After two disappointing agency experiences I found aceArt — and now I couldn't be happier.
Matthias Raisch
Managing Director, srs fintech UG
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WordPress Agency Stuttgart — WordPress that carries.
Theme and plugin development, page builder setups, integrations, hosting, maintenance and training. All of it from one team in Stuttgart-Feuerbach that has run WordPress in production for over ten years.
Manifesto
WordPress is not "a bit of website". It's a platform.
We don't treat WordPress as a theme stamp. For us it's a platform on which we build bespoke themes, our own plugins and integrations, and which we run with the same care as a custom software application.
"Anyone selling WordPress as a quick-win solution leaves behind a plugin-sprawl disaster after 18 months. We build so it carries."
Services
What we deliver.
Eight building blocks we take on individually or in combination, depending on the project, from concept to ongoing support.
Theme development
Custom themes matched to your corporate design: clean code rather than page-builder sprawl, optimised for page speed and maintainability.
Plugin development
Custom plugins for your business logic, from CRM connections and LMS interfaces to a newsletter pipeline built to spec.
Page builder setup
We know Gutenberg, Elementor and Divi from real practice and know which builder fits which project, and where a custom theme makes more sense.
Relaunch & migration
Migration of existing websites to WordPress, or from another WordPress setup to a modern, maintainable architecture. Clean redirects included, so rankings survive the move.
Hosting
Reliable infrastructure with current security standards. We host WordPress the way WordPress should be hosted, not on an off-the-shelf shared plan.
Maintenance & support
Updates, backups, monitoring, security patches. Our ticket system gives you a clear channel to us at all times.
Performance & SEO
Core Web Vitals, page speed, clean markup, structured data. A fast WordPress site is the baseline, not a bonus.
Training
Editorial and admin training for your team so you can maintain your content yourselves, whether that means basic content editing or full webmaster instruction.
Process
How a WordPress project runs with us.
Five steps from the first briefing to live operations. Clear handovers, clear estimates, transparent communication.
Step 01
Briefing & goals
In the free initial consultation we clarify goals, audience, technical requirements and realistic expectations. What does the site have to deliver, and what can it do without?
Step 02
Concept & architecture
We decide the theme vs. page builder strategy, plan plugins and integrations, keep hosting and performance goals in mind. You receive a written effort estimate before anything is invoiced.
Step 03
Design & development
With our design partners, a custom design emerges (or we tailor an existing theme precisely to your corporate identity). In parallel we build themes, plugins and integrations.
Step 04
QA & go-live
Cross-browser tests, mobile checks, performance audits, a clean 301 redirect concept for migrations, plus a planned go-live window in which we stay on the case rather than just taking a quick look.
Step 05
Continuous support
Hosting, maintenance, page speed monitoring, security-relevant updates and continuous further development, so the site hasn't turned into a renovation project six months later.
Projects
WordPress projects from our house.
A selection of delivered WordPress websites, from industrial presences via schools to design agencies.
Clients
Who we work with.
A selection of our clients from industry, education, social services, associations and regional initiatives.
What clients say about us
Always uncomplicated collaboration, quick turnaround and great results!
Sabrina Dürr
Owner, essbar – das genusscoaching
Fast, hassle-free delivery and collaboration at eye level — exactly what you want from a web agency!
Andreas Knauß
Owner, Weingut Knauß winery
The professional support and effortless collaboration at aceArt are definitely Champions League level!
Kai Hörsting
Founder & CEO, TEAMWALLET
Our requests were taken up and implemented quickly and smoothly — a real pleasure.
Steffen Witz
Owner, Goka Coffee
Your contact
Talk directly to the managing director.
Managing director
Philipp Drehwitz
I'll gladly set aside 30 to 60 minutes for a first conversation about your WordPress project. It costs nothing and comes with no strings attached. Afterwards you get an honest assessment of whether and how we can help you.
Editors & builders
What we build with.
We know the common WordPress editing worlds from productive practice and decide in the initial consultation which one actually fits your project, rather than defaulting to a house favourite.
Gutenberg / block editor
Elementor
Divi
Custom theme (hand-built)
Custom post types
ACF / Advanced Custom Fields
WP REST API
WP-CLI
FAQ
What we're often asked.
What does a WordPress website cost at aceArt?
A blanket answer isn't possible. Effort and investment depend heavily on scope, the desired custom logic, integrations and design depth. In the free initial consultation we review your project and give a written effort estimate before anything is invoiced.
How long does implementation take?
We deliver smaller presences within a few weeks; a fully-fledged relaunch with custom integrations typically within a few months. We agree the concrete timeframe transparently with you in advance.
WordPress or TYPO3 — which CMS fits us?
