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WordPress developer · San Diego

WordPress Development
in San Diego

From brand-new websites to complete redesigns, Project Div creates affordable, professional WordPress websites built around your business. We work with Elementor, Divi, and custom development to bring your ideas to life.

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What is WordPress?

WordPress Websites Built for Your Business.

WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) — software that lets you build and manage a website's pages, images, and content from a browser dashboard, without editing code.

Small businesses choose it because it's flexible, widely supported, and theirs to own: your site isn't locked to a single website-builder subscription.

The honest part

WordPress comes with responsibilities. You'll need reliable hosting, and WordPress core, themes, and plugins need regular updates to stay secure. WordPress doesn't guarantee search rankings or speed on its own — results depend on how the site is built, hosted, and maintained.

  1. 01

    Flexible content management

    Add pages, posts, and updates yourself through a well-known dashboard.

  2. 02

    Customizable layouts

    Themes and builders like Elementor and Divi let the design fit your brand.

  3. 03

    Expandable functionality

    Forms, booking, e-commerce, and integrations can be added as you grow.

  4. 04

    Familiar editing tools

    Many people have used WordPress before, so training and handovers are easier.

  5. 05

    Room for business growth

    Your site can expand from a few pages to a larger resource without switching platforms.

Services

Our WordPress Development Services.

Six ways we help San Diego small businesses with WordPress — from a first website to custom functionality.
  • 01

    New WordPress Websites

    A professional first website — or your first proper one. We plan the pages, design around your brand, and build a WordPress site you can grow into instead of replacing in a year.

  • 02

    WordPress Website Redesign

    Modernize an outdated site with clearer layouts, responsive design, and updated functionality — while keeping the content and structure that already works for you.

    Explore WordPress Website Redesign
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    Elementor Development

    Custom Elementor layouts built on global styles and reusable templates, so editing a page visually never breaks the design.

    Explore Elementor Development
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    Divi Development

    Customized Divi websites that go past the stock layouts, with flexible page structures and Divi's friendly visual editing kept intact.

    Explore Divi Development
  • 05

    Custom WordPress Development

    Custom themes, custom post types, dynamic content, and integrations for requirements a page builder alone can't handle cleanly.

    Explore Custom WordPress Development
  • 06

    WordPress Website Improvements

    Already have a WordPress site? We troubleshoot issues, improve speed and mobile usability, and make focused enhancements without a full rebuild.

Why Project Div

Experienced WordPress Development. Without the Agency Price Tag.

A confident small-business owner in her workplace
“Vergio is amazing to work with, he made my website & legit made my vision come to life of how I wanted it to be, he is great at what he does and he is my go to for all web design or anything website related!”

— The INNER-G, Google review

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    Affordable website solutions

    Clear starting prices sized for small-business budgets.

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    Elementor & Divi experience

    We'll recommend the builder that fits how you want to edit.

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    Development matched to your needs

    Builder, custom code, or a mix — based on project requirements.

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    Mobile-friendly design

    Layouts designed and tested for phones, tablets, and desktops.

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    Clear communication

    You talk directly to the people building your site, in plain English.

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    Practical, business-focused solutions

    Features chosen for what helps your business, not for show.

Pricing

How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost?

Our WordPress websites start at $500. These are starting rates — your final price depends on scope and is confirmed in a written proposal before work begins.

Hosting, domains, premium plugins, and optional maintenance are separate unless included in your written proposal. Payment is 50% upfront and 50% before launch.

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  • Starter Website

    Up to 3 website pages · One-time development fee

    Starting at$500

  • Business Website

    Up to 7 website pages · One-time development fee

    Starting at$1,500

  • Custom Development

    Custom WordPress development

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Portfolio

Real WordPress Work.

We're preparing real WordPress project write-ups. Until they're ready, we'd rather show nothing than show made-up work.

Each project will include

  • Project name
  • Industry
  • Technology
  • Services
  • Goals
  • Documented results
Choosing a platform

WordPress vs. Other Platforms.

Is WordPress a good fit for a small business? Often — but not always. Here's how we explain the trade-offs to clients.

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01Flexibility & content management

WordPress gives you full control over pages, content, and features, and you can move hosts if you ever need to. That flexibility is its main strength for businesses that expect to grow.

02WordPress vs. hosted website builders

Hosted builders bundle hosting, security, and updates into one subscription — simpler, but you're limited to that platform's features and can't easily take your site elsewhere. WordPress asks a little more of you in return for more freedom.

03Elementor vs. Divi

Both are visual builders for WordPress. Elementor is widely used and edits directly on the page with a large add-on ecosystem; Divi comes as a theme and builder together with a flexible design system. Neither is universally better — we recommend based on your site and how you like to edit.

More about our Elementor development

04Maintenance & security responsibilities

A WordPress site needs updates to core, themes, and plugins, plus backups and decent hosting. Many owners handle it themselves; others prefer a care plan. Either way, it's part of owning a WordPress site.

05When custom development makes sense

If you need booking workflows, integrations, custom content types, or a design a builder can't produce cleanly, custom WordPress development is often the better long-term choice.

FAQ

WordPress Questions, Answered.

How much does a WordPress website cost in San Diego?

With Project Div, a Starter Website (up to 3 pages) starts at $500 and a Business Website (up to 7 pages) starts at $1,500. Custom development is quoted by scope. These are starting rates — hosting, domains, premium plugins, and optional maintenance are separate unless included in your written proposal.

Do you build WordPress websites using Elementor?

Yes. We build custom Elementor layouts with consistent global styles and reusable templates, so you can edit pages visually without breaking the design.

Can you redesign an existing Divi website?

Yes. We can refresh the design of an existing Divi site, restructure its layouts, and improve mobile usability — or move it to a different setup if that suits your goals better. We'll explain the options before you decide.

Will I be able to edit my WordPress website?

Yes. WordPress lets you update text, images, and pages yourself, and Elementor or Divi make visual editing even simpler. We'll show you how to manage your content after launch.

Does WordPress require ongoing maintenance?

Yes. WordPress core, themes, and plugins need regular updates, and backups and monitoring are good practice. You can handle this yourself, or choose one of our optional care plans starting at $75/month. Maintenance is never required to purchase a website.

Can you improve my existing WordPress website?

Often, yes. We can troubleshoot problems, improve speed and mobile usability, update layouts, and add features — without starting from scratch when a rebuild isn't needed.

Do you work with businesses outside San Diego?

Yes. We're based in San Diego and work with businesses across the city and surrounding communities, but most of the process happens online, so we can work with clients elsewhere too.

How long does it take to build a WordPress website?

It depends on the number of pages, features, and how quickly content and feedback come together. Rather than promising a fixed timeline up front, your written proposal outlines the expected schedule for your specific project.

Ready for a Better WordPress Website?

Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing website, Project Div can help you find the right WordPress solution for your business.

  • Free quote
  • Written proposal
  • No required maintenance contract