Marameo Design provides enterprise WordPress development for research institutions, universities, healthcare and purpose-driven organisations. We build custom Gutenberg block libraries instead of page builders, and integrate WordPress with SAML/SSO, learning management systems, CRMs and research data platforms, with accessibility compliance built in.
Enterprise and medium organisations need a technical partner who understands compliance requirements, complex integrations, and enterprise-scale content management, not your average WordPress agency.
We build performant WordPress solutions for organisations with complex needs. Our custom Gutenberg block libraries give your team safe, controlled content management. Our integration expertise connects your WordPress site to existing systems – SAML authentication, APIs, learning management platforms, and more.
We specialise in complex WordPress projects for organisations that need more than a template can provide.
Page builders like Elementor and Divi are popular because they give non-technical users layout control. But they create serious problems: performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, vendor lock-in, and maintenance nightmares.
Instead, we build custom Gutenberg block libraries tailored to each client’s specific needs. Your team gets an intuitive, WordPress-native interface for building pages, with controls that ensure brand consistency, accessibility compliance, and optimal performance.
Who We Work With
Research, Healthcare & Education expertise
We specialise in sectors with complex requirements that generic WordPress agencies don’t understand.
WordPress for Research Institutions
Research organisations need more than a website. You’re managing complex data integrations, researcher profiles, publication databases, and stakeholder portals. We’ve built WordPress solutions for major Australian research institutions including ARDC, The Sax Institute, and multiple health translation centres.
Our research sector capabilities:
Complex data structures and interlinking models
Integration with research data platforms and publication systems (ROR, ORCid, PubMed, Google Scholar etc)
Custom blocks for researcher profiles, projects, and publications
University websites manage hundreds or thousands of pages across departments and faculties. You need granular permissions, system integrations, and strict accessibility compliance together with gen z design appeal to boost your student intake.
Our higher education capabilities:
Landing pages and micro-sites capabilities within your own WordPress CMS
Integration with student information systems and learning platforms
Custom blocks for course listings, faculty profiles, and research projects
SAML/SSO authentication for single sign-on
Role-based permissions and publishing workflow for departmental autonomy
Healthcare websites face strict compliance requirements and complex stakeholder needs. We understand privacy regulations, accessibility requirements, and the challenge of communicating complex medical information to diverse audiences.
Our healthcare capabilities:
Landing pages and micro-sites capabilities within your own WordPress CMS
We train your content team on the custom Gutenberg blocks and site management workflows.
After comprehensive QA and user acceptance testing, we launch when you’re ready, not when we’re done.
Ongoing Partnership
Your website needs evolve as your organisation grows.
Our care plans include technical maintenance, security updates, and strategic consulting to help you optimise content, add functionality, and expand capabilities.
We’re partners in your digital growth, not just developers who disappear after launch.
Your website needs evolve as your organisation grows.
Our care plans include technical maintenance, security updates, and strategic consulting to help you optimise content, add functionality, and expand capabilities.
We’re partners in your digital growth, not just developers who disappear after launch.
Why WordPress for Enterprise?
Why WordPress for Enterprise Organisations
Some organisations assume WordPress is just for blogs or small business sites. That’s outdated thinking. WordPress can power a basic blog or a sophisticated enterprise platform.
The difference is in the architecture, custom development, and strategic planning that goes into the build.
That’s what we provide.
WordPress powers 43% of the web
including major universities, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.
Enterprise-grade content management
with an interface non-technical staff can actually use
Total cost of ownership advantages
compared to proprietary CMS platforms
Flexibility and extensibility
through plugins or custom development
No vendor lock-in
because it’s open source
Active security community
with regular updates and patches
Scalability
to handle millions of visits when properly configured
Technical Capabilities
WordPress Development Services
Custom Gutenberg Development Proprietary block libraries designed for your content types and workflows
WordPress Multisite Manage multiple sites from a single installation with centralised updates
API Integration Connect WordPress to external systems and third-party platforms
Headless WordPress Use WordPress as a content API with modern frontend frameworks
Security Hardening Enterprise-grade security implementation and ongoing monitoring
We work on custom WordPress projects that range from $30,000 to $150,000+ depending on complexity, number of integrations, and custom block requirements. Smaller projects starting around $20,000 are possible for less complex builds.
