Ad-Hoc Website Support

Get practical help with website issues, content updates, new pages, design changes and additional functionality across WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP and custom-built websites.

Website Support Services

Ad-Hoc Website Support

R450 / hour

Perfect for bug fixes, updates, website changes, technical troubleshooting, performance issues, security problems and general website support.

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BENEFITS

  • ✓ No monthly contracts
  • ✓ Free initial assessment
  • ✓ WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP & HTML support
  • ✓ Flexible support for one-off website tasks
  • ✓ Bug fixing and error resolution

Ad-Hoc Website Support International Pricing

For international clients, the approximate equivalent hourly rate in other currencies is shown below. Currency amounts are estimates and may vary depending on the current exchange rate.

South Africa

South African Rand

R450 / hour

Ad-hoc website support for businesses in South Africa.

United States

US Dollar

~$26 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for US clients.

United Kingdom

British Pound

~£19 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for UK clients.

Europe

Euro

~€22 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for European clients.

Australia

Australian Dollar

~A$39 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for Australian clients.

Canada

Canadian Dollar

~C$36 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for Canadian clients.

New Zealand

New Zealand Dollar

~NZ$45 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for New Zealand clients.

United Arab Emirates

UAE Dirham

~AED 95 / hour

Approximate hourly equivalent for UAE clients.

Currency amounts are approximate equivalents of R450 ZAR per hour and are provided for reference only. The final amount charged may vary depending on the agreed payment method and applicable exchange rate.

Website Updates & Changes

Need to make changes to your website? Get help with one-off website updates, new pages, content changes, design improvements and additional functionality without an ongoing maintenance plan.

Content & Page Updates

  • ✓ Website content and copy
  • ✓ Images, media and page sections
  • ✓ Services, products and business information
  • ✓ Menus and website navigation

New Pages & Features

  • ✓ New website and landing pages
  • ✓ Contact and enquiry forms
  • ✓ New products and services
  • ✓ Additional website functionality

Design & Development

  • ✓ Website design and layout changes
  • ✓ Mobile and responsive improvements
  • ✓ Custom PHP development
  • ✓ API and third-party integrations

Common Website Problems We Fix

We fix website issues including broken functionality, slow performance, security problems, form errors, WooCommerce issues and PHP problems.

Website Errors & Crashes

  • ✓ Website showing a blank page
  • ✓ 500 internal server errors
  • ✓ PHP errors
  • ✓ Database connection errors
  • ✓ Broken pages and layouts
  • ✓ Website crashes after updates
  • ✓ Fatal errors
  • ✓ Redirect loops
  • ✓ SSL and mixed content errors
  • ✓ JavaScript errors
  • ✓ CSS styling problems
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E-commerce & WooCommerce

  • ✓ Checkout not working
  • ✓ Cart issues
  • ✓ Payment gateway errors
  • ✓ Products not displaying correctly
  • ✓ Emails not sending
  • ✓ Shipping problems
  • ✓ Coupon codes not working
  • ✓ Variable product issues
  • ✓ Slow online stores
  • ✓ Broken product layouts
  • ✓ Orders not processing
  • ✓ Tax calculation problems
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Website Speed Optimisation

  • ✓ Slow website performance
  • ✓ Improve Core Web Vitals
  • ✓ Slow mobile performance
  • ✓ Image optimisation
  • ✓ Render-blocking scripts
  • ✓ Large layout shifts
  • ✓ Caching configuration
  • ✓ Database optimisation
  • ✓ Slow hosting troubleshooting
  • ✓ PageSpeed optimisation
  • ✓ Reduce website loading times
  • ✓ High server resource usage
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Website Security & Malware

  • ✓ Hacked websites
  • ✓ Malware removal
  • ✓ Spam link injections
  • ✓ Japanese keyword hacks
  • ✓ Google blacklist removal
  • ✓ Malicious redirects
  • ✓ Brute force attacks
  • ✓ Compromised admin accounts
  • ✓ Suspicious users
  • ✓ Clean infected website files
  • ✓ Phishing malware warnings
  • ✓ Website security hardening
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Web Forms & Email Issues

  • ✓ Contact forms not sending
  • ✓ Website emails not arriving
  • ✓ SMTP configuration
  • ✓ Forms going to spam
  • ✓ Gravity Forms troubleshooting
  • ✓ WPForms errors
  • ✓ Form submissions disappearing
  • ✓ WooCommerce emails not arriving
  • ✓ Email deliverability issues
  • ✓ reCAPTCHA problems
  • ✓ Mail server connection issues
  • ✓ PHP mail errors
  • ✓ Broken quote request forms
  • ✓ Website enquiry forms not working
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WordPress & PHP Support

  • ✓ WordPress login problems
  • ✓ wp-admin redirect issues
  • ✓ WordPress update problems
  • ✓ Plugin compatibility issues
  • ✓ Elementor problems
  • ✓ WordPress menus not working
  • ✓ Mobile layout issues
  • ✓ Broken WordPress widgets
  • ✓ Media library errors
  • ✓ Broken shortcodes
  • ✓ PHP development and fixes
  • ✓ Custom website functionality
  • ✓ API integrations
  • ✓ Custom code troubleshooting
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WordPress & Website Support FAQs

Looking for a web developer to work on your existing website? Find answers to common questions about website changes, technical support, troubleshooting, development and one-off website work.

