WordPress Development for Growth-Focused Businesses

Expert WordPress Design & Development

I build high-performance WordPress websites engineered for speed, SEO, and conversions. Clean builds. No bloat.

Responsive Web Design

Results

Built for Performance. Proven by Data.

Performance is not cosmetic. It directly affects rankings, conversions, and trust.

95+/100
Lighthouse scores on production builds
< 1.2s
average load time
+40%
average increase in enquiries

Most WordPress sites are built to launch. Not to perform.

Bloated themes. Overloaded plugins. Slow hosting.
Most websites are built to launch, not to convert.

Your website should:

  • Load instantly
  • Rank cleanly
  • Explain your value fast
  • Move visitors toward action

That’s how you win organic traffic and turn it into enquiries.

Performance Scores for Lighthouse | Chris Hurst

Recent Work

Recent WordPress Builds

Real projects. Real businesses. Built for speed, clarity, and conversion.

Performance & Style

What’s Included in Every WordPress Build

Performance Architecture

  • Lightweight theme foundation
  • Clean, modular code
  • Core Web Vitals optimized
  • Zero unnecessary plugin bloat

SEO-Ready Structure

  • Semantic markup
  • Schema built in
  • Optimized heading hierarchy
  • Internal linking strategy
  • Built for AI search visibility

Conversion-Focused UX

  • Clear messaging hierarchy
  • Strategic CTAs
  • Psychological triggers
  • Mobile-first design
  • Analytics + tracking ready

Is This a Fit?

You want performance, not just design. You care about long-term SEO structure and you value working directly with a senior developer.

The Process

Simple. Structured. Stress-Free.

From first call to launch, here’s exactly how your WordPress project moves from idea to high-performing growth asset. No confusion. No chaos. No surprises.

  1. Strategy & Positioning

    Week One

    We clarify your offer, audience, and growth objective before a single design decision is made.

  2. Architecture & SEO Structure

    Week One / Two

    We map the structure of your site around search intent and conversion flow.

  3. Development & Performance Optimization

    Week Three / Four or Five

    Custom WordPress build engineered for speed, stability, and scalability.

  4. Launch, Tracking & Growth

    Launch Week

    We launch with tracking in place and a clear path for ongoing improvement.

Comparison

Agency Pricing. Or Direct Senior Execution.

You want results. The question is how you get there. Both paths can build a website. Only one keeps things lean, focused, and accountable.

Multiple layers, higher cost

Typical Agency Model

More people involved. More layers between you and the work. Higher overhead built into the quote.

  • Project manager relays information between you and the developer
  • Junior designers or outsourced builds behind the scenes
  • Higher retainers to support overhead and office costs
  • Slower revisions due to internal approvals
  • Often template-based builds with minimal customization
Lean. Senior. Accountable.

Working Direct With Me

Strategy, UX, and development in one place. Faster decisions. Cleaner execution. Clear accountability.

  • Direct access to the person designing and building your site
  • 19+ years hands-on WordPress experience
  • Strategy and execution handled by the same expert
  • Faster iterations and clearer communication
  • Custom architecture built around your business goals

You’re not hiring a “team.” You’re hiring outcomes — without paying for layers you don’t need.

Work Direct. Build Smarter.

Trusted by teams that care about results

Proof beats promises.

Recognizable brands. Straight answers. Measurable results. A few signals that reduce doubt fast.

Chris rebuilt our website and WooCommerce store from the ground up. It’s faster, easier to manage, and our online registrations are now seamless. The site finally works as hard as we do.
M. Smith M. Smith Far Post Soccer - Owner
Chris delivered a clean, modern WordPress site that instantly elevated my brand. Clients comment on how professional it feels, and I can easily update listings myself. Exactly what I needed.
A. Merced A. Merced AM Real Estate - Owner
Chris created a site that truly represents our academy. It’s simple for parents to navigate, loads fast, and has already helped us bring in new students. Couldn’t be happier with the result.
J. Boudreaux J. Boudreaux Little Monkeys BJJ - Owner

Ready to build it properly?

If your business depends on your website, it should be fast, structured, and built to convert.

Work directly with a senior WordPress developer.
No layers. No bloated builds. No wasted time.