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Custom WordPress Development

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Case Studies

Custom WordPress Development Project

Explore our portfolio of successful WordPress projects to witness our expertise in action. Each project has a slightly bespoke and unique custom WordPress requirements which we delivered for our Clients.

Swillhouse

Swillhouse Business Overview Their focus is on creating immersive experiences, blending exceptional drinks, unique culinary offerings, and memorable atmospheres. Each…

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Happy Travels

Happy Travels Business Overview They provide a variety of tour packages, campervan and car rentals, and discounted travel deals. Happy…

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Road Safety Education

Road Safety Education Business Overview Their main program, RYDA, is a comprehensive one-day workshop aimed at equipping students with tools…

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KO Homes

Kō Homes Business Overview Kō Homes provides a fully managed experience, handling property management, administration, and maintenance on behalf of…

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Lifelong Literacy

Lifelong Literacy Business Overview They offer a range of online and face-to-face courses designed to enhance teacher capacity, alongside consulting…

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Discover why our clients trust us as their go-to web partner for their business. Read these real-world testimonials that showcase our dedication to delivering top quality websites for our Clients.

Working with Brett and the Stone Digital team is really easy and efficient. They helped us build our direct-to-consumer website from scratch with all functional and custom features built in. Stone Digital will be your excellent partner if you want to build a website with characteristics and bespoke design.

Quinten Wang

Founder The Best of Moi via Google

I’ve been working with Stone digital for close to a year now and they’ve been nothing short of helpful. Brett and his team always answer to my questions and go above and beyond in trying to propose solutions to our wordpress site, including migration, technical improvements to support our SEO, customizations to the WP theme and round the clock support for improvements, bug fixes and security monitoring. I would certainly recommend their services.

Camila Grotti

Marketing Manager International Cargo Express via Google

Stone Digital has been great! Brett is super responsive and I’m really happy with how my website is looking and working behind the scenes.

Justin Steele

Founder & CEO Local Sauce Tours via Google

We work with Stone Digital for a year now, and Brett has been very helpful in helping solve critical issues and kept our website secure and reliable. We particularly appreciate his expertise around website development and security. We would highly recommend the service of Stone Digital.

Jean-Luc Tan

Founder VIVE Cooking School via Google

What a great experience developing our new website with Brett and the team at Stone Digital. They took the time to understand what I wanted, were responsive throughout the whole process from design to launch, and have continued to be helpful as we learn to navigate our way around the new site. Highly recommended.

Steve Nomchong

Founder Local Travel Planner via Google

Stone Digital have been managing and further developing our NFP organisation’s wordpress website for around 18 months. It’s a great working relationship – Brett is always quick to respond, gives great advice and always comes up with a fanastic, user friendly and attractive design. His custom web development skills are second to none – to date Stone Digital has helped us continue to grow our site, develop user friendly resource portals for our customers and helped us develop an LMS to create a bespoke learning experience for our students. No matter what we throw at him, the solution is always swift and effective. Highly recommended.

Brooke O’Donnell

General Manager Road Safety Education via Google

We are very happy with the SEO work Stone Digital completed on our site. It’s made a real difference to our enquiry rate and we are sure the back-of-house tweaks will make a real difference to our bookings in the future.

Maree Sheehan

Director The Sydney Connection via Google

I would highly recommend Brett and the team at Stone Digital. They assisted us with building a new website which now allows for easier setup and customisation of pages and products which had been a pain point of ours for some time. The new site now loads very fast and overall is easier for our team to use. We specifically wanted custom, advanced integration with Hero Travel platform allowing for multi product bookings. Our new website uses custom designs to suit our brand whilst still being able to index well with Google. Brett and the team have been a pleasure to work with and are always on point. Would highly recommend.

Toby Paige

Happy Travels via Google

Since moving to Stone Digital, our company’s website has been migrated from the dark ages, maintaining the look and feel we needed but 1,000 times more navigateable on the back end. Updates are easy, requests are dealt with swiftly, we’re spending less and getting much more. Very happy.

Jordan McDonald

Creative Director Swillhouse via Google

Stone Digital’s expertise helped us transition from a complicated platform to a much easier, user friendly one. Brett and his team were very communicative and explained each step along the way. Their professionalism and approachable team made the whole transition fantastic! We’re very happy with our new website which will now save us money in the long term due its intuitive, easy to use nature. Stone Digital’s pricing is very reasonable as well. Thank you to the team at Stone Digital!

