Quick Summary
Thrivepix specializes in WordPress development across all major page builders. Learn what we can do, which page builders we support, plugin recommendations, and how to request WordPress work effectively.
What You'll Learn
- What we can do in WordPress
- Supported page builders and themes
- Plugin recommendations
- Theme customization capabilities
- Common WordPress request examples
- Best practices for WordPress requests
What We Can Do in WordPress
WordPress Development Services
Website Development:
- Build complete WordPress websites
- Custom page layouts and templates
- Landing page development
- Blog setup and customization
- E-commerce with WooCommerce
- Membership sites
Theme Customization:
- Customize existing themes
- Child theme development
- Custom CSS and styling
- Header and footer customization
- Mobile responsiveness
- Theme updates and maintenance
Page Builder Work:
- Elementor development
- Divi customization
- Beaver Builder pages
- WPBakery layouts
- Gutenberg blocks
- Oxygen Builder
- Bricks Builder
Plugin Integration:
- Install and configure plugins
- Custom plugin settings
- Plugin customization
- Form builder setup
- SEO plugin configuration
- Security plugin setup
Custom Functionality:
- Custom post types
- Custom fields (ACF)
- Custom taxonomies
- Custom widgets
- Shortcodes
- Custom templates
WooCommerce:
- Store setup and configuration
- Product page customization
- Cart and checkout customization
- Payment gateway integration
- Shipping setup
- Product variations
What We Don't Do
- WordPress hosting setup (we work on existing sites)
- Domain registration and DNS
- Email hosting setup
- Server-level configurations
- WordPress core modifications
- Custom plugin development from scratch (we customize existing)
Supported Page Builders
Elementor (Most Popular)
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with Elementor
- Custom widget styling
- Responsive design
- Popup builder
- Theme Builder (Pro)
- WooCommerce Builder (Pro)
- Dynamic content
- Custom CSS
Best For:
- Landing pages
- Marketing websites
- Business websites
- E-commerce sites
Request Example:
"Build homepage using Elementor with hero section, services grid, testimonials slider, and contact form. See attached mockup. Site: mysite.com"
Divi Builder
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with Divi
- Custom module styling
- Divi Theme Builder
- Responsive design
- Split testing
- Custom CSS
- Animation effects
Best For:
- Business websites
- Portfolios
- Blogs
- Multi-page sites
Request Example:
"Create About page using Divi with team member grid, company timeline, and values section. Match existing site style."
Beaver Builder
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with Beaver Builder
- Custom module layouts
- Responsive design
- Theme customization
- Custom CSS
Best For:
- Business websites
- Simple layouts
- Fast-loading sites
WPBakery (Visual Composer)
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with WPBakery
- Custom element styling
- Grid layouts
- Responsive design
- Template customization
Best For:
- Existing sites using WPBakery
- Theme-bundled builder
Gutenberg (Block Editor)
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with Gutenberg blocks
- Custom block patterns
- Reusable blocks
- Full Site Editing (FSE)
- Block customization
- Custom CSS
Best For:
- Modern WordPress sites
- Simple, clean layouts
- Fast performance
- Future-proof sites
Oxygen Builder
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with Oxygen
- Custom layouts
- Advanced styling
- Dynamic data
- WooCommerce integration
Best For:
- Performance-focused sites
- Custom designs
- Advanced users
Bricks Builder
What We Can Do:
- Build pages with Bricks
- Custom layouts
- Dynamic content
- Advanced styling
- Fast performance
Best For:
- Modern, fast sites
- Custom designs
- Performance optimization
Plugin Recommendations
Essential Plugins
SEO:
- Yoast SEO (recommended)
- Rank Math
- All in One SEO
Security:
- Wordfence Security
- Sucuri Security
- iThemes Security
Performance:
- WP Rocket (recommended)
- W3 Total Cache
- Autoptimize
- Smush (image optimization)
Backup:
- UpdraftPlus
- BackupBuddy
- Duplicator
Form Builders
- Contact Form 7 (free, simple)
- WPForms (recommended, user-friendly)
- Gravity Forms (advanced, powerful)
- Ninja Forms
- Formidable Forms
E-commerce
- WooCommerce (recommended)
- Easy Digital Downloads (for digital products)
Page Builders
- Elementor Pro (recommended)
- Divi Builder
- Beaver Builder
- Oxygen Builder
- Bricks Builder
Custom Fields
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) - recommended
- Meta Box
- Pods
Membership & LMS
- MemberPress
- Restrict Content Pro
- LearnDash
- LifterLMS
Theme Customization
What We Can Customize
Visual Customization:
- Colors and fonts
- Header and footer
- Page layouts
- Widget areas
- Menu styling
- Button styles
- Typography
Functionality:
- Custom post types
- Custom templates
- Archive pages
- Single post layouts
- Search results
- 404 pages
Responsive Design:
- Mobile menu
- Tablet layouts
- Mobile optimization
- Touch-friendly elements
Child Theme Development
Why Child Themes:
- Preserve customizations during updates
- Safe theme modifications
- Custom functions
- Override parent theme files
What We Include:
- Child theme setup
- Custom CSS
- Custom functions
- Template overrides
- Proper enqueuing
Common WordPress Requests
Homepage Development
Request Example:
