CMS Development

CMS Website Development

CMS website development for teams that want to update their own website quickly and safely. We build WordPress, headless and custom CMS websites that are fast, secure and easy to edit, so publishing a page never has to wait for a developer.

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Update your website without waiting for a developer

A content management system (CMS) is what lets your team edit pages, publish blog posts and swap images through a simple admin panel. The right CMS makes your website easy to keep fresh, which matters for customers and for search rankings. The wrong one turns every change into a support ticket. Our CMS website development service helps you choose the right platform and builds a site your team will enjoy using.

WordPress development services

WordPress powers a large share of the web, and for most marketing websites and blogs it is still an excellent choice. The difference is in how it is built. Many WordPress sites are slow and fragile because they rely on heavy page builders and dozens of plugins. We build custom WordPress themes and blocks with only what you need, which keeps your site fast, secure and easy to edit.

  • Custom blocks that match your design, so editors cannot accidentally break the layout.
  • Minimal, well-maintained plugins, reviewed for security and performance.
  • WooCommerce for businesses that want to add an online store to an existing WordPress site.

Headless and custom CMS development

A headless CMS separates where content is managed from where it is displayed. Your team edits content in one place, and your website, mobile app or other channels fetch it through an API. This gives designers more freedom, makes very fast front ends possible and lets you publish the same content in several places.

For sites with unusual content, complex permissions or deep integration with your own software, a custom CMS built on Laravel may be the better fit. It is built around your exact content types and workflows, with nothing you do not need.

How to choose a CMS

Start with who will edit the site, how often, and what else the content needs to connect to. We will walk through the options with you and recommend the simplest platform that meets your needs. If your website also needs custom features, see our website design and development service, or for online stores, our Shopify development service.

What's Included

CMS recommendation

An honest comparison of WordPress, headless and custom options based on your content, team and budget.

Custom WordPress development

Lightweight custom themes and Gutenberg blocks instead of heavy page builders, for speed and easy editing.

Headless CMS development

Content managed in a headless CMS and delivered to a fast front end, app or several channels at once.

Roles and workflows

Editor, author and reviewer roles, with drafts, scheduling and approval steps where your team needs them.

Content migration

Pages, posts, media and SEO settings moved from your old site, with 301 redirects for every changed URL.

Security and maintenance

Hardened configuration, backups, updates and monitoring to keep your CMS safe over time.

Our Process

  1. Content audit and planning

    We review your current content, who edits it and how often, and recommend the right CMS.

  2. Content model and design

    We define page types and fields, then design templates around them for desktop and mobile.

  3. Development

    We build the theme or front end, editing experience and integrations on a staging site.

  4. Migration and testing

    We migrate content, set up redirects and test performance, accessibility and SEO.

  5. Training and launch

    We train your editors, launch the site and provide ongoing maintenance if you want it.

Pricing

Every project is quoted individually after a free consultation, based on the scope, features and timeline you need. You get a fixed, itemised quote before any work starts, with no hidden costs.

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Technologies

  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • Gutenberg
  • Headless CMS
  • Laravel
  • Next.js
  • PHP

Helpful Guides

CMS Development FAQs

What is a CMS?

A content management system (CMS) is the software that lets you edit your website's pages, images and blog posts through an admin panel instead of changing code. WordPress is the best-known example.

Which CMS is best for my business?

It depends on who will edit the site and what it needs to do. WordPress suits most marketing sites and blogs, a headless CMS suits teams publishing to several channels or wanting a very fast front end, and a custom CMS suits sites with unusual content or workflows. We recommend one after understanding your needs.

Do you build custom WordPress themes?

Yes. We build lightweight custom themes and blocks rather than heavy page builders, which keeps your site fast and easy to edit.

What is a headless CMS?

A headless CMS stores and manages your content but does not control how it is displayed. Your website, app or other channels fetch the content through an API, which gives you more design freedom and better performance.

Can you move my site to a new CMS?

Yes. We migrate your content, keep your URLs or redirect them with 301s, and check that nothing is lost before switching over.

Do you build WooCommerce stores?

Yes. For businesses already on WordPress, WooCommerce can add a full online store to your existing site.

Other Services

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CMS website development for teams that want to update their own website quickly and safely. We build WordPress, headless and custom CMS websites that are fast, secure and easy to edit, so publishing a page never has to wait for a developer.

  • Logo & Brand Identity Design
  • Website Design & Development
  • Shopify Store Development
  • SEO & Digital Marketing
  • AI Chatbots, Voice Assistants & Automation
  • Custom CRM, CMS & Data Analytics
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