Forty plugins and a page builder
Every feature is another plugin, pages load megabytes of code and one update can break the whole site.
WordPress Website Development WordPress websites your team can update, without plugin chaos.
Custom WordPress themes, plugins and WooCommerce stores built properly: lean, secure and easy for your team to edit with the block editor. Drawing on 21 years of web development in Lucknow, we also rescue slow, hacked or broken WordPress sites.
- Custom WordPress themes
- Gutenberg blocks
- Plugin development
- WooCommerce stores
- Speed & security hardening
- WordPress care plans
21+years building websites and web software
7500+projects delivered for clients in India and abroad
3–6 wkstypical custom WordPress website build
100%theme, plugin code and admin access you own
Common WordPress headaches
Six WordPress problems we fix every month.
WordPress powers a huge share of the web because it is flexible, but that flexibility means many sites are assembled from too many plugins and never maintained.
A slow admin and slower pages
Bloated themes, unoptimised images and cheap shared hosting make both visitors and editors wait.
Hacked, defaced or blacklisted
Outdated plugins, nulled themes and weak logins let malware in, and Google starts showing warnings.
Afraid to click 'Update'
Core, theme and plugin updates are months behind because nobody knows what will break.
Editing is harder than it should be
Simple text changes mean fighting shortcodes or a page builder, so the team asks a developer instead.
A WooCommerce store that won't scale
Checkout slows down during sales, stock goes out of sync and orders need manual fixing.
Our WordPress development services
WordPress website development, from theme to WooCommerce.
We build on WordPress when it's the right fit, a content-led site your marketing team updates every week, and keep it lean with custom code where plugins would add bloat.
Custom WordPress Theme Development
A bespoke, lightweight theme coded from your design, with no bundled page builder or unused features.
Read more about Custom WordPress Theme DevelopmentGutenberg Block Development
Custom blocks and patterns for your layouts, so editors build pages visually without breaking the design.
Read more about Gutenberg Block DevelopmentCustom Plugin Development
Bespoke plugins for bookings, calculators, directories, member areas and integrations with your CRM or ERP.
Read more about Custom Plugin DevelopmentWooCommerce Development
WooCommerce stores with Indian payment gateways, GST invoices, shipping integrations and custom checkout.
Read more about WooCommerce DevelopmentSpeed & Security Hardening
Caching, image optimisation, firewall rules, two-factor login and malware clean-up for existing sites.
Read more about Speed & Security HardeningMigration to WordPress
Move from Wix, Joomla, Drupal, Blogger or a static site to WordPress with content and SEO intact.
Multilingual & Multisite
WordPress multisite networks and multilingual sites in English, Hindi and other languages.
Headless WordPress
WordPress as the CMS behind a React or Next.js front end, for very fast sites and app-like experiences.
WordPress Maintenance & Care
Managed updates, backups, uptime monitoring, security scans and content changes on a monthly plan.
Read more about WordPress Maintenance & Care
Custom themes & Gutenberg blocks
A custom WordPress theme your editors can't break.
Instead of a multipurpose theme loaded with features you'll never use, we code a bespoke theme from your design and give your team a set of custom Gutenberg blocks and patterns. Editors assemble pages from approved building blocks, so every new page stays on-brand and fast.
- Theme coded to WordPress standards from your Figma design
- Custom blocks and reusable patterns for every layout
- Advanced Custom Fields for structured content such as team or projects
- Locked styles so brand colours and fonts stay consistent
Custom plugin development
One well-built plugin instead of ten that half fit.
When an off-the-shelf plugin only does part of the job, or several are needed to make one feature work, we write a focused custom plugin. That covers booking engines, quote calculators, dealer locators, member portals and integrations with your CRM, ERP, SMS or payment provider through the WordPress REST API.
- Plugins written to WordPress coding and security standards
- REST API and webhook integrations with your business systems
- Custom post types, taxonomies and admin screens
- Documented, version-controlled and update-safe code
WooCommerce development
WooCommerce stores set up for selling in India.
