WordPress development agency without the agency overhead
Custom WordPress development for brands that need real engineering, not template assembly. Founder-led, AI-augmented, with case studies from Rob Dyrdek, Pasadena Bar Association, and more.
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PHP, JavaScript, custom Gutenberg blocks. Clean code, modern stack, maintainable for your future team.
CRM, marketing automation, payment, membership, LMS, custom APIs — integrated cleanly without plugin chaos.
Core Web Vitals, server-side caching, image optimization, query optimization. WordPress that actually performs.
Most clients work with bushe.co for 12+ months across multiple phases. We're not a one-and-done agency.
Brands I’ve designed and built for
Shipped, live, and in production
Real projects, real launches. Not mockups — production sites you can visit today.
Rob Dyrdek
High-traffic WordPress site for celebrity entrepreneur. Custom theme, performance-tuned, AI-augmented content workflows.
View case studyPasadena Bar Association
Custom WordPress site with member portal, event management, and structured content publishing.
View case studyStreet League Skateboarding
Large-brand WordPress presence. Athlete content, event coverage, and multi-product catalog architecture.
View case studyFurilla
Modern brand WordPress site. Custom design system, content-heavy architecture, brand-aligned editorial workflow.
LMCCE.org
LA education organization. WordPress site with content publishing and resource library.
Kearney Littlefield
LA law firm. Custom WordPress build with practice area architecture and conversion-focused intake.
Every project includes
Custom theme design + build
Designed in Figma, built as a custom WordPress theme. No marketplace themes, no page builders.
Custom Gutenberg blocks
Editor-friendly blocks built specifically for your content workflows. Your team updates content; the design stays intact.
Complex integrations
Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Stripe, MemberPress, LearnDash, custom APIs. Real integration architecture, not plugin spaghetti.
Performance engineering
Core Web Vitals, server-side caching, CDN setup, image optimization, query profiling. WordPress that scales.
Security + DevOps
Hardened setup, automated backups, staging environments, deployment automation, monitoring.
Ongoing development
Most engagements continue past launch. Feature work, new sections, A/B tests, performance optimization, content tooling.
Add an AI assistant to your new site
A better site brings in more inquiries. An AI add-on makes sure none of them wait. I build it alongside your site, so it launches with everything else.
AI website chatbot
Answers visitor questions from your site’s content around the clock, and captures the lead when they’re ready to talk.
AI receptionist
Answers your phone, books appointments, and takes messages when nobody can pick up.
Instant lead follow-up
Replies to every contact form within seconds, asks your qualifying questions, and books a call.
Priced into the same fixed quote as your site: one project, one launch. Curious what it would save? Try the AI ROI calculator.
From first call to launch
Discovery
Free 30-min call. We map your business goals, technical needs, integrations, and content workflow.
Design
3–6 weeks of Figma design iteration. Design system, component library, full page screens.
Build
6–12 weeks of WordPress development. Weekly demos, real working URLs, full transparency.
Launch + ongoing
QA, launch, training, 30 days of post-launch support, then optional ongoing retainer for continued development.
WordPress agency engagement pricing
Long-term WordPress agency engagements from $15,000. Most clients work with bushe.co for 12+ months across multiple phases. Ongoing development retainers from $2,500/mo.
Every project includes discovery, design iterations, development, launch, and 30 days of post-launch support. Fixed scope, no surprise billing.
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Patrick Bushe
I design and build websites, ecommerce stores, and digital products from Los Angeles. Every project is founder-led — when you hire bushe.co, you're working with me directly, not a junior team or an offshore handoff.
Past clients include Rob Dyrdek, Peels, Street League Skateboarding, DTA Posse, Pasadena Bar Association, and SpringClick. I use AI tools throughout the process to ship faster — without making the work generic.
What clients say
Patrick delivered exactly what he promised — a custom Shopify store that actually converts. No templates, no junior handoffs, just clean design and solid development. The fixed quote in 48 hours was a breath of fresh air.
We needed a serious WordPress rebuild for our marketing site. Patrick handled discovery, design, and build himself. Weekly check-ins, zero scope creep, and 30 days of support after launch. Highly recommend.
Best Shopify SEO work we’ve had. Technical audit, schema, speed improvements — all done by the founder. Our organic traffic started climbing within weeks.
Working with Bushe felt like having a senior partner instead of an agency. Patrick designed and built our custom WordPress site from scratch. It looks premium and performs even better.
From discovery call to launch in under two months. Fixed scope, clear deadlines, and real AI-augmented efficiency without the generic AI look. Exactly what we needed.
Patrick took over our half-finished Shopify store and turned it into something we’re proud of. Design iterations until it was right, clean handoff, and post-launch support included. Outstanding.
Questions buyers ask
What makes you different from a typical WordPress agency?
Three things: (1) Founder-led — you talk to me, the person actually doing the design and development work, not an account manager. (2) AI-augmented — I use AI tools throughout the process to ship faster without making the work generic. (3) Long-term focus — most clients stay for 12+ months across multiple phases, not because we lock them in, but because the partnership keeps producing value.
How big are the projects you take on?
Most engagements are $15,000–$100,000+ for the initial build, then ongoing development retainers afterward. The largest WordPress projects involve custom themes, multi-system integrations (CRM + marketing + payment + membership), performance engineering, and ongoing feature development.
Do you do migrations from other CMS platforms?
Yes. Migrations from Squarespace, Webflow, Drupal, Joomla, custom CMS, and even other WordPress installs are common. The work covers content migration, URL preservation (SEO-critical), redirect mapping, theme rebuild, and integration reconnection.
Can you maintain my site long-term?
Yes. Ongoing development retainers cover feature work, content tooling, performance optimization, security updates, and small design iterations. Most retainers are $2,500–$10,000/mo depending on scope.
Do you work with WordPress VIP, WP Engine, or specific hosts?
I work with all the major managed WordPress hosts — WP Engine, Pantheon, Kinsta, Pressable, WordPress VIP, and custom setups on AWS or Vercel. Host selection depends on traffic, budget, and integration needs.
What about WooCommerce for ecommerce on WordPress?
WooCommerce works well for many ecommerce projects, especially when WordPress content + product catalog need to live together. For larger ecommerce, Shopify is often a better fit. I help clients pick the right platform during discovery rather than defaulting to one.
Ready to build something good?
Tell me what you're building. I read every message myself and send a fixed-scope quote within 48 hours. No decks, no sales calls, no pressure.
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