The world's most popular CMS, engineered around your business

What We Build With

Capability	Category
Bespoke theme design	Design
Custom plugin development	Development
WooCommerce stores	eCommerce
Headless WordPress	Architecture
CRM & API integration	Integration
Advanced Custom Fields	Content

HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner

Upwork Top Rated

Google Partner

Shopify Partner

Arissa International’s WordPress website design and development services build custom WordPress sites that are distinctive in design, fast in performance, and engineered to scale, with bespoke themes, custom plugins, CRM integration, and headless builds, all handled in-house. We turn WordPress into a platform that works for your goals, whether that’s generating leads, selling online, or running a content operation at scale.

At a Glance

What we build

Custom WordPress sites, from design and development to plugins, integrations, and ongoing support

Our specialties

Bespoke themes, WooCommerce stores, headless WordPress, and CRM-connected sites

Built for

Speed, security, search visibility, and easy editing by your own team

How we work

A clear, milestone-based build — discovery, design, development, launch, and support

Best for

Businesses that want a flexible, self-owned site that can grow without being rebuilt

Why WordPress

Why WordPress — and Why It Still Wins

WordPress powers roughly 43% of all websites in the world, and for good reason. A few of the advantages that keep it ahead:

Open-source ownership

Your site, content, and data belong to you outright, with no proprietary lock-in and no platform you can be evicted from.

Extensible by design

A vast ecosystem of themes, plugins, and custom code lets WordPress become a marketing site, eCommerce store, membership portal, or knowledge base, often all at once.

SEO-ready architecture

Clean markup, semantic structure, and full control over technical SEO give your rankings a head start that closed builders tend to limit.

Built to scale

From a lean brochure site to a high-traffic, database-driven platform, WordPress grows with your traffic and feature needs without a rebuild.

Low-friction content management

A well-configured CMS and block editor let your own team publish and update content without touching code or calling a developer.

The catch: WordPress rewards expertise. Built poorly, it’s slow and insecure; built well, it’s fast, safe, and effortless. The difference is who builds it.

Our Capabilities

What We Do With WordPress

We handle the full lifecycle of a WordPress site, organized around three things every successful project needs: a site that's built right, extended to do more, and kept fast and secure over time.

Design & build

Extend & integrate

Optimize & sustain

Design & build — a site that's truly yours

Custom theme design and development. We design and code bespoke themes from the ground up, so your site reflects your brand precisely — no generic templates pretending to be custom.
Responsive, mobile-first builds. Every site is engineered to look and work flawlessly across phones, tablets, and desktops.
Block editor and page-builder expertise. Whether you prefer the native Gutenberg block editor for easy in-house editing or a builder like Elementor for visual flexibility, we build so your team can manage content confidently.
Theme customization and redesigns. Already on WordPress? We refine, rebuild, or modernize existing themes without throwing away what already works.

This gives us a ranked list of real bottlenecks, not assumptions, so every fix that follows is targeted.

Extend & integrate — make it do more

Custom plugin development. When off-the-shelf plugins can't do what you need, we build lightweight, secure custom plugins tailored to your exact requirements.
Advanced content structures. Using tools like Advanced Custom Fields, we create flexible, structured content models that make complex sites easy to manage.
WooCommerce and online stores. We build and customize WooCommerce stores — product setup, checkout, payments, and shipping — into reliable selling platforms.
CRM and third-party integrations. As a HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner, we connect your WordPress site to HubSpot and other CRMs, marketing tools, payment systems, and APIs so your site feeds your wider operation.
Headless WordPress, when it fits. For projects that need maximum speed and front-end flexibility, we can run WordPress as a headless CMS — managing your content in WordPress while delivering the front-end through a modern framework — for fast, app-like experiences that can power web and mobile from one content source.

Optimize & sustain — fast, secure, and findable

Performance optimization. We tune for speed and healthy Core Web Vitals, because a fast WordPress site ranks better and converts better.
SEO-ready foundations. Clean code, proper structure, and technical SEO essentials are built in from the start, not bolted on later.
Security hardening. We lock down your site against the common threats WordPress sites face, with secure configuration and best-practice protection.
Migration without drama. Moving from another platform, host, or an older WordPress build? We migrate your site and content safely, with no lost data and minimal downtime.
Ongoing maintenance. Updates, backups, monitoring, and support keep your site healthy long after launch.

Our Process

How We Build

Every WordPress project follows a clear, milestone-based path, so you always know where things stand and what comes next.

01

Discovery & planning

We learn your goals, audience, and requirements, then map the site structure, features, and technical approach before any design begins.

02

Design

We create the look and feel — layouts, branding, and user experience — and refine it with you until it's right.

