WordPress powers 43% of the web — but most WP sites are slow, insecure, and technically broken for SEO. Lumo builds custom WordPress sites that are fast by default, structured for search visibility, and designed to convert visitors into customers from day one.
Most WordPress sites are built by developers who prioritise visual appeal over technical performance. The result: heavy page builders, unoptimised images, too many plugins, and no consideration for Core Web Vitals. Google's ranking signals now include page experience metrics directly — a slow WordPress site is a site that won't rank, regardless of how good the content is.
Security is the second failure mode. A default WordPress installation with an off-the-shelf theme and generic plugins is a target. Lumo implements hardened WordPress configurations, regular security scanning, and update management as part of every build — ensuring your site doesn't become a liability.
Lumo approaches WordPress development as a marketing infrastructure project, not a web design project. Every build includes technical SEO foundations (schema, canonical tags, XML sitemaps, structured URL architecture), performance optimisation for Core Web Vitals, conversion-oriented design, and integration with your marketing stack — so the site generates revenue, not just traffic.
Bespoke WordPress themes built from scratch — no page builders, no bloated frameworks. Hand-coded HTML, CSS, and PHP for maximum performance, SEO control, and design precision to your brand spec.
Custom WordPress plugin development for functionality your business requires — booking systems, membership portals, custom post types, API integrations, and workflow automations that off-the-shelf plugins can't provide.
WooCommerce store builds and customisation — product catalogue architecture, custom checkout flows, payment gateway integration, inventory management, and performance optimisation for e-commerce conversion rates.
Core Web Vitals optimisation — image compression, lazy loading, server-side caching, CDN configuration, database optimisation, and code minification. We target sub-2s load times on mobile.
WordPress security configuration — login protection, malware scanning, file integrity monitoring, plugin vetting, and regular updates. Monthly maintenance plans include update management and uptime monitoring.
Migration from any CMS to WordPress, theme redesigns preserving SEO equity (301 redirects, sitemap submission, Search Console verification), and plugin replacements — with zero downtime transitions.
Define site goals, audit current performance, map URL structure, plan content architecture, specify technical requirements, and agree on design direction before any development begins.
Custom theme and plugin development with performance and SEO requirements built in — iterative staging builds with client review at each milestone before production deployment.
Pre-launch checklist: Core Web Vitals audit, SEO technical review, security scan, form testing, analytics verification — then go live with monitoring in place for the first 30 days.
Ongoing monthly maintenance: plugin updates, security scanning, performance monitoring, and feature additions as your business grows and marketing requirements evolve.
No. Lumo builds custom WordPress themes with hand-written code rather than page builders. Page builders generate excessive markup, load unnecessary JavaScript, and make it harder to control Core Web Vitals. Custom-coded themes are faster, more maintainable, and give us precise control over every element that affects SEO and performance.
A standard informational WordPress site takes 4–6 weeks from kickoff to launch. A WooCommerce store with custom functionality takes 8–12 weeks. Complex multi-site builds or custom plugin development projects are quoted separately based on scope. Timeline includes design review rounds and staging environment testing.
Yes. Every Lumo WordPress build includes: clean URL structure, XML sitemap, schema markup, canonical tags, Open Graph meta tags, optimised heading hierarchy, image alt text management, and integration with a lightweight SEO plugin for ongoing management. We don't launch sites that aren't technically optimised for search.
Lumo offers monthly maintenance plans that cover plugin updates, WordPress core updates, security scanning, performance monitoring, and up to 2 hours of content or feature changes per month. This keeps your site secure, fast, and supported as WordPress evolves. Development-only clients can also purchase ad-hoc support hours.
Yes — we specialise in WordPress redesigns that preserve and improve SEO equity. This includes URL structure mapping and 301 redirect implementation, Search Console property verification, sitemap resubmission, and crawl error monitoring post-launch. We treat SEO preservation as a core project requirement, not an afterthought.
Get a free WordPress site audit — we'll assess your current performance, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO, then show you exactly what a faster, better-converting site looks like.
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