WordPress powers over 43% of the web, and for good reason: it is flexible, extensible, and gives you complete ownership of your content and platform. But a slow, plugin-heavy WordPress site is a liability. NMS Digitals builds lean, fast, secure WordPress sites that rank on Google, convert visitors, and scale with your business.
What does WordPress development include?
WordPress development at NMS Digitals covers custom theme development, Gutenberg block creation, WooCommerce stores, multisite networks, headless WordPress with Next.js or Astro, plugin development, migrations, performance optimization, and ongoing maintenance. We work with both classic WordPress and headless architectures depending on your stack and team.
Do you build custom WordPress themes or use pre-made themes?
Both — depending on your goals and budget. For brands with unique design needs we build fully custom themes from scratch (Gutenberg blocks or full headless setups). For faster launches we customize premium themes like Astra, GeneratePress, or Kadence and tune them heavily for SEO and speed. We never use bloated multi-purpose themes that hurt Core Web Vitals.
Will my WordPress site be secure and fast?
Yes. Every WordPress site we build ships with hardened security including a Web Application Firewall (Wordfence or Cloudflare WAF), login attempt limits, two-factor authentication, file integrity monitoring, automated daily backups, and proactive vulnerability patching. For performance we deliver CDN-cached assets, optimized PHP 8.x, image lazy-loading, critical CSS, server-side caching tuned for sub-2-second LCP, and database query optimization.
How long does it take to build a WordPress website?
A standard custom WordPress site launches in 6 to 10 weeks. Headless WordPress projects with a separate Next.js or Astro frontend typically take 10 to 14 weeks. WooCommerce stores follow Shopify-comparable timelines (4–8 weeks for standard, 12+ weeks for complex catalogs).
Can you migrate my existing WordPress site to a new host?
Yes — we handle WordPress migrations from any host (GoDaddy, Bluehost, SiteGround, WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways, Pressable) with zero downtime, 301 redirect mapping, full SEO preservation, and post-migration health checks. Most migrations complete in 24–48 hours including DNS propagation, SSL, and search-console reconfiguration. We also handle re-platforms from Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and HubSpot CMS to WordPress.
How much does WordPress development cost?
A custom WordPress marketing site starts at $5,500. A WooCommerce store starts at $9,500. Headless WordPress with a custom Next.js frontend starts at $22,000. Migrations start at $2,500. All projects include a 30-day post-launch support period.
Will my WordPress site rank on Google and AI search?
Yes. Every WordPress site we build includes the technical SEO foundations: optimized URLs, schema markup (Article, FAQ, HowTo, Speakable, Product, BreadcrumbList), GA4 and Google Search Console integration, XML sitemap, robots.txt, and AI-crawler accessibility. We also write the launch content with E-E-A-T signals, conversational long-tail keywords for voice search, and AI-friendly question-and-answer structure.
Book a free WordPress audit and we will review your current site live, identify speed and security risks, and show you exactly what a modern WordPress build would look like for your brand.