# Penner Web Design > Custom WordPress web design, development, maintenance, and security by Toban Penner — a one-person studio in Durham, NC (serving the Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill Triangle and clients nationwide, remotely). Fast, secure, hand-built WordPress websites for authors, attorneys, financial advisors, churches, healthcare practices, nonprofits, and small businesses. Official Duke University vendor. Key facts: - Owner and sole developer: Toban Penner. Clients work directly with him — no account managers or outsourcing. - Founded in Durham, NC; in business since the early 2010s. - Specializes in WordPress: custom theme development, redesigns, fixes, ongoing maintenance and security plans, hosting support, SEO, and accessibility (ADA/WCAG) work. - Also supports Squarespace and Wix sites and offers branding/logo design. - Uses AI-assisted workflows to build faster while keeping human design judgment and hand-written code. - Contact: Toban@PennerWebDesign.com, call/text 919-724-4417, or request a quote at https://pennerwebdesign.com/connect/request-a-quote/ ## Services - [Services overview](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/): Everything offered — web design, WordPress development, maintenance, security, SEO, hosting support, and graphic design. - [Custom web design](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/web-design/): Custom-designed, mobile-friendly websites built from scratch — no purchased templates. - [Custom WordPress theme development](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/web-design/wordpress/custom-wordpress-theme-design/): Hand-coded WordPress themes tailored to each business. - [WordPress maintenance & security](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/wordpress-web-security/): Monthly plans covering updates, backups, malware prevention, and hack recovery. - [Why maintenance & security matter](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/why-maintenance-security/): The case for keeping WordPress updated and monitored. - [Website fixes & changes](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/website-fixes-and-changes/): One-off repairs, troubleshooting, white-screen-of-death recovery, and content updates for existing sites. - [Hosting support](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/hosting-support/): Help choosing, configuring, and managing WordPress hosting. - [SEO services](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/seo/): On-page SEO, technical audits, and local SEO for Triangle-area businesses. - [Website accessibility](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/accessibility/): ADA/WCAG accessibility reviews and remediation. - [Branding & logo design](https://pennerwebdesign.com/branding-and-logo-design-services/): Logos and brand identity to match a new or redesigned site. - [Squarespace & Wix support plans](https://pennerwebdesign.com/squarespace-and-wix-support-plans/): Ongoing help for non-WordPress site owners. - [WordPress tutoring](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/web-design/wordpress/wordpress-tutoring/): One-on-one training so clients can manage their own sites. - [Free website checkup](https://pennerwebdesign.com/website-checkup/): Free review of speed, security, SEO, and mobile-friendliness for any existing site. ## Portfolio - [My Work overview](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/): Full portfolio of completed websites. - [Author websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/author-websites/): Sites for authors and writers, including Mari Andrew. - [Lawyer websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/lawyer-websites/): Sites for attorneys and law firms, including Mahoney Law Firm. - [Financial advisor websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/financial-websites/): Compliance-aware sites for advisors, including Wisdom Planning Group. - [Church websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/church-websites/): Sites for churches and ministries, including live-stream integration. - [Healthcare websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/healthcare-websites/): Sites for clinics and practices, including Garner Pelvic Health. - [Science & education websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/science-and-education-websites/): University and research sites, including the Duke Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation. - [Small business websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/small-business-websites/): Sites for local and national small businesses. - [Real estate websites](https://pennerwebdesign.com/my-work/real-estate-websites/): Sites for realtors and property businesses. - [Official Duke University vendor](https://pennerwebdesign.com/official-duke-university-vendor/): Approved vendor status and work for Duke departments. ## About & Trust - [About Toban Penner](https://pennerwebdesign.com/about-me/): Background, philosophy, and how the studio works. - [Client reviews](https://pennerwebdesign.com/web-development-reviews/): Testimonials for web design, maintenance, and graphic design work. - [Local service areas](https://pennerwebdesign.com/local-services-areas/): Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, and the surrounding Triangle. - [Request a quote](https://pennerwebdesign.com/connect/request-a-quote/): Start a project — describe the site and get an estimate. - [Contact](https://pennerwebdesign.com/connect/): All ways to reach Toban. ## Guides & Pricing - [How much does a website cost in the Durham/Triangle area? (2026)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-durham-triangle-2026/): Current local pricing breakdown for custom websites. - [How much does a 5-page WordPress website cost?](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/how-much-does-a-5-page-wordpress-website-cost-full-estimate/): Full line-item estimate for a typical small-business site. - [WordPress vs Squarespace vs Wix (2026)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-vs-squarespace-vs-wix-2026/): Honest platform comparison for small businesses. - [Can AI build a website for a small business?](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/can-ai-build-a-website-small-business/): Where AI site builders work and where they fall short. - [Human + AI: how Penner Web Design works](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/human-plus-ai-penner-web-design/): How AI-assisted development speeds up projects without sacrificing quality. - [How to get your business recommended by ChatGPT and AI search (2026)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/get-business-recommended-by-chatgpt-ai-search-2026/): AI-search visibility guide for local businesses. - [What WordPress maintenance & security includes](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/wordpress-maintenance-security-what-it-includes/): What a monthly care plan actually covers. - [7 signs it's time to redesign your website](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/7-signs-time-to-redesign-your-website/): How to know when a site is costing you business. - [Why is my WordPress site slow?](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/why-is-my-wordpress-site-slow/): Common causes of slow WordPress sites and how to fix them. - [Law firm website must-haves (2026)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/law-firm-website-must-haves-2026/): What attorney websites need to convert clients. - [What makes a great financial advisor website](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/great-financial-advisor-website-trust-compliance-leads/): Trust, compliance, and lead generation for advisor sites. - [Why every author needs a website (not just social media)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/why-every-author-needs-a-website-not-social-media/): The case for author-owned platforms. - [Does your website need to be ADA compliant? (NC, 2026)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/website-ada-compliant-nc-businesses-2026/): Accessibility requirements for North Carolina businesses. - [Local SEO guide for Triangle businesses (2026)](https://pennerwebdesign.com/blog/triangle-business-local-seo-guide-2026/): Ranking locally in Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. - [Blog index](https://pennerwebdesign.com/news/): All articles on WordPress, web design, SEO, and AI. ## Optional - [Design process](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/web-design/design-process/): Step-by-step of how a project runs from kickoff to launch. - [Site development & approval](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/web-design/site-development-and-approval/): How builds are staged, reviewed, and approved. - [Internal SEO](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/seo/internal-seo/): On-page optimization details. - [SEO website audit](https://pennerwebdesign.com/services/seo/seo-website-audit/): What a technical SEO audit covers. - [Durham web design](https://pennerwebdesign.com/local-services-areas/durham-web-design/): Serving Durham, NC. - [Raleigh web design](https://pennerwebdesign.com/local-services-areas/raleigh-web-design/): Serving Raleigh, NC. - [Chapel Hill web design](https://pennerwebdesign.com/local-services-areas/chapel-hill-web-design/): Serving Chapel Hill, NC. - [Cary web design](https://pennerwebdesign.com/cary-web-design/): Serving Cary, NC. - [Terms of service](https://pennerwebdesign.com/terms/): Project terms and conditions. - [Privacy policy](https://pennerwebdesign.com/privacy-policy/): How visitor data is handled.