Theme development
Custom block themes built from scratch. Lean code, your brand, and blocks your team can edit safely.
WordPress development done right.
Custom themes, bespoke plugins and headless builds from a specialist WordPress development agency in Essex. Fast, secure websites your team can actually edit.
5.0from 24 Google reviews
100+UK businesses trust us
15+years building websites
01Custom WordPress
Built for businesses that have outgrown off the shelf themes.
Rebellious Digital is a WordPress development agency in Essex. We provide custom WordPress development for businesses that need more than a bought theme: bespoke themes, plugins and headless builds, written around your requirements.
Bought themes come loaded with features you never use, and every one of them slows your site down. A custom build contains only what your business needs, so it is faster, more secure and easier to manage.
Need to sell online? See our eCommerce development. Want to be found? Pair your build with our SEO services. Want it looked after once it is live? See our WordPress maintenance.
- Only the code your site needs
- Edit any page without breaking it
- Clean markup and schema for SEO
- Supported by the people who built it
02What we build
WordPress development services.
From a single custom plugin to a full rebuild. Every line hand coded by us, here in Essex.
Plugin development
Bespoke plugins that connect WordPress to your CRM, booking system or accounts software.
Learn more about Plugin developmentHeadless WordPress
Next.js and React frontends powered by the WordPress editor you already know.
Speed optimisation
We find what is slowing your site down and fix it, so you pass Core Web Vitals.
Learn more about Speed optimisationWordPress security
Updates, malware scanning, firewalls and secure hosting, handled for you.
Learn more about WordPress securityWordPress migration
Moving from Wix, Squarespace or an old build, with every URL redirected and your rankings kept.
Learn more about WordPress migration03Our work
See all projectsRecent WordPress projects.
LeeFounder and lead developerMaldon, Essex
04Why choose us
One developer from first call to launch day.
Rebellious Digital is a specialist WordPress agency based in Maldon, Essex. We have been building websites for over 15 years, and you deal with the people who write the code, not an account manager.
- Custom block themes
- Fast to load and easy for your team to edit.
- Full support
- Build, hosting and maintenance under one roof.
- Straight talking
- Clear quotes and no jargon.
- UK and beyond
- Based in Maldon, Essex, we work remotely with clients across the UK, the USA and Australia. In person when it helps.
05How we work
Four steps to a better website.
No jargon, no surprises. You'll always know what's happening next.
- Step 01Discovery callA no pressure chat about your business and what your site needs to do.
- Step 02DesignWe plan the pages and design your site around getting visitors to act.
- Step 03BuildYour custom block theme is built, tested on every device and tuned for speed and SEO.
- Step 04Launch and look afterWe go live, show you how to edit it, then keep everything updated, backed up and secure.Start step one
06Client stories
5.0★★★★★24 Google reviewsWhat our clients say.
“Lee has been fantastic in every way! Great to deal with, big attention to detail, nothing is too much trouble, and most importantly he has created a fabulous looking, high converting website for us.”
“Absolutely love my website design by rebellious digital! Quick responses also when Im in need of some changes to my website! Highly recommend”
“Lee has been absolutely brilliant throughout the entire process. From our initial discussions and briefing to the final design of our website, Lee's expertise has truly shone. We have witnessed a significant improvement in our web traffic and SEO rankings thanks to their outstanding work.”
07FAQs
Common questions.
Straight answers about WordPress development, costs and timescales. Anything else, call us on 01268 772772.
Can't see your question? Just ask. We still answer the phone.WordPress powers over 40% of the web. It is flexible, easy to edit and backed by a huge community, so you are never locked into one developer or platform.
A bought theme is built to suit thousands of different businesses, so it ships with layouts, plugins and settings you will never use. A custom theme is built for yours alone. It only contains what your site needs, loads faster, and your team can edit it without breaking the design.
Yes. When an off the shelf plugin does not do the job, we build one that does, from connecting WordPress to your CRM or booking system to custom admin tools. Every plugin is written and supported by us.
Headless WordPress keeps the editor your team already knows, but shows the website through a separate frontend built in Next.js or React. It suits sites that need to be very fast or share content with apps. For most businesses a standard custom WordPress site is the better fit, and we will tell you honestly which suits you.
Brochure websites start from £999. Bespoke themes, custom plugins, WooCommerce stores and headless builds are quoted per project after a free discovery call, so you know the cost before any work starts.
A simple brochure website typically takes 2 to 3 weeks from first call to launch. Larger builds, such as bespoke plugins, online stores or headless WordPress, can take up to around six weeks or more depending on scope. We agree a timeline at the start and keep you updated throughout.
No. We are based in Maldon, Essex. Working remotely is how we take on clients across the UK, the USA and Australia. If you are nearby and would rather meet in person, we can do that too.
Yes. Our care plans cover WordPress and plugin updates, security monitoring, backups and hosting, so your site stays fast and secure after launch. Our service level agreement sets out exactly what is included.
Yes. We move sites from Wix, Squarespace and older WordPress builds. Your content and images come across, and every old URL is redirected to its new page, so you keep the Google rankings you have earned.
08Where we work
WordPress developers across Essex.
Local pages for the towns we work in most, each with its own local detail and FAQs.