Do we have to use WordPress?

No. WordPress is a strong default when your team needs to edit content directly, but we recommend a modern stack instead when the project is closer to an application or has strict performance targets.

Will our search rankings drop when the new site launches?

Rankings are at risk when old URLs break. We map redirects from every existing URL to its new equivalent before launch, which preserves the equity those pages already earned. We do not guarantee ranking improvements.

Can you work with our existing hosting?

Usually yes. If the current environment is the reason the site is slow or fragile, we will say so and explain the tradeoff rather than quietly building on a foundation that will cause problems later.

Website development

Website development with clear scope

XCom builds and modernizes business websites on WordPress and modern stacks when the job calls for it. Scope stays written down. Reviews happen in milestones, not at the end, so nobody is surprised at launch.

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When this page is the right fit

Most website projects start from one of a few situations. If you recognize yours below, this is the right place to begin.

You need a marketing site that explains the offer and captures inquiries
An aging WordPress site needs a rebuild or a careful upgrade path
A previous developer left mid-project and nobody owns the code
You want mobile-ready layouts and basic SEO hygiene included at launch

Choosing the platform

Platform choice follows the work, not the other way around. WordPress is a good fit when your team needs to publish and edit content without a developer, and when the plugin ecosystem genuinely saves build time.

A modern JavaScript stack makes more sense when the site is closer to an application, when performance targets are strict, or when the content rarely changes and you would rather not maintain a plugin surface. We recommend the fit and explain the tradeoff in plain terms rather than defaulting to whatever is fastest for us to build.

What is included at launch

Every build ships with the same baseline, so you are not billed later for things that should have been there on day one.

Responsive layouts checked on real phone and tablet widths
Page titles, meta descriptions, and a correct heading hierarchy
Contact forms wired to the right inbox with spam protection
Analytics installed and confirmed to be recording
Redirects mapped from old URLs so existing rankings carry over
An admin walkthrough and documentation for routine edits

Timeline and what drives it

A focused marketing site is usually a matter of weeks rather than months. The variable is almost never the build. It is content: photography, service descriptions, and the approvals needed to publish them.

We tell you up front which pieces we need from you and when, so the project does not stall waiting on a bio or a logo file.

After launch

A site is not finished the day it goes live. You get admin access, a documented way to request changes, and the option of ongoing maintenance covering updates, backups, and security patching.

If you would rather handle upkeep in house, that is fine too. We hand over cleanly and do not hold your site hostage.

For custom portals and applications, see custom websites and web apps. For repair and performance on an existing site, see website repair and optimization.

Common questions

Do we have to use WordPress?: No. WordPress is a strong default when your team needs to edit content directly, but we recommend a modern stack instead when the project is closer to an application or has strict performance targets.
Will our search rankings drop when the new site launches?: Rankings are at risk when old URLs break. We map redirects from every existing URL to its new equivalent before launch, which preserves the equity those pages already earned. We do not guarantee ranking improvements.
Can you work with our existing hosting?: Usually yes. If the current environment is the reason the site is slow or fragile, we will say so and explain the tradeoff rather than quietly building on a foundation that will cause problems later.