--- title: "WordPress and WooCommerce website design" description: "WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores: custom theme, plugins, multilingual, payments, SEO, performance, security, site takeover and maintenance." url: https://dealmood-solutions.com/en/services/wordpress-websites lang: en alternates: fr: https://dealmood-solutions.com/services/sites-wordpress de: https://dealmood-solutions.com/de/leistungen/wordpress-websites it: https://dealmood-solutions.com/it/servizi/siti-wordpress --- Websites, blogs and WooCommerce stores # Custom WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores We build, take over and maintain WordPress websites: showcase sites, blogs, multilingual sites or WooCommerce stores. You get a fast, secure website designed for your brand, which your teams can update on their own without the risk of breaking the layout. We work fully remotely, for clients all over the world, in four clear stages: scoping, design, features, launch. At each stage, you approve before we move on to the next, and we then handle maintenance if you wish. [Talk about your project](https://dealmood-solutions.com/en/contact?service=sites-wordpress) · [See our method](https://dealmood-solutions.com/en/services/wordpress-websites/method) Your outcome ## A solution that's useful today and solid tomorrow. 01 ### Editorial independence Your teams publish pages, posts and products with ready-made blocks, without breaking the layout. 02 ### Fast and well ranked Lightweight theme, optimised images, caching and clean SEO markup: a site that loads fast and that Google understands. 03 ### Secure and up to date Few, carefully chosen plugins, tracked updates, backups and hardening: the leading cause of WordPress hacks is dealt with. 04 ### A store that sells WooCommerce with payments by card, PayPal or the payment methods of your markets, shipping, VAT and, if needed, stock synchronization with Odoo or SAP. The service in detail ## WordPress websites: what the service includes Who it's for: For freelancers, non-profits, SMEs and retailers who want a website they can keep up to date themselves, and for those whose current WordPress site is slow, hacked or has become impossible to change. ### Showcase and company websites A website that clearly presents your business, your services and how to contact you. We start from your goals and your customers to build the pages and journeys that matter. - Site structure and content plan - Services, about, team and contact pages - Contact and quote request forms - Polished display on mobile, tablet and desktop ### Custom theme and blocks Rather than a generic theme weighed down with unnecessary options, we design a lightweight theme that reflects your brand. Your content is assembled with Gutenberg blocks prepared for you: you change the text and images, and the layout stays clean. - Desktop and mobile mockups for your approval - Theme built for your brand guidelines - Reusable blocks for your content types - Custom fields (ACF) for structured data - Accessibility considered from the design stage ### Blog and editorial content A publishing space designed to be updated often: articles, news, resources or case studies. We organize categories and templates so every post is easy to read and well optimized for search. - Article templates and category pages - Authors, roles and publishing rights - Social media sharing and newsletter sign-up - Editor training with an illustrated guide ### WooCommerce online store We build your store or optimize the one you already have: catalog, cart, payment, shipping and taxes. If you use an ERP, the store can sync with Odoo or SAP to avoid re-keying. - Catalog, variants and product pages - Card payments, PayPal and payment methods suited to your markets - Shipping costs, delivery zones and taxes - Order emails and sales tracking - Syncing products, stock and orders with Odoo or SAP 05 ### Plugins, custom features and multilingual sites We choose a small number of reliable, well-maintained plugins, and build a custom plugin when none fits. Your website can also speak several languages, with clear translation management. - Selection and configuration of proven plugins - Custom plugin for a feature specific to your business - Multilingual website with WPML or Polylang - Connection to your tools: CRM, newsletter, booking, ERP 06 ### Takeover, redesign and migration Is your website slow, fragile, outdated or hosted in the wrong place? We start with an audit and a full backup, fix what is urgent, then improve or redesign the site without losing your search rankings. - Audit of performance, plugins and security - Cleanup and restoration of a hacked website - Migration to new hosting or a new domain - Redirect plan to keep your Google rankings 07 ### Performance, SEO basics and maintenance A fast, well-structured website is better understood by search engines and more pleasant for your visitors. After launch, we can handle day-to-day updates, backups and monitoring. - Optimized images, caching and a lightweight theme - SEO tags, sitemap and Search Console - Controlled updates of core, theme and plugins - Daily backups and security hardening - Uptime monitoring and quick fixes Out of scope or optional - Full copywriting and professional