Typical timeline is 4 to 8+ months from kickoff to launch. This includes discovery, design, development, integration testing, and team training. Rushed projects create technical debt, so we don’t promise unrealistic timelines.
No. We build custom Gutenberg block libraries instead. Page builders create performance, security, and maintenance problems for enterprise projects. Our Gutenberg-first approach gives you the flexibility of a page builder with none of the downsides.
Yes, when properly architected. WordPress powers some of the world’s highest-traffic websites. The difference is in the architecture, hosting infrastructure, and development approach. We specialise in enterprise WordPress architecture.
Discovery and strategic planning, custom Gutenberg block library development, WordPress configuration and security hardening, third-party system integration, content migration (if needed), team training, and launch support. Most clients continue with our care plan services for ongoing maintenance.
Yes, that’s were our best work is completed. Your website needs evolve as your organisation grows.
Our care plans include technical maintenance, security updates, and strategic consulting to help you optimise content, add functionality, and expand capabilities. We’re partners in your digital growth, not just developers who disappear after launch.
Most likely. We’ve integrated WordPress with SAML/SSO authentication, learning management systems (OpenLMS, Moodle, Canvas), CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot), payment gateways, research data platforms, and custom APIs. Tell us what you need to connect, and we’ll tell you if it’s feasible.
Yes. We’re a remote-first team based in Australia but work with clients internationally. We conduct discovery workshops and training sessions remotely or in person for Australia based clients.
We start with why, not what. Before we touch code, we understand your organisation’s goals, your users’ needs, and how your website fits into your broader digital ecosystem. We look at the complete picture – strategy, user experience, technical architecture, and integrations – not just development in isolation.
Three things set us apart:
Sector expertise in research, healthcare, and education (we understand compliance requirements like WCAG and data governance)
Custom Gutenberg block library approach (no page builders)
We’re the first to walk away if we’re not the right partner for your needs
Yes, when built correctly. We build all WordPress sites to WCAG 2.2 AA standards. This is particularly important for government-funded organisations and educational institutions subject to the Disability Discrimination Act.
Successful partnerships
Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our clients about the success we’ve achieved together.
These testimonials highlight the power of collaboration and the value of working as one team.
“We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Mara and her team at Marameo Design. As a client, they have been an exceptional agency – understanding our requirements and delivering solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Their ongoing support for our digital and web needs has been invaluable, and we cannot recommend them highly enough for any digital services.”
Nisha Gurung
The George Institute
★★★★★
“Marameo are incredible to work with. They provide creative and intelligent digital solutions to complex marketing and communication challenges, with particular expertise in the research sector. They are incredibly reliable and have deep expertise in the rapidly evolving online world. Plus they are amazing people. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Jo Savill
Australian Research Data Commons
★★★★★
“We have engaged Marameo Design on two occasions for the development and delivery of two websites and continue to work with them on digital strategy and website maintenance. Mara and her team are truly an amazing team of professionals! They are always ahead of the pack – asking critical questions, thinking things through thoroughly and leading with digital expertise second to none. Working with them and their highly attentive customer service is a breeze. We can not recommend their services highly enough!”
HTQ
★★★★★
“Thank you SO MUCH for your incredible work. It’s an amazing result I am really proud of having worked on.
I know we’ve demanded perfection from you many times! – and you deliver. It’s been wonderful to work with a team who are so professional about achieving the best quality for the end product.”
Tim Johnson
The Australian Prevention Centre
★★★★★
“Marameo Design has shown a very high level of customer service, strategic advice and understanding of the audiences, as well as great skill and expertise in development delivery since taking over the rebuild and then the maintenance of the ARDC website.”