Tiffany Mak

Digital Content Specialist Jadecross Lighting Solutions via Google

Brett from Stone Digital saved me a whole lot of pain (and money) when my snake catching website went down during a peak period!! Brett was in contact immediately and got the site back up and running ASAP. He clearly communicated the …

Matthew Hagan

via Google

We worked with Brett on a big website revamp and API integration recently and can highly recommend him. Quick on the reply and took all our feedback and changes on board for an awesome final product! In fact we were so stoked with working with him that we’ve now moved our hosting and site maintenance over to Stone Digital as well!

Chris Stevens

Travel Expert Backpacker Banter via Google

Brett is a trusted advisor for our Website Hosting, CMS and WordPress templates. We’ve also referred Stone Digital for a number of our clients when they’ve needed website builds or advice and have always received great feedback. Highly recommend Brett for his approach and expertise!!

Adam O’Neill

via Google

Delighted with how our new website turned out. Brett was very creative and efficient with work on our site and his high response rate to questions or any changes we had assisted in an extremely smooth and successful project! I would highly recommend Brett from Stone Digital.

Neil O’Sullivan

Owner Travel Playground via Google

It is a bit of a minefield seeking website design and I feel I was fortunate that I chanced upon Stone Digital. Very happy with Brett’s quality website work and his ability to translate my website wishes into a reality. Highly recommended.

Carl Milton

via Google

Stone Digital was extremely efficient and effective in resolving a website issue. They clearly understood the brief and delivered above expectation. A pleasure to work with and would highly recommend.

Caroline Parrott

via Google

I was introduced to Brett by an acquaintance. Brett was a very credible developer with excellent website, XML and CMS knowledge. When I went to Sydney, he came to the hotel cafe and had a very good meeting. In particular, my request was a multilingual EC site, but the development went smoothly. He always says “Feel free to get in touch if any questions throughout the process.” And he cares for me and follows up.

Tomio Yamazaki

Co-Founder Australian Tour Specialists via Google

Very helpful and professional. Made everything easy for me to understand any changes on the website. Highly recommend using their services!

Fay Kanellos

via Google

So far, the client has been pleased with Stone Digital’s services — all deliverables have been completed on time and according to specifications. The team is always quick to respond to any queries or requests, and their personable attitude makes them easy and fun to work with.

Jordan McDonald

Creative Director Swillhouse via Clutch

Stone Digital’s work resulted in faster upload and download speeds and better UX. The team’s communicative and timely approach led to a positive partnership. Stone Digital’s understanding of the project goals made them stand out.

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Executive Travel & Tours Company via Clutch

The client is delighted with Stone Digital’s ability to understand the brief and deliver a good product. The team is personable and flexible and has provided the client with the tools to take over their own site. They excel at project management and effective communication, providing clear updates.

Jules Gardner

Director The Kind Coffee via Clutch

The updated website has received positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Stone Digital’s communicative and prompt approach results in a positive working relationship. Ultimately, their top-notch project management complements their technical expertise.

Brooke O’Donnell

General Manager Road Safety Nonprofit via Clutch

The client is happy with Stone Digital’s work. They communicate clearly and confirms task requirements beforehand, which they also complete in a timely manner. The vendor’s integrated 3PL also created a much smoother experience for their internal team.

John Kim

Managing Director Pacificblue health via Clutch

Thanks to Stone Digital’s help, the client noticed improvements in efficiency — they could now manage bookings a lot easier through the new system. Their site also experienced a boost in engagement and inquiries. The team’s flexibility and adherence to quality were key to the project’s success.

Justin Steele

Founder & CEO Local Sauce Tours via Clutch

Thanks to Stone Digital’s efforts, the client’s bookings increased significantly. The team provided updates about the project’s progress and was excellently collaborative. Their flexibility stood out during the feedback iteration process.

Chris Stevens

CEO RTW Backpackers via Clutch

After launching the site, the client saw a dramatic increase in inquiries and direct bookings within a month. They also received positive feedback from customers. Stone Digital impressed with their flexibility in terms of accommodating requests and ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

Neil O’Sullivan

Owner Travel Playground via Clutch

Thanks to Stone Digital’s development prowess, the client is rewarded with optimal solutions and numerous customer visits. As a result, the internal team has commended the platform positively. The team has communicated well to provide progress updates and feedback.

