# Hello World > Hello World is a Certified B Corp WordPress development agency partnering with mission-driven organizations. Nonprofits, B Corps, public-good groups, and values-driven businesses. To ship strategy-led product, design, data, and engineering work that lasts. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Founded 2007. Long-term partnerships, transparent pricing, senior engineering. ## Start here - [What we do](https://helloworlddevs.com/what-we-do/): Overview of services. Custom WordPress development, team expansion, UX & design, and strategic guidance. - [Our approach](https://helloworlddevs.com/our-approach/): How Hello World partners with clients. Relationship-first, strategy-led, long-term. - [About](https://helloworlddevs.com/about/): The team, the B Corp story, and the values driving the work. - [Plans & Pricing](https://helloworlddevs.com/plans-and-pricing/): Transparent project and retainer pricing for long-term partnerships. - [AI for mission-driven teams](https://helloworlddevs.com/ai/): Pillar guide to AI for nonprofits, B Corps, and public-good organizations. Principles, use cases, rollout steps, and FAQ. - [WordPress for nonprofits](https://helloworlddevs.com/nonprofits/): Pillar guide to nonprofit WordPress sites. Accessibility, low-staffing-burden editing, CRM integrations, donation flows, advocacy, multilingual publishing. - [Software for B Corps](https://helloworlddevs.com/b-corp-software/): Pillar guide to B Corp software work. Pay transparency, environmental accounting, stakeholder governance, recertification-ready data systems. - [WordPress vs Drupal for nonprofits](https://helloworlddevs.com/wordpress-vs-drupal-for-nonprofits/): Side-by-side comparison, when each platform wins, and what a real Drupal-to-WordPress migration costs. ## Services - [Custom Development](https://helloworlddevs.com/services/custom-development/): Block-first WordPress builds, integrations, headless front-ends, and accessibility-audited engineering. Project range $30K–$150K+. - [Team Expansion](https://helloworlddevs.com/services/team-expansion/): Embed senior Hello World engineers, designers, or strategists into your team for weeks or months. $12K–$30K per person per month. - [UX & Design](https://helloworlddevs.com/services/ux-design/): Research-informed design systems, WordPress block patterns, and accessibility-led interaction design. $15K–$60K engagements. - [Strategic Guidance](https://helloworlddevs.com/services/strategic-guidance/): Technology roadmap, vendor selection, AI readiness, Fractional CXO retainers. From $10K audits to $5K/month retainers. - [Glossary](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/): Plain-English definitions for fractional CXO, B Corp software work, headless WordPress, mission-driven tech, and related concepts. - [AI Policy](https://helloworlddevs.com/ai-policy/): Public-facing AI usage policy. What we use AI for, what we do not, data handling and vendor list, contractual commitments, engagement flow. - [Contact](https://helloworlddevs.com/contact/): Book a free discovery call. ## Fractional CXO offerings - [Fractional CTO](https://helloworlddevs.com/fractional-cto/): Senior technical leadership. Roadmap, architecture, team mentorship. On a monthly retainer. - [Fractional Chief Strategy Officer](https://helloworlddevs.com/fractional-cso/): Align technology investments with business and program outcomes. - [Fractional Chief AI Officer](https://helloworlddevs.com/fractional-caio/): Responsible, high-ROI AI strategy and implementation. ## Glossary - [API-First WordPress](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/api-first-wordpress/): API-first WordPress is an architectural pattern in which content is created and managed in WordPress but consumed primarily through its REST API or WPGraphQL by other systems. Mobile apps, JavaScript front-ends, third-party platforms. Rathe - [ARIA Patterns](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/aria-patterns/): ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) patterns are reusable accessibility recipes published by the W3C that describe how to implement complex interactive components. Tabs, dialogs, comboboxes, accordions. So they're usable by screen - [B Corp Certified Software Agency](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/b-corp-certified-software-agency/): A B Corp Certified software agency is a development firm that has met B Lab's third-party standards for verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Committing to balance profit with purpose - [Block Theme vs Classic Theme](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/block-theme-vs-classic-theme/): A block theme is a WordPress theme architecture that uses HTML templates assembled from Gutenberg blocks (including site-wide elements like the header and footer), while a classic theme uses PHP template files and only renders blocks inside - [Content Migration](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/content-migration/): Content migration is the structured process of moving existing content. Articles, pages, media, taxonomies, users, URL