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WordPress Website Design & Development That Converts

We design and build custom WordPress websites that load fast, rank well and turn visitors into qualified leads, without bloated themes or page builders that slow you down.

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2.1s

average mobile LCP across our recent WordPress builds

Why most WordPress sites underperform

Many small-business WordPress sites run on heavy multipurpose themes and a dozen plugins. They look fine in a demo, then load slowly, break on updates and leak leads. We build lean, custom block themes with SEO and conversion planned from the first wireframe.

What's included

What Our WordPress Website Design & Development Includes

Conversion-first UX and design

Page layouts planned around your buyers' questions, with clear calls to action and trust signals in the right places.

Custom block themes

Lightweight Gutenberg block themes and reusable patterns, so your team can publish new pages without breaking the design.

SEO-ready architecture

Clean URL structure, schema markup, XML sitemaps and on-page SEO configured before launch instead of added later.

Performance and security from day one

Optimized images, a minimal plugin stack, caching, hardened logins and automated off-site backups.

Redesigns without losing traffic

A full URL map and 301 redirect plan protects the rankings and backlinks you have already earned.

Deliverables

What You Get and Who It's For

Deliverables

  • Discovery workshop and sitemap
  • Wireframes and UI design for key templates
  • Custom block theme and reusable patterns
  • Content migration and 301 redirect map
  • GA4, Search Console and conversion tracking
  • Editor training and 30 days of post-launch support

Ideal for

  • Service businesses replacing an outdated website
  • Marketing teams who need to publish without a developer
  • Companies whose current site is slow or hard to update

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How it works

Our Process

  1. Free consultation call

    Book a 30-minute call at a time that suits you. We review your website, rankings and competitors and walk you through the biggest opportunities.

  2. Strategy and roadmap

    You get a clear, prioritized plan with scope, timeline and milestones, so you know exactly what happens next.

  3. Build and optimize

    We design, develop and optimize in focused sprints, sharing progress on staging links and in weekly updates.

  4. Measure, report and grow

    We track rankings, traffic and conversions, report monthly and double down on what's working.

WordPress Website Design & Development: FAQ

How long does a WordPress website project take?

Most small-business websites launch in 4–8 weeks, depending on page count, content readiness and integrations. Larger builds with custom functionality typically take 8–12 weeks.

Will I be able to edit the website myself?

Yes. We build with the native WordPress block editor and custom patterns, then record a training walkthrough so your team can add pages, posts and landing pages confidently.

Can you redesign my existing WordPress site without hurting SEO?

Yes. We crawl your current site, map every URL, keep or improve on-page SEO and set up 301 redirects before launch, then monitor Search Console closely for the first weeks.

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Choose a day and time that suits you. You'll meet a senior SEO specialist on a video or phone call. There's no obligation.

What we'll cover on the call

  • Your website, rankings and Core Web Vitals reviewed live
  • The quickest SEO and conversion wins for your business
  • Whether your current platform (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace or Webflow) fits your goals
  • A clear, prioritized plan with next steps

Prefer email? rokon@rankships.com
Based in Austin, TX, United States, meeting clients worldwide. Visit our contact page.

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