Dev Hero

Webflow is a solid starting point for a lot of startups, but there usually comes a day when you outgrow it. Whether it’s hitting a ceiling with SEO or needing more complex functionality, that transition to a custom build is a big milestone.

We recently helped a client make the move over to a custom Dev Hero WordPress setup. The goal wasn't just a fresh look: it was about building a foundation that could actually scale with them. We focused on clean code, better search visibility, and giving them full control over their own data.

Switching platforms can feel like a headache, but it’s a lot smoother when you have a clear path forward. If your current site is starting to feel a bit cramped for your growth plans, let’s chat about building something that fits where you're headed.

Building a website is just the beginning. At Dev Hero, we value long-term partnerships over one-off projects.

Agency life is most rewarding when we can grow alongside our clients, helping them navigate new tech shifts and scaling challenges as they happen. It’s about being more than just a vendor; it’s about being an extension of your team.

Shoutout to all the partners who have been with us on this journey!

Remember when SEO was just about peppering keywords into a blog post? Those days are ancient history.

In 2026, we’re designing for two very different types of visitors: humans and AI crawlers.

When an LLM crawls your startup’s site, it isn’t "reading" the same way we do. It’s looking for structural clarity, semantic relationships, and clean data paths. If your site’s architecture is a maze, the AI simply won't "understand" what you do: which means you won’t show up when people ask AI search engines for solutions.

At Dev Hero, we’ve shifted our focus to auditing site structures for AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). We’re making sure the skeleton of your site is as clear to a machine as the UI is to a person. It’s about building a digital foundation that’s readable, relatable, and ready for the way people find information now.

How are you handling your site’s "AI readability" this year? Drop a comment or reach out if you want to chat about the structural side of things.

Nerd alert! 🤓 WordPress 7.0 is officially on the horizon, and we’re looking at some of the biggest technical shifts in years.

As a developer, I’m most stoked about Phase 3. We’re finally moving past the "solo editor" era into full-blown real-time collaboration. Think live cursors and multi-user editing directly in the block editor: Google Docs style, but for your entire site.

But the real magic for agencies is under the hood:

🔹 The new DataViews and Field API: The admin UI is getting a complete React-powered overhaul. It’s a massive jump away from those clunky legacy PHP list tables.
🔹 The Abilities API: A standardized way for AI to actually "understand" and interact with the editor. No more fragmented AI implementations.
🔹 PHP 7.4 floor: If you’re still clinging to legacy servers, it’s officially time to level up.

It’s a lot to digest, but this is the foundation for how we’ll be building for the next decade.

Are you ready for the collab era, or are you dreading the admin UI changes? Let’s talk shop in the comments! 👇