Custom WordPress Development & Web Applications
When off-the-shelf will not cut it, we build it, we connect it, we automate it.
Our Fort Myers development team builds custom WordPress plugins, Gravity Forms integrations, interactive maps, portals and web apps. Clean code, real documentation and long-term support from the people who wrote it.
What we have built
A few problems we solved with custom code
Flip a card to see how each one works.
Events calendar plugin
A lightweight calendar with recurring events, saved locations and free OpenStreetMap maps, now running on live client sites.
What it does
Color-coded categories, list and calendar views, Elementor widgets, ICS import from other calendars and automatic cache clearing. No Google Maps fees.
Payment integration
A Gravity Forms add-on that takes payments through Clover, so customers can pay right inside the order form.
What it does
Secure checkout inside the form, payment status saved with every entry and receipts sent automatically.
Grant application portal
An online application, review and scoring system that keeps a grant program organized from start to finish.
What it does
Multi-step applications, reviewer scoring, status tracking and organized exports for the board.
Interactive public data map
A coyote sighting map for the City of Sanibel with yearly charts and a resident photo upload form.
What it does
Map markers by location and year, Chart.js trend charts and a submission pipeline staff manage without a developer.
Digital business cards
A system of digital business cards with QR codes and one-tap contact downloads for a whole team.
What it does
A card page for every team member, scannable QR codes and vCard downloads that save straight to a phone.
Form delivery monitor
A monitoring tool that checks contact form notifications are actually delivered across many client sites.
What it does
Watches form email delivery and mail service health and alerts our team before a client misses a lead.
Quick check
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Custom vs off the shelf
Why custom often costs less in the long run
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Integrations
Tools and platforms we connect
How it works
A clear plan, a working prototype, then the real thing
Discovery and spec
We learn how your team works today and write a clear plan for what we will build.
Prototype
A working first version so you can click through it and react early.
Build
Clean, documented code that follows WordPress standards.
Test
We test on a staging copy of your site with real data before anything goes live.
Launch and support
We deploy, train your team and keep the code current as WordPress and PHP evolve.
What our clients say
"They have created a website for us that has elevated our ability to market ourselves and provide our members with vital information and resources."
"The staff is professional, timely and creative. They meet their deadlines and are also very responsive to make ongoing changes and updates."
"The customer service is flawless. Prompt, responsive and helpful. Wonderful group to work with."
Custom development questions
What is custom WordPress development?
It means building features that do not exist in an off-the-shelf plugin, or replacing a stack of bloated plugins with one clean, purpose-built tool. Examples include custom post types, events calendars, payment integrations, grant application portals, member directories, interactive maps and connections to outside software.
Why build a custom plugin instead of buying one?
Commercial plugins try to do everything for everyone, which often means slow pages, security risks and features you pay for but never use. A custom plugin does exactly what you need, matches your workflow and is maintained by the team that wrote it.
Can you connect my website to other software?
Yes. We regularly connect WordPress and Gravity Forms to payment gateways, CRMs like Salesforce, email platforms, mapping tools, scheduling systems and custom APIs.
Can you fix or update a plugin someone else built?
Often, yes. We modernize older custom code, fix PHP compatibility problems after server upgrades and take over plugins whose original developer is no longer around.
Who owns the code you write?
You do. Custom code we write for your project is delivered to you, documented and kept in your site so you are never locked in.
"Brian Joseph Studios completely transformed our online presence. Our new website finally reflects the quality and professionalism of our business."