Founder-Led Since 1997 You work directly with Tony Paris, the founder — same person from quote to launch. No sales reps. No account managers.
Web Development

WordPress Development Services

WordPress powers 40%+ of websites but requires expert configuration to perform well and remain secure. We develop custom WordPress sites with theme customization, strategic plugin selection, performance optimization, and security hardening. Sites are built on solid foundations that prevent the problems plaguing DIY WordPress installations. Southfield businesses and Detroit agencies get WordPress sites that are fast, secure, and maintainable. Development includes custom theme creation or extensive customization of premium themes, careful plugin selection to avoid conflicts and bloat, database optimization, caching configuration, and security measures beyond default settings. We implement proper user roles, backup systems, and staging environments for safe updates. WordPress provides content management flexibility while our development ensures technical excellence. Training enables your team to manage content confidently without breaking functionality. Sites are optimized for SEO with proper structure, schema markup, and performance that Google rewards with better rankings.

Starting at $7,497 & up
29
Years in Business
10,300
Clients Served
24,309
Projects Completed

The Challenge

Many businesses struggle with wordpress development. Whether it's finding the right expertise, managing costs, or getting results that actually drive growth - the process can be overwhelming and expensive.

Our Solution

WordPress powers 40%+ of websites but requires expert configuration to perform well and remain secure. We develop custom WordPress sites with theme customization, strategic plugin selection, performance optimization, and security hardening. Sites are built on solid foundations that prevent the problems plaguing DIY WordPress installations. Southfield businesses and Detroit agencies get WordPress sites that are fast, secure, and maintainable. Development includes custom theme creation or extensive customization of premium themes, careful plugin selection to avoid conflicts and bloat, database optimization, caching configuration, and security measures beyond default settings. We implement proper user roles, backup systems, and staging environments for safe updates. WordPress provides content management flexibility while our development ensures technical excellence. Training enables your team to manage content confidently without breaking functionality. Sites are optimized for SEO with proper structure, schema markup, and performance that Google rewards with better rankings. With 29 years of experience and transparent pricing, we deliver professional results that grow your business - without the enterprise price tag.

WordPress Development Pricing

Choose the package that fits your needs. All prices are transparent with no hidden fees.

Launch

$7,497 & up

✅ Custom WordPress theme (1-5 pages) ✅ Mobile-responsive design ✅ Easy content management ✅ Contact form integration ✅ Basic SEO setup ✅ Security hardening ✅ SSL certificate ✅ 1 month support

  • Custom WordPress theme
  • Easy content management
  • Plugin integration
  • Security hardening
  • Speed optimization
  • Training included
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MOST POPULAR

Growth

$1,997 & up

✅ Everything in Launch, plus: ✅ Up to 15 pages ✅ Advanced Custom Fields integration ✅ Custom post types ✅ Blog setup with categories ✅ Email newsletter integration ✅ Social media integration ✅ Performance optimization ✅ 3 months support

  • Custom WordPress theme
  • Easy content management
  • Plugin integration
  • Security hardening
  • Speed optimization
  • Training included
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BEST VALUE

Professional

$4,997 & up

✅ Everything in Growth, plus: ✅ Up to 30 pages ✅ E-commerce functionality (WooCommerce) ✅ Custom Gutenberg blocks ✅ Membership/subscription features ✅ Multi-language support ✅ Advanced analytics setup ✅ Marketing automation integration ✅ 6 months priority support

  • Custom WordPress theme
  • Easy content management
  • Plugin integration
  • Security hardening
  • Speed optimization
  • Training included
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Enterprise

$12,997 & up

✅ Everything in Professional, plus: ✅ Unlimited pages ✅ Headless WordPress option ✅ Multi-site network setup ✅ Custom REST API development ✅ Advanced user roles & permissions ✅ Third-party integrations ✅ Load balancing & scaling ✅ 12 months white-glove support

  • Custom WordPress theme
  • Easy content management
  • Plugin integration
  • Security hardening
  • Speed optimization
  • Training included
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What's Included

