WordPress development done properly
WordPress powers a huge share of the web, which means there are a lot of WordPress sites held together with page builders, abandoned plugins and theme files nobody wants to touch. We build the opposite: well-structured sites with custom themes, lean code and an admin area your team can actually use.
Mathias Designs is based in Gilbert and has been building websites for Arizona businesses since 2011. Our work covers both the front end, what your visitors see and interact with, and the back end, the PHP, database and integration work that makes everything run. Whether you are a service business in Scottsdale, a manufacturer in Mesa, or an online retailer in Chandler, you get a developer who understands the full stack.
That matters when something needs to connect. A contact form that should push leads into your CRM, a WooCommerce store that needs to talk to your shipping software, or a member area tied to your billing system all require someone comfortable on both sides of the code. We handle the design, the development and the integration work in one place, so nothing gets lost between a designer and a separate developer.
Custom themes and custom plugins
Themes built for your business
We build custom WordPress themes from the ground up or on a lightweight starter, designed around your content and brand. That means no bloated multipurpose theme loading features you never use, and no fighting a page builder to make a simple layout change. We set up flexible content blocks so your team can create new pages without calling us every time.
Plugins that solve real problems
When an off-the-shelf plugin does not quite fit, we write one that does. Custom plugins can handle booking logic, quoting tools, member areas, custom post types, data imports, API connections, WooCommerce pricing rules or internal workflows. We also build our own internal tools for ad management, SEO automation and order handling, so we are comfortable writing software that has to work every day, not just on launch day.
What’s included
- Custom theme development with block editor support, reusable components and responsive layouts.
- Custom plugin development for features, integrations and business logic specific to you.
- WooCommerce development including custom product types, checkout changes, subscriptions, B2B pricing and fulfillment integrations.
- WordPress multisite setup and management for franchises, multi-location businesses and organizations running several related sites.
- Speed optimization covering caching, image handling, database cleanup, script loading and Core Web Vitals.
- Security hardening with updates, user role reviews, firewall configuration, backups and malware cleanup when needed.
- API and third-party integrations with CRMs, email platforms, payment providers, shipping tools and AI services.
- Site rescues and rebuilds for sites that are slow, broken, hacked or impossible to update.
- Hosting and care plans so updates, backups and monitoring are handled for you.
Speed and security are not extras
A slow WordPress site hurts your search visibility and your conversions. Most of the speed problems we see come from heavy themes, too many plugins, unoptimized images and cheap hosting. We fix the cause, not just the symptom, and we measure the results with real tests.
Security works the same way. Outdated plugins and weak admin practices are behind most hacked WordPress sites. Our care plans keep core, themes and plugins updated, run regular backups, and watch for problems so you are not the last to find out something broke. If your site has already been compromised, we clean it up, close the hole that let the attacker in, and put safeguards in place so it does not happen again.
If you sell online, our e-commerce website development page covers how we decide between WooCommerce and Shopify. If you want more traffic once the site is solid, see our SEO services.
How pricing works
Business websites built on WordPress typically start around $2,000 to $3,000, depending on the number of pages, content needs and features. WooCommerce stores typically start around $4,000. Custom plugin work, multisite builds, complex integrations and site rescues are quoted based on scope after we review what you need. Hosting and care plans are available monthly if you want ongoing maintenance handled.
We work with businesses throughout the Valley, including Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, plus remote clients anywhere. Ready to talk through your project? Request a quote or see all services.