Custom WordPress Websites
That Actually Work.
I’m Toban Penner — a WordPress web designer and developer in Durham, NC, building fast, secure, custom WordPress websites for clients across the United States. From custom WordPress themes and complete website builds to ongoing WordPress support, maintenance, and security, I help authors, lawyers, financial advisors, Duke University departments, and growing businesses get a website that does real work — not just one that looks pretty.
A website is not just a brochure.
Identity and authenticity
in the age of AI.
Penner
Web Design.
Hi, I’m Toban.
WordPress Web Designer
You are not a robot. I help organizations use technology — including AI — to solve real problems and build a more meaningful digital identity that connects with their human customers.
At Penner Web Design, I do more than build beautiful WordPress websites — I design smart, secure, and future-ready websites tailored to your goals, from custom WordPress theme development to complete website builds and redesigns.
From inspiration to implementation, I guide you through every step — crafting custom designs, developing fast, responsive, mobile-friendly WordPress websites, and solving real business problems with clarity and creativity.
As technology evolves, so do I. I help clients leverage automation and emerging AI tools to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and make their digital presence work harder and smarter — whether you’re launching a brand-new site or refining one you already have.
I also offer ongoing WordPress website maintenance, security, updates, and troubleshooting, so your site stays fast, protected, and stress-free year-round.
Based in Durham, North Carolina, I work with clients across Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and the entire Triangle — and with businesses, authors, and organizations all over the United States through remote collaboration, video calls, and (when you’re local) a good cup of coffee.
Let’s talk. Click below to schedule a meeting and get a free quote for your website project.
Recent WordPress Web Design Projects
A selection of custom WordPress websites I’ve designed and developed for authors, attorneys, financial advisors, Duke University departments, and businesses across the Triangle and the United States.
Our Process.
Strategy, Look and Feel, Client Colab:
We can meet either on the phone, virtually, or in person to discuss your needs and preferences. My goal is to create something you love, so your input is essential.
Tailored Design:
I will create a mockup of the site showing you exactly how it will look. I will take into account all of your needs, wants and preferences to design a beautiful website.
Feedback and Design Revisions:
We’ll work on that mockup until you’re happy. UNLIMITED revisions. I GUARANTEE that you will love the design of the site.
Build and Code:
Custom coding and custom theme development. We will move your site into wordpress – You will have your very own wordpress theme that I develop specifically for you, nobody else on the web will have a site that looks like yours.
Mapping and Adding Content
You know your business better than anyone, and I’ll make sure that this is communicated through your website. Content is your responsibility. I’ll guide you through the process, make suggestions and implement your content to make it look professional and inviting. Custom Contact Forms, Integration with MailChimp, Constant Contact Etc. Unlimited possibility.
Test, tweak, and LAUNCH.
Testing of the site on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, IOS Safari for iphone, ipad, Chrome for Android. Data tracking with google analytics and anything else you need.
Here are just some of the benefits of working with Penner Web Design:
WordPress Maintenance & Security.
Penner Web Design’s maintenance and security packages provide key features which all WordPress websites need. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
Keep your site safe and secure. Here are just some of the benefits that we provide to every one of our maintenance and security clients:
WordPress Web Design — Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch.
Need help with your website? Give me a call, text, or email me — anywhere in the U.S.