history. From one platform or CMS to another while preserving editorial relationships, search equity, and accessibility. - [Content Security Policy (CSP)](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/content-security-policy-csp/): A Content Security Policy (CSP) is an HTTP response header that tells browsers exactly which sources of scripts, styles, images, fonts, and embedded content are allowed to run on a page. Used to prevent cross-site scripting and supply-chain - [Custom Post Type (CPT)](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/custom-post-type/): A Custom Post Type (CPT) is a WordPress content structure beyond the built-in posts and pages. Used to model distinct entities like case studies, team members, glossary entries, or events with their own admin UI, URL structure, and editoria - [Data Processing Agreement (DPA)](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/data-processing-agreement/): A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is a contract between an organization (the data controller) and a vendor (the data processor) that specifies how the vendor handles personal data on the organization's behalf. Covering scope, security, sub- - [Define Phase](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/define-phase/): The Define Phase is a fixed-price scoping engagement following Discovery in which Hello World produces a detailed implementation plan, technical architecture, and confirmed build budget. Converting strategic direction into an executable bui - [Discovery Session](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/discovery-session/): A Discovery Session is a focused, paid working session. Typically 4 hours. In which Hello World maps a project's goals, constraints, audience, and technical landscape so the resulting scope and pricing are grounded in evidence rather than g - [Drupal-to-WordPress Migration](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/drupal-to-wordpress-migration/): A Drupal-to-WordPress migration is the planned move of an existing Drupal site's content, URLs, users, and editorial workflow onto WordPress. Usually motivated by lower long-term maintenance cost, a larger editorial talent pool, or alignmen - [EveryAction](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/everyaction/): EveryAction is a nonprofit CRM and advocacy platform widely used by progressive nonprofits, political campaigns, and labor organizations. Combining donor management, email marketing, action tools (petitions, letters to representatives, even - [Fractional Chief AI Officer](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/fractional-chief-ai-officer/): A Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) is a senior AI executive engaged part-time to identify high-ROI AI use cases, run pilots, choose models and vendors, put governance in place, and ship production AI systems an organization can maintain. - [Fractional CTO](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/fractional-cto/): A Fractional CTO is a senior technology executive engaged part-time on a monthly retainer to set engineering direction, make architecture and vendor decisions, and lead an organization's technical team without the cost of a full-time hire. - [GDPR for Nonprofits](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/gdpr-for-nonprofits/): GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU's comprehensive data privacy law that applies to any organization. Including US nonprofits. That processes personal data of people in the EU or UK, regardless of where the organization is - [Gutenberg / Block Editor](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/gutenberg-block-editor/): Gutenberg is WordPress's built-in block editor that replaced the classic TinyMCE-based editor in 2018, organizing content into modular "blocks". Paragraphs, images, headings, columns, custom patterns. That editors can drag, configure, and r - [Headless WordPress](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/headless-wordpress/): Headless WordPress is an architecture in which WordPress is used only as a content management backend, while the public-facing site is rendered by a separate front-end (often React, Next.js, Astro, or SvelteKit) that consumes WordPress cont - [Mission-Driven Technology Partner](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/mission-driven-technology-partner/): A mission-driven technology partner is a software firm that explicitly aligns its commercial work with social or environmental outcomes. Choosing clients, pricing, and engagement models that protect the client's mission rather than maximize - [Open Source Stewardship](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/open-source-stewardship/): Open source stewardship is the practice of an organization treating its dependence on open source software as a responsibility, not a free ride. Contributing back to the projects it depends on, sponsoring maintainers, and budgeting for the - [Pantheon Hosting](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/pantheon-hosting/): Pantheon is