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I build a free working concept first, so you can see and click through your new WordPress site before you commit. If you like where it's going, you get a fixed price and a fixed timeline. The timeline holds as long as I get your feedback within 48 hours. [Get a free estimate →](#concept)[02 8317 3526](tel:+61283173526)01Free working concept - 02Fixed price & timeline - 03Then we get started What you get- 13+ years building custom WordPress websites - Custom design and development, no bloated themes or page builder shortcuts - Core Web Vitals tuned, speed-first development - SEO-ready architecture from the ground up - WooCommerce stores, speed audits, plugin audits and accessibility fixes - Transparent pricing: $4,000 to $25,000 AUD for most builds, development at $120/hr - 30 days post-launch support included as standard - Dealing with me directly, backed by a small, hands-on team **Shopify Partner**Store builds & migrations**Google Partner**Google Ads management[**4.9 Google rating**from 33 reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=Aaron+Knight+web+designer+Sydney+reviews)**13+ years**building websites**CSS Design Awards**winner[**Best Web Developers**in Sydney Award 2026](https://www.digitalreference.co/insights/engineering-professionals/best-web-developers-in-sydney)Trusted by builders, brands and governmentYour Sydney WordPress developer ## A WordPress site is only as good as the developer behind it. WordPress is flexible, powerful, and when built correctly, one of the strongest foundations available for SEO, content marketing and long-term business growth. The difference between a good WordPress site and a poor one is almost always in the build: how it's structured, how fast it loads, and how cleanly it's put together. I'm Aaron Knight, a Sydney-based WordPress developer with over 13 years of experience building custom WordPress websites for businesses of all sizes, from local startups to enterprise clients. Every WordPress website I build is optimised for speed, structured for search engines, and designed to turn visitors into customers as part of a broader marketing strategy. 01 / What it is ## What Is WordPress? WordPress is an open-source content management system that powers a large share of business websites. It's flexible enough to run a simple five-page business website or a complex platform with thousands of pages, multiple user roles and deep third-party integrations. For business owners, WordPress's key advantages are ownership and flexibility. You own the site outright, the code, the content and the data. There are no platform-level transaction fees, no mandatory subscription costs beyond hosting, and no restrictions on what you can build. A well-built WordPress site can be expanded, redesigned and integrated with almost any tool your business needs. 02 / Services ## WordPress Development Services From new builds and speed work to maintenance and AI, every WordPress service is built on clean code you own outright. 01 ### New WordPress Builds Every website I build starts with a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers and what success looks like. From there the work follows a structured process with clear communication from discovery through to launch. I design and develop a custom WordPress site with no page builders, no bloated themes and no shortcuts. Fast, clean and built to last. This is the right fit if you need a new website with a custom design that's tailored to your business. 02 ### Speed Optimisation A slow WordPress site loses customers and ranks lower in search. I audit and optimise existing WordPress sites for site speed, Core Web Vitals and performance, covering caching configuration, image optimisation, database cleanup, plugin audits and hosting environment improvements. The goal is fast load times across all devices. 03 ### WordPress Maintenance & Care Plans WordPress needs active maintenance to stay secure and performant. My maintenance plans cover WordPress core updates, plugin updates, theme updates, security monitoring, regular backups and uptime tracking, so you can focus on your business while the site is kept running properly. [WordPress maintenance plans →](https://aaronknight.com.au/website-design/wordpress-website-maintenance/)04 ### WooCommerce Development For businesses selling online, I build and optimise WooCommerce stores, custom themes, payment gateway integrations, shipping configuration, conversion optimisation and advanced functionality for stores with more complex requirements. [WooCommerce developer →](https://aaronknight.com.au/ecommerce/woocommerce-developer/)05 ### Plugin Audits & Custom Plugin Development Plugin bloat is one of the most common causes of slow, unreliable WordPress sites. I audit existing plugin stacks, remove redundant tools and build custom plugins where off-the-shelf solutions don't meet your requirements. 