For companies that want a website their own team can edit

WordPress Website Development

We build WordPress websites with a custom theme, a short list of maintained plugins and an editor set up for your content, so the site stays fast, safe and easy for your team to update.

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Overview

WordPress website development that stays fast and easy to edit

WordPress runs a large share of the web because anyone can edit it. It also has a reputation for slow pages, plugin pile-ups and security updates nobody applies. We build WordPress sites that avoid all three.

A custom theme keeps the code small, a short plugin list keeps updates safe and an editor set up around your content keeps your team from breaking the layout.

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  • Built for your design and content, with only the code the site uses, so pages stay light.

  • Each plugin has a reason to be there, is kept up to date and is tried on a staging copy first.

  • Blocks and fields for the things you change, so your team edits safely without touching the layout.

Our projects

Featured work

A selection of products we’ve shipped.

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Scope

What’s included in our WordPress website development

What goes into a WordPress site, from the first workshop to the weeks after launch. Anything outside the agreed scope is quoted separately.

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Plan

  • Workshop on your content, your team and who edits what
  • A plugin list agreed before the build
  • Page structure and the fields the editor needs
  • A migration plan if you are moving from another site

Build

  • A custom theme using the block editor
  • Custom fields for content you reuse
  • Forms, multilingual setup and SEO plugin configured
  • Login protection and security hardening

Launch

  • Speed work: caching, image sizes and fewer scripts
  • A staging site and a tested update routine
  • Backups and uptime monitoring
  • Training for your editors

Recognition

Recognized by the industry

Independent awards and client reviews, not just our own word.

5.0
Average rating on TechBehemoths & Clutch
30+
clients across the globe
7+
years of building digital products

Some of the companies we work with

Why Softclaire

WordPress done carefully is fast and safe.

Slow or hacked WordPress sites are nearly always the result of a heavy template and unchecked plugins. We build lean and keep it updated.

Tell us about your site

  • Lean code

    No page-builder bloat. Each page loads only the styles and scripts it uses.

  • Updates tested first

    Updates are tried on a staging copy before they reach the live site.

  • Locked down

    Login protection, limited roles and regular backups are set up at launch.

  • Yours to keep

    The site, the theme code and the hosting accounts are in your name.

What we build

What we build on WordPress

The parts of a WordPress site that decide whether it stays pleasant to run.

  • Custom themes

    A theme written for your design, with clean templates a developer can read.

  • Editor blocks and fields

    Blocks for the sections you use again and again, so new pages are assembled, not rebuilt.

  • Multilingual sites

    The same site in several languages, each with its own address, titles and texts.

  • Speed and Core Web Vitals

    Caching, image sizes and script cleanup, measured before and after.

  • Forms and integrations

    Contact forms, newsletter and CRM connections that work and don’t slow the page.

  • Moving from another site

    Content and addresses carried over, with redirects so existing rankings are kept.

Process

How a WordPress project runs

Short cycles, with a test site you can click through early.

  1. Workshop and plugin plan

    We go through your content, your team and what the site needs to do, then agree which plugins belong and which don’t.

  2. Theme and editor setup

    The theme, blocks and fields are built around your content, so editing feels natural from the first day.

  3. Build and review

    You get a staging site to review. We change what doesn’t feel right before anything goes live.

  4. Launch and training

    We move the site live, set up backups and monitoring and show your editors how it works.

Technology

Technology behind our WordPress sites

Common, well-supported tools, chosen to keep the site light.

  • Platform

    • WordPress
    • block editor
    • Advanced Custom Fields

  • Code

    • PHP
    • JavaScript
    • SCSS

  • Plugins

    • Rank Math or Yoast
    • WPML or Polylang
    • a caching plugin

  • Hosting and security

    • Staging copies
    • backups
    • Cloudflare

Engagement models

Ways to work with us on your WordPress site

Build the site at a fixed price, extend it month by month and keep WordPress safe after launch. You always talk to the people building it.

  • Fixed-price WordPress site

    Most common

    Page structure and plugin list first, then the site built and launched in phases, each with its own price and date.

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    • Phase one: pages and plugins, with reasons
    • A staging site to review as it grows
    • Code, domain and hosting in your name

    Best when you want a WordPress site on a firm budget.

