WordPress Development Agency · Gutenberg specialists
Custom WordPress websites that are fast, easy to manage and built to grow
We take WordPress projects from idea to launch and beyond: strategy, custom design, development, marketing integrations and monthly growth support. We specialize in fast, block-based Gutenberg builds with custom functionality, and you work directly with our founder throughout.
In short
WebVives is a founder-led WordPress development agency. We build custom WordPress websites on the native block editor (Gutenberg and Full Site Editing), as well as Kadence, GeneratePress, Astra, Elementor and Bricks Builder, plus WooCommerce and FluentCart stores, custom plugins, CRM automation and AI chatbots. Professional WordPress websites start at $1,999, most projects launch in 2–6 weeks, and monthly care plans start at $99/month.
What we build
From idea to growth: WordPress websites for every kind of business
We’ve been building WordPress websites since 2017, from simple business sites to marketplaces, learning platforms and CRM-driven funnels. We can take your project through every stage: strategy, design, development, marketing integrations and ongoing growth.
Idea & strategy
We shape your goals, audience and site structure into a clear plan and a fixed quote.
Design
Custom UX and UI design for every key page, approved by you before we build.
Development & integrations
Fast, clean build with your CRM, forms, payments, booking and marketing tools connected.
Launch & growth
SEO-ready launch, 30 days of free support, then optional monthly growth and care plans.
Business & consulting
Service sites for coaches, consultants and agencies with lead capture and booking.
Ecommerce & apparel
WooCommerce and FluentCart stores for clothing, accessories and lifestyle brands.
Multivendor marketplaces
Marketplaces where multiple sellers list and manage their own products.
Restaurants & cafes
Menus, online ordering, takeaway and table reservations, in any language.
Real estate
Property listings with search filters, maps, agent profiles and enquiry forms.
Car rental, limo & auto services
Fleet pages, instant quotes, bookings and service-area pages for car rental, chauffeur and tinting businesses.
Doctors & healthcare
Clinic and practitioner sites with services, appointment booking and trust-building content.
Nonprofits, NGOs & charities
Mission-driven sites with donations, events, volunteers and impact stories.
Online courses & LMS
Course platforms with lessons, quizzes, memberships and student dashboards.
Authors, publishers & ministries
Content-rich sites with books, articles, newsletters and direct sales.
Organic & eco-friendly brands
Story-led sites and shops for sustainable, natural and wellness products.
Portfolios & personal brands
Clean showcase sites for creatives, speakers and professionals.
01
Custom WordPress website development on Gutenberg
Our core specialty is custom WordPress websites built on the native block editor (Gutenberg) and Full Site Editing. Block-based sites load faster, need fewer plugins and are easier to maintain than heavy page-builder sites, and they give search engines clean, semantic HTML.
Every site gets a custom design, reusable block patterns and global styles, so your team can add pages and update content without breaking the layout. We handle everything from the first sitemap to launch.
What’s included
- Custom design and development of every page and template
- Full Site Editing (FSE) block themes with theme.json global styles
- Reusable block patterns so your team can build new pages safely
- Semantic markup, schema and on-page SEO setup
- Accessibility checks against WCAG 2.2 AA basics
- Training video and a simple editing guide for your team
Tools we use
Best for
Consultancies, agencies, professional services and content-driven brands that want speed and long-term flexibility.
02
Kadence, GeneratePress and Astra block-based builds
Not every business needs a fully custom theme. After learning your goals and budget, we often recommend a lightweight theme with a strong block library. It gives you premium results at a lower cost, with easy long-term upkeep.
We pick the stack per project, not by habit: Kadence Theme with Kadence Blocks, GeneratePress with GenerateBlocks, or Astra with Spectra. Then we build a custom design system on top so the site still looks fully yours.
