Expert WordPress Web Development for SMBs & Non-profits

Whether you need a full redesign, custom functionality, or better integrations, our team helps you turn your WordPress-based website into a powerful, reliable platform that serves your needs.

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Rated at

3 x

Increase in donation form views after improving structure and navigation

55 %

Drop in bounce rate with mobile-first design and better content flow

3 x

More efficient content management with a fully editor-friendly backend

Everything you need for WordPress web development in one place

From complex integrations to accessibility and performance tuning, we go beyond the basics. Our team brings the technical depth, design skill, and strategic thinking to build a website that works beautifully. For your users and your editors alike.

We build stable, scalable websites using modern WordPress best practices and the block-based Gutenberg editor.

- Custom themes and plugins
- Reusable Gutenberg blocks and components
- Structured content types and taxonomies
- Headless and hybrid architecture options
- Multisite and multi-language setup
- Developer-friendly CI/CD pipelines

We design experiences that engage users and elevate your brand. All while meeting the highest accessibility standards.

- WCAG 2.2 AA-compliant UI design
- Mobile-first responsive layouts
- Information architecture and navigation redesign
- Figma-based design systems and component libraries
- Accessible color contrast and keyboard navigation

From outdated CMS platforms to messy WordPress setups, we help migrate, restructure, and optimize your content for clarity, findability, and performance.

- Migration from legacy CMS or static sites
- Structured import of PDFs, awards libraries, and databases
- Clean URL and redirect planning
- Accessibility-focused content formatting
- Printer-friendly resource display options

We seamlessly integrate WordPress with the platforms you already use. Whether it’s for CRM, membership, events, analytics, or email marketing.

- AMS platforms (MCTrade, iMIS)
- Community tools (Higher Logic)
- Salesforce and HubSpot CRMs
- Google Analytics 4 and Tag Manager
- Event platforms (Cvent, Zoom, GatherVoices)
- Email tools (Mailchimp, HighRoad, Adestra)

We build with security in mind and set up scalable, fast, and protected infrastructure that meets modern security expectations.

- Hosting setup on Pantheon, WP Engine, or custom
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for admins/editors
- Cloudflare integration and CDN setup
- Real-time performance monitoring (Pagespeed, Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals)
- Daily automated backups with recovery testing
- Staging environment and deployment pipelines

We bake accessibility into every stage of the project — and help your team maintain compliance over time.

- WCAG 2.2 AA and ADA compliance
- Manual and automated accessibility testing
- ARIA labeling and semantic HTML
- Quarterly accessibility audits
- Staff training and accessible content workflows

Our work doesn’t stop at launch. We provide ongoing maintenance, security updates, feature improvements, and performance tuning.

- SLA-backed support plans
- Core and plugin updates
- Bug fixes and technical support
- Optimization based on analytics data
- New feature design and implementation

Where usability, accessibility, and long-term growth really matter

Make it easier to update content, tell your story, and grow support. We help nonprofits launch websites that save time and drive real engagement from donors and volunteers.

From academic programs to admissions, we simplify how content is managed and found. Staff spend less time fixing the site and more time serving students.

Help patients access care faster with HIPAA-ready websites that reduce friction, improve communication, and support your internal operations.

Launch faster with a flexible WordPress platform built for iteration. We help startups validate ideas, scale content, and streamline updates-so your site grows as fast as your product.

Build trust with WCAG-compliant websites that organize complex content clearly and allow your internal teams to manage updates with ease.

Why organizations turn to us for WordPress solutions

Real-World Expertise

10+ years building WordPress platforms for nonprofits, higher ed, and public sector leaders.

Tailored Simplicity

We make complex systems feel simple. For editors, admins, and every user who depends on your site.

Reliable Partnership

You’ll always be in the loop. We’re responsive, proactive, and here for the long run.

Built for Editors

We design the backend around your team’s real workflows. No guesswork, no developer dependency.

30M people impacted through digital products and solutions we've built

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Non-profit

Catholic Charities D.C.

