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"We enjoyed working with the 1902 QA team! The communicative and proactive team had a great level of detail and an amazing understanding of the processes, business needs & priorities. We value the well-established testing approach as well as the experience of the 1902 QA engineers. Also sending special thanks to Angela’s team! The team was attentive, focused & flexible! With their hard effort and ability to coordinate they've continually directed their attention to cooperation & customer satisfaction."
Extremely fast and always available for any emergency issue. Always trying to understand the problem and propose the best solution possible 🙂
"Great company! Working with them is a pleasure. Always helpful and eager to help :)"
"I am in general very pleased with the collaboration with 1902. Project Manager Ryan is always there when you need him and the quality of the tasks done is fully up to speed with what I expected when entering into the collaboration."
"1902 software development has been supporting our start up for about half a year now and we are very satisfied with them. Our website is up to our standards and they have been very good at listening and executing our many requests. It also doesn't hurt that they always have a smile on their faces while we have a video conference 😉 We have had some hic ups or misunderstandings sometimes as it can be expected but all has always been properly handled and solved. Good job guys!"
"Working with 1902 Software for months, and can highly recommend it - the team is very responsible, with high level of professional knowledge and always meets the agreed deadlines, etc. Worked closely with developers and QAs, and cooperation is very cool!"
"1902 Software is an excellent tech outsourced company. Having worked with large setups, 1902 is instrumental in being an extended arm of the team, one which delivers, cares and most important of all are genuinely nice humans to have on any team. They bring an enormous amount of talent and value to any company, especially if you have had the pleasure of working with a certain Ryan (he knows who he is :))"
"Very content with the work that 1902 performs. Easy communication flow with their CRM-system. Ryan and his team are always ready to assist to any tasks or issues we have. Very adaptable to circumstances and needs. Big thumbs up!"
"Outstanding service."
"It is a pleasure doing business with 1902 Software. They have a positive and professional attitude. We just concluded the development of a new WordPress site. Delivery was on time and below budget. Contact with the project manager was fluid and constructive. They understood our needs and suggested alternative technical solutions... and more importantly: 9 times out of 10, they got it right the first time. That greatly reduces time spent reviewing and changing existing code. Add to that an experienced owner, that knows the business, and you have a winner."
"Super good and fast IT solutions can 1902 software easily develop without any problems! They have the expertise and all wishes are met if you know what you need. But you do not even have a finger on the pulse and know what you need, you may not feel 100% taken care of yourself and communication typically takes place in English, directly with the developer. We had Ryan as project manager for the development of the site and he was extremely competent and also came up with some solutions to get more content on the site, but I'm glad to know myself about AMP, ssl, schedule data and generally search engine optimization. Had I not known, I'm not 100% sure that I had got the IT solution I needed to rank higher than my competitors.
They have not been particularly good at writing in their crm system what time has been spent on and you should expect the price to end in the high part of the offer as both design and development have been far closer to the maximum price than the minimum price. I quickly got an idea of how pricing was made and as long as you expect it to be close to or equal to the high end of the offer, you will not get any surprises!
I had expected from the company that there was a little better initiative to ensure that people get the best IT solution now that they have the expertise to execute it! You may not know as a customer what things are important for the optimization of the page to be implemented during the build-up, but it makes a huge difference afterwards when you want to insert content and optimize this to be considered in the process.
My solution was expensive compared to other actors, but it is worth it afterwards when I know that there are competent people at the other end and help us with the right solution. This is not a solution that needs to be replaced after a few years because the supplier has tied you on your hands and feet and there is no ongoing monthly fee for "ongoing maintenance" and other patches you will be practiced elsewhere!
It's a little expensive, but they deliver the item and you will not experience becoming another customer in the row. There is a focus on you as a customer and there is ongoing contact with you every week to make sure you know what is happening in the process.
It's probably not the last time we will use them and next time, we hope they are better off putting in the customer's place and clarifying what it's a customer needs."
"We did not regret for a moment that we chose 1902 Software when we had to find a web company to develop http://www.mediehuset-kbh.dk and www.kanalhovedstaden.dk respectively, which both helped introduce our company to the world. The results cannot be denied: the sites became usable, manageable and user-friendly; and in the process, we felt that the customer was always in the center. We received extensive service and technical guides whenever appropriate. Physical distance—which seemed much, from Manila to Copenhagen—does not matter in these high-tech times. An excellent example of this is the smooth collaboration between 1902 Software and our media company."