  • Ongoing WordPress development

    Monthly

    Monthly hours for new pages, features and changes, taken from your list of requests.

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    • Requests prioritized with you every month
    • New features built on staging first
    • Scale up or down with notice

    Best once the site is live and in daily use.

  • WordPress maintenance and support

    After launch

    WordPress and plugin updates, backups and fixes, so the site stays fast and safe.

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    • Updates tested on staging first
    • Backups and uptime watched
    • Fixes within agreed response times

    Best for every live WordPress site.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

Reviews from founders and teams we have built products with, also published on Clutch and TechBehemoths.

  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire is development company unlike (many) others. Friendly and flexible, good with deadlines and trustworthy. Experts in multiple fields. We are very happy to work with them as development partner. Very much recommended!

    Arno Bakker Co-owner at Mediascape
  • TechBehemoths

    We have been working with Softclaire for almost 2 years now, on our main product - an online gaming website, play-games.com. Being in the web games niche, things change fast so we need to adapt on the go - and we can trust them with this. They are easy to work with, proactive, and manage work flow very well. We value their transparency and their perseverance in every task they undertake.

    Stefan Naghi Co-founder at FIRST PIXEL SRL
  • TechBehemoths

    We approached Softclaire with nothing more than an idea and a few initial mockups for our SaaS product. Their team stepped in guiding us through strategic planning, development and devops. We are still working with them for ongoing maintenance and feature updates. If you're looking for a reliable, long-term technical partner, I highly recommend them.

    Alexandru Mihalache
  • Clutch

    Within 6 months of our app launch we have gained 750 users. We have had a huge boost in traffic on the platform since launch and have multiple 5 star ratings on the App Store. We have also had comments from other software developers commenting on how brilliant the app is structured.

    Nassouh Kabbani CFO at Pocketask Inc.
  • Clutch

    The team delivered everything on time and provided a mind map to showcase the progress. Overall, they were very flexible and committed to meeting expectations.

    Mihai Brebu Director at Puapi
  • TechBehemoths

    We had an idea for a tech startup in the medical niche, but we lacked the expertise to design and develop a product of this scale. Thankfully we found an amazing team that guided us through the process every step of the way.

    Aron Dumitrache Medtech Innovator
  • TechBehemoths

    A few months ago, I contacted them for a custom Perfex CRM module and the e-Invoice module. Their work is of exceptional quality, and I am extremely satisfied with both the quality and the budget. I highly recommend Softclaire to all businesses and investors!

    Mirela Marin
  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire created a beautiful, functional website for us, exactly as we instructed.

    Paul Radovan CEO at Print Services

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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How much does a WordPress website cost?
It depends on the number of pages and templates, the editor setup, languages and integrations. A clear five-page site is a modest project, a larger one with several languages and custom fields costs more. After a short workshop we give you a fixed price per phase.
How long does it take to build a WordPress website?
A site of five to ten pages usually takes a few weeks, mostly waiting for texts and photos. Larger sites with custom fields and several languages take longer. We agree the timeline with the scope.
Should I choose WordPress or something else?
WordPress fits when your team wants a familiar editor and you need ordinary pages, a blog and forms. If your content has many types, such as services, locations and team members, see October CMS website development. For the general picture, see presentation website.
Is WordPress secure?
It is as secure as it is maintained. Most hacked sites run outdated plugins or weak logins. We keep the plugin list short, harden the login, back the site up and test updates before they go live.
Can you speed up my existing WordPress site?
Usually. We measure first, then remove unused plugins, optimize images, add caching and clean up scripts. If the theme itself is the problem, we tell you and give an estimate for replacing it.
Can I edit the site myself without breaking it?
Yes. We set up blocks and fields for the content you change, and lock the parts you shouldn’t touch. You get a short training session and a written guide.
Can I sell products on a WordPress site?
Yes, with WooCommerce, when your catalog is fairly standard. For stores with special pricing, B2B rules or deep integrations, see eCommerce development.

Let’s talk about your WordPress site

Tell us what you want to build. We reply with the next steps.

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Or email us at contact [at] softclaire.com

Related services

Related services

Not sure which platform to choose? See presentation website. Want a structured, developer-friendly CMS instead? See October CMS website development. Need the look designed first? See website design. Want the site kept up to date monthly? That’s website administration.