Custom WordPress builds
Lightweight, custom themes built for speed and easy editing, not bloated page builders.
Web development
WordPress Web Development
& Custom Builds
The technical build behind your website, from platform and hosting choices to integrations, speed and fixes. Built to work properly, documented, and handed over so it’s yours.
- 20+ yearsBuilding websites since 2003.
- WordPress, WooCommerce & ShopifyThe platforms we build on.
- 5.0 on GoogleFrom 27 Google reviews.
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Signs it’s time
Signs your website needs a developer
Something’s broken and nobody can fix it
A form stopped sending, a plugin update broke the layout, or the original developer disappeared.
It’s slow and you don’t know why
Heavy themes, stacked plugins and oversized images drag down speed, rankings and conversions.
Your tools don’t talk to each other
Leads typed in by hand, orders copied between systems, calendars that don’t sync.
You’ve outgrown your theme
You need a feature, layout or workflow that your current setup can’t handle.
What we do
What we build
and fix
Integrations
Forms, CRMs, booking tools, email marketing, payment processors and APIs connected so data flows automatically.
Custom features
Quote calculators, product configurators, member and buyer portals, custom post types and dashboards.
Speed and Core Web Vitals
Image optimization, caching, code cleanup and hosting fixes to make pages load fast.
Fixes and rescues
Broken layouts, failed updates, hacked sites, form and email delivery problems diagnosed and fixed.
Hosting and launch
Platform and hosting recommendations, domain, SSL, email deliverability and a clean launch.
Platforms
The platforms and tools
we work with
We build on the platform that fits your business and hand it over with documentation, so you’re never locked in.
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Gravity Forms
- Google Analytics & Tag Manager
- Search Console
- Rank Math
- Calendly
- Stripe
Comparing platforms? Read WordPress vs Shopify.
Our work
Web development projects. Built to work.
You work directly with Greg, who writes the code himself. No offshore handoffs.
Start a projectWhat’s included
What’s included in a development project
A written scope with features, integrations and testing, agreed before work starts.
- Technical review of your current site, platform and hosting
- A written scope with features, integrations and testing
- Development on a staging copy, never your live site
- Integration setup and testing
- Speed and mobile checks
- Security basics: SSL, updates, backups before launch
- Documentation and account handoff
- Post-launch fix window
Your proposal
A written scope and price, agreed before we build.
Development pricing
Development is quoted per project after a technical review. Small fixes can be handled through a maintenance plan.
Process
How development projects work. Four clear steps.
You have one point of contact from the first call to launch, and you always know what happens next.
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Technical review
We look at your platform, hosting, code and what needs to be built or fixed, then send a written scope and price.
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Plan & approve
We agree on features, integrations, access and how we’ll test before any work starts.
- 03
Build on staging
We develop on a copy of your site, so your live site keeps running. You review it there.
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Test, launch & hand over
We test everything, launch, and hand over accounts and documentation.
Google reviews
27 Google reviews. All 5 stars.
What business owners say about working with GSL Design.
“He put together a strategy and followed through with it.”
Nick RobertsonGoogle review
“We couldn’t be happier with the website, the SEO results, and the overall experience.”
Lindsey DurhamGoogle review
“The design is beautiful, professional, and incredibly functional.”
Krista DucharmeGoogle review
“The final website looks fantastic, functions flawlessly, and truly represents our company and brand.”
Danny MulcahyGoogle review
“The whole process was easy, communication was clear, and everything came together better than I expected.”
Ismael PenaGoogle review
“The final product is polished, user‑friendly, and perfectly aligned with my goals.”
Suzi HarrisGoogle review
“The site looks better, works better, and is much easier for customers to navigate.”
FiberwerX SalesGoogle review
“The communication, design, and their build process were all top-notch.”
Steve HaxtonGoogle review
FAQ
Web development questions.
Clear answers.
The questions we hear most before development work starts.
How we build SEO-optimized websitesWhat is responsive web design?WordPress vs ShopifyWhat’s the difference between web design and web development?
Design is how the site looks and guides visitors. Development is how it works: the code, platform, hosting, integrations and speed. We handle both, or development on its own if you already have a design. See custom website design.
Can you work on a site someone else built?
Yes. We review the code, theme and plugins first, then tell you what can be fixed and what should be rebuilt.
Do you build custom WordPress themes?
Yes. We build lightweight custom themes instead of heavy page builders, so your site is faster and easier to maintain.
Can you connect my website to my CRM or booking system?
Usually, yes. Most tools offer integrations or APIs. We confirm what your tools support during the technical review.
How is development work priced?
Projects are quoted after a technical review. Small, ongoing fixes fit best in a maintenance plan.
Can you fix a hacked or broken website?
Yes. We diagnose the problem, clean and restore the site, and put updates and backups in place to prevent it from happening again.
Need something built or fixed?
Tell us what you need. We’ll review your setup and send a clear scope and price.
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Prefer to talk? Call or text (928) 235-4883.
Based in Yuma, serving Arizona and Southern California: Yuma website design · Arizona · Scottsdale · service areas.