wordpress · bristol

WordPress Development Bristol

We've built 2,000+ WordPress sites. We know what works, what breaks, and when it's time to move on. Custom themes, WooCommerce, or full migration to Next.js.

2,000+WP Sites Built
200+Migrations Done
16Years Experience
Bespoke Code Only16 years Track RecordDedicated UK ServersDirect Phone SupportFixed Pricing

The Problem

WordPress Is Brilliant — Until It Isn't

WordPress powers 40% of the web for good reason. But an unmaintained WordPress site with 30 plugins, a bloated theme, and no security updates is a liability, not an asset.

🐌

Plugin Bloat

30+ plugins fighting for resources. Each one a potential security hole, a compatibility issue, and a performance drag.

🔓

Security Target

WordPress is the #1 target for hackers because of its popularity. Outdated plugins are the #1 entry point.

🎨

Theme Limitations

Off-the-shelf themes that look great in the demo but fall apart when you add real content. Customisation becomes a nightmare.

🔄

Update Anxiety

Afraid to update WordPress because the last time you did, half your site broke. That's not how technology should work.

What We Deliver

WordPress That Works, or a Better Alternative

We offer two paths: build you a bulletproof custom WordPress site, or migrate you to a faster, more secure Next.js platform. Either way, the result is a site that works.

Build

New WordPress sites and shops, coded properly.

🎨Core

Custom Theme Development

Bespoke WordPress themes built from scratch. No Elementor, no Divi, no page builders. Clean, fast, maintainable code.

🛒E-Commerce

WooCommerce

Custom WooCommerce builds with Sage 50 integration, subscription commerce, and complex pricing rules.

🔌Bespoke

Custom Plugin Development

Bespoke plugins for functionality that doesn't exist off-the-shelf. Built to your exact requirements, properly maintained.

Fix

Your existing WordPress site, made safe and fast again.

🔐Security

Security Hardening

Firewall rules, login protection, file integrity monitoring, and automatic security patching. Lock down your existing WP site.

Speed

Performance Optimisation

Image optimisation, database cleanup, caching layers, and CDN setup. Make your existing WordPress site fast again.

Host & look after

Your WordPress site kept online, backed up, updated and changed when you need it. About our hosting

Care

£45 a month + VAT

Hosting and management for your existing website.

  • Hosting on UK servers
  • SSL certificate and daily backups
  • Protection against attacks
  • Domain renewal and DNS management
  • Business email on your own domain, 10GB
Buy now
Care Plus

£95 a month + VAT

Fully managed, with changes included.

  • Everything in Care
  • 2 hours of changes included every month
  • Changes made for you
  • Up to 5 email addresses, 100GB storage
  • Priority support, first in the queue
Buy now

Or move on

When WordPress has had its day: the same site, faster and safer, on Next.js.

🚀Migration

NextJS Migration

Move from WordPress to Next.js for 10x faster load times, zero plugin vulnerabilities, and lower hosting costs.

Our Process

From Brief to Launch

  1. 01

    Assess

    Full audit of your current WordPress setup — theme, plugins, performance, security. We'll recommend the best path forward.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Whether it's a custom theme, WooCommerce build, or full migration — we create a detailed specification with fixed pricing.

  3. 03

    Build & Test

    Development on a staging server. You review and approve before anything goes live. No surprises, no broken sites.

  4. 04

    Deploy & Maintain

    Go live with managed hosting, automatic updates, security monitoring, and a direct phone line to your developer.

project-status.sh
$ mediatopia init --project "WordPress Development"
→ Discovery brief captured...
→ Wireframes approved...
→ Design system created...
$ mediatopia build --stack "next.js"
→ Components built: 47/47
→ Tests passed: 128/128
→ Lighthouse score: 98/100
$ mediatopia deploy --region "uk"
✓ Live at yourbusiness.co.uk
✓ SSL active · CDN enabled · Backups scheduled
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I stick with WordPress or migrate?

It depends. If your site is well-built with under 10 plugins and custom code, WordPress can still be excellent. If you've got 30+ plugins, a bloated theme, and security concerns, migrating to Next.js is often faster and cheaper long-term.

How much does custom WordPress development cost?

Every WordPress build is quoted, because a five-page site and a WooCommerce shop with Sage 50 integration are very different jobs. You get a fixed price before any work starts. If you only need an existing WordPress site looked after, our Care plan is £45 a month.

Can you fix my existing WordPress site?

Yes. Whether it has been hacked, broken by an update or slowed to a crawl, we can put it right: security hardening, plugin clean-ups, speed work and repairs. We start with an audit, so you know exactly what is wrong and what it will cost to fix before we touch anything.

Do you use page builders like Elementor?

Not for the sites we build: our themes are coded from scratch, with no Elementor, no Divi and no page builders, so they stay fast and easy to maintain. If your existing site was built with one, we can still look after it, fix it and make changes to it.

What about headless WordPress?

It is one of the options we look at in the audit. Your team keeps editing in WordPress, and the site your customers see is served by a fast Next.js front end. Whether it beats a custom theme or a full move to Next.js depends on your site, and we will tell you honestly which suits you.

Will you maintain my WordPress site after launch?

Yes. Our Care plan looks after it for £45 a month: UK hosting, SSL, daily backups, protection against attacks, domain renewal and tracked support tickets. Care Plus, at £95 a month, adds two hours of changes every month and priority support.

Get Started

Ready to Talk About Your Project?

Book a free consultation. We'll review your current setup, identify quick wins, and give you a clear proposal with fixed pricing.