"1902 Software has been our technology partner from concept development of our new business platform - marketingselector.com - to current operating phase. They have in all project phases demonstrated business insight and were quickly able to define a sustainable technical platform. In the design phase, they were received an overall design concept brief from our Danish designer. They have in a very elegant manner been able to implement this design at all website sub-pages, showcasing a clear overall design theme and tone & manner throughout the platform. The development and integration of various modules have been project driven at a very high level. There has been a good control of both time and cost. Changes and minor errors that always arise in a major project has been handled quickly and with high flexibility. You senses an excellent service culture, where the customer is in the center of all activities.
Overall, the project was delivered within time and budget - something you rarely see in IT projects. The communication on Skype works surprisingly well and 1902 Software's project managers speak a very good and understandable English. I can highly recommend the 1902 Software as a technology partner for web / ecommerce projects. I have worked with many Danish web agencies and 1902 Software matches the best - and yes the budget is obviously in a very different, light caliber."
"I highly recommend 1902. Professional, reliable and great project management skills."
"Development of the website Danlink Ingredients in South Africa.
Being a small company with limited resources on both people and expenses, it has been a pleasure for us to work with 1902. We initially did not go for a dynamic site and preferred more of a nicely-designed site, but it's incredibly wonderful to end up with both a great design and a dynamic website at no extra cost.
The response time on the things that were delivered to us has been greatly satisfactory. We have received great praises for the stunning designs from all our suppliers."
"Super skilled and competent people, amazing team, I've been working with 1902software for years now and it's always so impressive. Projects are always delivered on time with high quality, definitely the best agency for web design and implementation. Thank you"
"With 1902 Software's help we have been to get a long list of development tasks completed. They were instrumental in correcting some old bugs, adding new features, and integrating our new marketing software. Their "black box" approach where we have one point of contact, works extremely well. I look forward to doing more work with 1902 Software especially now that I have a dependable expert team in the development space."
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a content management system (CMS)—software that lets you create, organize, and publish content through a web-based interface rather than manually coding HTML files. You log in, create pages and posts, upload media, and manage your site without touching code unless you choose to customize further.
The platform is open-source, which means the core software is free to use, modify, and distribute. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in, no proprietary restrictions. Thousands of developers worldwide contribute to WordPress, and an extensive ecosystem of themes and plugins extends its capabilities.
Why businesses choose WordPress
Complete control and flexibility
Because WordPress is open-source, you're free to modify anything. Need custom functionality? Build it. Want to export your data and move to another platform? You can do that. This level of control isn't available with proprietary systems that lock you into specific vendors or limit customization—though you'll still work within the boundaries of your hosting setup and any third-party tools you choose to use.
Scales from simple to complex
WordPress handles basic company websites just as well as it manages large-scale applications. Start small and expand functionality as your needs grow—adding ecommerce, membership features, custom applications, or third-party integrations without rebuilding from scratch.
Extensive plugin and theme ecosystems
Thousands of plugins add functionality without custom development—forms, SEO tools, analytics, security, backup systems, ecommerce. Themes provide design starting points. This ecosystem means faster launches and lower costs for common requirements.
Active community and abundant resources
WordPress has one of the largest developer and user communities in the world. Online forums, documentation, tutorials, and developers are readily available. Finding help, hiring talent, or getting questions answered is straightforward.
Multilingual and global reach
WordPress supports many languages and handles multilingual content well. Build sites that serve global audiences without complex workarounds or expensive add-ons.
SEO-friendly architecture
Clean code structure, customizable permalinks, meta tag control, and responsive themes give WordPress solid SEO foundations. Popular SEO plugins extend capabilities further for businesses focused on organic search performance.
What you can build with WordPress
WordPress started as blogging software but evolved into a general-purpose platform capable of powering diverse websites and applications.
Corporate and marketing sites
Company websites, landing pages, product pages, service portfolios. WordPress gives marketing teams control over content while developers handle custom functionality and integrations.
