Custom WordPress Websites, Built for Purpose

Scalable, WCAG-compliant, and easy-to-manage websites designed for clarity, control, and compliance

18+ years of experience

ISO 27001 Certified

WCAG Accessibility Experts

64+ industry awards

18+ years of experience

ISO 27001 Certified

WCAG Accessibility Experts

64+ industry awards

Trusted by Australia’s most respected organisations

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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.

Our custom WordPress solutions are built to reduce friction, improve accessibility, and give you the control you need, without the technical headaches.

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.

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.

Managed Plugin Architecture

We don’t rely on dozens of third-party plugins. Each plugin is carefully vetted and documented. We avoid conflicts, reduce bloat, and ensure long-term stability in your stack.

Gutenberg & Block Editor Optimisation

Your content team should be able to edit pages with ease. We tailor the WordPress block editor to your content structure, so updates are fast, flexible, and frustration-free.

Custom Themes, No Templates

We design and build custom WordPress themes from the ground up. That means no bloated code, just clean, purposeful design aligned with your brand and users..

Seamless Integrations

Need to connect your WordPress site with ERPs, CRMs, donation platforms, or third-party APIs? We build custom integrations that streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.

Secure, Compliant WordPress Hosting

From hardened WordPress environments to ISO 27001-certified practices, we handle security, uptime, and updates so your platform remains protected and compliant.

Accessibility-First WordPress Development

Our WordPress builds meet WCAG 2.1 standards from the start. We design and code with accessibility in mind to ensure inclusive user experiences.

Transforming the digital presence of a leading cancer research hospital

Peter Mac

Case study

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre partnered with Butterfly to redevelop its website with a focus on accessibility, clarity, and patient experience. The result: a fully WCAG-compliant platform that simplifies navigation, supports diverse users, and strengthens Peter Mac’s global presence in cancer care.

Peter Mac

Case study

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre partnered with Butterfly to redevelop its website with a focus on accessibility, clarity, and patient experience. The result: a fully WCAG-compliant platform that simplifies navigation, supports diverse users, and strengthens Peter Mac’s global presence in cancer care.

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Book a discovery call with a digital expert

Let’s discuss how we can transform your digital presence and drive meaningful impact.

Transforming the digital presence of a leading cancer research hospital

Peter Mac

Case study

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre partnered with Butterfly to redevelop its website with a focus on accessibility, clarity, and patient experience. The result: a fully WCAG-compliant platform that simplifies navigation, supports diverse users, and strengthens Peter Mac’s global presence in cancer care.

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With nearly two decades of digital experience and hundreds of successful launches behind us, Butterfly brings strategic thinking, technical precision, and deep platform expertise 
to every WordPress project.

 

We’ve helped government departments, universities, research institutes, and non-profits deliver secure, scalable websites that are easy to manage and built to last.

 

And with our team based in Melbourne, you’ll always know who you’re working with and how to reach us.

With nearly two decades of digital experience and hundreds of successful launches behind us, Butterfly brings strategic thinking, technical precision, and deep platform expertise 
to every WordPress project.

 

We’ve helped government departments, universities, research institutes, and non-profits deliver secure, scalable websites that are easy to manage and built to last.

 

And with our team based in Melbourne, you’ll always know who you’re working with and how to reach us.

With nearly two decades of digital experience and hundreds of successful launches behind us, Butterfly brings strategic thinking, technical precision, and deep platform expertise 
to every WordPress project.

We’ve helped government departments, universities, research institutes, and non-profits deliver secure, scalable websites that are easy to manage and built to last.

And with our team based in Melbourne, you’ll always know who you’re working with and how to reach us.

With nearly two decades of digital experience and hundreds of successful launches behind us, Butterfly brings strategic thinking, technical precision, and deep platform expertise 
to every WordPress project.

 

We’ve helped government departments, universities, research institutes, and non-profits deliver secure, scalable websites that are easy to manage and built to last.

 

And with our team based in Melbourne, you’ll always know who you’re working with and how to reach us.

With nearly two decades of digital experience and hundreds of successful launches behind us, Butterfly brings strategic thinking, technical precision, and deep platform expertise 
to every WordPress project.

 

We’ve helped government departments, universities, research institutes, and non-profits deliver secure, scalable websites that are easy to manage and built to last.

 

And with our team based in Melbourne, you’ll always know who you’re working with and how to reach us.

With nearly two decades of digital experience and hundreds of successful launches behind us, Butterfly brings strategic thinking, technical precision, and deep platform expertise 
to every WordPress project.

We’ve helped government departments, universities, research institutes, and non-profits deliver secure, scalable websites that are easy to manage and built to last.

And with our team based in Melbourne, you’ll always know who you’re working with and how to reach us.

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Book a discovery call with a digital expert

Let’s discuss how we can transform your digital presence and drive meaningful impact.

Case studies of our recent work

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Case studies of our recent work

Don’t let GAAD be a once-a-year message. Learn how your business can embed accessibility into strategy, not just compliance.
This step-by-step AI roadmap helps Australian businesses prepare data, select tools, and deploy pilots with confidence.
Discover practical AI business applications for Australian SMEs to save time, improve decisions, and grow your business safely.
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Let’s discuss how we can transform your digital presence and drive meaningful impact.

Meet Your WordPress Experts

Our Melbourne-based developers, designers, and project managers bring deep experience in custom WordPress builds across sectors, scales, and accessibility needs

Carol Galila

Software Engineering Team Lead

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Caitlyn Smooker

Operations Manager

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Daniel Woodhouse

Chief Technology Officer

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Frequently Asked Questions about Web Development

Timelines vary based on scope, but most projects run between 8 to 16 weeks. We’ll give you a clear roadmap and regular updates every step of the way.

We do both. Whether you’re looking to refresh your current site or start from scratch, we’ll assess what makes the most sense for your goals and budget.

We build to WCAG 2.1 AA standards by default and can support AAA if required. Accessibility is embedded into our process from design through to QA.

Yes. We build user-friendly CMS setups and provide training so your team can easily manage updates in-house.

Yes. We build user-friendly CMS setups and provide training so your team can easily manage updates in-house.

Frequently Asked Questions about Web Development

Timelines vary based on scope, but most projects run between 8 to 16 weeks. We’ll give you a clear roadmap and regular updates every step of the way.

We do both. Whether you’re looking to refresh your current site or start from scratch, we’ll assess what makes the most sense for your goals and budget.

 

 

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We build to WCAG 2.1 AA standards by default and can support AAA if required. Accessibility is embedded into our process from design through to QA.

Yes. We build user-friendly CMS setups and provide training so your team can easily manage updates in-house.

Yes. We build user-friendly CMS setups and provide training so your team can easily manage updates in-house.