03

Development

We build the custom theme, functionality, integrations, and content structures on a staging environment, with regular check-ins along the way.

04

Testing & launch

We test across devices, browsers, speed, and security, then deploy your site cleanly to production.

05

Support & growth

After launch, we provide training, maintenance, and the option to keep improving the site as your business evolves.

Proven Since 2006

Why Arissa International for WordPress

We bring 20+ years of experience, 300+ WordPress and web clients, 92,000+ build hours, and 300+ projects delivered.

20+
Years of experience

300+
WordPress & web clients

92,000+
Build hours

300+
Projects delivered

Arissa International has been providing WordPress website design and development services since 2006, with over two decades of experience designing, building, and maintaining WordPress sites for businesses worldwide.

What Sets Us Apart

Bespoke Design, Deep Engineering

The Funnel

How This Connects to Your Funnel

A WordPress site is only as valuable as the business it generates. Because Arissa International builds with conversion and integration in mind, your site does more than look good — its forms feed your CRM, its content supports your SEO, and its speed keeps visitors engaged long enough to act. We design the structure, the calls-to-action, and the integrations so that every visitor has a clear path from landing on a page to becoming a lead in your pipeline. That’s the difference between a WordPress site that simply exists and one that actively works for your growth.

Client Stories

Trusted by Businesses Worldwide

Helping 300+ clients thrive with scalable solutions.

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Arissa does an outstanding job on any project he undertakes. Cannot say enough good things about him. Our projects completed and I highly recommend him to anyone needing SEO services for their website, website creation services, lead generation services.

Beth Swanson
iPlantables

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We have used this freelancer multiple times and are always satisfied. These have been challenging times to launch a new website and he was more than accommodating. We got it all done and he made sure we were happy with every detail.

Julie Pankey
JMPankey Partners — Senior Web Designer and Developer

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It has been great working with Arissa — he has been very reliable and his team are flexible and diligent. Many thanks Arissa!

Alan Riley
Riley Media Ltd

LandLeaderiPlantables

Telmediq

Goldhill Group

Stampix

Process Pro Consulting

Caribbean Wellness Education

Let's build a WordPress site that works as hard as you do.

Whether you need a brand-new custom site, a redesign, an online store, or an advanced headless build, Arissa International has the design and engineering expertise to deliver it. Book a free consultation and we’ll map out the right approach for your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost?

WordPress website design and development is typically delivered as a project-based engagement with a fixed scope and timeline. The cost depends on the size of the site, the level of custom design, and the functionality and integrations you need, so a brochure site sits at one end of the range and a custom store or membership platform at the other. We scope each project individually after understanding your requirements, so you get an accurate quote rather than a vague ballpark.

How Long Does It Take to Build a WordPress Website?

A straightforward business site typically takes around four to six weeks, while larger or more complex projects with custom functionality, eCommerce, or integrations generally run eight to twelve weeks or more. After our discovery phase, we give you a clear timeline based on your specific scope.

Will I Be Able to Update the Website Myself After It's Built?

Yes. We build your site so your own team can manage it without a developer, adding pages, publishing posts, and updating content through an interface designed to be intuitive. We also provide training and documentation at handover, so you’re confident running the site day to day.

Do I Actually Own My WordPress Website?

Completely. Because WordPress is open-source, you own your site, its code, its content, and its data outright, with no vendor lock-in. We hand everything over to you, including admin access and documentation, so you’re never dependent on us to keep your site running.

Can You Redesign or Fix My Existing WordPress Site Instead of Building New?

Yes. We often improve sites built by others: redesigning the look, rebuilding underperforming areas, fixing issues, improving speed and security, or modernizing an outdated theme. We start by assessing what you have, then recommend whether refining the current site or rebuilding is the smarter investment.

WordPress vs Webflow: Which One Should I Choose?

WordPress wins when you need deep plugin flexibility, eCommerce via WooCommerce, content-heavy publishing at scale, or custom development that benefits from its ecosystem. Webflow wins when design precision, fast managed hosting, low maintenance, and an editable CMS for non-technical teams matter most. Arissa International builds on both, so the recommendation is always based on the project, not the platform.

Can You Integrate My WordPress Site With My CRM and Other Tools?

Yes, and it’s a particular strength of ours. As a HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner, we connect WordPress sites to HubSpot and other CRMs, email marketing platforms, payment gateways, booking systems, and custom APIs, so your site feeds your wider business systems automatically instead of operating in isolation.

What Happens If I Need Help After the Site Launches?

We don’t disappear at launch. We offer ongoing maintenance, updates, security monitoring, and support, plus continued development as your business grows. You can arrange ongoing support or reach out as needed, whichever fits how you work.

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