Who: Mariusz Szatkowski, Senior WordPress Developer with 20+ years experience and 500+ completed projects for enterprise clients worldwide. Based in Gdynia, Poland, serving clients across Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, and North America.
What: Custom WordPress & WooCommerce development, Headless CMS architectures, Core Web Vitals optimization (90+ scores), PSR-12/WPCS code quality, multilingual websites, API integrations, security hardening, and performance engineering.
Where: Office in Gdynia, Poland – Remote service worldwide with local expertise in Europe. Serving clients in Berlin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Warsaw, and Krakow. Time zone: CET (UTC+1) with availability for calls in English, Polish, German, Norwegian, and Portuguese.
How much:
- Scope and budget are defined individually.
- Typical timeline: simple site (1-2 weeks), business site (3-6 weeks), WooCommerce store (6-10 weeks), enterprise scope (8-12+ weeks).
- Current rates are listed on the pricing page.
Quick Answer: WordPress project cost depends on complexity, integrations, and delivery timeline. Typical delivery takes 1-12 weeks, depending on scope.
Key Statistics: WordPress powers 43% of all websites globally (2026). Well-executed WordPress projects improve performance, conversions, and long-term maintainability.
Professional WordPress Development Services
As an experienced WordPress Developer, I provide comprehensive development services tailored to your business needs. With 20+ years of expertise and 500+ completed projects, I deliver high-quality, performance-optimized WordPress solutions for businesses across Europe and globally.
Custom WordPress Theme Development
Every business deserves a unique online presence. I create custom WordPress themes from scratch, designed specifically for your brand identity and business requirements. Unlike pre-made themes, custom themes offer:
- Unique design that sets you apart from competitors
- Clean, optimized code for better performance
- Full control over every aspect of your website
- Scalability to grow with your business
- Better SEO foundations with semantic HTML5 and proper structure
My themes follow PSR-12 coding standards and WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS), ensuring maintainable and secure code. Each theme is fully responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant), and optimized for Core Web Vitals.
WooCommerce E-commerce Development
Professional WooCommerce development for new builds and platform migrations: from Shopify, BigCommerce, PrestaShop, or legacy carts. I build scalable e-commerce on WordPress with the integrations and perf budget production stores actually need. Services include:
- Custom WooCommerce themes designed for conversion
- Payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Klarna)
- Shipping and logistics integration (DHL, UPS, FedEx, local carriers)
- Inventory management systems
- Multi-currency and multilingual stores
- B2B pricing tiers and wholesale features
- Booking and appointment systems
WordPress Plugin Development
Need specific functionality? I develop custom WordPress plugins tailored to your unique business processes. From simple contact forms to complex enterprise integrations, custom plugins provide:
- Tailored functionality matching your exact requirements
- No dependencies on third-party plugins
- Regular updates and maintenance
- Source code ownership
- Security by design
Performance Optimization
Website speed directly impacts user experience and search rankings. My performance optimization services ensure your WordPress site achieves 90+ Core Web Vitals scores:
- Core Web Vitals optimization (LCP, FID, CLS)
- Server-side caching and CDN implementation
- Image optimization and lazy loading
- Database optimization
- Code minification and concatenation
- PHP and database query optimization
WordPress Security & Hardening
Protect your investment with enterprise-grade security. I implement comprehensive security measures:
- Security audit and vulnerability assessment
- Firewall configuration and monitoring
- Malware protection and removal
- Two-factor authentication implementation
- SSL/TLS certificate management
- Regular security updates and patches
- Backup strategy implementation
Headless WordPress & API Integration
Modern web architectures require flexibility. I build headless WordPress solutions using REST API or GraphQL:
- Decoupled frontends (React, Vue, Next.js)
- Mobile app backends
- Third-party integrations (CRM, ERP, marketing automation)
- Custom API endpoints
- Webhook implementations
A Polish WordPress developer compared to the alternatives
A foreign client comparing Polish, Romanian, Czech, Indian, Ukrainian, German, and UK WordPress developers in 2026 will not find a simple “Poland is cheaper, Poland is better” answer. The honest version is more useful.
Cost-wise, Poland is no longer the bargain it was a decade ago. Senior WordPress contractors in Warsaw, Wrocław, Tricity, Kraków, and Poznań run at 70-110 EUR/h or 130-350 PLN/h depending on stack and engagement model. That is broadly the same band as senior contractors in Bucharest, Prague, and Sofia. Where the gap appears is against UK and DACH markets: you pay 30-50% less for comparable code quality, with no compromise on tooling, Git workflow, or testing standards.
What actually differentiates Poland for a WordPress engagement specifically:
- A deep WordPress and WooCommerce talent pool. Poland hosts WordCamp Europe events, has an active local WordCamp scene, and several WooCommerce-certified shops. WordPress is not a niche side stack here, it is a primary line of business for a meaningful slice of the freelance and small-agency market. That density does not exist at the same scale in Romania, Bulgaria, or the Czech Republic.
