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WordPress Bedrock modern development workflow with Composer and secure folder structure
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If You Want WordPress, at Least Let Us Do It Properly

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We'll always be upfront - WordPress wouldn't be our first recommendation for most projects. But we understand that sometimes it's the right fit, whether that's down to budget, familiarity, or an existing investment in the ecosystem.

When a client is set on WordPress, we build with Bedrock.

Bedrock, created by Roots, completely rethinks how WordPress projects are structured. It brings the kind of modern development practices we use across all our projects into a platform that traditionally hasn't had them.

Composer for Everything

WordPress core, plugins, and themes are all managed as dependencies through Composer. No more logging into the admin panel to click "update" and hoping nothing breaks. Everything is defined, versioned, and reproducible. The same approach PHP developers use everywhere else.

Proper Environment Configuration

Bedrock uses .env files to manage database credentials, API keys, and environment-specific settings. Sensitive information stays out of your codebase and your Git repository. Different configurations for development, staging, and production without touching a single line of code.

A Secure Folder Structure

Standard WordPress exposes everything in the web root. Bedrock moves WordPress core files outside of the publicly accessible directory, reducing the attack surface significantly. It's a simple change that makes a real difference.

Version Control That Makes Sense

Your repository contains your custom code, your configuration, and your dependency list. Not thousands of WordPress core files. This means cleaner pull requests, easier code reviews, and deployments you can actually trust.

Security Advisories Baked In

Bedrock includes Roave's security advisories package out of the box. If any of your dependencies have known vulnerabilities, Composer will flag them before they ever reach production.

The result is a WordPress project that can sit inside a proper CI/CD pipeline, be deployed automatically, and be maintained without the usual chaos. It's WordPress that fits into a professional development workflow rather than fighting against one.

If WordPress is the answer, Bedrock is how we deliver it.

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