Both have their strengths. WordPress is excellent for brand websites, blogs and mid-sized portals; TYPO3 plays to its strengths in complex corporate and government setups. We advise you without product bias; sometimes the honest answer is a custom build.
To the TYPO3 agency page
What does your maintenance concept look like?
We apply security patches promptly, critical CVEs even outside regular maintenance windows. Larger updates are tested on a staging environment, documented, and moved into production after your approval. Requests run through our ticket system.
To the WordPress maintenance & security page
Our WordPress site was hacked — can you help?
Yes. In an emergency, fast, considered action counts. If needed we take the site offline immediately, identify the entry point, remove malicious code without residue and close the exploited gap. Afterwards we set up ongoing maintenance and monitoring so it doesn't happen again.
To the WordPress maintenance & security page
Can you take over our existing WordPress website?
Existing projects are explicitly part of our offering. Before onboarding we run a technical status check (code base, vulnerabilities, plugins, hosting) so it's clear where we stand. Based on the findings, we agree the support scope.
Can we relaunch without losing our rankings?
Yes, provided the redirect strategy is right. Every existing URL is captured before go-live and individually mapped to its new destination, instead of being redirected wholesale to the homepage. That way your site's visibility in search engines is preserved.
To the WordPress relaunch & migration page
Do you also handle web design?
We work closely with our design partners from the Stuttgart network, or tailor an existing WordPress theme precisely to your corporate identity where needed. Design and build come from the same team, so the result stays consistent even when our focus is on the technical side.
To the responsive WordPress web design page
How does SEO fare on a WordPress site?
WordPress ships with a solid basis for search engine optimisation. With the right plugin selection, a clean page structure, fast load times and clean markup, we make sure your site is easy for search engines to find.
To the WordPress SEO page
Does our WordPress website have to be accessible?
Since Germany's Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG), this affects many commercial websites. We can check whether and to what extent this applies to you, and make the necessary technical adjustments per WCAG 2.1 AA.
To the WordPress accessibility page
What does WordPress hosting cost with you?
Hosting costs depend on traffic, performance requirements and the security features needed. In the initial consultation we look at your setup and say honestly whether a switch makes sense or whether we can build on the existing basis.
To the WordPress hosting page
Do you offer WordPress training for our team?
Yes, from compact editorial training to multi-day webmaster courses. On site, remote or as a hybrid format. We tailor the content to your team's knowledge level and use cases.
To the WordPress training page
Can you develop custom WordPress plugins?
That's one of our core competencies. We develop standalone plugins for your business logic, integrate external systems (CRM, LMS, ERP, newsletter tools) and close gaps between WordPress and your third-party providers.
To the WordPress plugin development page
We run a WordPress multisite — can you look after it?
Multisite networks are part of our everyday work, from tidying grown plugin landscapes via updates in network operation to extracting individual sites. For the question of which plugins are actually active on which site, we built our own free plugin and published it in the WordPress directory.
To the multisite plugin management page
Dive deeper
Specialist topics around WordPress.
Nine focus pages on specific WordPress topics. There you'll find in detail how we work on each.
01 · Hosting
Reliable WordPress hosting
Hosting setups tailored to WordPress instead of standard webspace. Performance, security and backups included.
02 · Plugin development
WordPress plugins for your business logic
Custom plugins and individual integrations, from CRM connections to LMS integration.
03 · Responsive design
Responsive WordPress web design
Custom themes or clean adjustments to an existing template. Usable on every device.
04 · Training
WordPress training from Stuttgart
Editorial and webmaster training for your team: on site, remote or hybrid.
05 · Maintenance & security
WordPress maintenance & security
Updates, backups and monitoring in regular operation. And fast help when your site's been hacked.
06 · SEO
WordPress SEO
Search engine optimisation specifically for WordPress: plugin choice, technical foundation, Core Web Vitals.
07 · Accessibility
WordPress accessibility
BFSG-compliant implementation per WCAG 2.1 AA, from audit via technical adjustment to ongoing care.
08 · Relaunch & migration
WordPress relaunch & migration
A clean redirect strategy and data migration, so you relaunch without losing rankings or content.
09 · Multisite
Plugins in the multisite network
An overview of which plugins are genuinely active on which site. With our free plugin Multisite Matrix.
Locations
WordPress beyond Stuttgart too.
Our office sits in Stuttgart. For companies in the region we work remotely and on site, depending on what the project needs.
Location · Ulm
WordPress agency Ulm
WordPress for companies in Ulm and Neu-Ulm, around 90 kilometres from Stuttgart.
Location · Waiblingen
WordPress agency Waiblingen
WordPress for companies in Waiblingen and the Rems-Murr district, less than 20 kilometres from Stuttgart.
Ready for a WordPress project?
Tell us about your venture. We'll turn it into a WordPress website that's still maintainable in five years.