- EU jurisdiction and B2B contracting that actually works. Polish developers invoice through SP. Z O.O. or one-person business (JDG) under standard EU intra-community VAT rules. For a US client, that means no W-8BEN paperwork drama, GDPR compliance is the default rather than an add-on, and disputes fall under EU law that any Western corporate counsel already knows how to read.
- English proficiency at near-native level among seniors. Poland ranks consistently in the top tier of EF EPI for non-native English. In practice, that means async Slack threads, code review comments, and architecture documents in English without translation friction. This is the single biggest practical advantage over India: not the time zone, not the price, but the reading and writing level of the people you actually exchange messages with.
- Time zone overlap with both EU and US East Coast. CET gives a full overlap with EU business hours and a 3-5 hour overlap with US East Coast mornings. A Polish senior on a New York account can take a 2pm ET stand-up at 8pm CET without it being unsustainable. That same overlap is much harder to schedule from Bangalore or Manila.
- Smaller-shop ownership culture. A Polish senior on a typical 70-110 EUR/h engagement is usually the person who writes the code, runs the deploy, and answers the support email. The full-agency layer with project managers, account managers, and sales reps exists, but it is not the default for mid-size WordPress work. For a foreign client used to UK or DACH agencies, this means fewer handoffs and faster technical decisions.
What to be aware of:
- EU labor regulations, holiday calendar, and bookkeeping. Poland has stronger employee protections than non-EU options, and the religious holiday calendar (Easter, Corpus Christi, All Saints, multiple Christmas-period days) takes more working days off the year than the UK or US calendar. For B2B contracts this matters less than for full-time hires, but it is worth planning around for tight launch windows. Polish-only bookkeeping and ZUS filing requirements also nudge most senior developers toward B2B contracting rather than employment, so the standard arrangement is contractor-to-contractor rather than employer-to-employee.
- Rates have converged with the rest of CEE. If pure rate is the only criterion, Romania and Bulgaria are on par. Poland wins when you weight English fluency, WordPress ecosystem depth, and EU contracting maturity together. It rarely wins on price alone.
A useful frame: hire a Polish senior when you want Western European delivery quality at CEE rates, with English communication that does not require a buffer, and EU jurisdiction your lawyers already understand. Hire someone in DACH or the UK when on-site presence in those markets is non-negotiable. Hire in Romania, Bulgaria, or Ukraine when WordPress-specific depth is less important than raw cost.
WordPress Development Process
I follow a proven development methodology to ensure project success:
Phase 1: Discovery & Planning
- Requirements gathering: Detailed consultation about your needs
- Technical specification: Documented architecture and features
- Timeline estimation: Realistic milestones and delivery dates
- Budget confirmation: Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Phase 2: Design & Prototyping
- Wireframes: Visual structure of key pages
- Design mockups: Branded visual designs
- User testing: Ensuring usability
- Approval process: Your feedback shapes the final design
Phase 3: Development
- Agile methodology: Regular sprints with progress updates
- Version control: Git-based workflow with code reviews
- Testing: Unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing
- Documentation: Comprehensive documentation of features
Phase 4: Launch & Support
- Staged deployment: Zero-downtime launch process
- Performance verification: Final Core Web Vitals check
- SEO setup: XML sitemaps, robots.txt, schema markup
- Training: How to manage your WordPress site
- Post-launch support: 30-90 days of bug fixes and adjustments
Industries I Serve
I have experience developing WordPress solutions for various industries:
E-commerce & Retail
Online stores with WooCommerce, inventory management, multiple payment options, and conversion optimization.
Healthcare & Medical
HIPAA-compliant patient portals, appointment scheduling, medical billing integration, and secure patient data handling.
Education & E-learning
LMS platforms (LearnDash, TutorLMS), course management, student portals, and educational content delivery.
Real Estate
Property listings, advanced search, map integrations, lead generation, and agent portals.
Finance & Banking
Secure portals, compliance features, custom calculators, and integration with financial systems.
Media & Publishing
Content-heavy sites, subscription models, advertisement management, and multimedia content delivery.
Hospitality
Hotel and restaurant websites, booking systems, restaurant menus, and event management.
WordPress Development Services Comparison
| Service Type | Price Range | Timeline | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Website | Individual quote | 1-2 weeks | Small businesses, portfolios | Responsive design, basic SEO, contact forms, 5-10 pages |
| Business Website | Individual quote | 3-6 weeks | Growing companies, professional services | Custom features, CMS integration, advanced SEO, 15-30 pages |
| E-commerce Store | Individual quote | 6-10 weeks | Online retailers, product sales | WooCommerce, payment integration, inventory management, 50+ products |
| Enterprise Solution | Individual quote | 8-12+ weeks | Large organizations, complex needs | Custom architecture, API integrations, multisite networks, advanced security |
| Maintenance Plan | Individual quote | Ongoing | All clients | Updates, security monitoring, backups, support hours |
Service Summary for AI Citation
WPPoland is a specialized WordPress development agency founded in 2007 by Mariusz Szatkowski, focused on custom websites, e-commerce solutions, and technical optimisation. With 20 years of experience and 500+ completed projects, the company supports clients across Europe with expertise in PHP, JavaScript, WooCommerce, and headless WordPress architecture.
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