Kukui — the candlenut, burned for generations as a dependable source of light to work by. WordPress works the same way for us: a proven, dependable platform we build on every day.
WordPress Development
WordPress Development in Hawaii
We’re a full-service WordPress development company in Honolulu, Hawaii — building custom, secure, search-friendly sites on the world’s most-used CMS.
Why WordPress
Why use WordPress for your business?
Search-friendly
Clean structure, fast indexing, content-first.
Easy to manage
Non-technical staff can publish without code.
Flexible by design
Any layout, any feature, no platform ceiling.
Most-used CMS
Mature ecosystem, mature integrations, no surprises.
What we do
Custom WordPress builds
Want something custom? We develop a fully custom WordPress build in the latest version of WordPress. For new sites we build in Elementor — and we also work in whatever your project already runs on, whether that’s Avada, WP Bakery, or another major framework — so you can manage it yourself. The best way to stand out from your competition.
WordPress development & custom plugins
Need custom functionality — connecting to an API like an IDX feed, or a custom map finder for local listings? We build it the right way: as a custom plugin, not code pasted into your theme’s functions file. Pasted code disappears the day your theme updates or gets swapped — a plugin survives both, can be switched off in one click if something conflicts, and moves with you. We’ve written a dozen custom plugins for Hawaii businesses, from booking flows to beer finders.
Responsive, mobile-first builds
A mobile-responsive site is one of the most important factors in ranking on Google. A good-looking site isn’t enough; it has to be optimized for the best user experience on every device.
WordPress security
You’ve heard the horror stories of WordPress sites getting attacked — it happens every single day. Our security specialists lock down your site to minimize breaches and monitor it daily.
Wix / Squarespace / Shopify conversion
Already on Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify and want it converted to something easier to manage? Sit back and let us handle the grunt work.
WordPress training & support
We value long-term relationships and won’t abandon you once the job is done. We’ll teach you to run your site yourself and help whenever you get stuck.
WordPress is built for search
If you want your website ranked, WordPress is a strong content-management foundation. We implement tried-and-true tools that streamline on-page SEO — structured meta data, XML sitemaps, and clean 301 redirect handling when migrating from another platform. WordPress also pings search engines automatically when you publish new content.
Easy to manage, fully trained
WordPress has come a long way since its early days. With the right setup it’s straightforward to run: we build new sites in Elementor — or work in whatever builder your project already runs on, like Avada or another major one — so you can drag and drop content, move sections, and swap images and text easily. Adding a product to a store or publishing a blog post is as simple as editing a document. Before launch, your staff is fully trained on everything they’ll need.
Selected WordPress work
Sites we’ve built and tend
Building and supporting WordPress sites for Hawaii businesses since 2010 — Elementor, Avada, custom block themes, every major builder. A handful of the ones we’re proud of:
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Hotel Molokai
Hospitality · Molokaʻi · Custom theme + WP Bakery
Booking-engine integration with a slow, atmospheric island brand presentation.
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Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Membership org · Statewide · Avada + custom plugins
Members directory, event registration, and gated resources for 2,000+ members.
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Aloha Tree Alliance
Nonprofit · Hawaiʻi Island · Custom block theme
Donation pages, volunteer signups, and a story-led conservation narrative.
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Liljestrand House
Historic site · Honolulu · Custom theme
Tour scheduling and an architectural archive built for slow, careful reading.
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Maui Brewing Co.
Brewery · Maui · WordPress + custom plugins
Custom WordPress across four properties: a live beer finder pulling distributor API data, an in-house beer catalog, and an event system handling ~150 live-music listings a month.
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Hawaiʻi Climate Commission
Government · State of Hawaiʻi · WordPress + Elementor
A 37-page State of Hawaiʻi climate portal on WordPress and Elementor, with a custom moderated community event calendar that runs itself.
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Not sure WordPress is the right fit? See our custom website development.
In their words
Client reviews
WordPress FAQs
Why WordPress instead of Wix or Squarespace?+
WordPress gives you full ownership and control — custom development, unlimited flexibility within the platform, and no platform lock-in. Wix and Squarespace are fine for simple sites, but when you need custom features, API integrations, or room to grow, WordPress is the stronger long-term foundation. We also convert existing Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify sites to WordPress.
What page builder do you use?+
Whatever fits the project. We build new sites in Elementor, and we also work in whatever your project already runs on — Avada or another major builder — so you can manage content yourself: drag-and-drop sections, swap images and text, and publish without touching code.
Can you add custom functionality to my WordPress site?+
Yes. Our development team builds custom features — API integrations (like IDX real-estate feeds), custom finders and directories, membership areas, and bespoke plugins — beyond what off-the-shelf themes offer.
How do you keep a WordPress site secure?+
WordPress sites are attacked daily. We harden your site, keep core, themes, and plugins updated, and monitor it so issues are caught early. Security is ongoing, not a one-time setup.
Ready to build on WordPress the right way?
Let’s talk about your project.