WordPress and WooCommerce
Custom themes, blocks, admin screens, secure plugins, e-commerce extensions, API connectors, performance audits and practical editorial workflows.
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CMS & plugin development.
Choose a CMS that editors actually enjoy and extend it with custom plugins, headless architectures, content workflows and integrations that fit your business.
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WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES
Technology with a purpose.
Your content management system should support your publishing workflow rather than dictate how your business operates. We help teams choose, customize, migrate and extend CMS platforms—whether that means a traditional WordPress website, a Joomla installation or a headless CMS powering several digital channels.
When standard features are not enough, we build custom plugins, modules, extensions and API integrations so your platform works with the tools and rules that matter to you.
The right CMS makes content updates faster, separates editorial responsibilities clearly and avoids unnecessary dependency on developers for routine changes.
WHERE WE HELPSolutions designed
Solutions designed
around your needs.
Focused on the outcomes your company needs—not another box-checking feature list.
Joomla, Drupal and traditional CMS
Custom modules, templates, content modeling, modernization, maintenance and migration planning for established content-heavy sites.
Headless CMS architecture
Content models, roles, preview experiences, media libraries and APIs for Next.js websites and mobile apps using Payload, Directus, Strapi, Sanity, Contentful or DatoCMS.
Plugin and integration engineering
Purpose-built extensions for CMS platforms, Shopify and WooCommerce; integrations with CRMs, payments, forms, data sources and Cloudflare R2 media storage.
WHY WORK WITH BLACK LOTUS LABSBuilt for the business.
Built for the business.
Not the template.
- ↗ WordPress, Joomla and Drupal extensions
- ↗ Payload, Directus, Strapi, Sanity, Contentful and DatoCMS
- ↗ Custom plugins, editorial workflows and APIs
Your content management system should make publishing easier, not dictate what your business is allowed to build. Some organizations need a familiar editor with pages, media and publishing controls. Others need structured content shared across websites, apps and digital displays. We help choose and extend the right approach based on the people editing content, the experiences you need to deliver, and the systems already in use. For traditional CMS projects, that can mean WordPress, Joomla or Drupal, including custom themes, extensions and carefully designed editorial workflows. For headless projects, we can evaluate Payload, Directus, Strapi, Sanity, Contentful and DatoCMS, integrating their APIs with Next.js or other front ends. We also develop custom WordPress and WooCommerce plugins, Shopify extensions and middleware that connect CRMs, payment systems, search, storage and other services. Instead of accumulating plugins that conflict with one another, we design extensions around clear requirements and maintainable interfaces. You gain a publishing workflow your team can understand, with the freedom to create experiences that standard templates and plugins cannot support.
Let's plan your project ↗PLATFORMS & TECHNOLOGIESTools chosen
Tools chosen
for the job.
From established platforms to modern development stacks, the best fit depends on how your team works and where you want to go.
WordPress
WooCommerce
Joomla
DrupalPayload CMS
Directus
Strapi
Sanity
Contentful
DatoCMSShopify apps
GraphQLREST APIs
Cloudflare R2Platform marks load from a public icon library when available. Platform names remain visible regardless.
HOW WE DELIVERA clear process.
A clear process.
Less guesswork.
- 01
Audit current content, extensions and editorial pain points
- 02
Compare CMS platforms and design content models
- 03
Develop workflows, roles, plugins and integrations
- 04
Migrate and validate content with redirects where needed
- 05
Train editors and establish upgrade and maintenance procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKEDYour questions,
Your questions,
answered.
What is a headless CMS, and when should I use one?+
A headless CMS manages content separately from the website or app that displays it. It is useful when content feeds multiple channels or a custom frontend is required. Traditional CMS platforms can be simpler for smaller editorial teams.
Can you create custom WordPress or Joomla plugins?+
Yes. We can build purpose-specific plugins or modules that add admin screens, integrate external services and apply business rules, with maintenance and compatibility in mind.
Which headless CMS is best?+
There is no universal winner. Payload suits teams wanting a code-centric TypeScript setup, Directus works well around structured databases, and hosted options such as Sanity, Contentful and DatoCMS serve different editorial needs. We compare visual editing, API support, media and hosting requirements.
Can you connect our CMS to Cloudflare R2?+
Yes, where a suitable supported integration is available or can be implemented. We consider asset URLs, access controls, transforms, caching and editorial experience.
THE OUTCOME