Why did my WordPress site crash after a plugin update?

WordPress site crashes after plugin updates are most often caused by a PHP version conflict, a theme-plugin incompatibility, or a corrupt database table triggered by the update. The fix involves identifying the conflicting plugin via error logs or safe mode, rolling back the update, and patching the conflict at the code level. I diagnose and resolve these typically within a few hours.

How do I speed up a slow WordPress website?

Speeding up a WordPress site requires fixing the root cause — not just installing a caching plugin. Key improvements include: server-level caching (Redis/Memcached), image optimization and lazy loading, eliminating render-blocking scripts, database query optimization, choosing a proper hosting plan, and implementing a CDN. My performance audit covers all of these and delivers a prioritized action plan.

How do I recover a hacked WordPress website?

WordPress malware recovery involves: scanning all files and the database for infected code, removing malware and backdoors manually, updating all credentials and secret keys, patching the vulnerability that allowed the hack (often an outdated plugin, theme, or PHP version), and submitting a reconsideration request if the domain was blacklisted by Google. I also add firewall rules and harden file permissions to prevent re-infection.

What does a WordPress maintenance plan include?

My Essential plan ($29/month) includes weekly off-site backups, supervised theme and plugin updates, 24/7 uptime monitoring, security scanning, and a monthly plain-English health report. The Growth plan ($99/month) adds continuous speed optimisation, SEO monitoring, priority support, and 1 hour of custom development per month.

How quickly can you fix a crashed or hacked WordPress site?

Most emergency fixes are resolved within 24–48 hours. Simple issues like plugin conflicts or host suspensions are often resolved the same day. Emergency work starts from $60 depending on the complexity.

What is the difference between a WordPress developer and a full-stack developer?

Most WordPress developers work exclusively inside the WordPress dashboard using plugins. As a full-stack developer, I also work at the server level, in the database, and with custom code. This means I can solve problems others cannot, and build leaner, faster solutions without relying on bloated plugins.

Why is no one finding my WordPress site on Google?

Poor Google rankings for a WordPress site are typically caused by: missing or incorrect meta titles and descriptions, slow Core Web Vitals scores (especially LCP and CLS), lack of structured data markup, thin or duplicate content, and missing internal linking. My SEO audit identifies exactly which issues are hurting your visibility and provides a clear, prioritized fix list.

How does the Free 5-Minute Video Audit work?

You submit your URL and biggest website frustration. I personally record a 5-minute Loom video where I look under the hood of your site, identify performance bottlenecks, and give you 3 actionable fixes. No generic automated scores, just real human expertise.

What are the benefits of a white-label Agency Partnership?

Agency partnerships allow design and marketing firms to outsource their technical WordPress heavy-lifting. I provide white-label support, 24/7 monitoring, and priority emergency fixes for your clients, allowing you to focus on design and strategy while I handle the code and servers.

Why should I hire a professional for a WordPress migration?

Automated migration plugins often fail on large sites, corrupt databases, or break SEO permalinks. I perform manual migrations with zero downtime, ensuring all data, images, and SEO rankings are preserved perfectly during the move to a new host.

How do I contact you to start a project?

You can reach me by filling out the contact form on this page, emailing me at hello@naveengaur.com, or messaging me on WhatsApp at +91 9920899845. I respond within 24 hours.

Ghost CMS Development Services & Pricing Guide

Ghost CMS is a modern publishing platform built for fast websites, newsletters, memberships, and content-driven businesses. It provides a cleaner, highly focused publishing experience for teams that care about performance, modern SEO, and long-term maintainability.

I help businesses, creators, publishers, and growing brands build, customize, and maintain Ghost CMS websites. My focus is on building sustainable publishing workflows, peak performance, and responsive frontend design that represents your brand.

Whether you need a new Ghost website, a high-integrity migration from WordPress, custom Handlebars theme work, performance optimization, or ongoing technical support, I provide reliable full-stack solutions tailored to your unique goals.

Ghost CMS Development Services

I offer comprehensive development services across the entire Ghost CMS ecosystem, supporting both self-hosted setups (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS) and Ghost Pro.

1. Ghost Website Setup & Deployment

A properly configured server helps improve site reliability, security, and long-term maintainability. I configure robust setups that run smoothly under load:

Custom Server Installation: Setting up Ghost CLI on Ubuntu VPS (Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Linode).
Security & SSL Configuration: Free Let's Encrypt SSL, Nginx reverse proxy configuration, and UFW firewall hardening.
Newsletter & Transactional Email: Resolving delivery issues by setting up Mailgun, Brevo, or other secure SMTP configurations.
Performance Infrastructure: Configuring Cloudflare, CDN delivery, and server-side caching.
Backup Solutions: Automating regular file and database backups to secure offsite storage.