06 ### Accessibility Fixes A website that isn't accessible loses customers and creates legal exposure. I audit WordPress sites against WCAG accessibility standards and implement the fixes needed to make your site usable for all visitors. 07 ### Site Migrations Moving your WordPress site to a new host, a new domain or from another platform? I handle full site migrations, including content, database, media, redirects and DNS, with redirects mapped and DNS changes planned so your search visibility is protected through the move. 08 ### AI Development & Integration I help businesses use AI practically alongside their WordPress site, saving time, improving customer experience and building smarter processes around existing tools. If you're not sure where to start, I offer consulting to identify where AI will deliver real value for your business. [AI development & integration →](https://aaronknight.com.au/sydney-ai-agency/)03 / Proof ## Results From Recent Work ### Awards, Nominations & Accolades CSS Design Awards winner. 4.9 stars from 33 Google reviews. Clients include Eden Brae Homes, Champion Homes and Deicorp (builders), NSW Government and Macquarie University. [Google Ads + CRO · 12 months**+93%***lead volume, 47% lower cost per lead*](https://aaronknight.com.au/case_studies/doubling-lead-volume-while-cutting-cost-per-lead-in-half/) Automotive (mobile vehicle repair). A Google Ads and conversion-focused landing page redesign took cost per lead from $35.72 to $18.75 and conversion rate from 10.75% to 16.44%, measured over 12 months. [Read the case study →](https://aaronknight.com.au/case_studies/doubling-lead-volume-while-cutting-cost-per-lead-in-half/)SEO · Beta Tools**2x***traffic in 3 months* Beta Tools (importer of high-end tools for vehicle workshops). After 18 flat months, SEO work added 553 new keywords, 11 first-page rankings and the number one spot for a competitive brand term. 4.9★★★★★ 4.9 stars from 33 Google reviews. "Aaron and the team exceeded all of my expectations. Right from the start they delivered an outstanding design and completed the website within the promised timeframe." Danny S, Google review04 / Why custom ## Why Work With Me on Your WordPress Site Working directly with the developer who builds your site makes a practical difference at every stage: ### Direct access. You deal with me directly, backed by a small, hands-on team. Strategy, design, development and ongoing support all stay with me as your main point of contact. ### Speed first. Every site is optimised for Core Web Vitals from the ground up, not as an afterthought. Fast sites rank better, convert better and keep visitors longer. ### SEO-ready architecture. Clean URL structures, proper heading hierarchy, schema markup, optimised metadata and fast load speeds, built in from the start. ### 13+ years of WordPress builds. Across industries and business sizes, from brochure sites to complex builds. Experience with both the straightforward projects and the complex ones. ### Post-launch support included. 30 days of post-launch support comes standard with every project. Ongoing maintenance plans are available if you want your site actively managed long term. 05 / AI ## AI Development & Integration AI tools are increasingly practical for WordPress site owners, automating the repetitive tasks that take up time and improving the customer experience at scale. ### AI Chatbots & Automated Customer Service A well-built AI chatbot integrated with your WordPress site handles routine enquiries around the clock, answers common questions, qualifies leads, books appointments and routes complex queries to the right person. ### AI-Powered Automation & Workflow Tools From automated lead follow-up and content workflows to CRM integrations, email marketing connections and reporting automation, I build AI-powered tools that connect your WordPress site to your broader business platforms. ### AI Integration & Consulting Not sure where AI fits in your business, or whether it's worth the investment? I offer consulting to identify where automation will deliver real value, which platforms make sense and how to implement them without disrupting what's already working. ### A note on foundations AI and automation work best on a well-structured WordPress site with fast load speeds, clean code and a properly maintained plugin stack. I build sites from the start so they can support automation layers where they make sense. 06 / Process ## The WordPress Development Process Every project follows a clear process, so you know what happens next at each stage. Get a free estimate: call [02 8317 3526](tel:+61283173526)- 01 ### Discovery Defining your goals, your customers and what success looks like for the project before any design work begins. - 02 ### UX & sitemap Mapping page structure, user flows and conversion paths before design begins. - 03 ### Design system Developing a visual design aligned with your brand, including typography, colour, components and layouts. - 04 ### Development Building the site in WordPress with clean, well-structured code, advanced functionality where required, and optimised for speed and SEO. - 05 ### QA & launch Testing across browsers and devices, speed and SEO checks, and go-live with Google Analytics and Search Console connected. - 06 ### Measure & improve GA4 reporting setup and recommendations for ongoing performance improvement after launch. 