WordPress development company in Netherlands

Start with how you want to edit. The WordPress block editor suits teams that need varied pages within a set of design rules. Custom blocks give editors those choices without adding a separate page builder. A custom theme with Advanced Custom Fields suits more structured content: your team fills in fields while the page layout stays fixed.

A page builder such as Elementor or Divi gives you drag-and-drop freedom. The trade-off is that pages can be heavier, editors can break layouts, and content can become tied to the builder. Think about who will maintain the site and how much control they need over each page.

A ready-made theme suits a small site with a modest brief. It is worth checking which features it includes before choosing it: unused features can still load, and deep changes to the theme can be harder than building a custom one. Your choice affects both the work involved and the flexibility your editors have afterwards.

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For commercial email, we set up the sign-up form to request consent and include an unsubscribe option in messages. The rules also allow an exception for existing customers receiving messages about related products or services.

For webshops covered by Dutch accessibility requirements, we build to WCAG 2.1 level AA and set up an easy-to-find, accessible accessibility statement. We include that work in the project scope before the shop is built.

Gather these details so we can understand the work and involve the people who will use the site.

• Existing accessHave administrator access ready for your current WordPress site, hosting and domain.
• ConnectionsList your CRM, email marketing platform, booking system or payment gateway, and identify the account access needed.
• HostingConsider keeping your current host, moving to managed WordPress hosting or asking us for a recommendation based on traffic and support needs.
• EditorsIdentify who will test adding a page, a post and an image during the project.
• Current pluginsNote which plugins your team relies on and what each one does.

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  Using pirated themes or plugins

  They can contain hidden malware and will not receive security updates. Use properly maintained software instead.

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  Skipping updates

  Outdated plugins are a frequent route into hacked sites. Test updates on staging before applying them to the live site.

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  Giving everyone administrator access

  Give editors and authors lower roles to limit the damage if a login is stolen.

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  Updating without a backup

  Back up both the files and database first, so you have a copy to restore if an update breaks something.