point you to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for email. I don't resell hosting, so you own every account.

Taking new projects

Got a WordPress project? Let's talk.

30 minutes, no pressure. I'll tell you straight if I'm the right fit, what it'll cost and how long it'll take.

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