WordPress design + development · Plymouth, MA + worldwide

WordPress,built lean.

WordPress can do almost anything, which is why so many WordPress sites end up slow, insecure and held together by plugins. We build WordPress websites with a small set of well-supported plugins, a theme that fits your content, and a plan for updates.

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At a glance / WordPress

Block editor you can use
Few, well-supported plugins
WooCommerce + integrations
Updates, backups + security

01 / FIT

An honest recommendation

Is WordPress
right for you?

We build on Squarespace, Wix, WordPress and custom code, so we recommend whichever suits your business, not whichever we happen to sell.

A good fit when

You need features a hosted builder can’t offer, or many specialised plugins.
You publish a lot: articles, resources, listings or a large catalogue.
You want to own your site’s files and database and choose your own host.
You are already on WordPress and want it faster, safer or easier to edit.

Consider something else when

You would rather not think about hosting, updates or plugins at all. See Squarespace
You need something unusual that plugins would only half do. See custom websites

02 / SERVICES

WordPress website design and development

How we
can help.

Every project starts with a written scope, timeline and cost. One-time builds and ongoing care are both available.

New WordPress websites

Designed around your content and built with the block editor, so you edit pages in the same layout visitors see instead of through a maze of settings.

Theme fitted to your brand
Reusable blocks + patterns
Lean, vetted plugin set

WooCommerce + integrations

Online shops, bookings, memberships and connections to the tools you already use, such as email marketing, CRMs and payment providers.

WooCommerce stores
Payments + shipping rules
CRM + email integrations

WordPress care + rescues

Taking over an existing site? We update WordPress, themes and plugins safely, clear out what isn’t needed, fix speed problems and set up backups.

Tested updates + backups
Security hardening
Speed + hosting review

03 / FAQ

WordPress questions

Before you
get started.

Still deciding? Tell us what you have in mind and we will recommend the platform that fits, even if it isn’t this one.

Do I need hosting for a WordPress website?

Yes. WordPress.org sites run on hosting you choose. We recommend a reliable managed host, help you set it up in your name, and explain what it costs before you commit.

Is WordPress secure?

WordPress itself is well maintained; most problems come from outdated or abandoned plugins and weak logins. We keep plugins to a minimum, choose actively maintained ones, and can handle updates and backups as part of website care.

Can you fix my slow or broken WordPress site?

Usually. We start with a review of the theme, plugins, hosting and images, explain what is causing the problem, and agree a fix before changing anything on the live site.

WordPress.com or WordPress.org?

Most business sites we build use WordPress.org on your own hosting, which gives full control over plugins and code. WordPress.com can suit simpler sites that want hosting included, and we will say which fits your plans.

Other ways we build

Squarespace website designSquarespace, set up properly.Wix website designWix websites, without the clutter.Custom website developmentCustom-built, nothing extra.

Have something in mind?

Let’s build something
made to last.

Prefer email? info@standfaststudios.com
Or call (617) 819-4654
Based in Plymouth, MA, working with clients locally and worldwide.