Custom Themes with Full Site Editing
Bespoke WordPress themes built on the block editor and theme.json. Pattern library, global styles, accessible markup, no page-builder bloat, editor parity with the front end.
WordPress 6.7 · WooCommerce · Headless · 220+ WP Sites Shipped
WordPress Development Services for fast, secure, editor-friendly sites
Senior WordPress engineering since 2015. Custom themes with full site editing, custom Gutenberg blocks, WooCommerce stores, headless WordPress on Next.js, plugin development, and security hardening. WordPress that loads under 2 seconds and survives plugin auto-updates.
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ISO 9001 Certified
220+
WordPress Sites Shipped
10 yrs
Building WP Since 2015
Headless
WP on Next.js Ready
99.9%
Average Client Uptime
Your Trusted WordPress Partner
WordPress Engineering for Editorial Teams, Stores, and Headless Front Ends
Custom Themes, Custom Blocks, Custom Plugins, Built to Pass a Security Review
Work with senior WordPress engineers who have shipped WordPress to production for over a decade. From custom Gutenberg blocks and full-site-editing themes to WooCommerce stores, multisite networks, and headless WordPress on Next.js, we build WordPress that editors love using and developers can extend without breaking the site on the next update.
WordPress Clients
Trusted by Companies Running WordPress in Production
Real WordPress and WooCommerce sites live today, across 35+ countries
Quick Answer
How Much Does WordPress Development Cost in 2026?
Transparent USD Rate Bands, No Hidden Markup
WordPress development in 2026 typically ranges from $8,000 for a custom brochure site with bespoke theme and editor blocks, up to $90,000 for headless WordPress with a Next.js front end and full editorial workflow. WooCommerce stores with catalog, checkout, payments, and ERP hooks run $18,000 to $60,000. Dedicated senior WordPress engineer rates start at $20 per hour or $2,400 per month. Decipher Zone replies to your brief within 1 business day and sends a fixed-price proposal in 5 business days.
Brochure WP site
$8K+
Custom theme + 8 page templates
WooCommerce store
$18K to $60K
Catalog, checkout, payments, ERP hooks
Headless WordPress
$30K to $90K
WP back-end + Next.js front end
Dedicated engineer
$2,400/mo+
Senior, monthly rolling
What We Build
Six Categories of WordPress Work, Shipped to Production
From custom themes and Gutenberg blocks to WooCommerce stores and headless WordPress on Next.js. Same senior team, same code review bar.
WooCommerce and Store Builds
Custom WooCommerce stores with checkout flow, payment gateways, subscriptions, B2B pricing tiers, shipping rules, tax handling, and headless storefronts when the use case fits.
Custom Plugins and Gutenberg Blocks
Domain-specific plugins, custom Gutenberg blocks with InspectorControls, block variations, block bindings, server-side rendering, REST API and GraphQL endpoints.
Headless WordPress on Next.js
WordPress as the CMS, Next.js 15 App Router as the front end. WPGraphQL or REST, ISR for editorial cadence, preview mode for drafts, deploy on Vercel or your infra.
Migrations and Multisite
Drupal, Joomla, Wix, Webflow to WordPress. Classic editor to block editor. Multisite network setup, domain mapping, role and content sync across the network.
Security, Performance, and Maintenance
Wordfence and Sucuri hardening, page-cache and object-cache tuning, image CDN, Core Web Vitals work. Monthly maintenance retainer with patch SLA and backup verification.
Reference Stack
A Modern WordPress Stack Built to Last
Six layers we wire together on greenfield WordPress projects. Each layer is documented, swappable, and survives the next major core release.
Layer 01
Core
WordPress 6.7, PHP 8.3
Latest WP core with block editor, full site editing, block hooks, server-side blocks, PHP 8.3 with strict types
Layer 02
Theme
Block theme + theme.json
Custom block theme with theme.json design tokens, template parts, patterns, global styles, no page-builder lock-in
Layer 03
Commerce
WooCommerce, Subscriptions
WooCommerce core, Subscriptions, Memberships, Stripe and PayPal gateways, ShipStation, tax rules per region
Layer 04
Headless
WPGraphQL, Faust.js, Next.js 15
WPGraphQL for typed queries, Faust framework for headless WP, Next.js 15 App Router with ISR and preview mode
Layer 05
Hosting + CDN
WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudflare
Managed WP hosting, Cloudflare image and edge cache, object cache with Redis, page cache tuned for editorial cadence
Layer 06
Security + Ops
Wordfence, Sucuri, Jetpack
WAF rules, login hardening, malware scans, daily backups verified by restore test, patch SLA documented
Delivery Process
Six Steps Your Procurement Team Can Plan Around
Predictable cadence, documented milestones, audit-friendly deliverables at every stage.
