Hey, I’m Robert, founder of Enlivy and a small business owner. Today, I’m excited to share our approach to web development, which centers on creating long-term, client-friendly solutions. Here at Enlivy, we’re currently focused on building out our Enlivy.com ERP solution. To fund this, we still take on custom web development projects, which we approach with an eye on long-term value and usability for our clients.
The Enlivy Kit: A Custom-Built Solution for Efficient Development
One of our standout tools is the Enlivy Kit, a suite of WordPress plugins built to simplify and streamline the development process. Unlike the typical WordPress approach of stacking various plugins, we’ve designed the Enlivy Kit with small, purpose-built plugins. These lightweight plugins offer highly specific functions that enable customization within a controlled, streamlined environment. For clients, this means faster load times, reduced code bloat, and greater flexibility.
Enlivy Kit allows for a narrow and efficient architecture, where code is added only when needed. For example, instead of relying on large-scale plugins, we apply selective CSS injections—a method that lets us load only necessary styles and functionalities on-demand. This method minimizes dependencies and reduces the chance of compatibility issues down the line.
Keeping Development Costs Manageable and Skills Accessible
One of our goals with the Enlivy Kit is to keep the technical requirements manageable so that even junior developers, with a year or more of experience, can contribute meaningfully. By sticking to familiar WordPress standards like PHP and jQuery (rather than more complex frameworks like React or Vue.js), we ensure that our process remains accessible. This approach allows us to scale projects while keeping costs reasonable for clients, all while ensuring that our work is maintainable by developers with standard skill sets.
We build each site with a specific, repeatable procedure for tasks like model creation and block building, creating a predictable workflow that makes ongoing maintenance easier. This way, clients are left with a stable, maintainable system that doesn’t require constant expert intervention.
Predictability and Stability: Why It Matters
Our focus on predictability and stability is essential. By crafting websites that are predictable and consistent, we deliver sites that allow our clients to sleep easy, knowing their platform is reliable. This predictability also makes future customizations and maintenance straightforward, adding long-term value.
The Enlivy Kit enables us to help clients transition from chaotic, bug-ridden sites to stable platforms. We’ve taken on projects with vast amounts of content—thousands of posts, WooCommerce subscriptions, and order histories—and rebuilt these sites on Enlivy Kit’s foundation. The result? Stable, scalable websites that we’ve restructured in just two months with minimal issues.
A Tool for Every Developer, A Solution for Every Client
The Enlivy Kit is designed to work for developers of all levels. For newer developers, it’s a structured environment that provides clear guidelines, minimizing errors and promoting best practices. For advanced developers, Enlivy Kit is a toolkit that emphasizes cleanliness and efficiency, offering a platform where they can truly excel.
At Enlivy, we believe development shouldn’t be a constant struggle with bugs and maintenance. The Enlivy Kit was created to enforce clean, predictable development, which allows for smooth, stable, and client-focused solutions.
If you’re looking for a development approach that prioritizes stability, flexibility, and user-friendliness, Enlivy Kit might be the solution for you.