photos are not included by default: we can add them as an option or work with your content. - The included SEO covers the technical basics; an ongoing SEO strategy or advertising campaigns are discussed separately. - Hosting, domain name and premium plugin license costs remain your responsibility, in your name. Deliverables ## WordPress websites: what you receive - Site map, content and mock-ups - Custom theme and custom blocks - WooCommerce, payments and connectors - Launch, training and maintenance Expertise ## WordPress websites: technologies and practices WordPress · Gutenberg (blocs) · WooCommerce · PHP · ACF · WPML / Polylang · Yoast SEO / Rank Math Our method ## We start where you are. A brand-new idea, a product already live or an urgent situation can't be handled the same way. We adapt how we start the engagement before applying a rigorous, transparent process. New website · 01 ### You are launching your site or store We build a site that reflects your brand and that you can evolve yourself. First steps - Workshop on goals, audiences and content - Site map and mock-ups of key pages - Choice of hosting and plugins Existing site · 02 ### Your WordPress is slow, fragile or dated We take over the site, secure it, then improve or redesign it without losing your search rankings. - Audit of performance, plugins and security - Backup and controlled updates - Redirect plan to protect SEO Online sales · 03 ### You want to sell with WooCommerce We add or optimise your store: catalogue, payments, shipping and the link with your back office. - Analysis of the catalogue and checkout journey - Choice of payment methods and carriers - Connection to stock and invoicing (Odoo, SAP) How the engagement unfolds ## Every step produces tangible proof. You always know what's been done, what you're receiving and what needs to be approved before moving on. 1. 01 · 3 to 5 days **Scoping and content** We define goals, pages, content and features before choosing the theme and plugins. What we do - Goals and success metrics - Site map and content plan - Short list of required plugins Why this step: A WordPress site launched without scoping quickly piles up unnecessary plugins, pages with no purpose and budget overruns. This step sets out what the website must achieve and what it will contain, before any technical choice. You get a clear scope, a realistic schedule and a quote that won't change along the way. How we proceed, line by line 1. 1 We hold an initial video call to understand your business, your customers and what you concretely expect from the website. 2. 2 If you already have a website, we analyze it: visited pages, content to keep, installed plugins and pain points. 3. 3 We translate your goals into simple indicators, such as the number of contact requests or orders to track after launch. 4. 4 We map out the site structure in a shared document and list, page by page, the text, images and features needed. 5. 5 We select a short list of reliable, well-maintained plugins and justify each one. 6. 6 We write the specifications and schedule, then review them with you in a second video call before approval. Who does what A project manager leads the discussions and writes the specifications, supported by a WordPress developer for technical choices. On your side, a contact person decides on the scope and gathers information about your business. What you provide - Your goals, your target audiences and a few websites you like or dislike - Access to your current website, hosting and domain name, if any - Existing content: text, logos, photos and documents - A person available for two video calls and the final approval of the scope Deliverable Specification and schedule Approval checkpoint You approve the scope, pages and budget. 2. 02 · 1 to 3 weeks **Design and theme** We design the mock-ups, then a custom theme with blocks tailored to your content. What we do - Desktop and mobile mock-ups - Custom theme and Gutenberg blocks - Accessibility and performance by design Why this step: Validating the look on mockups costs far less than fixing a website that has already been built. By then building a custom theme rather than a generic one, we avoid slowness and superfluous options. You get a website that reflects your brand, is fast and is easy to edit yourself. How we proceed, line by line 1. 1 We gather your brand guidelines, or lay down the basics if they don't exist yet: colors, typefaces and image style. 2. 2 The designer creates mockups of the key pages, in desktop and mobile versions, and presents them to you by video call. 3. 3 You annotate the shared mockups directly and we incorporate your feedback into a revised version. 4. 4 The developer codes the theme and the Gutenberg blocks matching your content types, without a heavy page builder. 5. 5 From this stage, we check contrast, keyboard navigation and page weight. 6. 6 We put a protected staging site online and send you the link so you can browse it on your own devices. Who does what A designer creates the mockups, then a WordPress developer builds the theme and blocks, coordinated by the project manager. You review the mockups, give feedback and browse the staging site. What you provide - Your logo, brand guidelines and good-quality photos - Consolidated feedback on the mockups, within the agreed timeframes - Written approval of the mockups before theme development Deliverable Browsable staging site Approval checkpoint You browse the site and approve the result. 