What’s included
- Stack recommendation based on your business type, budget and team
- Kadence + Kadence Blocks, GeneratePress + GenerateBlocks, or Astra + Spectra builds
- Custom global design systems: colors, typography, spacing and buttons
- Dynamic content, conditional display and reusable sections
- Performance tuning to keep pages fast as your content grows
Tools we use
Best for
Small and mid-sized businesses that want a professional site without a custom-theme budget.
03
Elementor and Bricks Builder development
If your team already works in Elementor, or you want the visual flexibility of Bricks Builder, we build clean, structured sites with global classes and minimal add-ons, so they stay fast and maintainable.
We also rescue slow page-builder sites: cleaning up nested sections, removing unused add-ons and rebuilding key templates so pages load quickly again.
What’s included
- Elementor Pro and Bricks Builder design and development
- Global classes, variables and templates instead of one-off styling
- Custom widgets and dynamic data from ACF and custom post types
- Speed rescues for slow, bloated page-builder sites
- Update-safe child theme setup
Tools we use
Best for
Teams that prefer visual editing, and businesses with a slow page-builder site.
04
Custom WordPress themes, plugins, post types and ACF
When off-the-shelf plugins fall short, we write the code. We build custom post types with ACF or custom code in a child theme, and when a project needs it, fully custom themes and plugins built to WordPress coding standards.
This is how we deliver features like property listings, directories, member portals and gated workflows that work exactly the way your business does, and are simple to manage in the dashboard.
What’s included
- Custom post types, taxonomies and ACF field groups
- Custom Gutenberg blocks built with React
- Fully custom themes and plugins built to WordPress coding standards
- Custom dashboards, user roles and front-end submission forms
- Code documentation and version control on GitHub
Tools we use
Best for
Directories, listings, member portals, real estate sites and any site with structured content.
05
WooCommerce and FluentCart ecommerce development
For businesses that want their store inside WordPress, we build WooCommerce and FluentCart stores with custom product, cart and checkout pages, plus the dynamic features your products need.
We build everything from single-brand clothing stores to multivendor marketplaces, subscription products and digital downloads, with secure payments and a fast checkout.
What’s included
- Custom shop, product, cart and checkout page design
- Product add-ons, variations, bundles, subscriptions and bookings
- Multivendor marketplaces with vendor dashboards and commissions
- Dynamic pricing, bulk discounts and B2B wholesale rules
- Stripe, PayPal, shipping and tax integrations
- Store speed optimization and secure checkout setup
Tools we use
Best for
Apparel brands, marketplaces and content-led businesses selling physical or digital products.
06
WordPress SEO, AI search (AEO) and analytics
WordPress is one of the best platforms for SEO when it’s set up correctly. We build the technical foundation (site architecture, internal linking, sitemaps and Core Web Vitals) and configure Rank Math or Yoast with schema for every page type.
We also structure your content for AI search, so tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews can understand and cite it. Then we connect analytics and conversion tracking, so you can see which pages bring in leads, calls and bookings.
What’s included
- Technical SEO: site architecture, internal linking, XML sitemaps, canonical tags and Core Web Vitals
- Rank Math or Yoast configuration with schema for services, articles, FAQs and local business
- AEO and GEO: answer-first page structure, llms.txt and entity markup for AI search tools
- GA4, Google Tag Manager and Search Console with form, call and booking conversion tracking
- SEO-safe redesigns and migrations with full 301 redirect mapping
Tools we use
Best for
Service businesses, publishers and content-led brands that rely on search traffic.
07
CRM integration, automation and lead qualification
Every lead, order and signup should flow into the right tool automatically. We connect your WordPress site to your CRM, email and business systems, and automate follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks.
We go beyond simple form-to-email setups. For example, we’ve built multi-step funnels where a visitor must complete an assessment before they can request a consultation, with CRM tags controlling who gets through.
What’s included
- FluentCRM and Bit CRM setup with tagging, segments and email sequences
- Multi-step lead qualification and gated forms based on CRM data
- Form, booking and payment integrations (Fluent Forms, FluentBooking, Stripe)
- Workflow automation with Zapier, Make and n8n
- Custom REST API and webhook integrations with any platform
Tools we use
Best for
Coaches, consultants and service businesses that generate and qualify leads online.