General Website Support & Existing Websites

Can you help with an existing WordPress website? +

Yes. I provide WordPress support for existing websites, whether I originally built the website or another developer created it. I can help with website changes, content updates, design adjustments, technical problems, bug fixes, additional functionality and WordPress development.

Do you work on WordPress websites built by other developers? +

Yes. You do not need to have your website built by WBL-DEV to request support. I can assess an existing WordPress website, review its setup and help with the changes or technical work you need. Access to the website and hosting environment may be required depending on the task.

Can you take over an existing WordPress website from my previous developer? +

Yes. If your previous web developer is no longer available or you need someone else to handle website updates and technical support, I can assess the existing website and discuss taking over the work. This includes reviewing the current setup, understanding the requirements and identifying any issues that need attention.

Do I need a completely new website or can you improve my existing one? +

A complete redesign is not always necessary. If your existing website is suitable for further development, I can help improve its layout, update content, fix problems, add new features and make technical improvements without rebuilding everything. I can assess the website and advise on the most practical approach.

Can I hire a web developer for just a few small changes? +

Absolutely. Ad-hoc website support is suitable for individual tasks as well as larger development requirements. You can request help with a small content update, an Elementor layout adjustment, a broken feature, a new website section or other changes without signing up for a monthly maintenance contract.

Can you provide ongoing WordPress support without a monthly contract? +

Yes. You can request support whenever you need website work done. There are no monthly contracts or ongoing commitments for ad-hoc support. If you need regular WordPress updates, backups and maintenance, you can also enquire about my separate monthly WordPress maintenance service.

Can you help if I do not know what is wrong with my website? +

Yes. You do not need to know the technical cause of a problem before contacting me. Explain what is happening, what you expected the website to do and when the problem started. I can investigate the issue and help identify what needs attention.

WordPress & Elementor Development

Do you offer WordPress development and technical support? +

Yes. I provide WordPress development and technical support for existing websites. This includes troubleshooting, plugin issues, website changes, custom functionality, PHP development, Elementor adjustments, integrations and general WordPress problem-solving.

Can you make changes to my WordPress website using Elementor? +

Yes. I can work with existing Elementor websites to update page layouts, change text and images, adjust sections, improve mobile layouts, fix display problems and make other design changes within the existing website.

Can you fix WordPress plugin conflicts and compatibility issues? +

Yes. Plugin conflicts can cause broken layouts, errors, missing functionality and problems after WordPress updates. I can investigate plugin compatibility issues, identify potential conflicts and work on resolving the underlying problem.

Can you fix a WordPress website that stopped working after an update? +

Yes. WordPress core, theme or plugin updates can sometimes cause compatibility problems. I can investigate the issue, check for errors and work on restoring the affected functionality. The appropriate fix will depend on the cause of the problem and the website's current setup.

Can you add new features to my existing WordPress website? +

Yes. I can add additional functionality to existing WordPress websites, depending on the requirements. This may include custom forms, new website features, integrations, additional page functionality and custom PHP development.

Can you fix WordPress mobile layout and responsive design problems? +

Yes. I can investigate and correct responsive layout problems affecting mobile phones, tablets and desktop screens. This includes spacing, overlapping elements, text display, images, navigation menus and other mobile presentation issues.

Can you update WordPress website content, images and pages? +

Yes. I can update existing website content, replace images, add new sections, change business information, update services and products, adjust navigation menus and create additional pages.

Website Repairs, Errors & Technical Problems

Can you fix a broken WordPress website? +

Yes. I can investigate broken WordPress websites, including blank pages, PHP errors, database connection problems, broken layouts, redirect loops and functionality that has stopped working. The first step is to identify the cause before deciding on the appropriate repair.

Can you fix WordPress errors and 500 internal server errors? +

Yes. I can investigate WordPress errors, including HTTP 500 internal server errors, fatal PHP errors, database errors and other server-side problems. Depending on the issue, troubleshooting may involve reviewing error logs, configuration settings, plugins, themes and hosting.

Can you help if my WordPress website displays a blank white page? +

Yes. A blank WordPress page can be caused by PHP errors, plugin conflicts, theme problems or server configuration issues. I can investigate the website and work on identifying and resolving the cause.

Can you fix website contact forms that are not working? +

Yes. I can troubleshoot contact forms, enquiry forms, quote request forms and other website forms that are not submitting correctly or sending email notifications. This can include checking form settings, SMTP configuration, email delivery and server-side errors.

Can you fix website emails that are not arriving? +

Yes. I can investigate website email delivery problems, including SMTP configuration, PHP mail errors, incorrect form settings and email notifications that are not being sent. Email delivery can also depend on the domain's DNS records and the receiving mail provider.

