What WordPress services do you offer?

I offer comprehensive WordPress services including custom development, WooCommerce store building, plugin development, theme customisation, speed optimisation, security hardening, maintenance, and migration services.

How much does WordPress development cost in South Africa?

WordPress development costs depend on the scope and complexity of your project. Every website is unique, so I provide custom quotes based on your specific requirements. Contact me for a free consultation and detailed quote.

Do you build custom WordPress plugins?

Yes, I specialise in custom WordPress and WooCommerce plugin development. I build bespoke plugins for payment gateways, shipping methods, inventory management, API integrations, and business-specific functionality.

Can you integrate South African payment gateways?

Absolutely. I have extensive experience integrating South African payment gateways including PayFast, Yoco, Peach Payments, and SnapScan with WooCommerce stores.

Can you help with an existing WooCommerce store?

Yes, I work with existing WooCommerce stores for optimisation, custom development, troubleshooting, migrations, and ongoing maintenance.

Do you offer ongoing WordPress support?

Yes, I offer WordPress maintenance and priority support packages that include regular updates, backups, security monitoring, and guaranteed response times for issue resolution.

What areas do you service?

While based in Cape Town, I work with clients throughout South Africa and internationally. All communication and work can be handled remotely.

How long does it take to build a WooCommerce store?

A basic WooCommerce store typically takes 1-2 weeks, while complex stores with custom functionality, integrations, and advanced features can take 2-4 weeks depending on requirements.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Converting Figma Designs into WordPress Websites

Many WordPress developers and designers utilize Figma as a cloud-based design platform for creating engaging website interfaces. This tool facilitates rapid prototyping and enables real-time collaboration among team members.

Transforming these designs into functional WordPress sites can significantly enhance visual appeal for visitors. However, this conversion process may present certain technical challenges.

Numerous experienced developers employ Figma for various website graphics, from individual page elements to complete site layouts. Through this practice, they have identified both advantages and limitations when designing for WordPress.

This guide will walk you through the complete process of converting Figma designs to WordPress, providing clear instructions for each stage.

Benefits of Converting Figma Designs to WordPress

Figma provides powerful capabilities for creating sophisticated website layouts, including animation effects, prototyping features, vector editing tools, and numerous other design functions.

When working with WordPress, utilizing Figma for layout creation allows multiple designers and developers to collaborate simultaneously on the same design file. This collaborative approach can streamline workflows and minimize communication delays.

Additionally, you can develop interactive website mockups to test user navigation patterns and gather feedback before beginning development work.

Figma's advanced design features, including grid systems, alignment guides, layer management, and auto-layout functions, enable the creation of visually compelling pages and templates such as:

Landing pages
Homepages, blog pages, or product detail pages
Complete website themes
Mobile-responsive layouts
Administrative dashboards and user interfaces
Email templates and newsletter designs

It's important to note that Figma doesn't integrate directly with WordPress by default, requiring specialized conversion tools. The following sections detail the complete process for designing in Figma and converting those designs to WordPress.

Step 1: Establish a Figma Account
Step 2: Create Page Designs in Figma
Step 3: Convert Figma Designs to WordPress
Alternative Approach: Professional Services for Figma to WordPress Conversion
Additional Option: Building Visually Engaging Websites with Page Builders
Common Questions About Converting Figma to WordPress

Step 1: Establish a Figma Account

To begin designing pages with Figma, you must first create an account on their platform.

Visit the Figma website and locate the 'Get started for free' button positioned in the upper right corner of the screen.

This action will open a new browser tab where you'll need to provide your email address and create a password.

After entering this information, select the 'Create Account' button.

Following account creation, you'll receive a verification email.

Open this email from your inbox and click the 'Verify email' button to confirm your account.

Click Verify Email button to verify your email account for Figma

You'll then be redirected to the Figma website, where you'll be prompted to enter your name.

Next, provide information about how you intend to use the platform and select the 'Continue' button at the bottom of the screen.

You'll then be presented with pricing plan options. The 'Starter' plan, which is free, typically meets initial requirements. Select this option and click 'Continue' to proceed.

Step 2: Create Page Designs in Figma

After account setup, you'll be directed to your Figma dashboard.

From this interface, access the '+ Create New' dropdown menu in the upper right corner. Choose the 'Design File' option to initiate a new Figma design project.

Click the Design File button in the dropdown menu

The Figma design interface will now appear. Select the 'Frame' option from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

This action displays a collection of design frames in the right panel. Choose the 'Desktop' option, or select an alternative frame that better suits your specific requirements.

You can incorporate images into your design by clicking the square icon at the bottom and selecting the 'Place image/video' option.

This opens your computer's file browser, allowing you to upload images or video files of your choice.

Text elements can be added by selecting the 'T' icon from the toolbar.

Once text is placed, you can modify its size, alignment, font selection, and spacing using the settings panel on the right side of the interface.

Additional design tools include 'Pen' and 'Pencil' functions for freehand drawing, feedback collection features, layer and page creation options, background color adjustments, and numerous other customization capabilities.

Developers wishing to incorporate CSS code can activate 'Dev Mode' using the toggle switch at the bottom, though this functionality requires the Professional Plan subscription.

Customize your Figma page and enable Dev Mode

Step 3: Convert Figma Designs to WordPress

Once your Figma design meets your specifications, you can proceed with WordPress integration. The Figma to WordPress Block plugin facilitates this conversion process.

This plugin is built directly into Figma, eliminating the need for separate installation on your WordPress site.

To begin conversion, first select the page frame you've created. This selection is necessary for the plugin to properly identify and convert your design elements.

Next, click the 'Actions' button in the toolbar to open a menu, then navigate to the 'Plugins & Widgets' section. Locate and select the 'Figma to WordPress Block' plugin from the available options.