WordPress that actually loads fast.
Custom WordPress builds that hit 90+ PageSpeed and stay easy to edit. Clean code, lean stack, no page-builder bloat.
WordPress
maintained
Most WordPress agencies hand you a themed Elementor site with fifteen plugins and a maintenance bill you can’t escape. We don’t do that. We write clean code, pick the smallest dependency that does the job, and hand you documentation so the site still makes sense in two years.
A clear scope. Every time.
Every development engagement starts with this list. No scope creep, no surprise invoices — and if something here isn’t a fit, we’ll tell you before the kickoff call ends.
Always included
- Discovery workshop and technical audit of your current site
- Custom design system — colors, typography, components — built for your brand
- Performance-first build targeting 90+ PageSpeed on mobile
- Editor-friendly CMS using native Gutenberg blocks, not a page builder
- SEO foundations: metadata, schema, sitemap, analytics, Search Console
- Responsive from 320px up to ultra-wide — tested on real devices
- Accessibility baseline: WCAG 2.1 AA, keyboard + screen-reader pass
- Documented handover — content guide, plugin inventory, recovery plan
- Two weeks of post-launch support and monitoring
Never included
- Bloated page builders (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery)
- Premium theme marketplaces (we start from a blank slate)
- 40-plugin stacks that conflict on every update
- Proprietary lock-in — you own the code, the content, and the hosting
- Monthly “design retainer” fees rolled in as hidden maintenance
- Endless discovery — we scope in days, not quarters
- AI-generated imagery or placeholder content passed off as “final”
Is this the right service for you-
Be honest with yourself before booking. These are the three groups we deliver best work for — and the shapes of project we decline.
Founders rebuilding from a tired template.
- Site was built on Divi or a marketplace theme 3+ years ago
- Brand and offering have evolved; site hasn’t
- You want something you’re not embarrassed to share
- Editing anything means calling a developer
Operators whose site has to earn.
- Bookings, demos, or leads flow through the homepage
- You know slow pages are costing you conversions
- You can attach a dollar value to a 1-second improvement
- You want measurable outcomes, not a design award
Projects we politely decline.
- E-commerce stores with 5,000+ SKUs — you need a Shopify partner
- Marketplaces, membership sites with complex role logic
- Anything where “fast” is less important than “cheap”
- Clients who need a full-time developer, not a project partner
A deliberate, minimal toolbox.
We pick dependencies the way a chef picks pans — few, reliable, sharpened with use. Every tool here earns its place.
Foundation
- CMSWordPress core · latest stable release, no forks
- EditorNative Gutenberg · custom blocks via ACF
- ThemeCustom-built from a blank starter, no marketplace
- LanguageModern PHP 8.2+, typed where it matters
Front of house
- CSSHand-authored, tokenized, no framework tax
- JSVanilla or Alpine · sprinkle, not soup
- AssetsVite for builds · tree-shaken, hashed, minified
- ImagesAVIF/WebP, responsive srcset, lazy by default
Delivery
- HostingKinsta · WP Engine · Cloudways (your call)
- CDNCloudflare, configured not assumed
- CachingServer-level · Redis object cache when it helps
- CI/CDGit-based deploys, staging → production parity
Work that performs, not just looks good
Fast, scalable WordPress builds tailored to each client’s growth stage. Clear scope, clean execution, measurable results.
nuBioAge
We transformed nuBioAge into a faster, cleaner, more conversion-friendly WordPress experience – cutting load time from 5.6s to 1.9s, reducing bounce rate from 68% to 41%, and improving organic traffic by 35%.
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She Runs It
We transformed She Runs It into a faster, cleaner, more scalable WordPress platform – reducing load time from around 6.5s to 1.2s while streamlining memberships, donations, event registrations, and job postings.
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Progress Pharmacy
We transformed Progress Pharmacy into a faster, more scalable pharmacy ecosystem – connecting patients, prescribers, and supplements through a cleaner WordPress + Shopify experience built for access, trust, and operational efficiency. The public site now centers key workflows like Rx Transfer, RX Refill, Prescriber Portal access, and a HealthScan booking path. (Progress Pharmacy)
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Plente
A minimalist WordPress website for a B2B lead generation agency, built to showcase services, strengthen brand clarity, and drive inquiries.
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NUHX
A performance-first WordPress platform for longevity services, built from scratch with booking, protocols, login access, and ecosystem integration.
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Fountainhead Commercial Capital
A secure commercial lending platform built to streamline SBA applications, improve user flow, and support scalable loan processing.
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A six-week rhythm, start to finish.
Every build follows the same sequence. You always know what week you’re in and what’s landing next. No mystery.
Scoping
Half-day discovery call. Audit of current site. Scope doc and fixed estimate delivered within 48 hours.
Design
Brand exploration, information architecture, and two high-fidelity directions. One hands-on review session.
Build
Theme scaffolded, blocks authored, content structured. Daily deploys to a staging URL you can watch take shape.
Polish
Performance tuning, accessibility pass, SEO hygiene. Full QA on real devices, not just your designer’s MacBook.
Launch
DNS cutover, 301 redirects, analytics verified. A written launch-day runbook covers every step.
Handover
Documentation walkthrough, editor training, monitoring setup. Two weeks of included support for anything small.
Have a Look at What Our Clients Have to Say About Us
Nik’s team did a redesign of my website and really opened my eyes as far as what was possible. They took the content I had, which was presented in a very old / dated format, and reworked it to make it more accessible. The result is a website that is more aligned with customer expectations and is easier for them…
Working with Ninegravity to design and build my website was an exceptional experience. As a demanding client with a challenging concept, I was blown away by their accommodating and patient approach. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect and brought my vision to life with creativity.
Nik and his team were a pleasure to work with on the Finding Next.guru website build. They’re creative, responsive, organized, and know their stuff. Highly recommended.
Nik’s team has been responsive to our WordPress development needs during the past couple of years. NineGravity was the first offshore team that we’ve worked with and apart from the anticipated challenges of time difference, projects have been managed smoothly.
Nik and his company have done an exemplary job in rebuilding our website and with ongoing maintenance of a site that needed management and work. He and his company took the time to learn all of the nuances of our needs and deployed their team that collaborates with us on a weekly basis. I would highly recommend Nik and his team for any of your web needs without a doubt!.
Highly professional and consistently exceeding expectations. I am extremely pleased to be collaborating with Nik and the Ninegravity team for web development solutions.
Efficient and reliable proffesional.nVery kind and attentive in dealing with the client.nHighly recommended.
Working with Nik has always been a pleasure. He is very proactive, efficient and always attainable. Nik has always ensured things have run smoothly even during urgent case as well. I believe Nik is a great Business sales manager, and will continue to progress within his career.
True mastery of iconic Information & Technology Industry. he always made himself very approachable. he was always very empathetic and fair while maintaining the statute of client upper management.I had worked with Nik and his team and they are truly experts in the software development & POS.
Nik is a very capable technical project manager who understands all areas of digital technology and how to ensure projects keep moving forward. He introduced me to Trello which has been a game changer in my organization
Answered before you ask.
Find out what’s wrong first. Then build it right.
Every build engagement starts with the audit. Five business days. A scored PDF. Clarity before we quote.