Melbourne · Web and software development

WordPress developers in Melbourne, Australia who build clean, quick sites without plugin clutter.

WordPress runs a very large share of the web, which makes it a target and a bargain at once. WordPress developers in Melbourne build sites that are fast, secure and straightforward for your team to manage.

In-house team Serving Melbourne from Perth You own every file

At a glance

  • Custom themes and plugins
  • WooCommerce shops
  • Faster, safer sites
  • Rescues and clean-ups
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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No lock-instay because it helps
AU
Australia-widePerth based

WordPress developers in Melbourne: what to expect

WordPress developers in Melbourne build custom themes and plugins, ecommerce with WooCommerce, integrations and migrations. We also repair, speed up and secure existing sites, and set them up so editors can work without breaking things.

Who it suits

Owners with a slow, hacked or tangled WordPress site.

What you get

A site review, a staging copy and an editing guide.

How we start

An assessment of plugins, speed and risks.

Why it helps

A site that is leaner, safer and easier to run.

What we cover

What goes into your build

The pieces that make up the service.

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Theme development

Fast, accessible themes built to your design.

Custom plugins

Features specific to your business.

WooCommerce

Shops with a sensible checkout.

Connecting things

CRM, booking, payment and API links.

Speed and security

Hardening against attacks and tuning so the site stays quick and safe.

Rescue work

Fixing hacked, broken or crawling sites.

In Melbourne

WordPress help for Melbourne teams

Plenty of Melbourne businesses inherit a WordPress site loaded with plugins nobody understands. We untangle it and keep what is useful.

A quick call or screen share often solves a problem faster than a long email thread. The best WordPress developers in Melbourne leave a site simpler than they found it.

  • Plugin bloat removed
  • Hacked sites cleaned and hardened
  • Editors protected from mistakes

Common situations

What Melbourne clients usually ask us to solve

Sites with too many plugins

Too many plugins make sites slow and fragile. We audit them, remove overlaps and replace some with simple code.

Hacked or infected sites

These sites need careful cleaning. We remove the infection, find the entry point and harden the site.

Custom sites and WooCommerce stores

Where a theme cannot do the job, we build custom features cleanly, keeping the site maintainable.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • A site review: plugins, speed and risks laid out
  • A staging copy: changes tested before going live
  • An editing guide: short notes for your team
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When custom development makes sense

  • Your site is slow
  • The developer who built it has gone
  • You want a custom feature
  • You have been hacked

Compare

A page builder or a custom theme?

A page builder or a custom theme?
CompareCustom themePage builder
SpeedFasterOften heavier
ControlHighModerate
Setting upLongerQuicker
UpkeepCleanerDepends on plugins

How we work

Our process, step by step

Review

We assess the site, its plugins and its risks.

Plan

We agree what to fix, build or remove.

Build

We develop and test the changes on a staging copy.

Secure

We harden the site and set up backups.

Hand over

We train your team and keep supporting the site.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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Scope

A new build and a rescue of an existing site are planned differently.

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Features

Custom plugins and integrations add development and testing time.

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Plugins

The number and state of installed plugins affect risk and clean-up.

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Hosting

Weak hosting limits how fast and safe a site can be.

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Support

A care plan keeps the site updated and protected afterwards.

Technology

Tools and technologies we use

Core

WordPressPHPMySQLGutenberg

Development

Block themesACFWP-CLIComposer

Speed

CloudflareRedisWP RocketLiteSpeed Cache

Integrations

WooCommerceHubSpotMailchimpYoast SEO

Why Kedra Digi

Why Melbourne businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Melbourne clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Can you fix a hacked WordPress site?
Yes, we clean up malware, remove unsafe plugins, harden security and improve speed so it does not happen again.
Do you write custom plugins?
Yes, we write custom plugins for the features you need, kept small and well documented.
Do you build WooCommerce shops?
Yes, we build WooCommerce shops with a clear checkout and sensible plugins, and we keep them fast.
Can you speed up my site?
Yes, we can speed up your site by fixing the causes of slowness and measuring the gains.
Can we work together from Melbourne?
Yes, we can work together from Melbourne using video, shared screens and clear written updates, with in-person sessions if they help.
How is it priced?
We quote from an itemised proposal, so you can see exactly what is included.
Is WordPress good for SEO?
Yes, when it's built well. Clean code, fast loading, good structure and a solid SEO plugin give WordPress sites a strong base for ranking.
Do you use page builders?
We prefer custom block themes because they are faster and easier to maintain.
Should we use a page builder?
Page builders speed up design but can bloat pages. We use them selectively or build with the block editor, depending on your needs and performance goals.
How do you secure WordPress?
With updates, limited login attempts, strong authentication, firewall and monitoring. Security depends on regular care, so we offer maintenance too.
Can you speed up our WordPress site?
Usually. We tackle hosting, caching, images and plugins, and measure improvements on real pages.
Do you build custom plugins?
Yes. When a requirement is specific to your business, a small custom plugin is often cleaner and safer than stacking several general ones.

Free discovery call

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Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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