Title: Build Homepage with Elementor
Description:
Build homepage using Elementor with the following sections:
- Hero section with background video and CTA
- Services grid (3 columns)
- About section with image and text
- Testimonials slider
- Contact form
- Footer with social icons
Design: See attached Figma mockup
Content: See attached Google Doc
Access: [provided]
Landing Page Creation
Request Example:
Title: Create Product Landing Page
Description:
Create landing page for product launch using Elementor:
- Hero with product image and headline
- Features section (4 features with icons)
- Pricing table (3 tiers)
- FAQ accordion
- CTA section
- Lead capture form
Reference: Similar to https://example.com/landing
Access: [provided]
Blog Setup
Request Example:
Title: Setup Blog with Custom Layout
Description:
Setup blog with:
- Custom blog archive page (grid layout, 3 columns)
- Custom single post template (featured image, author bio, related posts)
- Category pages
- Search functionality
- Social sharing buttons
Design: Match existing site style
Access: [provided]
WooCommerce Store Setup
Request Example:
Title: Setup WooCommerce Store
Description:
Setup WooCommerce store with:
- Product pages (custom layout)
- Shop page (4 columns, filters)
- Cart page customization
- Checkout page (simplified, one-page)
- Payment gateway: Stripe
- Shipping: Flat rate and free shipping
Products: See attached product list
Access: [provided]
Contact Form Creation
Request Example:
Title: Add Contact Form to Contact Page
Description:
Add contact form using WPForms with fields:
- Name (required)
- Email (required)
- Phone
- Subject (dropdown: Sales, Support, General)
- Message (required)
Settings:
- Send to: contact@mysite.com
- Success message: "Thank you! We'll respond within 24 hours."
- Spam protection: reCAPTCHA
Location: Contact page, below contact info
Access: [provided]
Menu Customization
Request Example:
Title: Customize Header Menu
Description:
Customize header navigation menu:
- Add mega menu for Services (3 columns)
- Add icons to menu items
- Change menu background to transparent on scroll
- Mobile: Hamburger menu with slide-in animation
- Highlight current page
Reference: Similar to https://example.com/menu
Access: [provided]
Performance Optimization
Request Example:
Title: Optimize WordPress Site Performance
Description:
Optimize site performance:
- Install and configure WP Rocket
- Optimize images with Smush
- Minify CSS and JavaScript
- Enable lazy loading
- Setup CDN (Cloudflare)
- Database optimization
Goal: Improve page load time from 5s to under 2s
Access: [provided]
Bug Fixes
Request Example:
Title: Fix Mobile Menu Not Opening
Description:
Mobile menu hamburger icon doesn't open menu on iPhone Safari.
Issue:
- Works on desktop
- Doesn't work on iPhone 12 (Safari) and iPhone 13 (Safari)
- Started after theme update on Jan 10
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Visit site on iPhone
2. Tap hamburger icon
3. Nothing happens
Expected: Menu should slide in from right
Access: [provided]
Best Practices for WordPress Requests
Provide Complete Information
Always Include:
- WordPress admin URL
- Admin username and password
- Which page builder you're using
- Which theme is installed
- Any relevant plugins
- Design references or mockups
Specify Page Builder
- "Build with Elementor"
- "Use Divi Builder"
- "Gutenberg blocks only"
- "Match existing Beaver Builder style"
Mention Existing Plugins
- "We're using WPForms for forms"
- "Site has WooCommerce installed"
- "Using ACF for custom fields"
Provide Content
- Text copy in Google Doc
- Images with proper names
- Videos or media files
- Logo and brand assets
Reference Existing Pages
- "Match the style of our About page"
- "Use same layout as Services page"
- "Follow existing site design system"
WordPress-Specific Tips
Before Requesting Work
Update Everything:
- Update WordPress core
- Update all plugins
- Update theme
- Backup site first
Check Compatibility:
- Ensure plugins are compatible
- Test on staging site if possible
- Note any conflicts
Providing Access
Create Admin User:
- Username: thrivepix or similar
- Role: Administrator
- Strong password
- Delete after project completion
Disable 2FA:
- Temporarily disable 2FA for admin account
- Or provide 2FA backup codes
Testing Your Site
After Work is Complete:
- Test on desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Test on mobile devices (iPhone, Android)
- Test all forms
- Check all links
- Test on different screen sizes
Common Questions
Q: Which page builder do you recommend?
A: Elementor Pro for most sites. It's powerful, user-friendly, and widely supported.
Q: Can you work with my existing theme?
A: Yes, we can work with any WordPress theme.
Q: Do I need to buy plugins?
A: Some features require premium plugins (Elementor Pro, WPForms Pro, etc.). We'll advise what's needed.
Q: Can you migrate my site to WordPress?
A: Yes, we can migrate from other platforms to WordPress.
Q: How do I provide WordPress access?
A: Provide wp-admin URL, username, and password in your request.
Q: Can you customize any WordPress theme?
A: Yes, we can customize any theme. Some are easier than others.
Q: Do you build custom WordPress plugins?
A: We customize existing plugins but don't build complex custom plugins from scratch.
Q: Can you fix WordPress errors?
A: Yes, we can debug and fix most WordPress errors and issues.
Need More Help?
Contact support@thrivepix.com or message your project manager