WordPress Expert Needed for Blog Cleanup + Ongoing Maintenance (Divi Experience Required)

I’m looking for a skilled WordPress developer experienced with Divi by Elegant Themes to help me clean up, optimize, and maintain my existing blog. The site currently feels slow, laggy, and outdated, and I’m bringing it back to life for fresh content and increased traffic. This project will include an initial optimization and cleanup, plus ongoing maintenance to ensure everything runs smoothly each month. Initial Tasks: ✅ Speed optimization (improve load times and fix lag issues) ✅ Update WordPress core, Divi theme, and all plugins safely ✅ Remove unused plugins, scripts, and unnecessary bloat ✅ Fix broken elements and formatting issues if needed ✅ Optimize for mobile responsiveness and user experience ✅ Apply basic security and caching best practices ✅ Prepare the site for future growth (SEO-friendly structure) Ongoing Maintenance: ✔ Monthly health checks (approximately 1 hour per month) ✔ Apply WordPress updates safely ✔ Monitor and maintain speed optimization ✔ Troubleshoot any minor issues as they arise ✔ Keep the site secure and running smoothly Requirements: ✔ Proven experience with WordPress + Divi theme ✔ Strong knowledge of speed optimization and performance best practices ✔ Ability to troubleshoot and clean up old sites ✔ Familiar with SEO best practices for WordPress ✔ Reliable communication and ability to work long-term Nice to Have: -Familiarity with Pinterest/SEO-friendly blogging -Knowledge of lightweight design improvements -Ability to make recommendations for site structure Deliverables: -A fast, clean, and fully functional blog optimized for speed and stability -Ongoing monthly check-ins to ensure the site remains healthy and updated -Recommendations for continued improvements Project Scope: -Initial cleanup + optimization 💡 Please include in your proposal: -Examples of WordPress sites you’ve optimized (before/after if possible) -Details about your experience with Divi -Estimated cost for initial cleanup Timeline: -Initial cleanup completed within 1 week