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Data Entry Specialist for WordPress to Strapi Migration

New
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 5 hours ago

$150
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Specialist to assist with the migration of data from WordPress to Strapi. The ideal candida…

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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

this is a zip file of website created via bolt.new I need to add backed features and finish the app. It is a simple website with alread…

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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

Hi, I'm 1 person with a budget. hiring in the next 24 hrs. Need someone to help teach me to use Make.com to create Automated Wordpress…

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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer to assist us in enhancing our existing website with an SMS opt-in feature. This funct…

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Fix WordPress MultiSite Issues

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Hourly ‐ Posted 3 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Expert
Experience level

I have a WordPress multisite with subfolder structure. I was trying to fix broken link issues with "search replace" plugin and somehow…

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Wordpress website Build

New
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 5 hours ago

$55
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

We've got a small 5 page website that needs to be developed using elementor. We will provide the full design and all assets. Needs to…

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Create a Word Form with Locked Structure

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Hourly ‐ Posted 5 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

We are looking for a skilled freelancer to create a Word form that maintains its structure while allowing users to input data. The form…

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$600
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

Nous recherchons un développeur web expérimenté pour créer un site de revente de tickets d'événements similaire à TicketSwap. Le candid…

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$600
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

Hello, I need a developer to help make the formidable form work similar to nerdwallet where you go through a quiz and at the end you re…

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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

Title: Build a Private Discord Server for Online Learning Community (Modeled After Hustlers University) Description: I’m launching an…

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PHP Developers on Upwork
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How to Become a Freelance PHP Developer

Does the idea of working on websites powered by technology that is used by millions of people all around the world interest you?

If so, then a job as a freelance PHP developer would be a great fit. As a freelancer, you’re not forced to work on something that isn’t up your alley—you choose your work.

What does a PHP developer do?

A PHP developer designs and develops the back-end logic that is used to power websites. The websites of well-known organizations such as Wikipedia, Slack, and Lyft rely on PHP to power all or part of their systems.

PHP developers will typically work within a framework such as Laravel or a CMS such as WordPress. A PHP developer will leverage the power of a framework and a database to develop anything from ecommerce systems to social networks to web platforms.

What skills do I need to become a PHP developer?

Although certifications are available for PHP developers and programmers, they are not typically necessary. A good portfolio or GitHub profile is usually an excellent way to show off your skills to prospective clients.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software development, or other related fields is recommended but not required.

Common skills a PHP developer should possess include:

  • Foundational knowledge of how websites work
  • Keen problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with standard web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java and JavaScript , and SQL and MySQL
  • Familiarity with version control software such as Git and GitHub

What are the job responsibilities of a PHP developer?

PHP developers are responsible for maintaining websites, including developing new features, maintaining and fixing existing code, and often integrating third-party services into websites.

Much of a PHP developer’s day is spent writing the back-end code and logic that makes websites work.

Examples of what a PHP developer might do on a daily basis include:

  • Developing new features for websites
  • Maintaining legacy systems, including bug fixing, writing tutorials, and code refactoring within server-side functionalities
  • Working within common frameworks and CMS systems, such as Laravel, WordPress, and Drupal

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