Looking for experienced, high-quality web designer to build a custom built WP site

[wolfie]

I m looking into getting a custom WP site built for one of my existing sites.

I need a talented designer that knows how to build world-class, fast and user-friendly sites. Experience in the gambling field is not a must. Budget will not be an issue, as long as I get my money's worth.

Does anybody have any solid recommendations?

If so, I would love to hear them.

Thanks!

[Nenad]

I have one person to recommend. Will send a pm.

[Former Member 14]

If quality of work, functionality and site speed are what you require, then I'd be looking at a custom CMS, not WP. The problem with WP is, if the core changes is someway, then the theme may also require an update. Plus, a bespoke (custom) CMS will likely always be faster than WP.

[Nenad]

Totally agree! I have started with the WP site, but after some time it got slow, and theme required a constant update... Custom CMS as far better solution.

If quality of work, functionality and site speed are what you require, then I'd be looking at a custom CMS, not WP. The problem with WP is, if the core changes is someway, then the theme may also require an update. Plus, a bespoke (custom) CMS will likely always be faster than WP.

[tufty]

I have wordpress sites that today are showing 98 for mobile (with advice how to improve) and 100 for desktop on the google website speed tool. These are not one-page sites with no graphics and limited content. Wordpress is not the issue. Hosting is key.

[Former Member 14]

Wordpress is not the issue. Hosting is key.

I agree decent hosting is a must these days, but so too is knowing how to optimise WP. And, that doesn't mean using plugins to do it. The biggest problem with WP is when the code is updated, then theme's also need to be updated, and that goes for plugins too.

The OP wants a bespoke WP solution. However, if one has money to spend, then having a bespoke CMS is a far better option, than using WP.

[LegalBetAndy]

I strongly recommend this guy:
https://foxtucker.com/website-design/

I actually met him at a Barcelona affiliate conference way back, maybe 10 years ago. He is both a 5* webdesigner and also has a good level of knowledge of the gambling affiliate business.

Disclaimer: He is my friend, but I have no financial interest in recommending him whatsoever.

[wonderpunter]

WP is pretty fast nowaydays.. its come a long way, when you say money no object what are you talking? some people will charge 1k-... but something unique you will pay around 20k plus.

[wolfie]

WP is pretty fast nowaydays.. its come a long way, when you say money no object what are you talking? some people will charge 1k-... but something unique you will pay around 20k plus.

Thanks, yes, 20k is not a problem if the quality is there.

[wolfie]

I agree decent hosting is a must these days, but so too is knowing how to optimise WP. And, that doesn't mean using plugins to do it. The biggest problem with WP is when the code is updated, then theme's also need to be updated, and that goes for plugins too.

The OP wants a bespoke WP solution. However, if one has money to spend, then having a bespoke CMS is a far better option, than using WP.

Thanks, AussieDave, for your insights. I will take everything into consideration, including a custom CMS.

[wolfie]

Thanks Andy, I will look into it. Have gotten quite a lot of responses through PM as well.

[Former Member 14]

WP is pretty fast nowaydays..

For an out of the box CMS freebie, it's OK. I wouldn't say it's "pretty fast" though, without tweaking it.

[wonderpunter]

For an out of the box CMS freebie, it's OK. I wouldn't say it's "pretty fast" though, without tweaking it.

For sure tweaks are needed, I also use railgun, litespeed, and VPS so some extra expenditure will be needed, But I also have a lot of graphics on the site.

[lullerd]

The new layout for youre website looks pretty nice!