WordPress and WooCommerce. Built, fixed, and maintained
by someone who has been inside the platform since 2011.
Your WordPress site is broken, slow, hacked, or needs custom work that plugins cannot handle. I have been building, fixing, and extending WordPress and WooCommerce for businesses across South Africa for 15 years. 885+ WooThemes clients supported. Certified since 2014. Based in Cape Town, serving the whole country.
Specifically looking for a Cape Town WordPress developer? WordPress Developer Cape Town›
15+
Years with WordPress
885+
WooThemes clients supported
100+
Verified 5-star reviews
2014
Certified WooCommerce expert
What you get working with a WordPress developer who has been doing this for 15 years
WooCommerce heritage | I was there at the beginning
WooThemes, the Cape Town company that created WooCommerce, was founded in South Africa before being acquired by Automattic. WooCommerce now powers 28%+ of all online stores globally. I worked with WooThemes in 2014 as a support engineer and WooWorker, supporting 885+ clients. That inside knowledge of the platform is something most WordPress developers simply do not have.
South African ecosystem expertise
PayFast, Peach Payments, Ozow, Bob Pay. I have integrated them all. I understand POPIA requirements for South African websites. I know the local hosting landscape and which setups work for SA businesses.
Direct access, no runaround
You talk to the person doing the work. No agencies, no account managers, no juniors learning on your project. English or Afrikaans. Clear, direct communication throughout.
I fix what others gave up on
Plugin conflicts, white screen errors, hacked sites, update failures, performance problems that nobody can diagnose. I have recovered WordPress sites from complete data loss and repaired stores that other developers declared unfixable.
WordPress and WooCommerce services for South African businesses
Support & Rescue
Fix what is broken. Recover hacked sites. Resolve plugin conflicts. Make updates safe again. Stabilize fragile WordPress and WooCommerce installations that other developers have given up on.
Typical work: Bug fixes, white screen errors, hacked site recovery, update failures, performance issues, plugin conflicts, migration problems, data recovery.
Custom Development
When off-the-shelf plugins are not enough. Custom plugins, theme modifications, WooCommerce checkout logic, product display changes, custom admin tools. Built cleanly, without bloat.
Typical work: Custom plugins, theme customization, checkout modifications, product page logic, custom post types, admin panel tools, multisite management.
Integrations
Connect WordPress and WooCommerce to your CRM, accounting software, payment gateway, or any system your business relies on. South African payment gateways and local services included.
Typical work: PayFast, Peach Payments, Ozow integration, CRM sync, Xero and Sage connections, REST API integrations, stock and inventory sync.
Applications Built on WordPress
Dashboards, booking systems, calculators, product selectors, and app-like tools that extend what WordPress can do. Real applications, not just pages.
Typical work: Booking systems, price calculators, member portals, reporting dashboards, workflow tools, marketplace functionality.
Custom Platform Applications›WordPress work delivered for South African businesses
Storewell | Airport Parking Booking System
Airport parking management system built as a custom WordPress application. Full booking flow with payment integration, availability management, and admin dashboard.
View project›Buffet Olives | WordPress Data Recovery
Full database recovery and content reconstruction for a Cape Town business that lost their WordPress data. SQL extraction, data rebuild, and complete site restoration.
View project›iLearn | Site Recovery & Security Hardening
Emergency recovery, security audit, and full hardening for a compromised WordPress site. Malware removal, vulnerability patching, and ongoing security monitoring.
View project›Custom FAQ Plugin | RCAAV
Custom WordPress plugin built to replace a failing third-party FAQ plugin. Clean code, no bloat, designed to do exactly what the client needed and nothing more.
View project›Stompieswood | Payment Plugin Split
Custom WooCommerce payment gateway integration for a South African e-commerce business. Split payment functionality and gateway configuration.
View project›Cape Town is the birthplace of WooCommerce | and I was part of it
WooThemes, the company that created WooCommerce, was founded in Cape Town, South Africa before being acquired by Automattic (the company behind WordPress.com) in 2015. WooCommerce now powers 28%+ of all online stores globally. One of the most significant pieces of software to come out of South Africa. I worked with WooThemes in 2014 as a support engineer and affiliated WooWorker, supporting 885+ clients with custom development, debugging, and platform guidance. When your WooCommerce store has a problem that stumps other developers, this heritage is why I can usually find it faster.
What Clients Say
“Anton was able to help solve a problem which had confounded other WordPress experts. His communication was excellent and he sorted it out quickly and professionally.”
Rachel Case
“We had some advanced work in WooCommerce and review integrations in our WP site. Anton did a superb job. He was very responsive and took the time to explain things.”
Gary Klingsheim
“This is the second time we have asked Anton to help us with WordPress tasks. He has been knowledgeable and dependable and gone out of his way to help get the job done efficiently and quickly.”
Christine Bowles
How It Works
Tell me what is wrong
Send a short description of the problem or what you need built. No formal brief required. A paragraph is enough to start.
I review and respond
Within 24 hours, I give you honest feedback on what is going on, whether I am the right fit, and the best approach to fix it or build it.
We fix it or build it
Clear scope. Fair price. No surprises. Your WordPress or WooCommerce site works the way it should.
Typical Engagements
WordPress work ranges from quick fixes to major custom builds. Here is what typical projects look like:
- Quick fix or rescue: 1-3 days. A specific bug, security issue, or broken site that needs immediate attention.
- Custom development: 1-4 weeks. Custom plugins, theme modifications, WooCommerce customizations, or integration work.
- Ongoing support: Monthly retainer. Regular maintenance, updates, security monitoring, and on-call support for your WordPress site.
Available across South Africa.
I am based in Cape Town but work with WordPress clients in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and everywhere else in South Africa. Most work is managed remotely. Same timezone, same business hours, same language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you available across South Africa or only in Cape Town?
I am based in Cape Town but work with WordPress and WooCommerce clients across all of South Africa. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and everywhere in between. Most work is managed remotely. I also work with international clients.
How long have you worked with WordPress?
Since 2011. I have 15 years of hands-on WordPress and WooCommerce experience. In 2014, I worked with WooThemes (the Cape Town company that created WooCommerce) as a support engineer and WooWorker, supporting 885+ clients.
Can you fix a hacked WordPress site?
Yes. Site recovery and security hardening is one of my most common WordPress services. I clean the infection, close the vulnerability, and harden the site to prevent repeat attacks.
Do you integrate with South African payment gateways?
Yes. I have integrated PayFast, Peach Payments, Ozow, and other SA payment gateways into WordPress and WooCommerce stores. I also work with international gateways like Stripe and PayPal.
What are your rates for WordPress work?
I offer hourly, daily, and fixed-price options. Quick fixes are billed hourly. Custom development is scoped per project with a clear estimate before work begins.
Do you build new WordPress sites or only fix existing ones?
Both. Most of my WordPress work involves improving, fixing, or extending existing sites. I also build new WordPress and WooCommerce sites when the project calls for it.
Need a WordPress developer in South Africa?
Tell me what is broken, slow, or missing. I reply within 24 hours with honest feedback. If I am not the right person, I will say so.