07 / Pricing ## WordPress Project Pricing Every project is scoped individually. Here is a guide to how projects typically break down. Final pricing is quoted clearly upfront, with no estimates that change once you are committed. Smaller jobs, fixes and ongoing development work are billed at $120 per hour. [Get a free estimate →](#concept)**Starter**Up to 8 pages, custom design, SEO foundations, Google Analytics and Search Console setup, 30 days post-launch support.from$4,000AUD**Pro**Custom design system, blog or resources section, CRM integration, advanced SEO setup, 30 days post-launch support.from$7,500AUD**Advanced**WooCommerce, membership platforms, booking systems, API integrations or complex custom functionality.from$12,000AUD08 / FAQ ## FAQ's Can't see your question? Talk it through with me directly, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.[Call me on 02 8317 3526 →](tel:+61283173526)How long does a WordPress project take?+ A standard business website typically takes four to six weeks from briefing to launch. WooCommerce builds, membership platforms or sites with custom integrations take longer. The timeline is agreed upfront, and I won't commit to a deadline I can't deliver on. Can you help me design my website?+ Yes. Design is a core part of every project. I work with you to develop the visual direction, page structure and user experience. If you have an existing brand, I'll design within it. Can you help me maintain my website?+ Yes. My WordPress maintenance plans cover core updates, plugin updates, security monitoring, backups and performance checks. For businesses that want the technical side managed long term, a maintenance plan is the most cost-effective way to keep the site running properly. Do you offer WordPress hosting?+ Yes. I offer managed Cloudways hosting on Australian-based servers, with SSL certificates, regular backups and security monitoring. Hosting is included in the Rent a Site plan and available as an add-on for other projects. Can you fix or improve my existing WordPress site?+ Yes. Whether you need a speed audit, security hardening, plugin cleanup, accessibility fixes, theme customisation or a partial redesign, I work with existing WordPress sites as well as new builds. Get in touch with a description of what you're trying to achieve and I'll let you know what's involved. What's the difference between a WordPress developer and a web designer?+ Web designers focus on the visual side of a website, while WordPress developers handle the underlying code and functionality. I do both, so every project covers the full picture from visual design through to technical development and launch. Our guarantee ## Web Design Happiness Guarantee You don't pay the final balance until you're happy with it. The project starts with a 50% deposit, then I keep working until you're happy before the balance is due. Every project includes revisions throughout the process, and I won't consider the job done until we've arrived at something we're both proud of. - **Fixed price.** Agreed once you've seen and approved the concept. - **Fixed timeline.** It holds as long as feedback comes back within 48 hours. - **30 days of support.** Included after launch as standard. - **It's yours.** Full ownership of the site, accounts, content and code. No lock-in. Related services ## Explore the rest of the build [Next.js Developer Sydney](https://aaronknight.com.au/website-development/next-js/)[Ecommerce Web Design Sydney](https://aaronknight.com.au/ecommerce/)[WooCommerce Developer Sydney](https://aaronknight.com.au/ecommerce/woocommerce-developer/)[Shopify Developer Sydney](https://aaronknight.com.au/ecommerce/shopify-development/)Free estimate, no obligation ## Get in Touch If you're looking for an experienced WordPress developer in Sydney, I'd like to hear about your project. I'll give you a straight answer on what's involved, what it will cost and what's realistic to achieve. Whether you need a freelancer or a larger agency depends on the scope, support expectations and complexity. Call Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 on (02) 8317 3526, or send through an enquiry and I'll get back to you promptly. [Get a free estimate →](#concept)Call Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 on [(02) 8317 3526](tel:+61283173526)×Free estimate, no obligation ## Tell me about your project. I'll come back with a straight answer on what's involved, a fixed price and a realistic timeline. - Your Name - Email Address - Phone Number - Tell Me About Your Project - ## Thanks, I've got it. I'll be in touch shortly. If it's urgent, call me on [02 8317 3526](tel:+61283173526). 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