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Custom WordPress [ice]Plugins[/ice]

When no existing plugin does what you need, we build one. Custom WordPress plugins for awards programs, directories, portals, calculators and more, quoted per project.

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Functionality made just for you If It Doesn’t Exist, We’ll [ice]Build[/ice] It

There are tens of thousands of WordPress plugins, yet the feature your business needs most is often the one nobody has made. Stacking five plugins to fake it usually ends in conflicts, slow pages and a site that breaks with every update.

We design and code custom WordPress plugins that do exactly what you need, nothing more. For example, we built a plugin that manages Consumer Choice Award winner profiles: winners submit their information through custom forms, profiles are generated automatically, and the content can be translated for different languages. Every custom plugin needs a custom quote, since each one is a small software project of its own.

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Plugins we can build

  • Award & winner profiles
  • Directories & listings
  • Client & member portals
  • Custom calculators & quotes
  • Forms & workflows
  • API integrations
  • Custom dashboards
  • Data imports & exports

How it works for you How We Build a [ice]Custom[/ice] Plugin

A plugin is software, so we treat it like software: planned, tested and documented.

Requirements First

We map out exactly what the plugin must do, who uses it and what data it handles.

Clean Architecture

Code that follows WordPress standards so it plays nicely with themes and updates.

Security Built In

Input checks, permissions and safe data handling from the very first line.

Friendly Admin Screens

Settings and dashboards your staff can understand without a developer.

Tested & Documented

Tested on staging, with notes so future updates are straightforward.

You Own It

The plugin and its code are yours when the project is complete.

Featured projectsFrom the Dragon’s [ice]Lair[/ice]

A few projects that show what we can do. Hover over one to see what it is.

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How We [ice]Work[/ice] Together

Every project follows our proven four-phase process. You’ll work directly with Craig and Brenda the whole way, with a live preview on our staging server so you can see progress and give feedback at every step.

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  1. PlanWe map out exactly how the wordpress plugins should work, who uses it and what it connects to.
  2. DesignScreens and flows designed to feel like a natural part of your website and brand.
  3. Build & testWe develop it on our staging server and test every path before anything goes live.
  4. Launch & trainWe switch it on, train your team and keep it updated as part of your maintenance plan.

Choosing plugins wiselyHow We Choose [ice]WordPress Plugins[/ice]

There are tens of thousands of WordPress plugins, and quality varies enormously. A poorly built plugin can slow down your site, conflict with others or introduce security holes. Before we recommend or install a plugin, we look at its update history, support, reviews, security record, performance impact and whether it’s actively maintained.

We also ask whether a plugin is needed at all. Sometimes a small amount of custom code is lighter and more reliable than a large plugin that does far more than you need.

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Questions we hear a lot WordPress Plugins [ice]FAQs[/ice]

How much does a custom plugin cost?

Every plugin needs a custom quote because the scope varies so much, from a few hours for a small tweak to several weeks for a full portal. Work is billed at $100/h + HST against a clear written estimate.

Will a custom plugin break when WordPress updates?

We build to WordPress coding standards and test against new versions. Our maintenance plans include keeping custom code compatible as WordPress evolves.

Will you install and configure plugins for me?

Yes. Choosing a plugin is only half the job. We install, configure and test it with your theme and other plugins, then keep it updated as part of our maintenance plans.

Which plugins do you recommend?

See our list of recommended plugins above. We pick plugins that are actively maintained, secure and well supported, and we’re happy to set them up and configure them for you.

Can you modify an existing plugin instead?

Sometimes that’s the smartest route. We can extend an existing plugin with a small add-on rather than editing it directly, so updates don’t wipe out your changes.

What was the Consumer Choice Award plugin?

It’s a custom plugin we built to manage award-winner profiles, with submission forms, automatically generated profile pages and translation support. It’s a good example of a problem no off-the-shelf plugin could solve.

How many plugins is too many?

It’s about quality, not quantity. A few poorly built plugins can cause more problems than many well-built ones.

Are free plugins safe?

Many are excellent. We check each plugin’s maintenance and security history before recommending it.

Can plugins slow down my website?

Yes, especially heavy or poorly coded ones. We test performance when adding plugins.

Do you buy premium plugin licences?

We can purchase premium licences in your organization’s name, so you own them and keep access to updates.

What happens if a plugin is abandoned?

We find a maintained replacement or build a custom solution before it becomes a security risk.

Can you audit the plugins on my site?

Yes. We review your plugins and recommend which to keep, replace or remove.