Long Island WordPress Developer

Hand-Coded WordPress, Not Elementor Templates

MIS Services Inc has been writing custom WordPress code for Long Island businesses since 2013. Twelve years of custom themes, custom plugins, WooCommerce builds, and (since 2023) headless WordPress paired with Next.js frontends.

Most Long Island WordPress developers ranking on Google are actually Elementor template assemblers. They install Elementor Pro plus JetEngine, drag-and-drop blocks into pre-made layouts, and call it custom WordPress development. The result is slow (Elementor adds significant CSS bloat), inflexible (you cannot change the layout without buying a new theme), and dependent on a third-party builder that can break with any WordPress core update.

We write WordPress themes by hand. PHP for back-end logic, semantic HTML for accessibility, custom CSS for performance, vanilla JavaScript or Alpine.js for interactivity. The result loads in under two seconds, scores 90+ on Lighthouse, and stays under your control. When WordPress 7 releases, your site does not break.

For SEO and visual design only, see web design Long Island. For custom applications outside WordPress, see Long Island web developer.

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Custom WordPress, Not Template Assembly

Hand-Coded Custom Themes

Custom WordPress themes written from scratch in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript — not Elementor templates. Faster, more secure, fully under your control.

WooCommerce Builds

Stripe/PayPal, Authorize.net, ShipStation, QuickBooks sync, subscriptions, B2B pricing tiers, customer portals, multi-currency, multi-warehouse.

Headless WordPress + Next.js

Keep WordPress admin your team knows. Replace the frontend with Next.js for sub-2-second loads and SEO that template themes cannot match. Pure uncontested 2026 stack.

Custom Plugin Development

Membership portals, booking systems, API integrations, internal tools, custom dashboards. We write plugins to do the things existing plugins do badly.

ACF Pro + Custom Post Types

Flexible content modeling for non-technical editors. Your team edits content; the layout stays clean. We use ACF Pro on every WordPress build.

WordPress Multisite

Franchise / multi-location WordPress with centralized administration. Each location its own site, all under one WordPress install. We have shipped this for LI franchises.

Headless WordPress + Next.js

The Uncontested Long Island WordPress Stack

Headless WordPress is the most underused WordPress architecture on Long Island in 2026. We have audited every Long Island WordPress developer page ranking on Google for this keyword. None of them mention headless WordPress. We do, because we have shipped it for clients.

The architecture: keep your WordPress admin exactly as your team knows it — same login, same editor, same content workflow. Replace the public-facing WordPress theme with a Next.js frontend that pulls content via the WordPress REST API or GraphQL. The result is sub-two-second page loads, 95+ Lighthouse scores, and SEO performance that no WordPress theme on the market can match. Our own misservices.us site is built this way.

Headless WordPress is not for every project. Small five-page brochure sites do not benefit enough to justify the added complexity. But businesses with substantial content, heavy traffic, or SEO ambitions where competitors are running on Elementor — headless WordPress is the unfair advantage. We will tell you honestly in the audit whether your project fits.

Transparent Pricing

WordPress Maintenance + Development Retainers

One-time builds quoted separately (custom theme: $3,500-$8,500; WooCommerce: $5,000-$15,000; headless WordPress + Next.js: $8,000-$25,000+).

Starter

$499/month

Small WordPress site needing maintenance

✓ WordPress core + plugin updates
✓ Security monitoring
✓ Daily backups
✓ Up to 2 content updates/month
✓ 1× 30-min strategy call

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Practice

$999/month

Active WordPress site needing ongoing development

✓ Everything in Starter
✓ Up to 8 dev hours/month
✓ Feature/page additions
✓ Core Web Vitals tuning
✓ Monthly strategy call

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Network

$1,999/month

WooCommerce or multisite WordPress

✓ Everything in Practice
✓ Up to 16 dev hours/month
✓ WooCommerce optimization
✓ Dedicated senior WP engineer
✓ Bi-weekly strategy calls

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you build with Elementor or hand-code WordPress themes?

Hand-coded. We write WordPress themes from scratch in PHP, semantic HTML, custom CSS, and vanilla JavaScript or Alpine.js. We do not use Elementor, Divi, Wix, or other page builders. The result is faster, more secure, and stays under your control. When WordPress 7 releases your site does not break because of a third-party builder.

How much does custom WordPress development cost?

One-time builds: custom theme $3,500-$8,500; WooCommerce $5,000-$15,000; headless WordPress + Next.js $8,000-$25,000+. Maintenance retainers: $499/month (basic), $999/month (active development), $1,999/month (WooCommerce/multisite/headless).

What is headless WordPress and should I use it?

Headless WordPress keeps your WordPress admin (login, content editor, plugins) but replaces the public website with a Next.js frontend. Result: sub-2-second loads, 95+ Lighthouse scores, dramatically better SEO. Good for content-heavy sites, sites with SEO ambitions, and businesses with technical teams. Overkill for 5-page brochure sites.

Can you build a WooCommerce store?

Yes. We have shipped WooCommerce stores with Stripe/PayPal/Authorize.net, ShipStation, QuickBooks sync, subscriptions (Woo Subscriptions), B2B pricing tiers, multi-currency, multi-warehouse, and customer portals. WooCommerce is our default eCommerce platform for businesses already running WordPress.

Do you build custom WordPress plugins?

Yes. Membership portals, booking systems, API integrations, internal tools, custom dashboards. We write plugins to do the things existing plugins do badly. We have written plugins for Long Island law firms, medical groups, manufacturers, and nonprofits.

What is ACF Pro and why does it matter?

Advanced Custom Fields Pro is a WordPress plugin that lets non-technical editors edit structured content (multiple fields per post, repeaters, image galleries, page-builder-like layouts) without learning HTML. We use ACF Pro on virtually every custom WordPress build. Your team edits content; the layout stays clean.

Can you build WordPress multisite?

Yes. WordPress multisite lets you run multiple websites from a single WordPress install — common for franchises and multi-location businesses. We have built multisite installations for Long Island franchise operators where each location gets its own site under centralized administration.

How long does a custom WordPress site take to build?

Custom theme: 3-5 weeks. WooCommerce: 6-10 weeks. Multisite: 6-8 weeks. Headless WordPress + Next.js: 8-14 weeks depending on complexity. We provide a week-by-week timeline before signing.

Will my WordPress site be secure?

Yes. WordPress core auto-updates enabled, security plugins (Wordfence or Sucuri) configured, two-factor authentication required for admins, weekly malware scans, daily backups, SSL forced everywhere. Most WordPress sites get hacked because they were not maintained. Our maintenance retainers keep yours secure.

How do I get started?

Call 347-410-8416 or fill out the contact form. Free 30-minute WordPress audit — performance check, security posture, theme quality, plugin sprawl assessment. We tell you honestly what is worth fixing and what is worth rebuilding.

Need a Real WordPress Developer?

Free 30-minute WordPress audit. We assess your current site's performance, theme quality, plugin sprawl, and security posture. Then we tell you honestly what is worth fixing and what is worth rebuilding.

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Long Island WordPress Developer

Hand-Coded WordPress, Not Elementor Templates

For SEO and visual design only, see web design Long Island. For custom applications outside WordPress, see Long Island web developer.

Six WordPress Services