Can you troubleshoot website CSS and JavaScript problems? +

Yes. I can investigate CSS styling issues, JavaScript errors, broken interactive elements, layout problems and scripts that are not behaving as expected. This can involve reviewing the website's theme, custom code and third-party scripts.

Custom PHP Development, APIs & Integrations

Do you offer custom PHP development for existing websites? +

Yes. I provide custom PHP development for existing websites and web applications. This includes adding functionality, modifying existing code, building custom forms, working with databases, integrating APIs and troubleshooting PHP-related problems.

Can you customise my WordPress website with custom PHP code? +

Yes. Where the requirements call for functionality beyond standard WordPress settings or plugins, I can develop custom PHP solutions. This may include custom functionality, database interactions, integrations and changes to existing website behaviour.

Can you integrate an API with my existing WordPress website? +

Yes. I can help integrate third-party APIs with existing WordPress websites and custom-built applications. Depending on the API, this may involve retrieving data, sending information, connecting external services and displaying information on your website.

Can you connect my website to an external system or database? +

Yes. I can assess integration requirements involving external systems, databases and third-party services. Depending on the available API and technical requirements, this can include data exchange, automated processes and custom integrations.

Can you develop custom functionality that a WordPress plugin does not provide? +

Yes. If an existing plugin does not meet your requirements, I can assess whether custom development is a suitable alternative. This may involve PHP, JavaScript, database development or API integrations, depending on what the functionality needs to do.

WooCommerce & Online Store Support

Do you provide WooCommerce development and support? +

Yes. I can help with existing WooCommerce stores, including product updates, checkout problems, cart issues, payment gateway errors, shipping settings, email notifications, layout changes and additional store functionality.

Can you fix a WooCommerce checkout that is not working? +

Yes. I can investigate checkout problems, including payment gateway errors, checkout validation issues, shipping configuration problems, plugin conflicts and errors that prevent customers from completing their orders.

Can you make changes to an existing WooCommerce online store? +

Yes. I can help update products, improve product layouts, adjust store pages, change checkout behaviour, investigate order problems and add functionality to an existing WooCommerce store.

Website Speed, Performance & Security

Can you fix a slow WordPress website? +

Yes. I can investigate slow WordPress websites and identify potential performance bottlenecks. This may include image optimisation, caching, database performance, plugins, scripts, server response times and other factors affecting website loading speeds.

Do you offer WordPress speed optimisation services? +

Yes. WordPress speed optimisation can include reviewing caching settings, optimising images, investigating render-blocking scripts, reviewing plugins and improving other aspects of website performance. I can also assess Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed Insights results to identify areas that need attention. Specific results depend on the website and its hosting environment.

Can you improve my website's Core Web Vitals? +

Yes. I can assess Core Web Vitals, including Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), Interaction to Next Paint (INP) and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS). Based on the findings, I can work on performance improvements such as image optimisation, layout adjustments, script optimisation and caching configuration.

Can you help if my WordPress website has been hacked? +

I can assess compromised WordPress websites and investigate malware, suspicious files, malicious redirects, spam links and unauthorised users. The appropriate recovery work depends on the extent of the compromise, available backups and hosting access.

Can you help remove malware from a WordPress website? +

I can investigate malware infections, suspicious code, spam link injections and malicious redirects on WordPress websites. I can also assess affected files and security settings and advise on the work required to clean and secure the website.

Pricing, Process & Working Together

How much does it cost to hire a web developer? +

Ad-hoc website support through WBL-DEV is charged at R450 per hour. The total cost depends on the work required and the time involved. I offer a free initial assessment so I can understand what you need before discussing the work involved.

Do you charge an hourly rate for WordPress website changes? +

Yes. Ad-hoc website changes and technical support are charged at R450 per hour. This covers work such as content updates, design adjustments, bug fixes, troubleshooting and additional functionality.

Is there a minimum monthly commitment for website support? +

No. Ad-hoc website support is provided on a one-off basis. There are no monthly contracts or ongoing commitments. You can request assistance when you have website work that needs attention.

Do you offer a free assessment before starting website work? +

Yes. I offer a free initial assessment to understand your website requirements or investigate the problem you are experiencing. Once I have a better understanding of the work involved, I can discuss the next steps and expected costs.

Do you provide remote WordPress support outside Cape Town? +

Yes. WBL-DEV is based in Cape Town and works remotely with clients across South Africa and internationally, including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and other locations. Website support is provided remotely, so you do not need to be based in Cape Town.

How do I request WordPress website support? +

Contact WBL-DEV through the website contact page and describe what you need help with. Include your website address, a brief explanation of the problem or requested changes and any relevant error messages. I can then review your requirements and discuss the appropriate next steps.

Do you offer monthly WordPress maintenance as well as ad-hoc support? +

Yes. If you need someone to look after your WordPress website regularly, I also offer a separate monthly WordPress maintenance service. This is suitable for businesses that need regular updates, backups and ongoing website checks. For individual tasks and occasional changes, ad-hoc support is available without a monthly commitment.