Expanding community outreach with a modernized digital presence

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Legal

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

Modernizing a legacy website with strategic design and UX

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4 x

Faster page creation using reusable blocks and flexible templates

45 %

Increase in mobile engagement after site performance optimization

2 x

More volunteer signups through simplified forms and clearer CTAs

Our Evolving Tech Stack – Built Around WordPress and Beyond

We continuously expand our technology portfolio to meet the needs of modern, scalable WordPress platforms. From accessibility and performance to complex integrations, we use the right tools to deliver reliable, future-ready solutions.

Core WordPress Technologies

Frontend Frameworks & Styling

Dev Tools & Optimization

Analytics & Performance

Integrations

A process that works: from vision to launch

Our process is structured but flexible, shaped by your goals and guided by clear communication. From the first call to post-launch support.

Step 1

Process:

We dive deep into your organization’s goals, audience, and challenges through stakeholder interviews, audits, and research. Every decision starts with real-world insight.

WordPress planning Stakeholder interviews Project scoping

Result:

You’ll walk away with a clear, actionable roadmap, including timelines, features, user flows, and priorities, that aligns your internal team and our delivery approach.

Step 2

Process:

We craft wireframes and design mockups focused on intuitive navigation, brand alignment, and WCAG 2.2 accessibility – all reviewed collaboratively with your team.

WordPress UX design WCAG accessibility Responsive design

Result:

A responsive and inclusive design system that feels on-brand, meets accessibility standards, and makes your users feel understood across every screen and device.

Step 3

Process:

We build custom Gutenberg components and backend tools tailored to your team’s workflows – while integrating with CRMs, AMS platforms, and anything else you rely on.

Custom WordPress development Gutenberg blocks Third-party integrations

Result:

A performant, secure, and flexible WordPress platform with streamlined editor experience and seamless functionality across all the systems you depend on.

Step 4

Process:

Our QA team performs full accessibility checks, device/browser testing, and structured content migration making sure everything works exactly as it should.

Content migration WordPress QA Accessibility testing

Result:

You launch with confidence knowing your site is fast, accessible, SEO-ready, and full of clean, organized content that’s easy to find and manage.

Step 5

Process:

We train your staff on how to manage content and use your tools, then stay involved post-launch to support, optimize, and keep everything up to date.

WordPress support Editor training Ongoing maintenance

Result:

Your team feels confident managing the site, your platform stays current and secure, and you always have experts you trust just a message away.

We’ve helped partners, from startups to Fortune 500s, achieve their goals. Their feedback is our greatest reward!

Testimonials

Throughout the migration process and beyond, Five Jars has been responsive to our needs.

Five Jars provided training documents and hosted an online training session to bring us up to speed and teach us how to use our new CMS. They provided rapid support and gave us multiple communication channels, so that we can use the tools that are most convenient for us. I look forward to working with the Five Jars team as we continue to refine our website.

Amy Kirst

Director of Marketing, George Washington's Mount Vernon, The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

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Their care and effort in the project most impressed us.

It was clear this wasn't just a project to check a box. Instead, they approached the project with an attitude that our success was their success. They were just as invested in the outcome as we were.

Jim Paro

Owner, The Paro Consulting Group

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Their technical expertise and organized methods made the process smooth from start to finish.

Continuing to work with Five Jars on the ISSUE website has been a seamless and highly professional experience. Their team was responsive and efficient, helping us implement key enhancements that improved functionality and advanced user experience.

Sylver Wallace

Communications Director, ISSUE Project Room

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Automation that gives time back to what matters most – people.

We’re incredibly proud of this partnership and grateful for the ongoing collaboration with Five Jars. Our project exemplifies how smart systems can support human connection – and we’re excited for what’s next.

Mike Dini

Director of Communications and Marketing, The Neon Museum

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Expert WordPress Web Development for SMBs & Non-profits

Everything you need for WordPress web development in one place

Custom WordPress Development

UX & Visual Design

Content Strategy & Migration

Third-Party Integrations

Security, Performance & Hosting

Accessibility & Compliance

Support & Continuous Improvement

Where usability, accessibility, and long-term growth really matter