Stega
Stega
Clutch4.9 / 5

WordPress development agency for teams that publish every day.

We design and build custom WordPress themes, clear out plugin sprawl and connect your site to the CRM and tools your editors rely on.

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Selected work, in motion.

Editorial websites, designed and built.
Stega selected work

Why WordPress

Made for heavy publishing.

WordPress still runs more of the web than any other CMS, for good reason: roles, revisions, scheduling and an editor that large content teams already know. It goes wrong when plugins pile up and every page is built differently. We build lean custom themes with block patterns, so publishing stays quick and the site stays maintainable.

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The WordPress block editor with a custom pattern library open, showing an editor assembling a feature article from approved blocks.

WordPress services

What our WordPress developers do.

Start from a fresh theme, or fix the one you already have.

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Four tiles: a block pattern library, a redirect spreadsheet, a form-to-CRM field mapping and a before and after plugin list.

WordPress, or something else?

WordPress is the right call for some teams and a maintenance burden for others.

A good fit if

  • Many editors publish daily and need roles, workflows and revisions
  • You rely on specific plugins, such as membership or multilingual tools
  • You want full control of hosting and the code
  • Thousands of posts already live in WordPress

Not the right fit if

  • A small marketing team wants no plugins to patch. Look at Webflow.
  • You sell products at scale. Look at Shopify.
  • Speed and a custom front end matter most. Look at Astro.

We build on Webflow and Astro as well, and move sites off WordPress when that serves the team better.

WordPress, wired in.

WordPress holds the content. We connect it to the tools that turn readers into leads.

Security, by consideration.

Trust is part of the build.

For your WordPress project, we consider editor access, plugins, form submissions and ongoing updates as part of one connected build.

See our approach

Connected systems. Considered safeguards.

Stega

Changes you can trace.

GitHub workflows, peer review and dependency checks bring decisions into the release process.

Protected in transit.

Certificate configuration, HTTPS and secure headers help protect the path between your users and your systems.

Intelligence with limits.

Scoped tool access, validated inputs and human approval where automated actions carry consequences.

Lean themes, planned moves.

We start with what you publish and what you can safely remove.

  1. 01

    Audit the setup

    Content inventory, plugin review and interviews with the editors who publish every day.

    • Content inventory
    • Plugin review
    • Fixed scope
  2. 02

    Design for editors

    Page designs, block patterns and content models agreed with the people who will use them.

    • Page designs
    • Block patterns
    • Content model
  3. 03

    Build and migrate

    Custom theme build, content migration and tests of forms, URLs and publishing tasks.

    • WordPress build
    • Content migration
    • QA report
  4. 04

    Launch and maintain

    Redirects, editor training and a plan for updates, backups and security patches.

    • Launch checklist
    • Editor training
    • Maintenance plan

What clients say

Independent reviews. Lasting partnerships.

Trusted across our practice

Working together. In their words.

Independent reviews. Long-term working relationships.

Trustpilot5 out of 5 stars
“Stega Creative team not only understood our needs and vision for the websites, but they also came up with improvements.”
Trustpilot5 out of 5 stars
“After a website (re)launch, they are also always accessible and happy to help. I highly recommend everyone who is looking for a new and more stable website in Webflow, to work with Stega!”
Clutch5 out of 5 stars
“They’ve gone above and beyond to understand our brand/visual identity/voice.”
Trustpilot5 out of 5 stars
“Incredibly communicative, would wholeheartedly recommend”
Trustpilot5 out of 5 stars
“We’ve been working with Stega & Gabriel for the last two years. Cannot recommend them enough. They’re responsive, professional & an asset.”

WordPress questions, answered.

A few things worth discussing before your WordPress project takes shape.

What does a WordPress development agency do?

A WordPress development agency designs, builds and maintains WordPress websites. Stega builds custom themes with block patterns, migrates content, connects forms to your CRM and reduces plugin sprawl, so editors publish quickly on a site that stays maintainable.

How much does a custom WordPress website cost?

The cost depends on the number of templates, custom post types, integrations and how much content we migrate. Hosting and premium plugin licences are extra. You get a fixed scope and price after discovery.

How long does a WordPress website build take?

Large content migrations, multilingual setups and complex integrations add time. We agree milestones up front, and editors test the block patterns with real content before launch.

Should we use a WordPress page builder or custom blocks?

Custom Gutenberg blocks are usually the better choice for a WordPress site that must stay fast and consistent. Page builders like Elementor add weight and let every page drift in style. We build block patterns that give editors freedom inside the design system.

How many plugins should a WordPress site have?

A WordPress site should run only the plugins it needs, each with a clear purpose and an active maintainer. The count matters less than quality and overlap. Our plugin audit flags unused, duplicated or abandoned plugins, then we remove them or replace them with theme code.

Is WordPress still a good CMS for a business website?

WordPress is still a good CMS for businesses with large editorial teams, lots of existing content or plugins they depend on. For small marketing teams, the plugin and hosting upkeep often outweighs the benefits, and Webflow or Astro may fit better.

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