Cindy Tan

Head of Growth Marketing Life Science & Biotech Company via Clutch

Stone Digital has improved the client’s web server, making it stable and cost-saving. The team is always quick to resolve issues. So far, the client is impressed by the team’s good understanding of the client’s requirements as they continue their partnership.

Marcus Reubenstein

Editor & Publisher APAC News via Clutch

After Stone Media resolved the issues, they added SEO features that resulted in a significant increase in traffic. The team seamlessly communicated through email and SMS. They were professional, prompt, and cost-effective.

Ryan McEvoy

Graduate Lazarus Capital Partners via Clutch

Stone Digital was well-organized, timely, and responsive. Stone Digital led a smooth process and provided feedback and digital assets during the development process. The client also praised the team’s responsive communication.

Steve Nomchong

Managing Director Local Travel Planner via Clutch

Stone Digital successfully executed all of the client’s requirements. The team worked in a very professional manner — they delivered everything on time and managed tasks efficiently using Asana. Moreover, they were highly responsive and proactively came up with new solutions.

Camila Grotti

Marketing Manager International Cargo Express via Clutch

Stone Digital timeously delivered the project to the client’s expectations. The vendor ensured excellent project management and communication via email and in-person and virtual meetings. Their high-quality service, expertise, and collaborative and empathetic approach were commendable.

Quinten Wang

Founder The Best of Moi via Clutch

Stone Digital has created a very intuitive website. They were communicative and professional with their workflow. Their project was also cost-effective.

Architectural Lighting Company

Marketing Architectural Lighting Company via Clutch

Stone Digital completed the website, and the client successfully launched it. The team managed the project excellently, meeting the client’s expectations. Moreover, they could have been more responsive, but their deliverable made up for it.

Keren Zhou

CEO & Founder Jier Art via Clutch

Who We Are

We’re a Team Focused on Top Quality Work

Stone Digital is a web development agency based in Sydney, Australia. Our mission is to be one of the top web agencies in Australia. To achieve that mission, we’re going to help business owners all around Australia achieve their full potential online.

About Us Our Services

WordPress Pros

Why Choose Stone Digital for your WordPress Project?

Our team consists of top tier developers who are experts in WordPress. We take pride in being amongst the top WordPress development companies globally and in Australia.

At Stone Digital we only have senior WordPress talent with years of experience which enables our quality to be in the top 1% of the industry.

We don’t rely on third-party outsourcing. Instead we utilise an in-house team of experts who understand the “Stone Digital” framework and can provide dedicated attention and consistent quality to your project.

Over the years, we’ve built up a unique list of processes and Project guarantees that you won’t find anywhere else in the industry. Read more about it here.

WordPress Pros!

Our Custom WordPress Development Services

WordPress Theme Development

We’ll build a unique and appealing custom WordPress theme developed for your website. A user experience designed to entice new customers.

WordPress Speed Optimisation

Unlock the full potential of your WordPress website with our Speed Optimization services. At Stone Digital, we specialize in enhancing your site's loading speed.

WordPress Plugin Development

Maximise the capabilities of your WordPress website with our dedicated plugin development services. Our experienced team can craft custom plugins tailored to your unique needs.

Custom Web Development

Our custom web development experts will build a website that gets future customers knocking – creating a brand people can truly connect with.

Ecommerce Website Development

We're a specialist Ecommerce development agency with expertise across the 2 key platforms: WooCommerce and Shopify. Unlock the full potential of your online store with our expert services.

WooCommerce Migration Services

Seamlessly transition your e-commerce operations to WooCommerce from another platform with our migration expertise. We guarantee a zero downtime migration and 100% accurate transfer of e-commerce data.

WooCommerce Plugin Development

Unlock new features and improve the shopping experience for your WooCommerce store with our specialised WooCommerce plugin development services.

WooCommerce Website Development

We're a specialist WordPress and WooCommerce development agency. Unlock the full potential of your online store with expert WooCommerce development from our team.

WordPress Experts

Benefits of Working with Stone Digital

We specialise in custom WordPress development and have worked as WordPress web developers in Sydney for over 5 years. We also offer priority WordPress support and maintenance for businesses in Sydney and Australia-wide.

At Stone Digital, we’re passionate about ensuring that your WordPress website is easy to edit and update for non-technical team members. We go the extra mile by providing access to exclusive training to help you master the dashboard.

