Support & Management  — Websites

Performance & Security

SPEED AND SAFETY BUILT-IN FROM LAUNCH

Optimised performance and protection for your site.

Performance and security are top of mind as we design and develop your site. Whether you’re on WordPress, Webflow or Shopify, we focus on clean code, trusted infrastructure and ongoing monitoring to keep your website optimised to perform under pressure and grow with your business.

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A GREAT LOOKING FRONT-END IS JUST THE BEGINNING

We optimise for performance in every build.

Every site we build is designed for fast load times, smooth user journeys and scalable growth. From server-side caching and CDN deployment to lazy-loaded images and semantic HTML, we focus on performance from the inside out.

WordPress
  • Custom-coded sites with minimal plugin reliance
  • WP Engine hosting for enhanced speed and uptime
  • SEO-friendly structure and clean architecture
  • SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 reports, and has an ISO 27001:2022 certification
Webflow
  • Hosted on AWS with built-in CDN
  • Automatic image optimisation and semantic HTML
  • Fast global delivery and streamlined front-end code
  • SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS v4.0 SAQ-D, and has ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27017:2015 and ISO 27018:2019 certifications.
Shopify
  • Fast, hosted checkout experience
  • Globally distributed CDN for page speed
  • Scalable infrastructure for high-growth ecommerce
  • Level 1 PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 reports.

SECURITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

Enterprise-grade protection for your peace of mind.

From SSL and server hardening to firewall configuration and DDoS protection, we build secure environments from day one, not as an afterthought. With frequent backups, secure deployments and active threat monitoring, your site is protected against downtime, data loss and malicious attacks. Our infrastructure partners, including WP Engine give us direct access to world-class security features and rapid response when you need it.

SMOOTHER WORKFLOWS FOR STABILITY AND RELIABILITY

Multi-environment builds that prevent issues before they start.

Our projects run through dedicated development, staging and production environments. This means new features, content or code updates can be tested safely before they go live. This minimises the risk of bugs and breakages. We also use automated backups, version control and one-click restore functions to keep information stable and recoverable.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

01

How do you optimise for site speed?

We optimise from the inside out, starting with clean code and lightweight architecture. From there, we implement caching, lazy loading, CDN configuration and script compression. We ensure all assets are optimised and media is low in file size to reduce load. On WordPress, we leverage WP Engine’s infrastructure to handle traffic spikes without slowing you down.

02

What if I’m not using WP Engine?

While we strongly recommend WP Engine for WordPress sites, we can work with other providers if needed. There may be additional setup and support costs if hosting falls outside our standard workflow.

03

How do you monitor site security?

We combine platform-level tools (like SSL, DDoS protection and malware scans) with proactive monitoring on our end. That includes uptime checks, security patches, plugin updates and performance audits through our ongoing support packages.

04

Can you support Shopify or Webflow sites too?

Yes. Webflow and Shopify both include hosting as part of their platforms, but we support these builds with maintenance, optimisation and incident response. Webflow runs on AWS with built-in security, and Shopify is fully PCI DSS compliant and built for ecommerce.

05

Do you offer ongoing maintenance and reporting?

Yes, our Maintenance & Reporting packages for WordPress website on our WP Engine hosting includes regular technical updates, SEO performance tracking, and custom monthly reports, to help you understand what’s working and where to improve.

Website Features

Hosting

Fast, secure managed hosting on industry-best infrastructure, set up and supported by our in-house team.

Website Auditing

Comprehensive UX, SEO, content and technical audits to uncover opportunities and issues before they become costly.