Web Design & Build
AI-assisted design, hand-coded as a custom WordPress theme. No page builders. No canvas bloat. Just clean, fast, semantic markup that Google can actually read.
Kernel Build →
Infrastructure & Web, Built to Last
We Build the Stack.
We Run It Too.
Custom WordPress themes, production‑ready servers, and managed ops — for agencies and growing businesses that can't afford to cut corners.
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What We Do
Every layer of your stack,
Every layer of your stack,
covered and documented.
From the server that runs your site to the theme users see — we build and operate it all, with written scope and real handover notes.
Managed Hosting
SSL, weekly backups, and an optimized web stack — configured once, monitored continuously. Stable and predictable, not just cheap shared hosting.
Kernel Host →WordPress Care
Core and plugin updates on a reliable schedule. Backup ready, rollback tested, incident triage included. Monthly summary so nothing surprises you.
Kernel Care →Server Setup & Migration
Production-ready baseline from day one. We plan the migration, configure services, validate SSL, and hand over clean documentation.
Kernel Deploy →Performance Tuning
LiteSpeed Cache, Redis, and image optimization configured properly. Lower TTFB, smoother traffic spikes, a checklist you can verify yourself.
Kernel Boost →Uptime Monitoring
Per-site monitoring with instant email alerts and a full incident history — so you know exactly when something went wrong and for how long.
Kernel Uptime →Powered by AnchorUptime
Our Approach
Page builders are a shortcut.
Page builders are a shortcut.
We don't take it.
Most WordPress sites sit on top of a builder, on top of a theme. Every layer costs you — in speed, structure, and search visibility.
Page Builder
<div class="elementor-container">
<div class="elementor-row">
<div class="elementor-col">
<div class="e-widget-wrap">
<div class="e-widget-container">
your content here
// 6+ non-semantic wrapper divs
✗ 6+ non-semantic wrapper divs
✗ No HTML5 semantic elements
✗ Opaque to search crawlers
✗ Schema requires separate plugin
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Theme-Level
<header>
<nav>
<ul>...</ul>
</nav>
</header>
<main>
<section>
<article>
your content here
✓ Semantic HTML5 throughout
✓ Crawler-readable structure
✓ Schema-ready from the start
✓ Clean to every bot, every time
Page Builder
Page Weight~2.8 MB
TTFB~820ms
LCP~4.2s
JS LoadedBuilder + All Widgets
CSSGlobal dump, all rules
✗ Builder renders before your content
✗ JS loaded regardless of page
✗ User waits, bounce rate rises
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Theme-Level
Page Weight~480 KB
TTFB~180ms
LCP~1.4s
JS LoadedOnly what's needed
CSSScoped, minimal
✓ Browser gets clean HTML immediately
✓ No render debt from the builder layer
✓ Core Web Vitals score follows naturally
Page Builder
Heading HierarchyInconsistent (h1 everywhere)
Schema MarkupAfterthought plugin
Core Web VitalsSuffers (LCP, CLS)
Crawler ViewCanvas output
✗ Google sees a canvas, not a page
✗ Intent buried in wrapper divs
✗ Schema bolted on, not built in
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Theme-Level
Heading HierarchyCorrect (h1 → h2 → h3)
Schema MarkupJSON-LD in
Core Web VitalsSolid baseline
Crawler ViewClean, readable page
✓ Google reads intent directly
✓ Structure is a ranking signal
✓ Schema baked in, not a plugin
Structural Foundation
Google doesn't always visit.
Google doesn't always visit.
Make every crawl count.
Search engines don't see your site the way users do. They read structure. We bake Rich JSON-LD schema directly into the theme — so when Google shows up, it finds something machine-readable.
What Users See
What Google Reads
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "ProfessionalService",
"name": "DigitalKernelSoftware",
"description": "Infrastructure & Web",
"hasOfferCatalog": {
"@type": "OfferCatalog",
"itemListElement": [...]
},
"knowsAbout": [
"WordPress", "LiteSpeed",
"Server Management"
]
}
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "ProfessionalService",
"name": "DigitalKernelSoftware",
"description": "Infrastructure & Web",
"hasOfferCatalog": {
"@type": "OfferCatalog",
"itemListElement": [...]
},
"knowsAbout": [
"WordPress", "LiteSpeed",
"Server Management"
]
}
Semantic HTML
Every element has meaning. header, main, article, section — not a sea of divs. Crawlers understand what they're reading.
JSON-LD in <head>
Rich schema built directly into the theme, not added via plugin later. It's there on every crawl, not just when a plugin decides to render it.
Performance as Signal
Core Web Vitals are a ranking factor. A fast, lightweight theme gives you a structural advantage that no SEO plugin can replicate.
This isn't an SEO promise. It's a structural foundation — built in, not bolted on.
Semantic markup, clean hierarchy, schema baked into the theme. Not a plugin. Not an afterthought.
How It Works
From concept to production,
From concept to production,
with no ambiguity.