WooCommerce is a good fit when your store sits alongside a content-rich website and your catalogue is in the hundreds or low thousands of products. We configure it for Indian businesses with UPI, card and net-banking gateways, GST-compliant invoices, shipping aggregators and a checkout trimmed to as few steps as possible.
- Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree, PhonePe and Stripe payment gateways
- GST invoices, HSN codes and state-wise tax rules
- Shiprocket, Delhivery and other shipping integrations
- Custom product types, bundles, subscriptions and B2B pricing
Speed & security hardening
Make an existing WordPress site fast and secure again.
We start with an audit of plugins, theme, hosting and security, remove what isn't needed and fix what is. Hacked sites are cleaned, the entry point closed and Google blacklist warnings removed. Then caching, image optimisation and database clean-up bring load times down.
- Plugin audit: remove, replace or rewrite what slows the site
- Malware clean-up, file integrity checks and blacklist removal
- Web application firewall, two-factor login and least-privilege roles
- Page caching, object caching, WebP images and database clean-up
WordPress maintenance & care
Updates, backups and fixes handled every month.
WordPress needs regular care: core, theme and plugin updates, backups that are actually tested, and someone watching for downtime. Our care plans apply updates on a staging copy first, keep off-site backups, monitor uptime and security, and include agreed hours for content changes and small improvements.
- Updates tested on staging before they reach the live site
- Daily off-site backups with tested restores
- Uptime, security and broken-link monitoring
- Monthly report and agreed hours for changes
What you get
A WordPress site that is yours, documented and easy to run.
Everything is installed on hosting in your name, with full administrator access and the code in your repository. No licence lock-in and no hidden logins.
- Custom theme with Gutenberg blocks and patterns
- Custom plugins, documented and version-controlled
- WooCommerce set-up with payments, GST and shipping, if needed
- SEO plugin, schema, XML sitemap and redirects configured
- Security hardening, caching and off-site backups
- Editor training session and a short how-to guide
- Administrator access and full source code handed over
WordPress site health reportSample output · figures are illustrative
Site health after hardening
Mobile performance90
Active plugins9
Updates pending0
Uptime (30 days)99.9%
Security scanClean
Project plan
Plan & designWeeks 1–2
- Sitemap & content model
- Page designs
BuildWeeks 2–5
- Custom theme & blocks
- Plugins & integrations
- Content entry
Launch & careWeek 6 onwards
- Testing & go-live
- Training & care plan
How we build WordPress websites
Our WordPress development process.
A fixed, itemised quote, a staging site you can log into from week one, and a dedicated project manager.
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Requirements & quote
freeWe review your goals, content, features and any existing site, then send a fixed, itemised quote.
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Content model & design
1–2 weeksSitemap, custom post types and fields, then page designs for desktop and mobile.
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Theme & plugin development
2–3 weeksCustom theme, Gutenberg blocks, plugins and integrations built on a staging site.
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Content, SEO & testing
about 1 weekContent loaded or migrated, SEO configured, speed and security checked across devices.
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Launch & training
1–2 daysGo-live with redirects, then a hands-on training session for your editors.
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Care plan
ongoingOptional monthly updates, backups, monitoring and content support.
Engagement models
WordPress help, whatever stage your site is at.
Build something new, fix what you have, or hand over the day-to-day running.
Site health check
Free
A quick review of an existing WordPress site.
- Plugin, theme and update review
- Speed and security spot-checks
- Prioritised list of fixes
New WordPress website
Fixed price
Custom theme, blocks and plugins, built and launched.
- Design, development and content entry
- SEO, speed and security set-up
- Editor training at handover
Fix & speed up
Per project
Repair, clean up or speed up a site you already have.
- Malware clean-up and hardening
- Plugin rationalisation
- Core Web Vitals improvements
WordPress care plan
Monthly
We look after the site so your team can focus on content.
- Tested updates and daily backups
- Uptime and security monitoring
- Agreed hours for changes
Why Sysfo
WordPress developers who write real code.