3. 03 · 1 to 3 weeks **Features and store** We add forms, multilingual support, WooCommerce and connectors, then load your content. What we do - Payments, shipping and VAT - Translations and SEO for each page - Testing on browsers and mobiles Why this step: This is where the website becomes truly useful: forms, store, languages and connections to your tools. Each feature is tested in real conditions so that no order or enquiry gets lost after launch. You receive a complete, populated and verified website, ready for your acceptance testing. How we proceed, line by line 1. 1 We configure the forms and check that every message reaches the right inbox. 2. 2 For a store, we configure WooCommerce: products, payment methods in test mode, delivery zones and VAT rules. 3. 3 If you use an ERP such as Odoo or SAP, we set up and test the synchronization of products, stock and orders. 4. 4 We add your content and its translations, then fill in the title, description and tags for each page. 5. 5 We test the website on the main browsers, on phones and tablets, and fix any issues found. 6. 6 We give you a list of acceptance test scenarios to run: placing an order, submitting a form, switching languages. Who does what The WordPress developers build the features and connectors, while the project manager oversees content integration and organizes acceptance testing. You provide the final content and test the website with your own scenarios. What you provide - Final text, its translations and product listings - Access to your payment and shipping accounts and, if applicable, your ERP - Your VAT and shipping rules and your terms and conditions - Time to run the acceptance tests and report anything that needs fixing Deliverable Complete site ready for acceptance Approval checkpoint You test orders, forms and content. 4. 04 · 2 to 5 days, then ongoing **Launch and maintenance** We launch the site, train your teams and handle updates, backups and monitoring. What we do - Launch, redirects and Search Console - Editor training and illustrated guide - Updates, backups and monitoring Why this step: A poorly prepared launch can cost you visitors, Google rankings or orders. An unmaintained WordPress site also becomes vulnerable over time. This step ensures a clean launch, a self-sufficient team and a website that stays secure and up to date. How we proceed, line by line 1. 1 We take a full backup, then choose with you a low-traffic time for the launch. 2. 2 We switch the domain name, activate the HTTPS certificate and set up redirects from old URLs. 3. 3 We submit the website and its sitemap to Google Search Console and check that the pages are being crawled. 4. 4 We run a recorded training session by video call and give you an illustrated guide for publishing and editing your content. 5. 5 We set up automatic backups and uptime monitoring for the website. 6. 6 As part of maintenance, we apply updates on a test copy before deploying them to the live website. Who does what A WordPress developer handles the launch, redirects and maintenance, while the project manager runs the training and remains your contact. Your team attends the training and publishes its first content. What you provide - Access to your domain name registrar and hosting - Access to Google Search Console or permission to create it for you - The people to be trained, available for the training session - Your agreement on the launch date and maintenance plan Deliverable Live site and maintenance plan Approval checkpoint Your team publishes its first content on its own. ### One conversation is enough to choose the right starting point. We look at your context before proposing a clear scope, timeline and responsibilities. Our team is spread around the world. Depending on your project, if a team member is present in your country of residence, they can meet you to follow up on your project. [Schedule a first call](https://dealmood-solutions.com/en/contact?service=sites-wordpress) ## WordPress websites: frequently asked questions Why WordPress rather than a custom-built site? WordPress is ideal when your teams publish often and the site is mainly editorial or commercial. For a complex business application, we recommend custom development instead (Angular, Laravel): we do both and advise you without bias. Will my WordPress site be secure? Yes, if it is well maintained. We limit plugins, apply updates, harden the configuration, back up daily and monitor the site as part of maintenance. Can you take over an existing WordPress site? Yes. We start with an audit and a full backup, fix what is urgent, then propose improvements or a redesign that preserves your search rankings. Can WooCommerce connect to Odoo or SAP? Yes. Products, prices, stock, customers and orders can sync with Odoo or SAP: your store sells, your ERP handles the rest, with no re-keying. Your project deserves a clear framework ## Let's build a solution that fits you. Tell us what you need. We'll reply with clear initial guidance. [Start the conversation](https://dealmood-solutions.com/en/contact?service=sites-wordpress)