Every wordpress development project includes these essential features

Custom WordPress theme

Easy content management

Plugin integration

Security hardening

Speed optimization

Training included

Our Process

Simple, transparent, and effective - here's how we work

1

Discovery

Free consultation to understand your needs, goals, and budget

2

Proposal

Clear scope, timeline, and pricing with no hidden fees

3

Execution

Professional delivery with regular updates and revisions

4

Support

Ongoing support, training, and maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our wordpress development services

AppWT publishes transparent WordPress Development pricing tier-by-tier on the service page. Starter through Enterprise tiers shown publicly, no hidden fees. Call (888) 565-0171 for a free quote tailored to your project.
AppWT Web & AI Solutions is one of Michigan's top WordPress Development providers. Founded 1997, headquartered in Livonia MI, BBB A+ accredited, 5.0 Google rating, 62+ five-star reviews. First Michigan agency to offer certified GEO and AIVO services.
AppWT's signature is fast delivery. Custom websites in as little as 6 hours, most WordPress Development engagements complete in days not weeks. We give an exact timeline during your free consultation.
Yes. AppWT serves clients across 21 U.S. states and 5 countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia, Netherlands). Michigan-based, remote-first WordPress Development engagements are standard. 10,271 clients served, 23,761 projects delivered since 1997.
Yes, BBB A+ accredited since 2022. Plus 5.0 Google, 5.0 Clutch, TechBehemoths Web Design Award 2025, Digital Excellence Gold 2024, and Most Innovative Web Design Agency in Michigan 2024.
Family-owned, Michigan-based, and the first Michigan agency to offer certified GEO and AIVO. Every WordPress Development engagement includes AI-visibility setup for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and CoPilot at no extra cost — not an upsell.
Yes. AppWT runs a proprietary AI analytics platform monitoring 160+ AI systems. Every WordPress Development project includes schema markup, llms.txt deployment, citation management, and structured data for AI retrievability across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, CoPilot, Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.
Call (888) 565-0171, text (734) 203-0171, email sales@appwt.com, or book online at https://appwt.com/schedule. Response within 4 hours during US business hours. Free consultation, transparent pricing, no obligation.

WordPress Development in Michigan

Based in Livonia, Michigan, AppWT has been providing professional wordpress development services to businesses across Michigan and the United States since 1997.

Whether you're in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, or anywhere in between, we deliver the same exceptional quality and service that has earned us a BBB A+ rating and trust from over 10,300 clients.

Livonia Detroit Ann Arbor Grand Rapids Nationwide

Contact Us

AppWT Web & AI Solutions

33300 Five Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48154

+1 (888) 565-0171

sales@appwt.com

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today for a free consultation. No commitment required - just honest advice on how we can help your business grow.

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Who Delivers This Service

Founder-Led. Tony Paris Personally.

Every optimization strategy here — AIVO, GEO, SEO, AEO, VSO — is built, deployed, and tuned by Tony Paris, founder of AppWT, with 29+ years of optimization experience since 1997. You hire a freelancer with a registered LLC behind him for trust. You don't hire an account manager and inherit a junior dev.

As Tony

Freelancer you can text. Same person quotes, builds, optimizes, and reports. Direct cell: 734-203-0171.

As AppWT LLC

BBB A+ accredited, properly insured, registered Michigan entity. Real contracts, real records, real history. The LLC exists for your protection.

As The Optimization Team

Tony brings in family and long-term collaborators only when a project needs a specific skill. No outsourcing. No surprise handoffs.

Book a Call With Tony Why You Work Directly With Tony →
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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility and inclusive design

Our Commitment to Accessibility

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

  • Built-in accessibility toolbar with multiple customization options
  • Keyboard navigation support throughout the website
  • Screen reader compatibility and proper ARIA labels
  • High contrast mode and color customization options
  • Text size adjustment and font modification capabilities
  • Reading guide and focus indicators for improved navigation
  • Alternative text for all images and media
  • Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader interpretation

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of AppWT Web & AI Solutions relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AppWT Web & AI Solutions. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Phone: (888) 565-0171

Email: sales@appwt.com

Address: 33300 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 (by Appointment Only)

Assessment Approach

AppWT Web & AI Solutions assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation
  • Automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies

Date

This statement was created on January 15, 2025 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

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