- 01Day 0 to 5
Site Audit and Brief Review
Free audit of your current WordPress site. Performance, security, theme structure, plugin sprawl. Written proposal with milestones and rate band in 5 business days.
- 02Day 6 to 10
SOW and Onboarding
Mutual NDA before any code. SOW with scope and milestones. Your hosting, staging, and Git repo provisioned. Senior engineers onboarded to your editorial cadence.
- 03Sprint 0
Theme Scaffold and CI/CD
Custom block theme scaffold with theme.json, theme unit tests, PHPCS WordPress rules, Composer for plugin deps, automated deploys to staging on every push.
- 04Every Sprint
Two-Week Sprints
Two-week sprints with public board. Weekly demos in your time zone. Editor walkthroughs with your content team. Code review on every PR.
- 05Milestone
Production Release
Documented release. Performance budget verified, security scan attached, accessibility checks signed off. Production cutover during your maintenance window.
- 06Post-Launch
Maintenance Retainer
Optional maintenance retainer. Same team. Patch SLA, weekly backup verification, plugin update window, monthly Lighthouse report. Most clients extend past 12 months.
7-day No-Risk Trial
The first week is on us
On dedicated WordPress engineer engagements, the first week is on us. Walk away free if the fit is wrong.
Engagement Models
Four Ways to Hire WordPress Development from Decipher Zone
Transparent USD rate bands, rolling monthly cancel, no setup fees, no markup.
Hourly
Pay only for hours used
$20/hour
Tracked weekly, billed monthly
- Bug fixes and theme tweaks
- Speed and Core Web Vitals work
- Plugin audits
- No minimum commitment
- Mutual NDA before brief
Most Popular Dedicated
Senior WordPress engineer, full-time on your team
$2,400/month
Monthly rolling, cancel anytime
- One engineer, only you
- Embedded in your sprint
- Reports to your stakeholders
- 7-day no-risk trial
- 48-hour replacement guarantee
Maintenance
Monthly patch, backup, and uptime retainer
$900/month
Per-site monthly
- WP core and plugin patching
- Daily backups verified
- Uptime monitoring
- Monthly performance report
- Patch SLA in writing
Fixed Scope
Locked deliverables and timeline
$8,000+ project
Per-milestone payments
- Best for site builds and WooCommerce
- Locked scope upfront
- Locked timeline
- Demo-based acceptance
- No surprise change orders
Production Work
WordPress Sites Running in Production Today
Four recent engagements across WooCommerce, marketplace, editorial, and SaaS marketing with metrics procurement and engineering can both verify.
LIVEMarra Forni
B2B WooCommerce · Equipment manufacturer
Custom WordPress site with WooCommerce for a US wood-fired oven manufacturer. Product configurator, dealer pricing tiers, integrated CMS for editorial content, multi-step quote flow.
- LCP
- 1.3s
- Catalog
- 300+
- Conv. uplift
- +22%
Visit Marra Forni
LIVEVandaag Service
Marketplace · Netherlands
WordPress front end on a custom theme paired with a PHP back end. Multi-locale UI, editorial content workflows, integrated provider directory, secure forms with reCAPTCHA.
- Locales
- 2
- Providers
- 5K+
- Uptime
- 99.9%
Visit Vandaag Service
LIVECalliope
Publishing · Editorial site
Custom WordPress block theme for an editorial publisher. Full site editing, custom Gutenberg patterns for long-form articles, image-heavy layouts with lazy loading, schema markup for articles.
- CLS
- <0.05
- Articles
- 1K+
- Editors
- active
Visit Calliope
LIVEHelox
Healthcare SaaS · Marketing site
Marketing WordPress site with custom blocks for product pages, lead capture forms tied to CRM, multi-language content via Polylang, GDPR-compliant analytics and consent banner.
- Locales
- 3
- LCP
- 1.5s
- Forms
- +34%
Visit Helox
Frequently Asked
WordPress Questions Decision Makers Actually Ask
Rate bands, custom blocks, WooCommerce, headless, security, and maintenance, answered up front.
A custom brochure WordPress site with bespoke theme and editor blocks starts at $8,000. WooCommerce stores with catalog, checkout, payments, and ERP hooks run $18,000 to $60,000. Headless WordPress with a Next.js front end ranges $30,000 to $90,000. Dedicated senior WordPress engineer rates from $20 per hour or $2,400 per month.
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Ready to Ship WordPress That Loads Fast and Stays Secure?
Send a brief. A senior WordPress engineer reads it personally and replies within one business day with a free site audit and proposal. No sales call, no pitch deck.
- Reply within 1 business day
- Free site audit
- Mutual NDA before brief
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