A clear sequence. Every step has a defined output. No surprises, no hidden scope, no handover without documentation.
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Free
Free Concept
We design a homepage concept at no cost — using AI-assisted design to move fast without sacrificing quality. You see the direction before committing to anything.
1 homepage concept · No cost · No obligation -
Alignment
Direction Lock
We align on scope, page count, and deliverables. Once direction is approved, a deposit confirms your project slot. This isn't an upfront payment — it's a mutual commitment.
Scope signed · 50% deposit locks priority · Build begins -
Build
Full Production
Custom theme development in full, on staging. No shortcuts, no page builders. Tested, documented, and ready for your review before anything goes live.
Staging environment · Revision rounds · No surprises -
Launch
Stable in Production
We handle the deploy. Full handover notes, documented infrastructure, and optional ongoing care via Kernel Care — so the site stays stable long after launch day.
Deploy + docs · 50% on launch · Optional ongoing ops
Transparent Pricing
Clear scope.
Clear scope.
No invoice surprises.
Every plan lists what's included and what's not. Scope is agreed before work starts, payment is tied to milestones.
Monthly
Annual
Save ~15%
Subscription
Kernel Host
Per-site managed hosting. SSL, backups, stable stack.
$65/ site / mo
$55/ site / mo, billed annually
Included
- SSL installation & renewal
- Weekly automated backups
- Optimized web stack (base config)
- Deploy & handover notes included
- 7/24 outage response
Limits & Notes
- Resource limits apply per site
- Daily backup & longer retention = add-on
- No refunds; cancel before renewal
Most Popular
Subscription
Kernel Care
Managed WordPress maintenance. Updates, rollback, triage.
$119/ site / mo
$101/ site / mo, billed annually
Included
- Core & plugin updates (scheduled)
- Health checks & uptime watch
- Backup + rollback ready process
- Incident triage included
- Monthly summary report
Limits & Notes
- Requires Kernel Host (same server)
- 7/24 outage only; routine = business hours
- New features scoped as separate project
Services & Packages
Kernel Stack Setup
Starting from $650
LTS + JetBackup + CloudLinux + Imunify + Mail. Production server stack, configured and documented. One-time.
Kernel Uptime
Pricing by AnchorUptime
Per-site uptime monitoring with instant alerts, incident history, and agency-friendly per-site pricing.
Kernel Boost
Starting from $330
LiteSpeed + Redis performance tuning. Lower TTFB, smoother traffic spikes, checklist handover. One-time.
Project-Based
Kernel Build
Get a Quote
AI-assisted design → custom WordPress theme. No page builders. Theme-level SEO foundation, semantic markup, schema — all included.
Kernel Deploy
Starting from $395
Production-ready server setup or migration. Clean baseline, SSL/HTTPS, sanity checks, full handover documentation.
Hosting plans have resource limits
Kernel Care requires Kernel Host
No refunds; cancel before renewal
Projects: 50% upfront after scope approval
All prices include VAT
How We Work
Built to be dependable,
Built to be dependable,
not just impressive.
7/24
Outage Response
Real availability when it matters — outage and critical incidents only. No on-call theater for non-emergencies.
100%
Documented Handover
Every deployment comes with written handover notes. You own the documentation, always.
0
Lock-In Clauses
Cancel subscriptions before renewal. No penalties, no exit fees. We'd rather earn your business every month.
Day 1
Production Ready
No post-launch scramble. SSL, backups, and a stable baseline are baseline requirements — not optional extras.
Why Us
One team. Every layer.
One team. Every layer.
Zero handoff gaps.
Most projects fail at the seams — where the designer hands off to the developer, who hands off to the sysadmin. We close those seams.
Accountability
One team.
One point of contact.
Most projects fail at the handoff — designer to developer, developer to sysadmin. When something breaks, everyone points somewhere else. We own the full stack. Design, server, security, and code — same team, same context, same responsibility.
Design
Infrastructure
Security
Backend
WordPress
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Laravel
Full Stack
Beyond the theme.
We write backend too.
When you need a custom integration, automation, or a full web application — the same team that built your server and theme handles it. WordPress for content-driven sites. Laravel for complex applications. No new vendor, no new context, no gaps.
WordPress
Laravel
REST APIs
Automations
Imunify360
WAF + Antivirus
✓
CloudLinux
Isolation
✓
SSL / HTTPS
Baseline
✓
SPF / DKIM
Mail Auth
✓
DMARC
Policy
✓
JetBackup
Recovery
✓
Security
Security isn't a plugin.
It's how we build.
Imunify, CloudLinux, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, SSL — these aren't checkboxes we tick after launch. They're configured because we understand what breaks when they're wrong. Security at theme level, server level, and mail level. Built in, not bolted on.
Imunify360
CloudLinux
DMARC
JetBackup
Ready to build something solid?
We start with a free homepage concept — no commitment, no invoice. If the direction fits, we scope it together and build from there.
Free concept for qualifying projects. 50% deposit required after direction approval.