a managed cloud hosting platform purpose-built for WordPress and Drupal that runs containerized environments with a Dev / Test / Live workflow, automatic backups, edge caching, and integrated git deployment. - [Pantheon Multidev](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/pantheon-multidev/): Pantheon Multidev is a feature of the Pantheon hosting platform that creates an ephemeral, fully-isolated environment per git branch. Letting engineering teams preview feature branches, review code changes, and run QA against production-lik - [Plain Language](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/plain-language/): Plain language is a writing style that uses short sentences, common words, active voice, and clear structure to make content understandable on a first read. Required by federal regulation for many US government communications and increasing - [REST API vs WPGraphQL](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/rest-api-vs-wpgraphql/): REST API and WPGraphQL are two ways to expose WordPress content to other systems. The REST API ships with WordPress core and returns fixed JSON shapes per endpoint, while WPGraphQL is a plugin that exposes content via a single GraphQL endpo - [Salesforce NPSP](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/salesforce-npsp/): Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is Salesforce's nonprofit-tailored CRM configuration that ships with data models, automations, and reporting templates designed for fundraising, program management, and constituent relationships. The - [Section 508 Accessibility](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/section-508-accessibility/): Section 508 is a US federal law requiring electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies. And many federal grantees. To be accessible to people with disabilities, currently enforced throug - [Static Site Generator](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/static-site-generator/): A static site generator is a tool that builds an entire website into pre-rendered HTML files at build time. Eliminating the server-side database query on every page request and producing a fast, cacheable, low-attack-surface site. Common SS - [WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/wcag-accessibility/): WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the global baseline standard for accessible web content, covering perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust criteria that ensure people with disabilities can use a website. And t - [Web Application Firewall (WAF)](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/web-application-firewall-waf/): A web application firewall (WAF) is a security layer that filters and monitors HTTP traffic between a website and the internet. Blocking common attacks (SQL injection, cross-site scripting, malicious bots, brute-force login attempts) before - [WordPress Block Patterns](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/wordpress-block-patterns/): WordPress block patterns are reusable, pre-designed layouts assembled from core or custom blocks that editors can drop into pages and customize. Turning a marketing site's design system into editor-friendly Lego pieces. - [WordPress Multisite](https://helloworlddevs.com/glossary/wordpress-multisite/): WordPress Multisite is a built-in WordPress feature that runs many sites from a single WordPress installation and shared database. Useful for chapter networks, multilingual sites, university departments, or multi-brand portfolios where edit ## Case studies - [Deck Familiar - An iOS App With a Curious Origin](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/deck-familiar-an-ios-app-with-a-curious-origin/): A curios way to build an app! - [Drupal 7 to 11 Migration: Future-Proofing Cowlitz Indian Tribe](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/cowlitz-indian-tribe/): Future-Proofing Government Web Infrastructure Cowlitz County partnered with Hello World to reclaim control of their digital presence. By migrating from an aging platform and eliminating fragile depend - [DC Comics NFT Marketplace: Building a Custom Comic Reader in 90 Days](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/dc-comics-nft/): A custom React/TypeScript comic book reader for the DC Comics NFT marketplace, delivered in under 3 months with no access to the client environment. Still in production 2.5 years later. - [Three Zero-Downtime Drupal Upgrades and WordPress Support for atDove](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/atdove/): Three major Drupal upgrades for a veterinary LMS platform, plus WordPress marketing site maintenance, with zero downtime across every migration. - [Stability for Scientists: How Hello World Rebuilt the WaveMetrics Digital Experience](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/wavemetrics/): Two major Drupal upgrades and a custom syntax highlighting migration to highlight.js, keeping scientific documentation accessible without interruption. - [HR Director by Bent Ericksen](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/hr-director-bent-ericksen/): Six