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Bilal I.

Spring, Texas

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I help businesses and agencies build, improve, and grow their digital presence through custom CMS development and search optimization. Whether you need a custom WordPress/WooCommerce solution, a high-performing CMS, or a stronger presence across Google and AI search, I can handle both the technical and search side of the work. Custom CMS & Web Development I build and customize CMS solutions around your actual business requirements, not just template-based websites. My development work includes: Custom WordPress & WooCommerce development Custom CMS development Shopify development & customization PHP, JavaScript & API integrations Custom functionality and database solutions CMS migrations and website rebuilds Performance optimization & Core Web Vitals Third-party integrations and automation E-commerce development and optimization Responsive, scalable websites SEO & Search Optimization I also help businesses improve their visibility in traditional search and the evolving AI search ecosystem. My SEO work includes: Technical SEO On-page & off-page SEO E-commerce SEO Local SEO Keyword & competitor research Site architecture and internal linking Core Web Vitals & technical performance Google Search Console & GA4 Content optimization AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) AIO (AI Optimization) GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) Optimization for visibility across Google and AI-powered search platforms The advantage of combining both areas is that I can look at your website from both the development and search perspective. I can fix the technical issue, improve the user experience, and make sure the website is structured to perform better in search. If you're looking for someone who can build, improve, and optimize your CMS while also growing its search visibility, let's talk about your project.

  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Elementor
  • API Integration
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • LearnDash
  • WPML
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • Theme Development
  • Plugin Development
  • Technical SEO
  • Website Redesign
  • Squarespace
  • Wix
  • Advanced Custom Fields Plugin
  • MySQL
  • PSD to CMS
  • Website Customization
Matej H.

Columbia, Maryland

$40/hr
4.8
122 jobs

I help businesses design, develop, build, migrate, optimize, and scale ecommerce stores, CMS platforms, and custom web applications. ๐Ÿ”น 10+ years experience ๐Ÿ”น 400+ ecommerce stores launched ๐Ÿ”น 200+ custom solutions delivered Certified Shopify & BigCommerce partner with hands-on experience across Shopify, Shopify Plus, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, WordPress, and fully custom PHP/Laravel applications. I work with startups, healthcare companies, nonprofits, enterprise brands, real estate businesses, and service companies that need reliable development, clean UX, strong performance, and scalable architecture. ๐Ÿ’ปServices include: ๐Ÿ”น Shopify & Shopify Plus development ๐Ÿ”น WooCommerce & WordPress development ๐Ÿ”น BigCommerce & Magento development ๐Ÿ”น Custom PHP / Laravel development ๐Ÿ”น Full stack web application development ๐Ÿ”น CRM & LMS systems ๐Ÿ”น API integrations & automation ๐Ÿ”น Platform migration & replatforming ๐Ÿ”น Website customization & bug fixing ๐Ÿ”น Speed optimization & technical SEO ๐Ÿ”น CMS development & maintenance ๐Ÿ”น Responsive web design ๐Ÿ”นAccessibility improvements (WCAG) ๐Ÿ”น UI /UX audit, improvements and redesigns ๐Ÿ”น Speed optimization ๐Ÿ”น UAT ๐Ÿ”น SEO ๐Ÿ”นWebsite maintenance and security ๐Ÿ”นAI/ML Consulting & Development: End-to-end AI/ML development services including AI application development, AI integration for businesses, and more. ๐Ÿ’ป Tech stack: Shopify Liquid, PHP, Laravel, React, Next.js, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, REST APIs, MySQL, AWS, and Google Cloud. ๐Ÿ’ปI also build: ๐Ÿ”น Client portals ๐Ÿ”น Internal dashboards ๐Ÿ”น Ecommerce automation systems ๐Ÿ”น Custom admin panels ๐Ÿ”น Membership platforms ๐Ÿ”น Inventory and workflow systems ๐Ÿ’ปWhat clients usually hire me for: ๐Ÿ”นEcommerce website development ๐Ÿ”นShopify theme customization ๐Ÿ”นWordPress customization ๐Ÿ”นWebsite redesigns ๐Ÿ”นCMS migrations ๐Ÿ”น API integrations ๐Ÿ”นPerformance optimization ๐Ÿ”นOngoing development support I focus on building systems that are fast, scalable, mobile responsive, SEO-friendly, easy for non-technical teams to manage. Communication via Slack, Zoom, Google Meet, Basecamp, GitHub, and Jira.