2. Ghost Theme Customization

Make your site match your brand exactly. I specialize in modifying and customizing Ghost themes without causing future update headaches:

Visual Enhancements: Restructuring homepages, headers, and footer layouts.
Custom Landing Pages: Building standalone landing pages within your Ghost site for high-converting marketing campaigns.
Advanced Layouts: Injecting responsive sidebars, custom author boxes, sticky navigation, and styled sign-up forms.
Membership & Newsletter Flows: Optimizing signup overlays, membership tiers, and subscriber portals.
Code Injection Tuning: Safely applying custom styles and scripts using Code Injection to avoid breaking theme updates.

3. WordPress to Ghost Migration

Migrate your publication away from slow database queries and heavy plugin ecosystems without losing your search engine rankings:

SEO Preservation: Mapping high-value URLs to prevent 404 errors, maintaining clean redirect rules, and matching existing metadata.
Content & Media Integrity: Migrating all articles, authors, categories (mapped to tags), pages, images, and embedded media assets cleanly.
Database Cleanup: Stripping old WordPress shortcodes, broken HTML, and junk database values from your imported content.
Subscriber Imports: Transferring your existing email subscriber list into Ghost's native membership system seamlessly.

4. Performance & Technical SEO Optimization

Slow pages lose readers and rank poorly on Google. I audit and optimize your Ghost frontend to achieve peak scores:

Core Web Vitals: Optimizing Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), Interaction to Next Paint (INP), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS).
Image Delivery: Implementing modern formats (WebP/AVIF), responsive image source sets, and lazy loading.
Asset Compression: Minifying and consolidating CSS/JS payloads and optimizing web font loading behaviors.
Technical SEO Hardening: Ensuring semantic HTML5 structure, structured schema JSON-LD, clean sitemaps, and optimized search console tracking.

5. Integrations & Automations

Connect your Ghost publication to the rest of your marketing and sales stack:

Analytics Platforms: Implementing Google Analytics (GA4), Search Console, and privacy-first tracking utilities.
Email & Marketing: Hooking up Ghost to ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or CRM workflows.
Custom API & Webhooks: Building automations via Zapier, Make, or custom Node.js middleware for membership actions.

6. Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades

Keep your self-hosted publication secure, up-to-date, and running without interruptions:

Core & Theme Updates: Safely upgrading Ghost core major versions and resolving theme compatibility errors.
Security & Server Audits: Managing OS upgrades, security patches, log rotation, and server resource monitoring.
Emergency Fixes: Promptly troubleshooting database issues, SSL expiration, crash recovery, and plugin/webhook failures.

Typical Ghost CMS Project Costs

Every project is unique, and final pricing depends on your specific technical requirements, migration complexity, and customization scope. Below are standard starting ranges for common project engagements:

Service Type	Typical Starting Range	Typical Delivery Time
Ghost VPS Setup & Deployment	$150 – $400	1 – 2 Days
Theme Customization & Code Injection	$300 – $1,200+	2 – 5 Days
WordPress to Ghost Migration	$400 – $2,000+	3 – 7 Days
Performance & Technical SEO Optimization	$200 – $800+	2 – 4 Days
Ongoing Maintenance Retainers	$50 – $300+ / month	Continuous

Deep-Dive Ghost CMS Guides

I write extensive technical guides sharing solutions to common publishing hurdles, drawing from real-world client engagements:

Pricing Strategy: How to Price Ghost CMS Work & Market Rates
CSS Customization: Customizing Ghost CSS Without Breaking Themes
Advanced Themes: Handlebars & Theme Development Best Practices
Layout Extensions: How to Add Custom Sidebars and Author Boxes
VPS Deployment: Secure Ghost CMS VPS Installation on Hetzner/Ubuntu
SMTP Setup: Configuring SMTP & Newsletters in Ghost CMS
User Roles & Limits: Ghost CMS Staff Roles & Platform Workarounds

Why Choose Me?

I am a full-stack developer with extensive experience across React, Next.js, Node.js, and WordPress development. This cross-platform experience gives me a unique advantage:

Code-Level Understanding: I don't rely on guesswork. I read theme templates, write efficient Handlebars/CSS, and write clean scripts to manage migrations.
Performance Focus: I care deeply about clean frontend engineering, Core Web Vitals, and lightweight page delivery.
Direct Communication: When you work with me, you speak directly with the developer building your site. No agency project managers, no communication delays.
Sustainable Solutions: I build with future maintenance in mind, ensuring your theme is easy to update and your database remains clean.

Looking for a Ghost CMS Developer?

If you are planning an upcoming Ghost CMS migration, evaluating Ghost Pro vs. self-hosted VPS, or need a custom feature built for your theme, I am here to help.

Get in touch today to schedule a technical planning call or to receive a transparent project quote.

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