{"id":266,"date":"2026-07-23T23:37:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T21:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doryo.de\/wordpress-development\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T19:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:28:40","slug":"wordpress-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doryo.de\/en\/wordpress-development\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress development (custom websites)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WordPress \u00b7 Custom websites<\/p>\n\n\n

WordPress development by a freelancer \u2014 the solution that fits your project.<\/h1>\n\n\n

I have been building WordPress websites for over 15 years \u2014 with Elementor, an established theme or a custom-built block theme. What we use is decided by your project, not my preference: budget, team, and how the site will be maintained. Based in Berlin, self-employed since 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The problem<\/p>\n\n\n

Most WordPress problems start with the wrong fundamental decision.<\/h2>\n\n\n

Too complex for the team that has to maintain it \u2014 or too rigid for what the business is planning: most websites don’t fail because of technology, but because the solution doesn’t fit everyday work. That’s why I don’t start with a technology but with a question: who will work with the site later, and what does it need to do? Only then do we decide \u2014 page builder, block editor or a custom theme.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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How it works<\/p>\n\n\n

What you get<\/h2>\n\n\n

Four things you can count on \u2014 whichever foundation we choose.<\/p>\n\n

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Elementor, an established theme or a custom block theme: I recommend what fits your project, budget and team \u2014 and tell you honestly why.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Your editors change texts, images and pages themselves \u2014 without a developer, and without fear of breaking the layout.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Semantic HTML, linked schema markup and fast Core Web Vitals \u2014 so Google and AI search understand who you are and what you offer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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WCAG 2.2 AA is not an add-on for me but the quality baseline \u2014 mandatory for many sites since the German BFSG anyway.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n

The most common questions about process, cost and technology.<\/p>\n\n

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It depends on the scope \u2014 a focused company site costs less than a multilingual portal with custom features. As a freelancer I work without agency overhead: you pay for development, not for layers of project management. Tell me briefly what you have in mind and you will get an honest assessment within one working day.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t

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Yes. I work with Elementor and other page builders as well as with hand-built block themes \u2014 and choose the tool that fits your project and budget. Page builders shine when your team wants maximum design freedom; a lean block theme wins on performance and maintainability. I advise honestly instead of pushing one technology.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t

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A typical company website takes a few weeks from concept to launch \u2014 depending on how quickly content and feedback flow. After a short initial call you will get a concrete timeline.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t

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Yes \u2014 no matter what they were built with: Elementor, Divi or the block editor. After a short audit I will tell you honestly whether a rebuild pays off or a fresh start is cheaper. Ongoing care for existing sites is also possible \u2014 updates, security and further development.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t

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Yes. I implement multilingual sites with WPML \u2014 including clean hreflang markup so Google matches each language version correctly. All content remains translatable in the editor.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Contact<\/p>\n\n\n

Shall we get started?<\/h2>\n\n\n

A short email describing your project is all it takes \u2014 you will get an honest assessment within one working day.<\/p>\n\n

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F\u00fcr ein Gespr\u00e4ch am besten nach kurzer Terminabsprache per E-Mail.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t+49 178 8478632<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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