WordPress website design and development in Grand Rapids
Quick answer: A new WordPress website from 45Squared takes about a week once your content is ready. It is built for speed, accessibility and search, tested on every screen size, and handed over with full admin access. New builds are quoted at a fixed price after a short call.
What is included in a WordPress website build?
A WordPress website build is the design, setup and launch of a new site on WordPress. Every build from us includes:
- A mobile-first design that fits your brand.
- Pages structured for search, with titles, descriptions and schema markup.
- Contact forms that actually deliver to your inbox.
- Accessibility checks against WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Speed work, like compressed images and minimal plugins.
- Training so you can edit the site yourself.
How long does it take?
A typical small business site takes about a week once we have your content. The biggest delay is almost always content, not code. Having your logo, photos and service list ready speeds things up a lot.
| Stage | What happens | Who’s involved |
|---|---|---|
| Call | We learn the business and goals | You and us |
| Quote | Fixed price and a launch date | Us |
| Build | Site built on a private preview link | Us |
| Review | You check it and request changes | You |
| Launch | Domain pointed, forms tested | Us |
Redesign or start fresh?
A redesign keeps what works and fixes what doesn’t. If your content is good but the site is slow or dated, a redesign on WordPress is usually the right call. We keep your page addresses where we can, and redirect the rest, so search rankings carry over. If the site is on a platform you’ve outgrown, see website migration. Not sure which you need? A free audit shows what’s worth keeping.
What happens after launch?
You own the site from day one, so you can host it anywhere you like. We hand over the admin login, the files and the database. If you’d rather not think about it, our managed hosting keeps it updated, backed up and monitored for $29 a month. Either way, a WordPress site needs updates every month to stay secure.
Common questions
Do you use a theme or build from scratch?
We start from a lean, well-supported theme and the WordPress block editor, then design around your brand. That keeps the site fast and easy for you to edit, without paying for work that adds nothing. Building every piece from scratch costs more and makes future updates harder. A good theme gives you a tested base that stays current.
Will I be able to update the site myself?
Yes. We train you on editing pages, posts and images before launch, usually in a short video call. Most clients update their own hours, menus and news without calling us. The block editor shows content as simple blocks you can type into and move. If you get stuck later, we’re a message away.
Do you write the content?
You know your business best, so we ask you for the facts. That means what you do, who you serve and what makes you different. We then shape them into clear page copy and headings that work for search and for AI assistants. You review every word before launch, and nothing goes live without your approval.