  • Shopify
  • Shopify Plus
  • WooCommerce
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • BigCommerce
  • WordPress
  • Custom PHP
  • Magento
  • Migration
  • API Integration
  • Website Audit
  • Plugin
  • Theme Customization
  • App Development
  • Ecommerce
Syed A Q.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

$40/hr
4.8
159 jobs

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป, ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€? I build and redesign websites using WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow, with a strong focus on clean design, responsive layouts, performance, and making the website easy to manage after launch. I've worked on hundreds of websites over the years, from business websites and landing pages to eCommerce stores and custom website builds. I can work from an existing website, Figma design, or a simple idea and turn it into a polished, working website. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ I have extensive experience with WordPress, including Elementor, Divi, and Avada. I work on complete website builds, redesigns, landing pages, WooCommerce stores, custom layouts, responsive fixes, integrations, speed optimization, and ongoing maintenance. ๐Ÿ›’๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† & ๐—ฒ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ I build and customize Shopify stores with a focus on both the visual experience and the customer journey. This includes custom theme work, product and collection pages, landing pages, third-party integrations, checkout improvements, and conversion-focused updates. I also work with WooCommerce for businesses that need a more flexible WordPress-based eCommerce solution. ๐ŸŽจ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ I build modern Webflow websites from Figma designs or existing concepts, including responsive layouts, CMS collections, interactions, animations, and custom HTML/CSS/JavaScript where needed. โšก Website Improvements & Maintenance If you already have a website that needs work, I can help with: โ€ข Redesigning outdated pages โ€ข Fixing responsive and layout issues โ€ข Improving website speed โ€ข HTML/CSS adjustments โ€ข WordPress theme and plugin issues โ€ข Shopify theme customization โ€ข Webflow updates and CMS work โ€ข Landing page improvements โ€ข SEO and technical improvements โ€ข Ongoing website maintenance I don't believe every project needs to be rebuilt from scratch. Sometimes a few well-planned improvements can make a much bigger difference. I'll look at what you already have, understand what you're trying to achieve, and recommend the most practical way forward. ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ, ๐—œ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜.

  • CMS Development
  • WordPress
  • Elementor
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Webflow
  • Shopify
  • Web Design
  • Website Redesign
  • Front-End Development
  • WordPress Website
  • Website
  • Shopify Development
  • Landing Page
  • Landing Page Design
  • WordPress Development
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • Shopify Website Design
  • HTML
  • GSAP
  • CSS
Sam U.

Wichita, Kansas

$30/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Full-stack web developer building fast, conversion-focused websites on WordPress, Shopify, Replit, and Webflow. I help startups, agencies, and growing brands turn rough ideas into polished, revenue-ready products that clients can confidently manage themselves long after launch. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ: - WordPress: custom WordPress themes, plugin setup, and speed optimization. I run zero-downtime WordPress migrations and keep every WordPress dashboard clean, secure, and simple for your team to update. From brochure sites to membership portals, my WordPress builds are structured to last. - Shopify: custom Shopify themes, app configuration, and checkout optimization. I migrate stores onto Shopify and scale a Shopify catalog from a single product to thousands of SKUs. Every Shopify store is tuned to convert and stays easy for non-technical owners to run. - Replit: rapid prototypes, live collaborative builds, and lightweight apps shipped fast. I use Replit for client demos and pairing sessions, document every Replit project for a painless handoff, and lean on Replit when you need to validate an idea quickly. A Replit workspace is often the fastest path to a working proof of concept before a full WordPress or Shopify build. - Webflow: pixel-perfect, fully responsive Webflow sites with smooth interactions. I build clean Webflow CMS collections, handle Webflow migrations, and dial in Webflow SEO so your site loads fast and ranks well. ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ: - Strategy first. I plan your content structure before writing code, so your WordPress or Webflow site stays maintainable for years, not months. - Built to convert. Whether it's a Shopify storefront or a Webflow landing page, every build is focused on measurable results, not just looks. - Fast validation. Need to test an idea before investing? A quick Replit prototype gets you something working in days, not weeks. - No disappearing acts. I communicate clearly, hit deadlines, and stay available after launch, so you always know where your WordPress, Shopify, Replit, or Webflow project stands. ๐— ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ถ๐˜: - WordPress: Elementor, Gutenberg, ACF, WooCommerce, custom blocks, security hardening - Shopify: Liquid, sections, metafields, third-party apps, conversion tuning - Replit: Node, Python, React, version-controlled and collaborative Replit builds - Webflow: interactions, CMS collections, responsive structure, on-page SEO ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜: - Clean, well-documented code and a website you fully control - Honest timelines, steady communication, and support after launch - A developer fluent across WordPress, Shopify, Replit, and Webflow, never locked into a single stack - Builds that load fast, rank well, and are ready to grow with you Whether you need a brand-new WordPress build, a Shopify store that actually sells, a quick Replit proof of concept, or a striking Webflow site, I deliver clean, well-documented work on time and on budget. Send me a message with your goals and I'll reply with a clear plan, an honest estimate, and the next steps to get started.

