WordPress Design, Code & Care
Here’s Where I Come In
I design and build custom WordPress websites, then keep them running smoothly with maintenance plans for new and existing clients alike. And if you’d rather run your business than update your website, I can handle content updates too. I’m based in downtown Napa, though my clients are all over the map.
Custom WordPress Websites
Every site I build starts from scratch, designed around your brand and coded to be fast, accessible, and easy for you to manage. Each one launches mobile-ready with technical SEO in place, and looks sharp on every screen, right down to the last pixel.
The Process
You’ll get regular updates at every stage, so you always know where things stand.
- Let’s talk. We’ll start with a meeting to go over your business and goals for the project. In person is great, but I’m no stranger to Zoom.
- Proposal. I’ll send a proposal outlining the scope, timeline, and cost. Once it’s signed and the deposit is in, I hit the ground running.
- Design. I’ll spend some time sketching and researching, then we’ll review the design together.
- Development. Once the design is approved, I dive into the code and bring it to life.
- Launch and beyond. Your site goes live, and a maintenance plan keeps it secure and running smoothly.
Sound good? Let’s start a conversation ⟶
Moving to WordPress
Outgrown Squarespace, Wix, or an older platform but still like the look? I can rebuild your current design in WordPress, with redirects in place so you keep the search rankings you’ve already earned.
Content Updates
Prefer to leave the updates to me? Send over what you need, whether it’s a new event, a menu change, or a page refresh, and I’ll take care of it. Billed monthly, based on the time needed.
Have a project in mind? Let’s talk about it ⟶
WordPress Maintenance Plans
I call it Website Insurance: WordPress core and plugin updates, monthly backups, security monitoring, and a visual check after every update, so your site stays secure and running smoothly without you having to think about it.
Website Accessibility
An accessible website is good customer service, and it’s the right thing to do. I offer audits for existing sites, remediation, and ongoing monitoring to help reduce legal risk and make sure everyone can use your site.
How much does a custom WordPress website cost?
Website pricing varies widely depending on the scope of the project, mainly revolving around the functionality needed. Some sites need e-commerce, some need integrations with other software, some are just “brochure” websites. Rather than give you a number that may not reflect your specific needs, I’ve written a full breakdown of what goes into website pricing that’s worth a read before you start collecting quotes.
How long does a custom WordPress website take?
While it varies based on project scope, typically it is 8-10 weeks from start to finish. This really depends a LOT on how much content already exists. I don’t handle copywriting or photography, so all of that will need to be provided. I really recommend investing in a photographer or copywriter (or both!) if the budget allows. They are worth their weight in gold, especially for new businesses or brands.
What if I’m looking to launch my website faster?
I do offer semi-custom options for those looking to meet a different timeline or budget. I have created and coded a small handful of theme templates to get a website off the ground faster. Those tend to take closer to two weeks, but again, it’s content-dependent.
Do you offer ongoing website maintenance?
Absolutely! I offer both content updates and technical maintenance. Content updates are billed monthly, based on how much time is needed, while technical maintenance, or Website Insurance, is billed automatically at either a monthly or annual interval.
Is SEO included?
Technical SEO is included. Every site launches with schema markup, an XML sitemap, 301 redirects, Search Console setup, a review of meta titles and descriptions, and a robots.txt file. Keyword research and ongoing marketing aren’t included, but I’m happy to point you toward people who specialize in that.
What’s included in your Website Insurance plans?
Every plan includes WordPress core and plugin updates, full backups of your files and database, and a visual check after updates to make sure everything still works. I also monitor your site through Google Search Console and use security measures like brute force protection, file change detection, and malware scans. For the details, I’ve put together a full outline of what’s covered.
Do you offer accessibility audits for existing websites?
I do! I can review your site, provide recommendations for remediation, and offer ongoing monitoring to keep it accessible as content changes. For more info, I’ve put together a quick overview that’s worth a read.
Can you migrate my site from Squarespace/Wix?
Yes! Platforms like Squarespace and Wix are great for getting started, but many businesses eventually need more flexibility than they offer. I can rebuild your existing design in WordPress, giving you a more scalable, customizable foundation that can grow with your business and support the features you need long-term.
Do you work with clients outside Napa Valley?
While I’m based in Napa Valley, I work with clients all over California and the United States. I’ve even worked with a few in Europe from time to time. (I’ve gotten exceptionally good at managing time zones!)
