WordPress development and custom websites

Websites that work – today and in three years.

Not every website needs a custom solution. But every website deserves clean technology. We develop with WordPress or fully custom – whichever makes sense for your project.

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WordPress development: more than a template

WordPress is the most widely used CMS in the world – but not every WordPress website is the same. We develop custom themes and plugins that fit your business precisely.

Theme development

Custom WordPress themes that match your design

Plugin development

Custom plugins for specific requirements

WooCommerce

Online shops with payments and shipping

Page builder or without

Elementor, Avada or fully custom

Optimisation

Making existing websites faster and better

Migration & relaunch

Moving or completely restarting your website

Fast, stable, visible

A website that loads slowly loses visitors – and rankings. We optimise your website technically so it responds quickly and is found by search engines.

Load time

Caching, image optimisation, clean code

Core Web Vitals

Optimising LCP, FID, CLS

Technical SEO

Structure, meta data, indexing

Accessibility

Fundamentals for better accessibility

The right solution for your project

Not every project needs WordPress. Sometimes a static website is faster and cheaper. Sometimes you need more – a web application, a portal, an interface. We advise you honestly about what makes sense.

WordPress is a good fit when...

  • You want to manage content yourself
  • Blog, news or shop is planned
  • Fast launch is important
  • Budget is limited

Custom is a good fit when...

  • You need complex business logic
  • You need to integrate systems (ERP, CRM)
  • You need a portal or dashboard
  • Scalability matters long-term

Websites we have developed

Corporate websites

Custom WordPress development for SMEs with SEO focus.

WordPressSEO

WooCommerce shops

Online shops with payment integration and shipping logic.

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How a website project works

1

Call & requirements

We understand what you need.

2

Concept & proposal

You get a clear estimate of effort and costs.

3

Development

We build, you get regular updates.

4

Testing & launch

We check everything before it goes live.

5

Support (optional)

We stay reachable for maintenance and extensions.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a WordPress website cost?

It depends on the scope. A simple corporate website starts at around €3,000–5,000, more complex projects with a shop or custom development are higher.

Can I manage the website myself?

Yes. We build websites so you can change content yourself – without programming knowledge.

How long does a website project take?

A typical corporate website: 4–8 weeks. More complex projects with shop or integrations: 8–12 weeks.

Do you take over existing websites?

Yes. We also optimise, relaunch or repair existing WordPress websites.

Do you offer maintenance?

Yes. We offer maintenance contracts for updates, backups and technical support.

Client reviews

What our clients say

Real reviews from real clients – directly from our Google Business Profile.

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CELINAMORE

July 2026

Daniel created a website perfectly tailored to my needs and was always available for any questions I had, even after the project was completed. I highly recommend working with him! :)

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Christian Wolf

July 2026

Codeäffchen is not only technically skilled, his consulting is excellent. I can recommend him to anyone who already has an online presence or is considering one.

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Vulkaneifel Therme

June 2026

Excellent collaboration and professional implementation. Our online shop was developed precisely to our specifications and integrated with our software via an interface. The integration is reliable and user-friendly. We were particularly impressed by the prompt communication, tec …more – Read full review by Vulkaneifel Therme on Google

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Steffi Männlein

May 2026

Working with Codeäffchen was a thoroughly positive experience. From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was handled professionally, quickly, and reliably. I particularly appreciated the open communication and the creative solutions. I can wholehearted …more – Read full review by Steffi Männlein on Google

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MJ H

May 2026

Excellent collaboration! 😊 My wishes were perfectly implemented, and communication was always quick, reliable, and straightforward. Changes were incorporated promptly, and I always felt well taken care of. I'm very happy with my website and can absolutely recommend the company!

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A. Schulte

April 2026

We have been working with Mr. Nilges, or rather Codeäffchen, for many years. A quick implementation of our ideas is always guaranteed. Continuity, transparent processes, and a friendly approach are hallmarks of this company!

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Julia Spitzer

March 2026

Who would have thought that a meeting in 2010, when Daniel first helped me program a client website, would blossom into such a strong and reliable partnership? We've since become a well-coordinated team and regularly collaborate on a wide variety of projects. For me, Daniel is …more – Read full review by Julia Spitzer on Google

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Whether relaunch, new website or technical optimisation – tell us what you have in mind.