Adelle Coote
Australian Research Data Commons
★★★★★
“I have worked with Mara and Marameo Design for over three years and have been consistently impressed with the skills and knowledge that the team has. Work is delivered in a spirit of collaboration, on time and on budget. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.”
Lindsay Complin
★★★★★
“What can I say? Marameo rescued our website (Research Data Alliance)! It’s still work in progress but it just gets better. Really great team.”
Bridget Walker
Research Data Alliance
★★★★★
““Highly recommended team of professionals, who always responded quickly and efficiently. They provided us a great website created on WordPress which was also required to integrate with our existing Drupal backend sales system. An ethically focused company who are a pleasure to work with.”
Jo Savill
Australian Research Data Commons
★★★★★
“I can’t recommend Mara and the team at Marameo Design highly enough. Mara has been doing work for our company for many years. I have always found the Marameo Design team to be pro-active, efficient, super responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble and they always go above and beyond in their service.”
Shelley Sher
La Corium Health
★★★★★
“I wanted Marameo as our agency knowing that I could trust them and their work output. We have just launch a whole new customised WordPress website in collaboration with Mara and her fabulous team, and I couldn’t be prouder of the output. Bonus that they’re all such cool cats to work with. I couldn’t recommend Marameo enough”
Katrina Batho
Liverty Housing
★★★★★
“I have worked with Marameo Design on several projects over the years. They have built Drupal and WordPress websites for my clients, or migrated a Drupal website to WordPress. Mara and her team are very valuable to have on the team as she has great insight into human web behaviour and offers best practice in terms of web design and usability. They have a wonderful problem-solving attitude to every challenge.
Jen Galama
Traffic Act
★★★★★
“I have known Mara and the Marameo Design team since 2023—over two years now—and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with them. They truly understand requirements, consistently deliver on time, and go the extra mile by suggesting what works best (and what doesn’t) in this space. Their expertise and guidance have been invaluable. If you are looking to collaborate and strengthen your online presence, this is the team you can trust!”
Dr. Shilpa Sadanand
The Resilience Collaborative
★★★★★
“Mara and the Marameo team work hard to find the right solution for a business website, including regular maintenance, updates and and great advice along the way. They are also responsive to feedback and requests in a very timely manner. Thanks!”
Kevin Brumpton
Return Fire Productions Pty Ltd
★★★★★
“Worked extensively with this agency for over 3 years when I was at The George Institute of Global Health. They were always prompt, professional and gave excellent support with our Drupal website. Recommended”
Kevin Truong
The George Institute
★★★★★
” Mara and her team were so accommodating and went above and beyond to try and get what we needed in a short period of time. The transition was incredibly seamless. I always found them so switched on and eager to assist. They know their stuff and their caring and warm approach really fits well in the not-for-profit space”
Katrina Batho
Liverty Housing
★★★★★
“The Marameo Design team are always responsive, efficient & explain things very well. I have a wordpress e-commerce website & they have done an awesome job helping me & understanding what I need. So easy to deal with. I highly recommend their services. Thank you so much for your help & patience. Give stars all the way!!!”
Melissa Cremasco
Cremamia
★★★★★
“Thank you again for your time today – I could have stayed on that call for hours! Your insights on potential opportunities and improving Sepsis Australia’s website were incredibly valuable.”
Harriet Benjamin
Sepsis Network Australia
★★★★★
“The team at Marameo delivered a sleek and user-friendly website for FoodSwitch that perfectly aligns with our vision and expectations. Working with Mara for creative design and the technical team for the build, Marameo were easy to work with. Communication was clear, collaboration was seamless. We are very happy with the end result.”
Steve Stamatellis
FoodSwitch
★★★★★
“Working with Marameo Design has been a wonderful experience. They are professional, supportive and always reliable. True collaboration.”
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