Plugins that solve a specific problem
Product rules, specialist content types, galleries, enquiry flows and admin tools designed to do the job you need.
Custom WordPress & WooCommerce development
Plugin and
theme development
Make your website work the way your business works. Purpose-built plugins, tailored themes and practical admin tools, with performance and straightforward editing at the heart of the build.
Built around your workflow.
Designed for the people using it.
Custom WordPress pluginsBespoke themes & child themesEcommerce developmentContent & admin tools
Built for a purpose
When an off-the-shelf solution doesn’t quite fit.
A general-purpose plugin can be a good starting point. But unusual pricing, specialist content or a growing collection of workarounds can call for something more focused. Custom development brings the important functions together around your requirements.
Themes you can manage
Responsive templates and reusable sections with editable content, so routine updates do not require changes to the code.
A practical focus on speed
Keep the build focused, review scripts and database work, and check performance on representative pages as the project develops.
Development examples
Real requirements. Tailored solutions.
Examples from custom development projects, from a specialist ecommerce system to content tools that make everyday publishing easier.
Logo Golf Balls / LGB Commerce
A faster, more focused approach to specialist ecommerce.
LGB Commerce is a custom WordPress ecommerce project developed as an alternative to the site’s slow WooCommerce setup. The aim is a fast, streamlined system that supports the business’s specialist ordering rules without relying on a growing stack of separate extensions.
Golf balls are sold by the dozen, with minimum quantities shared across models from the same manufacturer. Gift products have different quantities, options and set-up requirements. The development brings those rules into a dedicated product and order workflow.
Performance is a core design priority. The approach focuses on the features this business needs. Speed comparisons should be made using equivalent pages and hosting conditions; no benchmark uplift is claimed here.
Built around the business
- Separate golf ball and gift product settings.
- Manufacturer-based minimum quantities and mixed-model orders.
- Tiered prices, colour quantities and optional extras.
- Logo uploads and a visual golf ball preview.
- Centralised printing and delivery information.
- Custom order editing, artwork stages and invoice workflows.
- Migration work for products, customers and order history.
Custom replacement project developed on staging. Migration and launch checks form part of the work; this example does not imply the live store has already switched.
KCCartoon / Cartoons Manager
A specialist cartoon archive
A dedicated content system for publishing cartoons, browsing categories and years, and displaying archive listings with image enlargement.
Development focus: cartoon-specific templates, navigation, pagination and an order enquiry workflow that carries the selected cartoon’s details into the form.
Select Cottages / Custom theme
Two destinations, one manageable website
A WordPress redesign and Drupal migration project with distinct Lake District and Brittany pages, structured cottage content and tailored page templates.
Development focus: editable galleries, cottage sliders, photo lightboxes, review links, regional navigation and booking availability displays.
TOLATA Claims / Case studies
Structured case study publishing
A dedicated Case Studies content type, with archive and individual templates designed to sit naturally within the website.
Development focus: keeping case studies organised separately from general pages and news, with consistent presentation and navigation.
Easy FAQs / Reusable plugin
FAQs managed alongside the content
A focused FAQ plugin developed for use across WordPress websites, with editable questions and answers and expandable front-end panels.
Development focus: reusable administration, controlled placement and a gentle opening transition that fits the site’s design.
Legal websites / Child themes
Flexible layouts for specialist content
Custom theme work for Abuse Compensation and TOLATA Claims, with distinct page designs, service navigation and editable homepage sections.
Development focus: responsive menus, news and content templates, enquiry form styling and consistent layouts across desktop and mobile.
How the work takes shape
Start with the workflow. Build around it.
Understand the task
Identify what visitors and administrators need to do, where the current setup struggles and which features matter most.
Create a working version
Develop the plugin or theme on a test site, with manageable settings and a structure suited to the project.
Test real journeys
Review mobile layouts, key forms, pricing rules and admin tasks. Check migration data and compatibility where relevant.
Plan launch and support
Agree deployment, backup arrangements and ongoing maintenance, with clear guidance on editing and configuration.
Common questions
The right solution
for your website.
Can you improve an existing plugin or theme?
Yes. Work can include extending an existing setup, building a companion plugin or adding a child theme. The approach depends on the code, its licence and how updates are handled.
Do I need to replace WooCommerce?
Not necessarily. WooCommerce can be a suitable choice, and performance problems may be addressed within the existing store. A custom alternative needs a clear business case and a plan for payments, orders, integrations, data migration and ongoing maintenance.
Will a custom plugin always be faster?
No. Performance depends on how it is built, the work it performs and the hosting environment. A focused implementation can reduce unnecessary work, but the result should be measured on the actual website.
Can I edit the content myself?
That is a key part of the brief. Repeated text, galleries, page sections and product settings can be exposed through familiar WordPress editing screens.
What happens when WordPress is updated?
Custom code needs maintenance too. Compatibility checks on a staging site and a reliable backup provide a sensible basis for updates. Ongoing support can be agreed as part of the project.
Have a development project in mind?
Tell me what your website needs to do.
A clear description of the task is a useful starting point, whether you need a small plugin or a more substantial custom system.
Discuss plugin & theme development ↗Useful details to include
- Your website address and current setup.
- The workflow or feature you want to improve.
- Examples of the behaviour you need.
- Any integrations, timescales or budget constraints.
Associated services
Bring the whole website together.
Web Design
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Security, hack and bots support
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Performance & speed optimisation
Improve loading times, resolve performance bottlenecks and create a faster, smoother experience for your visitors.
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