WordPress development done right
From simple blogs to complex enterprise sites, we build WordPress solutions that are fast, secure, and tailored to your needs. No bloated themes or unnecessary plugins.
Sound Familiar?
These are the problems we solve every day for businesses like yours.
Your WordPress site is painfully slow
Bloated themes and excessive plugins create slow load times that frustrate visitors and hurt your Google rankings.
Security vulnerabilities keep appearing
Poorly coded themes and outdated plugins leave your site exposed to hackers, malware, and data breaches that damage customer trust.
Developers left you with a mess
A previous developer built your site with shortcuts and poor coding practices, making it expensive and frustrating to maintain or extend.
Your site cannot do what your business needs
Standard WordPress functionality falls short of your requirements, and hacking together plugins creates unstable, unpredictable behaviour.
What's Included
Everything you need for successful wordpress website development.
Custom Theme Development
Bespoke themes built from scratch for your brand
Plugin Development
Custom functionality without relying on third-party plugins
Performance Optimisation
Fast-loading sites that rank well in search
Security Hardening
Protection against common WordPress vulnerabilities
What You Get
Clean, fast code without theme bloat
A secure WordPress build you can trust
Custom functionality that fits your needs exactly
Maintainable code that future developers can work with
Our Approach
WordPress development is our craft, and we take it seriously. While WordPress is often associated with quick template sites, properly developed WordPress solutions are powerful, secure, and performant. We write custom theme code that does exactly what you need without the overhead of multipurpose themes.
Our WordPress development follows WordPress coding standards and best practices. Custom post types and taxonomies organise your content logically. Advanced Custom Fields or custom meta boxes give you structured editing interfaces. Custom Gutenberg blocks let you build pages with pre-designed components that maintain design consistency across your entire site.
For NZ businesses that depend on WordPress, the quality of the underlying code matters. A well-developed WordPress site loads faster, ranks higher, and costs less to maintain over time. We build sites that other developers can understand and extend, so you are never locked into a single provider.
How It Works
Our simple process gets you from enquiry to results without the runaround.
Discovery Call
We learn about your business, goals, and challenges in a free 30-minute consultation.
Custom Proposal
You receive a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and transparent pricing within 48 hours.
We Get to Work
Once approved, we start immediately with regular updates and check-ins throughout.
Launch & Support
We deliver, launch, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.
Why Choose Lucid Media for WordPress Dev?
We focus on results, not just deliverables. Every project we take on is designed to help your business grow.
As an Auckland-based agency, we understand the New Zealand market and work with businesses across the country to achieve their digital goals.
You get agency-quality work without the agency price tag or timeline. We use smart tools to work faster, so you see results sooner.
What this means for you
Expert guidance
Work with specialists who understand the nuances of wordpress website development.
Clear communication
No jargon, no confusion. We explain everything in plain language.
Ongoing support
We do not disappear after launch. We are here when you need us.
Proven results
Our track record speaks for itself. Real outcomes for real businesses.
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WordPress Dev is just one part of our full web development offering.
What our clients say
Real results from real businesses. See why clients trust us with their digital growth.
"Jason took the time to understand our vision and business needs, translating them into a stunning, user-friendly website. Communication throughout the project was seamless. We highly recommend Lucid Media to anyone looking for top-notch web design services. Their talent, dedication, and customer-focused approach make them a standout in the field."
"We've been working with Jason from Lucid Media and couldn't recommend him more. He's been a fast communicator, proactive, and always willing to help. Jason goes above and beyond with providing recommendations and support. The websites he's built and implemented for us have been excellent. He has captured our business perfectly and ensured that it is user friendly on both desktop/mobile. Fantastic service!"
"Jason and his team have been fantastic to work with from the initial website design and with the ongoing maintenance. They built us a really professional and well-designed site that represents our business well. It is nice to know someone reliable can manage our website and make sure it stays ranking on Google."
"We recently wanted to bring our idea for an app to life and Jason has been amazing to work with on this project. He worked quickly and efficiently, turning our ideas into reality. His expertise made the process smooth, and implemented any changes really quickly until things were working just as we needed. We're thrilled with the final product and will continue working with Jason on future projects."
"Working with Jason @ Lucid Media on our website was a great experience from start to finish. Jason brought our vision to life with creativity and professionalism. The design is clean and modern, and the functionality is exactly what we needed. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web design and development."
"Jason and team at Lucid Media were absolutely great in delivering our company's e-commerce website. It was a great experience from start to finish - and even beyond! I would especially like to highlight the clear communication, willingness to make changes and tailoring the end product to our needs, throughout the entire process. Best of luck in the future and I'm sure we will be working with Lucid Media again soon!"
"Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend."
"Jason created our JunkBoss company website from start to finish. He always responded immediately, shared great ideas, and the final site looks spectacular!! Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their website done."
"Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals. The results were outstanding: clean, strategic, and exactly what we needed to elevate our brand presence."
"I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I'm at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use. It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn't recommend working with him enough."
"Jason was a delight to work with. He turned my vision into my dream website for my business in a matter of days. His service and support is unmatched. I am truly, blown away."
"Working with Jason from Lucid Media has been an absolute game changer for my social media presence. His strategies have helped increase engagement, improve reach, and bring a more polished and professional edge to my social platforms."
"I have been working with Jason from Lucid for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard. Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will."
"I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies."
"Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us - he is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend!"
"Jason at Lucid Media did an incredible job designing my website and optimising it for lead generation. He delivered everything quickly without compromising on quality. I'm really happy with the end result and already seeing the benefits."
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