08
AI chatbots and AI features for WordPress
We add practical AI to WordPress websites. Custom chatbots answer visitor questions from your own pages, products and documents, capture leads and hand conversations over to your team or booking calendar.
For ecommerce sites, AI can power smart search and product recommendations. Inside the dashboard, AI workflows help your team draft content and product descriptions faster.
What’s included
- Custom AI chatbots trained on your pages, products, FAQs and documents
- Lead capture and booking handoff from the chatbot to your team
- AI-powered site search and product recommendations
- AI content and product description workflows inside WordPress
- Privacy-aware setup with clear data handling
Tools we use
Best for
Ecommerce stores and service businesses that answer the same customer questions every day.
09
WordPress speed, security and maintenance
Most hacked WordPress sites run outdated or pirated plugins. We harden your site, monitor it and keep everything updated, so you can focus on your business. If your site has already been hacked, we clean it up and close the hole that let attackers in.
Our monthly care plans also include development hours, so the same team that built your site keeps improving it as your business grows.
What’s included
- Security hardening, firewall setup and malware cleanup
- Core, theme and plugin updates tested on staging first
- Daily off-site backups and uptime monitoring
- Core Web Vitals and database optimization
- Monthly report and priority development hours
Tools we use
Best for
Any business whose website is a key source of leads or sales.
Our WordPress work
WordPress projects we’ve designed and built
A selection of recent WordPress builds, from lead-qualification funnels to restaurants and luxury transport, in the US, UK and Europe.
SOBU Method
A website for the SOBU Method, an identity-focused framework that helps coaches, consultants and business owners overcome the internal patterns that hold back execution and growth.
The challenge: The consultation form had to recognize visitors by email, check FluentCRM for a completed assessment and block unqualified requests, all without breaking a smooth AJAX form experience. We also fixed a redirect loop on the assessment page.
- Core method, About, assessment and consultation pages
- Two-step funnel: assessment → qualified clarity conversation
- Fluent Forms + FluentCRM tagging and automated lead qualification
- Consultation requests gated by assessment completion
Outcome: A clear journey from discovery to assessment to a qualified call, with far less manual lead qualification and full funnel visibility in the CRM.
NYC Black Limo Pro
A website for a luxury chauffeur company serving New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and beyond, covering airport transfers, corporate travel, hourly rentals and events.
- Kymark limo booking integration
- 52 pages for services, airports, events and service areas
- 30 SEO articles published on a monthly plan
- Ongoing SEO and paid marketing support
Outcome: An easy-to-manage website built to rank in Google and take bookings, and the business is doing well.
Read the case study
New Delhi Restaurant
A French-language website for an Indian restaurant in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France.
- Menu and takeaway ordering
- Table reservations
- Opening hours and contact
- Astra + Elementor build with Fluent Forms
Outcome: A warm, easy-to-use site that drives takeaway orders and reservations.
Visit newdelhirestaurant.fr
PVB Performance
A 14-page Kadence WordPress site for a volleyball coaching program in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Custom design system on Kadence
- Yoast SEO configuration
- Registration forms
- RSS integration for a Substack newsletter migration
Outcome: A structured, SEO-ready site the coach can manage on his own.
Rekindle | Ihsan Press
An 8-page publishing platform for a London-based publisher, built with Kadence and WooCommerce.
- Kadence block-based design
- WooCommerce book store
- Content-rich publisher pages
Outcome: A direct sales channel for books alongside the publisher’s editorial content.
Tools
The WordPress themes, plugins and tools we use
We choose the lightest stack that does the job. These are the tools we know deeply; when they fall short, we write custom code.
Themes & builders
Block libraries
Custom fields & content
Ecommerce
Forms, CRM & booking
Automation & AI
SEO & analytics
Speed & security
Pricing
How much does a WordPress website cost?
Every project gets a fixed quote after a free call, paid in milestones. These are typical starting points.