For all WordPress projects, we implement industry best practices for SEO setup. This ensures that your website is equipped with the tools and structure necessary for easy management of SEO-related data, including meta tags, Schema, and XML sitemaps.

At Stone Digital, security is our top priority, and we’re proud to offer a comprehensive suite of both proprietary and public tools to ensure the utmost protection for your website.

Encountering issues with your WooCommerce store? Our proprietary processes and techniques enable us to swiftly diagnose and resolve any WooCommerce bugs, ensuring your online shop runs smoothly without interruptions.

Each WordPress custom development project is assigned a dedicated project manager who will oversee every aspect of your project. This ensures clear communication, on-time delivery, and a seamless development process.

Our WordPress custom development focuses on creating user-friendly websites. We ensure that your website is intuitive, making it easy for you to manage and update your content effortlessly.

We understand the severity of downtime. Which is why we have proprietary techniques and processes to ensure our Client’s WordPress websites never get downtime. No matter how small.

We’re listed as the top WordPress Agencies in Australia on Clutch. Our developers are experts in the field and have the expertise to tackle all types of tasks for your WordPress project.

We prioritize fast performance in our WordPress custom development projects. Our optimized websites are built to load quickly, providing a seamless user experience and improved search engine rankings.

If you sign up for our Ongoing Support or Growth Plans, you’ll unlock exclusive access to our premium plugins, which we acquire as an agency. Obtaining these plugins independently could typically incur an annual cost of over $2,000.

We take pride in our WordPress custom development projects, and our clients’ satisfaction is reflected in our consistent 5-star reviews. Click here to see our Testimonials Page.

Our WordPress custom development team comprises full-stack experts with proficiency in every aspect of web development. From front-end design to back-end coding, we’re experts at it.

We specialize in crafting unique designs for your WordPress custom development projects. Our tailored designs ensure your website stands out and captivates your audience.

We’re experts in custom design for your WordPress website. You’ll see that our designs are modern, sleek and look great! They’re top quality and optimised for user experience and conversions.

We’ve developed a distinctive set of quality assurance processes that contribute to our work being among the industry’s highest quality. Our procedures are designed to proactively identify and address issues, ensuring robust testing and exceptional outcomes.

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a WordPress developer?

The cost of hiring a WordPress developer will vary depending on:

Developer’s Experience: More experienced developers typically command higher rates.
Developer’s Location: Geographic location can impact pricing.
Project Complexity: More complex projects generally cost more.

Hourly Rates and Project-Based Fees

Hourly Rates: Freelance WordPress developers and agencies might charge anywhere between $15 to $250 AUD per hour.
Fixed Fees: Both agencies and freelancers may offer project-based pricing. These can range from a few hundred dollars to significant five-figure sums, again showing a wide spectrum.

Stone Digital’s Approach

At Stone Digital, we position ourselves in the ‘sweet middle’ of this spectrum. We offer high-quality services at reasonable rates, avoiding both the excessive prices of premium agencies and the low-quality pitfalls of budget outsourcers. We believe this balance offers the best value for many businesses.

Transparent Pricing and Consultation

Package Pricing: We provide clear, package-based pricing for our services.
Initial Consultation: Schedule a consultation with us to find the right package for your project.

Further Resources

We’ve also created an extensive blog post that elaborates on the key factors affecting the cost of a WordPress website project. Additionally, we offer another insightful post featuring 28 real-world examples of specific website project costs.

How long does it take to build a WordPress website?

We generally estimate that a new WordPress project will take between 1.5 to 4 months to complete. This timeline is influenced by several key factors:

Website Complexity: More complex websites require more time to develop.
Information Delivery: The speed at which we receive essential materials like content and images.
Feedback Process: The efficiency of our interactions during the feedback stage.

How do I choose a good WordPress developer?

When selecting a WordPress developer, look for a combination of technical expertise, a strong portfolio of previous work, and positive client testimonials. Ensure they have a clear understanding of your project needs and offer reliable communication. It’s also beneficial to choose a developer who stays updated with the latest WordPress trends and technologies.

What kind of support and maintenance do you provide?

We offer various support and maintenance packages tailored to your specific project needs:

Monthly Security and Maintenance Packages

What’s Included: Regular WordPress updates, website health monitoring.
Pricing: Starting from $480 AUD ex. GST per month.

