WordPress developer for Winnipeg businesses

The WordPress block editor suits teams that need varied campaign pages within an agreed design. Custom blocks give editors room to arrange content without adding a separate page builder. A custom theme with Advanced Custom Fields is a closer fit when content follows a consistent structure: editors fill in fields and the page layout stays fixed. We help you choose between these approaches by looking at what your team needs to change.

A ready-made theme suits a small, simple site with a modest brief, although unused features can add weight and deep changes can take more work. A page builder such as Elementor or Divi gives you drag-and-drop freedom, but pages can become heavier, editors can alter layouts, and content becomes tied to the builder.

Headless WordPress keeps WordPress for editing and uses a separate front end such as Next.js. It suits very fast pages or app-like features, but adds hosting complexity and stops some plugins working. Choose it when those features justify the extra setup.

If your site collects personal information for commercial activity, PIPEDA’s rules affect what your forms ask for and how you describe its use and disclosure. We set up the forms and information pages around the details you need to collect.

For commercial email, CASL requires consent, sender identification with a current mailing address and an unsubscribe mechanism. We set up the sign-up form and email flow to capture consent, include the sender details and provide an unsubscribe route.

Gather access details and decisions that shape the build before we discuss scope.

• Current siteHave administrator, hosting and domain access ready, along with a plugin list and what each plugin does.
• Connected toolsList your CRM, email platform, booking system or payment gateway, and arrange account access.
• HostingDecide whether to keep your host, move to managed WordPress hosting or ask for a recommendation.
• Future featuresNote plans for online sales, memberships, courses or additional languages.
• Account ownershipKeep the top administrator account, hosting and domain in your business’s name.

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  Adding a plugin for every small feature

  A large plugin count can slow the site, cause conflicts and add updates. Check what each feature needs before installing one.

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  Using pirated premium themes or plugins

  These can contain hidden malware and miss security updates. Use legitimate software that receives updates.

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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 the site’s files and database first so you have a way to restore them if an update breaks something.