  • CMS Development
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Webflow
  • Wix
  • WooCommerce
  • Elementor
  • Divi
  • WordPress Development
  • Shopify Apps
  • Shopify Templates
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • WordPress Plugin
  • Front-End Development
  • Ecommerce Store Setup
  • AI Chatbot
  • Replit
  • ChatGPT API Integration
  • UI/UX Prototyping
Fatima M.

Bethpage, New York

$30/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Most websites do not fail because they look bad. They fail because they were never built to convert. That's the problem I've been solving for businesses for over 8 years. ๐Ÿ† Top Rated Freelancer | 100% Job Success Score | 5 Star Reviews I help SaaS companies, B2B businesses, premium brands, wellness companies, and eCommerce businesses build modern websites using Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, Framer, and React. I also design and develop custom web and mobile applications tailored to business goals and user needs. Every solution I build is fast, mobile-first, SEO-friendly, and strategically designed using CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) principles to improve user experience, increase engagement, and generate qualified leads, customers, and long-term revenue. Over the years, I've partnered with clients across the United States, Europe, and beyond to design premium websites for SaaS startups, luxury and lifestyle brands, B2B companies, wellness businesses, and growing eCommerce brands. Every project is built around strategy, user experience, performance, and measurable business outcomes, not just aesthetics. My goal is to create websites that not only look exceptional but also build trust, improve conversions, and support long-term business growth. Whether I'm designing for a luxury lifestyle brand, a fast-growing SaaS startup, or a B2B service business, every website starts with understanding your goals, audience, and conversion opportunities before a single design decision is made. What I Can Help You Achieve: โœ” Webflow Development, CMS, Animations & Figma to Webflow โœ” WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor & Custom Website Development โœ” Shopify 2.0, Framer, React Development & eCommerce Optimization โœ” UI/UX Design, Custom Website & Web/Mobile App Design, Website Redesigns & High-Converting Landing Pages. โœ” Figma to Webflow, WordPress & Shopify (Pixel-Perfect Development) โœ” Performance Optimization, Technical SEO, Core Web Vitals & Conversion Tracking Why Clients Choose to Work With Me: โœ” I combine strategy, UI/UX, development, and CRO into one seamless process. โœ” Every website is strategically planned around user journeys, content hierarchy, and conversion goals before design begins. โœ” I build fast, scalable, and responsive websites that deliver exceptional experiences across every device. โœ” I communicate proactively, meet deadlines consistently, and make the entire project experience smooth and stress-free. โœ” I focus on long-term partnerships by delivering websites that create lasting business value, not just beautiful designs. Your website should be your hardest-working salesperson, building trust, generating qualified leads, and driving business growth 24/7. If it's not doing that today, I'd love to help you change that. Whether you need a complete website redesign, a conversion-focused landing page, or a scalable CMS solution, let's discuss your project. Send me a message, and let's discuss how we can turn your website into a powerful growth engine for your business.

  • CMS Development
  • Webflow
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Landing Page Design
  • User Experience Design
  • UX & UI Design
  • Figma
  • Shopify Development
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • WooCommerce
  • Web Development
  • Responsive Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Information Architecture
  • Wireframing
  • Website Prototyping
  • Website Optimization
  • Search Engine Optimization
Pooja G.