Monthly Advanced Support Packages

What’s Included: This comprehensive package includes unlimited support requests and the addition of unlimited new features to your website.
Custom Tailoring: Each package is custom-designed for your website, with a digital roadmap to guide the development of upcoming projects and features.

Hour Bundles

Description: This option allows for the pre-purchase of a set number of hours.

Note: We generally advise against this approach as it tends to be reactive rather than proactive in managing your website’s needs.

How much does a Custom WordPress website cost?

Pricing is tailored to your specific requirements, but as a reference point, our custom WordPress website projects typically start at $8,000 AUD. Additionally, we offer monthly Support and Maintenance Plans starting from $480 AUD per month.

Will I be able to update my WordPress website content easily?

Absolutely, we 100% guarantee that you can easily update your WordPress website content.

Our approach differs significantly from our competitors who often rely on outdated and clunky methods that make it challenging for non-technical clients to update their websites.

Our mission is centered around empowering you, the client, with a WordPress website that adapts to your needs.

Which is why our #1 core value in our business is “Simplify for the Client” which means we are always thinking about solutions to make life easier for you the Client.

What happens after my WordPress website is launched?

After your WordPress website is launched, we provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure it continues to perform at its best. Our team is here to assist with any updates, troubleshooting, or enhancements you may need, allowing you to focus on your business while we take care of the technical aspects. We’re committed to your website’s long-term success.

What happens if something goes wrong with my WordPress website, or I can’t figure something out?

If you encounter any issues or need assistance with your WordPress website, get in touch with our dedicated support team and we’ll be happy to assist right away. We provide prompt troubleshooting and guidance to resolve any problems you might face.

Additionally, we offer training videos and resources to help you understand and manage your website effectively, ensuring a smooth and worry-free experience.

For a new website launch
For newly launched websites, we offer a 90-day warranty period. During this time, we’re on standby to address any emerging issues or bugs, ensuring your website runs smoothly right from the start.

For our ongoing clients
For clients that have an ongoing monthly support plan with us, we are on standby at any time to assist with any issue that may come up for the website. And we’re proud to say that our ability to quickly respond is one of the top feedback points we get from our clients.

Why should I work with Stone Digital?

Here are the three core factors that distinguish Stone Digital from other agencies:

Top 1% Experts: Our team comprises only senior WordPress professionals with extensive experience, ensuring our work quality remains in the industry’s top 1%.
Our “Stone Digital Framework”: We’ve developed a unique set of processes and project guarantees, exclusive to our agency. This framework, honed over years, sets a standard you won’t find elsewhere. Learn more about our framework here.
Strictly In-house: We don’t rely on third-party outsourcing. Instead we utilise an in-house team of experts who understand the “Stone Digital Framework” and can provide focused attention and consistent quality to every project.

Where will you host my WordPress website?

Where we host your website will depend specifically on your project and any web hosting requirements you might have.

Unlike many of our competitors, we don’t require our clients to use our in-house hosting services. We at Stone Digital value flexibility, we don’t tie you to a single hosting solution; instead, we explore a variety of options to find the one that best aligns with your business needs.

Our #1 core value is to “Simplify for the Client” and we do exactly that when it comes to web hosting for our client websites.

For further information on this topic, we’ve prepared a comprehensive blog post on how we approach web hosting at Stone Digital.

What is WordPress custom development, and why do I need it?

WordPress custom development is the process of creating a custom website just for you / your business.

The alternative to custom WordPress development is using off-the-shelf WordPress templates or using do-it-yourself tools like Squarespace or Wix.

Custom development means your site is tailored to your exact needs and branding, setting you apart from those using generic templates.

It’s important to note that custom WordPress development is not suitable for everyone. It typically requires a higher budget and is more suited for businesses with a premium brand and specific, complex requirements.

At Stone Digital, we specialise in creating bespoke WordPress websites. Our expertise lies not in merely installing pre-made templates, but in developing custom, high-quality websites. Each site is carefully tailored to the unique needs of your business, ensuring a standout online presence.

Can you provide examples of custom WordPress websites you've developed?

Absolutely! Check out this page to view our portfolio of custom WordPress websites.

Otherwise you’re also welcome to view our overall portfolio page to see the wide variety of experience we have with all kinds of custom web development projects.

If you have any questions about any particular portfolio item, feel free to get in contact.