Tom Grady

I build WordPress websites that don't just look good, they actually perform.

As a WordPress developer focused on speed and performance, my approach saves you money on hosting, keeps visitors from bouncing, and helps your site rank better on Google.

While many developers rely on heavy, bloated page builders like Elementor, I use custom WordPress development: simple starter themes and clean, hand-written code instead of piling on plugins.

The result is a fast-loading website that doesn't slow down as more gets added over time, with strong Core Web Vitals, meaning fewer visitors leaving before the page loads, and a site that keeps performing as your business grows.

My focus is simple.

Performance First: I aim for every site to score 90+ on Google PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals. No unnecessary plugins, just clean code that stays fast long after launch, so you get better rankings, lower bounce rates, and more visitors turning into customers.

Easy to Manage: I build using WordPress's native block editor (Gutenberg), so you or your team can update text, images, and pages yourselves. No page builder bloat, no calling a developer for every small change, and no risk of breaking something. You stay in control and save on ongoing costs.

Built to Last: I write clean, well-structured, lightweight code, so your site stays easy to maintain, whether that's you managing it or another agency handling it alongside other clients. This keeps long-term costs down and avoids rebuilds down the line.

I also specialise in WordPress speed optimization for existing sites, including ones built with Elementor. I run a full speed audit, find what's slowing things down, and fix it, so your site starts paying off instead of costing you visitors and sales.

Always up for a chat about how your website can load faster, look better, or work more smoothly for the people using it.