Business Website
Professional sites for service businesses, restaurants and personal brands.
From $1,999
Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks
- Kadence, GeneratePress or Astra build
- Custom design of key pages
- Up to 8 pages
- Contact forms and booking
- Basic SEO and analytics
Custom Website or Store
Custom Gutenberg sites and WooCommerce stores built to convert.
From $3,500
Typical timeline: 3–6 weeks
- Custom UX/UI design
- Gutenberg / FSE or custom theme
- WooCommerce or FluentCart
- CRM and marketing integrations
- SEO, schema and GA4
Advanced Platforms
Marketplaces, LMS, portals and custom plugins.
Custom quote
Typical timeline: 6+ weeks
- Multivendor or membership platforms
- LMS and student dashboards
- Custom plugins and APIs
- AI chatbots and automation
- Dedicated project planning
Monthly care and growth plans from $99/month. Fixed quotes, milestone payments and 30 days of free support on every project.
Why WebVives
Why businesses choose WebVives for WordPress
Founder-led, start to finish
You talk to Razib, our founder, from the first call. He plans the architecture and stays involved through launch and growth.
Gutenberg-first, not builder-bloat
We specialize in fast, block-based WordPress, and still work expertly in Elementor and Bricks when they’re the right fit.
Real functionality, not just pages
Custom post types, CRM workflows, gated funnels and AI features: we build what your business needs to run.
Low-risk payments
Fixed quotes and milestone payments mean you only pay as work is completed and approved.
| WebVives | Typical freelancer | Large agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who you work with | Founder + senior developers | Usually one person | Account manager + rotating team |
| Typical starting price | $1,999 | Low, but scope varies | $15,000+ |
| Custom plugins, CRM and integrations | Yes | Sometimes | Yes |
| SEO, speed and security built in | Yes | Rarely | Often extra cost |
| Payment structure | Milestones | Often 50% upfront | Large upfront retainers |
| Long-term support | Monthly plans | Depends on availability | Yes, at agency rates |
FAQ
WordPress development questions
With WebVives, professional WordPress websites start at $1,999, and custom websites or WooCommerce stores at $3,500. Advanced platforms like marketplaces, LMS or custom plugins are quoted after a free call. Hosting, premium plugins and your domain are separate, usually $20–$60 per month in total.
A business website usually takes 2–4 weeks and a custom site or store 3–6 weeks. Advanced platforms take 6 weeks or more. You’ll get a timeline with milestones before we start.
For most businesses we recommend Gutenberg (the native block editor) with a lightweight theme like Kadence or GeneratePress: it’s faster, needs fewer plugins and is easier to maintain. Elementor or Bricks make sense if your team already uses them or needs highly visual editing.
Choose WordPress if your site is content-first (services, publishing, lead generation) or needs custom functionality. Choose Shopify if selling products is your main goal. We build on both and will recommend the right one on your free call.
Yes. We build WooCommerce and FluentCart stores with custom product, cart and checkout pages, and multivendor marketplaces where sellers manage their own products, orders and payouts.
Yes. We connect WordPress to FluentCRM, Bit CRM and other tools, and automate tagging, email sequences and lead routing. We also build multi-step qualification funnels, such as requiring an assessment before a consultation request.
Yes. We build custom AI chatbots trained on your own pages, products and documents. They answer visitor questions, capture leads and hand conversations to your team or booking calendar.
Yes. We remove malware and spam content, find and close the vulnerability, update or replace risky plugins, change credentials and add hardening and monitoring so it doesn’t happen again.
Yes. We build with reusable blocks and patterns, so you can edit text, images and pages without code. Every project includes a training video and an editing guide.
Yes. Every project includes 30 days of free support. After that, monthly care plans start from $99/month and cover updates, backups, security, speed checks and development hours.
Ready to build or improve your WordPress website?
Book a free 30-minute call with Razib. You’ll get honest advice on platform, scope and budget, and a fixed quote within 2–3 business days.