WordPress, Engineered for Performance
We don't just install themes; we build custom, secure, and scalable WordPress solutions that drive results.
WordPress development agency Wellington teams trust for scalable builds
Spiral Compute delivers enterprise-grade WordPress solutions designed for performance, security, and maintainable growth—whether you need a clean rebuild, a complex custom WordPress integration, or a modern headless WordPress front-end.
Prefer an “honest broker” approach? We will tell you when WordPress is the right choice—and when it is not—before you commit.
2–4 weeks
Typical discovery + build plan
99.9%
Uptime target with proper hosting
Secure
Hardening + monitoring
Fast
Measured, not assumed
Clear scope, measurable outcomes: Performance, security, editor workflow, and conversion.
Engineering-led delivery: No “mystery plugins” or brittle setups.
Long-term maintainability: Documented handover and support options.
Is WordPress right for your business?
WordPress is an excellent choice when you need a flexible CMS, strong editorial workflows, and a mature ecosystem—especially for high-traffic content sites, marketing-led organisations, and teams that need speed without sacrificing governance.
Best fit
Ideal when your content and marketing velocity matters, and you need a CMS that non-technical teams can operate confidently.
- High-traffic content platforms and SEO-led sites
- Multi-service businesses with complex page structures
- Editorial workflows, approvals, and scheduled publishing
- Landing pages with measurable conversion goals
Also a strong fit
When you have operational systems to connect and need stable integration patterns—not duct tape.
- CRM/marketing automation sync
- Membership portals and gated content
- Payments, subscriptions, or booking flows
- API-driven content syndication
Consider alternatives
We will advise against WordPress if it adds complexity or risk without delivering clear value.
- Highly transactional applications with deep domain logic
- Strict real-time requirements
- Extreme custom UI without CMS-driven benefits
- Teams unable to maintain updates and governance
Pros & cons: the honest consultant view
Trust is built by being explicit. Below is a practical view of where WordPress shines, and where it requires discipline and engineering guardrails.
Why teams choose WordPress
- Mature CMS workflow: excellent for publishing, roles, approvals, and structured content.
- Extensible ecosystem: themes, plugins, and integrations speed up delivery when curated properly.
- SEO foundations: strong content structures, metadata control, and performance optimisation options.
- Flexible architecture: supports classic builds and headless WordPress patterns.
- Cost efficiency: faster time-to-market versus bespoke CMS development in many scenarios.
Where WordPress needs rigour
- Plugin risk: too many plugins can introduce security and performance issues without governance.
- Ongoing maintenance: core, theme, and plugin updates must be managed (not ignored).
- Performance varies: results depend on hosting, caching, asset strategy, and build discipline.
- Complex integrations: require careful API design, data validation, and monitoring.
- Scaling edge cases: very high concurrency may need headless, CDN, or infrastructure changes.
Our governance principle
WordPress is strongest when treated as a managed platform. Spiral Compute applies engineering standards across code quality, deployment, security, and observability—so your CMS remains stable as your traffic and content footprint grows.
When migrations are the right move
If your current site is brittle, slow, or hard to edit, a structured WordPress migration NZ programme can modernise performance, improve governance, and reduce operational risk—without losing SEO equity.
Our WordPress delivery expertise
Spiral Compute builds WordPress the way modern engineering teams expect: version-controlled, tested, secure, and designed for change. This is where custom WordPress integration becomes a strength—not a liability.
What we implement
✔ Custom Plugin Development
Purpose-built features with clean architecture, minimal dependencies, and maintainable upgrades.
✔ API Integrations and Automation
Secure REST/GraphQL patterns, webhooks, data mapping, retries, and error monitoring.
✔ Security Audits and Hardening
Least-privilege roles, WAF guidance, dependency review, vulnerability remediation, and backup strategy.
✔ Performance Engineering
Caching, image strategy, asset pipeline, database hygiene, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
✔ Headless WordPress Architecture
Decoupled front-ends, content modelling, preview workflows, and CDN-first delivery for scale.
Typical stack options: modern PHP and theme frameworks, managed hosting, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments, and monitoring. We select tools based on the outcome, not trends.
How we reduce risk
We start with a short discovery: site goals, content model, SEO constraints, integration map, and operational ownership. Then we design a build plan with explicit trade-offs, measurable quality gates, and a staged rollout path.
If WordPress is not the best fit, we will say so and recommend a more appropriate approach.
Showcase: recent WordPress work
Performance improvements, lead uplift, reduced publishing friction, and successful WordPress migration NZ delivery with minimal downtime.
Content platform rebuild
Re-architected templates, caching, and media pipeline to improve Core Web Vitals and editorial efficiency. Outcome-focused delivery with measurable performance gates.
CRM + marketing automation integration
Implemented secure data flows between WordPress forms, CRM, and email automation with validation, retries, and monitoring. Reduced manual handling and improved lead attribution.
Headless WordPress front-end
Built a decoupled delivery model for faster rendering and improved security isolation. Maintained editorial workflows while enabling modern front-end performance.
FAQ
Common questions from teams looking for a WordPress development agency in Wellington. If you have a specific scenario, we can scope it quickly.
What is the cost of WordPress migration in NZ?
Migration cost depends on content volume, custom functionality, integration requirements, and the quality uplift expected (performance, security, and governance). We typically begin with a short audit and a fixed-scope plan covering staging, migration, QA, launch, and post-launch monitoring so you have clarity upfront.
Why hire a WordPress expert in Wellington?
A local specialist can collaborate in your time zone, align the build with commercial goals, and support ongoing operations with clear accountability. We also design with pragmatic hosting, compliance, and support considerations relevant to New Zealand organisations.
Can Spiral Compute deliver headless WordPress?
Yes. Headless WordPress is well-suited to performance-sensitive sites and teams wanting modern front-end frameworks without losing WordPress editorial workflows. We design content models, preview strategies, and secure API layers so the system remains maintainable over time.
Do you handle custom WordPress integration with third-party systems?
Yes. We implement custom WordPress integration using secure APIs, webhooks, and data validation patterns. Typical work includes CRM syncing, booking/payment flows, membership systems, and internal connectors with monitoring and fail-safes.
Talk to Spiral Compute
Share a few details and we will respond with the most practical next step—an assessment, a migration plan, or a build proposal.
What happens next
You will get a straightforward response from a senior technical lead, not a generic sales script.
- We confirm your goals, constraints, and timeline.
- We identify risk areas: security, performance, integrations, SEO.
- We recommend the right build approach (including alternatives if needed).
- We provide a clear scope, deliverables, and support model.
Based in Wellington, New Zealand. Available for projects across NZ and Australia.