We use WordPress where it helps you and custom code where plugins would hurt, backed by a team that builds full web applications.
Lean, custom code
Bespoke themes and plugins instead of heavy page builders, so sites stay fast and update safely.
Built for your editors
Custom blocks and fields designed around your content, so non-technical staff can publish confidently.
Security first
No nulled themes or pirated plugins, hardened logins and firewall rules on every site we deliver.
Integrations handled
Our software team connects WordPress to CRMs, ERPs, payment gateways and SMS or WhatsApp services.
Honest about the fit
If WordPress isn't right, for example for a large marketplace or complex portal, we'll say so and suggest the alternative.
No lock-in
Hosting, licences and admin access stay in your name, and all theme and plugin code is yours.
FAQ
WordPress Website Development — frequently asked questions
What does WordPress website development include?
WordPress website development at Sysfo includes planning your content model, page design, a custom theme with Gutenberg blocks, any custom plugins and integrations, WooCommerce if you sell online, SEO and security set-up, content entry or migration, testing on all devices, launch and editor training. Hosting and a monthly care plan are optional extras.
How much does a WordPress website cost?
It depends on the number of page templates, whether you need a fully custom design, custom plugins or integrations, WooCommerce features and how much content we migrate. After a short call to understand your requirements, we send a fixed, itemised quote. There are no hidden licence fees: premium plugins, if any, are listed in the quote.
How long does it take to build a WordPress website?
A typical custom WordPress website takes three to six weeks: one to two weeks for content model and design, two to three weeks for theme and plugin development, and about a week for content, testing and launch. WooCommerce stores or sites with complex integrations take longer, and we confirm the timeline in the quote.
Custom WordPress theme or a premium theme: which is better?
A premium multipurpose theme is cheaper upfront but ships with features and code you won't use, which slows the site and makes updates riskier. A custom theme contains only what your design needs, loads faster and gives editors blocks tailored to your content. For very small budgets we can work with a lightweight premium theme and say so honestly.
Is WordPress secure enough for a business website?
Yes, when it is built and maintained properly. Most hacked WordPress sites run outdated or pirated plugins and weak passwords. Our WordPress website development uses licensed, well-maintained plugins only, hardened logins with two-factor authentication, a web application firewall, least-privilege user roles, and regular tested updates and backups on a care plan.
Should I use WooCommerce or a custom e-commerce platform?
WooCommerce suits stores with a few hundred to a few thousand products sitting alongside a content-rich website. For large catalogues, multi-vendor marketplaces, subscriptions at scale or complex B2B workflows, a custom e-commerce platform or Sysfo's own e-commerce software usually performs better. We'll recommend the right fit after reviewing your requirements.
Can you fix or speed up my existing WordPress site?
Yes. We audit the plugins, theme, hosting and database, remove or replace what slows the site down, clean up any malware and apply caching and image optimisation. Many sites become significantly faster simply by replacing a heavy page builder and trimming unused plugins. The free health check shows what's worth fixing.
Can you migrate my website to WordPress?
Yes. We migrate sites from Wix, Squarespace, Joomla, Drupal, Blogger and static HTML to WordPress, moving pages, posts, images and SEO data, and setting up 301 redirects so existing search rankings carry over. We test every migrated URL before switching the domain.
Do you offer WordPress maintenance after launch?
Yes. Our monthly WordPress care plans cover core, theme and plugin updates tested on staging, daily off-site backups, uptime and security monitoring, and agreed hours for content changes. Every WordPress website development project includes 30 days of post-launch fixes, so you can decide on a plan once the site is live.
Start your WordPress project
Get a free quote for your WordPress website.
Tell us what you need, whether that's a new site, a WooCommerce store or help with an existing one. A WordPress developer will reply within one business day with next steps and a fixed quote.
- Free site health check
- Custom theme, no page-builder bloat
- Fixed, itemised quote
- Licensed plugins only
- Editor training included
- Hosting and code in your name