Custom WordPress websites, built for purpose
18+ years of experience
ISO 27001 Certified
WCAG Experts
AWS Hosting Partner
Trusted by Australia’s most respected organisations
When WordPress gets messy, your team pays the price.
Too many plugins, conflicting updates, a patchwork of fixes! What started as a simple WordPress can become a time sink. Editing content becomes clunky. Compliance is hard to maintain. Security risks and performance issues creep in unnoticed.
We help organisations move beyond the limits of templated setups and tangled backend workflows. Our custom WordPress solutions are built to reduce friction, improve accessibility, and give you the control you need, without the technical headaches.
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Built on WordPress. Designed for Your Organisation.
For purpose-driven organisations that need more than just a template.
Custom Themes, No Templates
Built from scratch around your design system. No generic templates that slow your site or lock you in.
Gutenberg & Block Editor Optimisation
WordPress block editor customised to your content structure, so updates are fast, flexible, and frustration-free.
Managed Plugin Architecture
Plugin architecture that avoids conflicts, performance drag, and security gaps,with custom integrations where off-the-shelf falls short.
Accessibility-First WordPress Development
WCAG 2.2 compliance in every component from the first wireframe, including keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and colour contrast.
Security Hardening
Hardened user roles, security headers, and regular vulnerability scanning. Backed by ISO 27001 certified security management.
Seamless Integrations
Custom integrations CRMs, donation platforms, or third-party APIs to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.
Building WordPress websites for Australian organisations since 2006
We have been building WordPress platforms since before it became the world’s most popular CMS. We have seen what breaks, what scales, and what becomes a maintenance burden when it was never properly configured from the start.
Years
Industry Awards
Projects
Trusted by top Australian professionals
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Frequently asked questions about WordPress development
What makes Butterfly's approach to WordPress development different?
We treat your WordPress platform as infrastructure, not a one-off deliverable. Security hardening, WCAG compliance, performance, and a content setup your team can genuinely use are all built in from the start, not added later as extras. We also stay engaged after launch through managed hosting, ongoing support, and a structured roadmap process.
Do you build custom themes, or do you use off-the-shelf templates?
We build custom WordPress themes. For mid-range projects, we use Elementor, which is the right fit for the brief. We do not use generic templates that compromise performance, limit accessibility, or create long-term dependence on a third-party page-builder ecosystem.
Can you build a WordPress site that meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards?
Yes. WCAG compliance is built into our delivery process from the first wireframe. Every component is designed and tested for keyboard accessibility, screen reader compatibility, colour contrast, and focus management. We can also provide documented accessibility audit reports. Learn more about our accessibility services.
Can you migrate our existing website to WordPress?
Yes. We manage full CMS migrations, including content migration, URL preservation, and redirect mapping to protect your existing search rankings. We assess your current platform, plan the migration carefully, and handle the technical transfer so your team does not carry that burden.
Is WordPress the right platform for our organisation?
WordPress is our recommendation for most projects in the $20k–$100k range. It is well-suited to organisations that need a content-managed website with strong editorial control, flexible design, and a mature plugin ecosystem. For more complex requirements, such as member portals, large-scale content architecture, or custom data workflows, Joomla, Drupal, or Wagtail may be a better fit. We will tell you which platform suits your brief during discovery.
Do you provide WordPress hosting and support after launch?
Yes. We host WordPress sites on Australian AWS infrastructure with a 99% uptime guarantee, managed security monitoring, regular CMS and plugin patching, and CI/CD deployment pipelines. Our support desk is Melbourne-based and has clear response time commitments. Learn more about our hosting and support services.
How long does a WordPress development project typically take?
Timelines depend on scope, content volume, and integration complexity. Most mid-sized WordPress projects run between two and four months from discovery to launch. We provide a clear, realistic project timeline before any work begins, and we hold to it.
Can WordPress handle the security requirements of government or healthcare organisations?
Yes, with the right implementation. A poorly configured WordPress site is a risk. A properly hardened one with controlled user roles, security headers, vulnerability scanning, and managed updates meets the requirements of regulated sectors. Our ISO 27001-certified information security management system provides an additional layer of assurance for clients in government and healthcare who are evaluating vendors against security standards.