years of continuous modernization: evolving a decade-old Laravel HR platform from jQuery to Vue + Inertia.js, Laravel 5 to 11, with 100+ automated tests and zero downtime. - [Standard Insurance](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/standard-insurance/): Six years maintaining three Drupal platforms including microsite, corporate, and headless with 5 major version upgrades and zero-downtime deployments. - [DoveLewis & atDove](https://helloworlddevs.com/case-studies/dovelewis/): Highlights Hello World provides Ongoing Technical Support for High-Traffic Veterinary Platforms. Ongoing Drupal maintenance, WordPress Maintenance, and technical strategy for DoveLewis, achieving 99% ## Resources - [3 Topics About AI on the Founder Wisdom Podcast](https://helloworlddevs.com/2026/07/20/3-topics-about-ai-on-the-founder-wisdom-podcast/) (2026-07-20). I recently had the opportunity to join the Founder Wisdom podcast to talk about artificial intelligence, software development, and where both are headed over the next several years. While we covered e - [AI Doesn't Replace Great Technology Partners. It Changes What Great Partners Do.](https://helloworlddevs.com/2026/07/16/insights-ai-doesnt-replace-technology-partners/) (2026-07-16). This article was inspired by Dan Linn’s recent appearance on Build In Public from Ascend Integration Partners. In the episode, Dan joins host Troy Man to discuss AI-powered software development, autom - [From Portland Roots to Modern Software Solutions: The Story Behind Hello World](https://helloworlddevs.com/2026/06/16/blog-portland-software-development-company-dan-linn-story/) (2026-06-16). When people ask what makes Hello World different, the answer starts long before the company was founded. Recently, our founder and CEO, Dan Linn, was featured in Oregon Voyager’s article, “ - [AI Is Making Software Easier to Start, But Not Easier to Get Right](https://helloworlddevs.com/2026/06/16/ai-is-making-software-easier-to-start-but-not-easier-to-get-right/) (2026-06-16). I recently joined Ascend Integration Partners to talk about how AI is changing software development, what we are building with Autotix.io, and how we are thinking about the future of Hello World. The - [Beyond the Badge: How Hello World Celebrated B Corp Month 2026](https://helloworlddevs.com/2026/03/31/beyond-the-badge-how-hello-world-celebrated-b-corp-month-2026/) (2026-03-31). For many, a logo is just a piece of branding. But at Hello World, the “B” on our website is a compass. This March, we joined thousands of companies worldwide to celebrate B Corp Month. Thi - [Building Better Partnerships in the Age of AI: Dan Linn on Closing Code](https://helloworlddevs.com/2026/02/03/building-better-partnerships-in-the-age-of-ai-dan-linn-on-closing-code/) (2026-02-03). In a recent episode of The Closing Code Podcast, Hello World founder and CEO Dan Linn shared how he built a development company focused on relationships, stability, and curiosity in a fast-moving indu - [You've Vibe-Coded an App. Now What? Don't Panic!](https://helloworlddevs.com/2025/07/15/youve-vibe-coded-an-app-now-what-dont-panic/) (2025-07-15). Dan Linn explains that vibe coding can validate concepts but requires professional development to become production-ready products. - [What Does MVP Really Mean?](https://helloworlddevs.com/2025/07/15/what-does-mvp-really-mean/) (2025-07-15). Dan Linn defines MVP as the "smallest version that delivers value, validates your idea, and earns you the right to keep building," cautioning against feature creep before launch. - [Delivering Higher Quality Solutions with Application Profiling](https://helloworlddevs.com/2023/03/02/delivering-higher-quality-solutions-with-application-profiling/) (2023-03-02). Application profiling identifies performance bottlenecks during development and maintenance, improving speed, stability, and user experience through tools like New Relic and XDebug. - [What We at Hello World Value](https://helloworlddevs.com/2023/02/09/what-hello-world-values/) (2023-02-09). Hello World operates according to seven core values: Communication, Agility, Teamwork, Self Awareness, Understanding, Integrity, and Tenacious Learning. - [Rebuild or Revamp?](https://helloworlddevs.com/2022/11/01/rebuild-or-revamp/) (2022-11-01). Aging technology requires strategic decisions about maintenance, renovation, or replacement, depending on business criticality and future requirements. - [WordPress vs Drupal vs Laravel](https://helloworlddevs.com/2022/10/01/wordpress-vs-drupal-vs-laravel/) (2022-10-01). Technology selection depends on project requirements: Laravel for applications, WordPress for smaller brochureware sites, and Drupal for complex websites requiring structured content. ## Identity & contact - Phone: +1 (503) 770-0221 - Email: info@helloworlddevs.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helloworld-devs/ - GitHub: https://github.com/helloworlddevs - X: https://x.com/helloworlddevs ## Crawl policy Citation and grounding (RAG) by AI engines is welcomed. 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