Blog and content publications
Editorial calendars, author management, categories and tags, commenting systems, RSS feeds. WordPress still excels at content publishing, which is what it was originally built for.
Ecommerce stores
WooCommerce, the most popular WordPress ecommerce plugin, turns WordPress into a complete online store. Product catalogs, shopping carts, payment processing, shipping management, inventory tracking—all manageable through WordPress.
Membership sites and user portals
Gated content, subscription tiers, member dashboards, course delivery platforms, community forums. WordPress handles user registration, access control, and member management with appropriate plugins and configuration.
Business applications
Booking systems, directory sites, listing platforms, customer portals, project management tools. WordPress can serve as the foundation for custom applications when extended with plugins or custom development.
WordPress themes—controlling design and layout
Themes determine how your WordPress site looks. They control layout, typography, colors, and overall visual design.
Pre-built themes
Thousands of pre-designed themes are available through marketplaces and theme shops. These range from free basic designs to premium themes. Most businesses purchase a theme and customize it slightly—adjusting colors, fonts, and layouts to match their brand.
Custom themes
For businesses that need complete design control or specific functionality that pre-built themes don't provide, custom theme development creates unique designs from scratch. This costs more than purchasing a theme but delivers exactly what you need without compromise or unnecessary features.
Theme customization
Even when starting with a pre-built theme, most businesses make adjustments. Simple changes (colors, fonts, logos) are usually straightforward. More complex modifications might require developer assistance, depending on the theme's flexibility.
WordPress plugins—extending functionality
Plugins add features to WordPress without modifying core code. Need a contact form? Install a form plugin. Want better SEO? Add an SEO plugin. Need ecommerce? Install WooCommerce.
The WordPress plugin directory contains thousands of free plugins. Commercial plugins—often more feature-rich or specialized—are available from developers and marketplaces.
Custom plugins — When your requirements are highly specific and no existing plugin fits, custom plugin development creates functionality tailored to your exact needs. This is common for business process automation, proprietary integrations, or unique features that differentiate your site.
WordPress hosting considerations
WordPress requires web hosting—a server where your site files and database live. Most hosting companies support WordPress, with many offering specialized WordPress hosting that includes pre-installed software, automatic updates, enhanced security, and optimized performance.
Hosting types for WordPress:
Shared hosting
Multiple sites share server resources. Affordable for small sites with moderate traffic.
Managed WordPress hosting
Hosting specifically optimized for WordPress with automatic updates, security, backups, and expert support.
VPS (Virtual Private Server)
Dedicated resources in a virtual environment. Better performance and control than shared hosting.
Dedicated servers
Entire physical server for your site. Maximum performance and control for high-traffic sites.
Cloud hosting
Scalable hosting across distributed servers. Handles traffic spikes and offers flexibility.
Hosting choice impacts site speed, security, and reliability. For business-critical sites, investing in quality hosting prevents performance problems and downtime.
WordPress updates and maintenance
WordPress releases updates regularly—major updates a few times per year, smaller security and maintenance updates more frequently. These updates improve security, add features, fix bugs, and maintain compatibility with current web technologies.
Automatic updates
WordPress can update automatically, which many hosting providers enable by default for security releases. This keeps sites protected without manual intervention.
Manual updates
For sites with custom themes, plugins, or complex functionality, some businesses prefer testing updates in a staging environment before applying them to live sites. This prevents unexpected issues from breaking important functionality.
Ongoing maintenance
Beyond WordPress core updates, themes and plugins also release updates. Regular maintenance includes updating all components, monitoring security, verifying backups, and checking for broken links or performance issues.
Many businesses handle routine WordPress maintenance themselves. Others prefer professional support to ensure updates don’t cause problems and to address issues quickly when they arise.
Is WordPress right for your project?
WordPress excels when you need content management flexibility, a large ecosystem of existing solutions, and control over your platform. It works well for businesses that expect to grow and evolve their sites over time without rebuilding.
WordPress might not be the best choice when you need extremely specialized functionality that WordPress wasn’t designed for, when you want the absolute simplest possible solution, or when your project benefits more from a purpose-built application than a content management system.
If you’re considering WordPress for your website or application, professional guidance can help determine whether the platform fits your requirements and how to implement it effectively.
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