WordPress developer in San Antonio

A page builder such as Elementor or Divi gives your team drag-and-drop freedom. That suits you if editors want to change layouts themselves, although the pages can be heavier and an editor can accidentally change a layout. Content also becomes tied to the builder, so think about who will maintain it before choosing that route.

A custom theme with Advanced Custom Fields suits a site where content follows a clear structure and editors fill in fields while the layout stays fixed. It is useful when you want a consistent presentation across entries and a straightforward editing screen. We build a theme around your design without adding a page builder.

Hosting is a separate choice. Managed WordPress hosting suits you if you want the host to handle server caching, backups and core updates. Basic shared hosting costs less, but it is often slower and leaves more upkeep to you. Compare those responsibilities with the capacity your team has to look after the site.

For a business open to the public, US guidance says the ADA covers goods and services offered on the web, and identifies WCAG as helpful guidance for web accessibility. We set up your pages and custom blocks with that guidance in mind, including the editing fields your team uses to maintain them. Bring the pages and content you expect to publish into the discussion early, so the editing setup reflects what you need to keep current.

Bring these details so we can discuss the editing setup and the work around it.

• EditorsList who will update the site and the content they change most often.
• Connected toolsIdentify your CRM, email marketing platform, booking system or payment gateway, and have account access ready.
• HostingDecide whether you want to keep your current host, move to managed hosting or ask for a recommendation.
• Future featuresNote any plans for online sales, memberships, courses or several languages.
• Content structureThink about which pages and entries need their own fields or reusable blocks.

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  Using pirated themes or plugins

  These can contain hidden malware and do not receive security updates. Use maintained, legitimate 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  Outdated plugins are a frequent route into hacked sites.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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  Making everyone an administrator

  Give editors and authors lower roles to limit the damage a stolen login can cause.

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  Updating without a backup

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