Escondido, California

$40/hr
5.0
18 jobs

๐Ÿ”ต Shopify losing 20%+ sales at checkout? WordPress slow and heavy? Webflow CMS messy with broken GSAP? ๐ŸŸข I build fast, conversion-focused Shopify stores, custom WordPress themes, and clean Webflow CMS sites with smooth GSAP built to convert! ๐ŸŸข Impact: 200% subscriber growth, 52% higher CVR, 4.9s load cut to 1.6s, qualified leads up 46% ๐Ÿ† Results Delivered ๐Ÿ”ฝ ๐Ÿš€ SHOPIFY โ€” for stores leaking revenue at PDP and checkout Most stores donโ€™t have a traffic problem; they have a conversion architecture problem: bloated themes, slow mobile PDPs, and over-engineered checkouts. I rebuild for frictionless funnels and measurable lifts. โ†’APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs) โ€” Rebuilt PDP + checkout on Shopify 2.0 with conversion-first sections, metafields, and streamlined UX. CVR up 52%, AOV up 18%, checkout abandonment down 27%. โ†’BRICโ€™s โ€” Full Figma โ†’ Shopify 2.0 migration with custom Liquid and performance budgets. Mobile load 4.9s โ†’ 1.6s, 96+ PageSpeed, mobile revenue up 31%. โ†’Jot โ€” Subscription UX wired into Recharge + Klaviyo lifecycle flows and post-purchase upsells. Recovered 12% abandoned carts, repeat purchase rate up 24%, churn down. โ†’DTC subscription store โ€” Optimized journey mapping, one-click upsells, and server-side tracking for accurate attribution. CVR up 41%, revenue up 27%, CAC down 37%. โšก WORDPRESS โ€” for sites that load slow, fail Core Web Vitals, and wonโ€™t rank โ†’Elementor/Divi + 10+ plugins = failed Lighthouse, poor INP/LCP, and ranking decay. I hand-code custom themes in clean PHP for speed that compounds. โ†’Silver Opus โ€” Fully custom Figma โ†’ WordPress theme, zero page builders, semantic HTML + critical CSS. 100 Desktop / 95 Mobile PageSpeed, delivered in 4 days. โ†’Derek Daneault โ€” Core Web Vitals rescue + technical SEO (schema, internal linking, CWV fixes) with a performance-first build. 100% URLs passing, organic traffic up 63%, load time down 68%, lead generation up 39%, bounce rate down 22%. โ†’WooCommerce enterprise โ€” Custom checkout, product architecture, and backend workflows for scale. CVR up 34%, support tickets down, AOV up 15%. ๐ŸŽจ WEBFLOW & FRAMER โ€” for high-converting, animation-rich sites that donโ€™t tank LCP Pixel-perfect designs that break on mobile, heavy animations killing paint, and CMS workflows that require a dev โ€” I fix all three with Client-First + performance budgets. โ†’Bioniq โ€” Figma โ†’ Webflow, Client-First architecture with GSAP interactions tuned for LCP/CLS. 1.4s load with motion, 95+ Lighthouse. โ†’Musemind โ€” Scalable CMS-driven build; marketing self-publishes without dev. Publishing time down 90%, dev dependency eliminated. โ†’Remotely Talents โ€” Landing page rebuilt on CRO heuristics (value prop, social proof, CTA hierarchy). Demo bookings up 57% on same ad spend. โ†’SaaS startup โ€” High-converting Webflow site with interactive motion and optimized funnels. Qualified leads up 46%, demo-to-call rate up 28%. ๐ŸŽฏ UI/UX DESIGN โ€” for products users abandon before activation High churn usually means confusing onboarding, weak information architecture, and no design system. I map drop-offs, then rebuild flows around intent and cognition. โ†’Good Fitness โ€” Full UX + design system overhaul across onboarding, paywall, and core flows. Paid subscribers up 200%, onboarding completion up 47%, 4.8โ˜… from 12,000+ ratings. โ†’AgileLoop AI โ€” UX research, IA, and end-to-end user-flow redesign. Drop-offs down 38%, task success rate up, support tickets down. โ†’Buck Mason โ€” Journey mapping, navigation hierarchy, and checkout UX audit + redesign. Purchase completion up 33%, return visitors up 19%. โ†’Nelson Bay Beach House โ€” Booking flow simplified around user intent and friction points. Booking time down 41%, โœ‰๏ธ Letโ€™s build something that performs, scales, and actually drives revenue, not just another pretty website or app. If youโ€™re serious about growth, Iโ€™m ready to execute. Message me and let's get started.

  • CMS Development
  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Shopify
  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Landing Page
  • Shopify SEO
  • WordPress Development
  • Liquid
  • Set Up Shopify Site
  • Shopify Development
  • Shopify Apps
  • Shopify Website Design
  • WordPress Plugin

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