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What You Get with Custom WordPress Development
WordPress Experts
Decades of experience building custom WordPress solutions.
Tailored Solutions
Built specifically for your unique business requirements.
Clean Code
Maintainable, documented, and WordPress standards-compliant.
Custom WordPress Development Services
Everything you need when off-the-shelf solutions aren't enough
- Theme Development
- Plugin Development
- API Integration
- Small Web Applications
- Member Portals
- Donation Platforms
- Custom Admin Interfaces
- Multi-site Networks
- Custom Content Management
- Automated Workflows
- Custom Reporting Dashboards
- Learning Management Systems
- Booking/Reservation Systems
- Inventory Management
- Custom User Role Systems
- E-commerce Solutions
Built for Your Business, Not Generic Solutions
When commercial plugins and themes can't meet your needs, custom development gives you exactly what you want—nothing more, nothing less.
- Solve Your Specific Problems — No workarounds or compromises
- Integrate Seamlessly — Work with your existing systems and workflows
- Perform Better — Optimized code without bloat from unused features
- Scale With You — Built to grow as your business evolves
- Stay Secure — Regular updates and maintenance included
- Built Securely — Developed with enterprise-grade security standards
- Give You Ownership — Full control over your custom code
Unlike plugin licensing fees that add up year after year, custom development is an investment in a solution you own.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Unlike agencies that bill hourly with unpredictable costs, we provide guaranteed estimates and fixed project rates for custom WordPress development.
Discovery & Estimation
We start with a thorough discovery process to understand your requirements, then provide a detailed, guaranteed estimate.
Fixed Project Rates
Your quote is your final price. No scope creep, no surprise invoices, no hourly billing that spirals out of control.
Clear Milestones
Projects are broken into clear phases with defined deliverables and payment milestones, so you always know where you stand.
Post-Launch Support: Every project includes a support period after launch. For ongoing needs, we offer flexible retainer arrangements.
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Ernie Halal
Senior Vice President, American Chiropractic Association
Unyielding Service, 24/7 Access
As a large national professional society with a strong government affairs component, we rely on FatLab to keep our website up and running for our thousands of members. Their dependable service ensures our members always have access to the resources they need.
Alex Lucas
Marketing Manager (Head of Marketing), Genzeon
Project Rescue, Perfect Execution
After multiple failed attempts with other firms, FatLab rescued our website project and launched it in weeks. They followed our approved design perfectly and delivered a complex WordPress site that's easy to manage.
Dolores Alonso
Managing Director, AV Architects + Builders
High-Speed Hosting, Fast Response
FatLab's high-speed hosting has significantly boosted our SEO performance. The support team is incredibly responsive, always providing timely assistance for both general inquiries and specific issues. Highly recommended!
Is Custom Development Right for You?
Consider custom WordPress development when:
- Commercial plugins don't offer the specific functionality you need
- You need deep integration with proprietary systems or APIs
- Your workflow is unique and requires tailored solutions
- Performance and optimization are critical
- You want to avoid ongoing plugin licensing fees
- Your organization has complex security or compliance requirements
- You need complete control over features and updates
- Off-the-shelf solutions would require significant workarounds
Custom Development FAQs
Have more questions? View all frequently asked questions.
How long does custom WordPress development take?
Timeline varies based on complexity. Simple plugins may take 2-4 weeks, while complex applications can take 2-6 months. We provide detailed estimates during discovery that include clear milestones and delivery dates.
Do I own the code you develop for my project?
Yes. All custom code we develop for your project is yours. We provide complete documentation and can train your team if needed. You have full ownership and control over your custom solutions.
What if I need changes after launch?
We offer ongoing support and maintenance for all custom development projects. Many clients choose a retainer for continuous improvements, or we can work on a project basis for specific enhancements. Every project includes a support period after launch.
How is custom development different from using plugins?
Custom development creates solutions specifically for your needs without unnecessary features. You avoid ongoing licensing fees, have complete control over functionality, and get better performance through optimized code that does exactly what you need.
Can you integrate with our existing systems and APIs?
Absolutely. We specialize in API integration and connecting WordPress with CRMs, ERPs, payment processors, proprietary systems, and third-party services. Complex integrations are one of our core strengths.
What happens if we need to make changes to the custom code later?
We write clean, documented code following WordPress standards. Whether we make the changes or you work with another developer, the code is maintainable and extensible. We provide full documentation and can train your team.
How do you price custom development projects?
We provide guaranteed estimates and fixed project rates after a thorough discovery process. No hourly billing surprises or scope creep. Projects are broken into clear milestones with defined deliverables and payment schedules.
Do you work with existing WordPress sites or only new builds?
We work with both. We can add custom functionality to existing WordPress sites or build entirely new custom solutions. Our approach adapts to your current setup and requirements.
What types of custom applications can you build on WordPress?
We build member portals, donation platforms, learning management systems, booking systems, inventory management tools, custom reporting dashboards, e-commerce solutions, and much more. If it can be built on WordPress, we can create it.
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