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I fix the performance and technical debt issues that hold websites back. Whether it's cleaning up bloated templates, optimizing JavaScript-heavy builds, or rebuilding sites that were built fast but not built right, I help businesses turn underperforming websites into conversion machines. Best fit: Companies that care about technical quality. Whether that's rescuing an underperforming site or building one right from the start. Not for quick-and-cheap WordPress tweaks or design-only projects. With 15+ years of frontend development experience, I've led projects for enterprise clients and global brands like Redken (27-country international launch), Hanes, and Kérastase, plus rebuilt countless sites suffering from common development mistakes: excessive plugins, unoptimized templates, and JavaScript bloat. I Think in Cause and Effect When other developers add features, I ask: "What's in the code, structure, or rendering that's preventing this page from being indexed, ranked, or converting?" This approach bridges strategy and implementation, ensuring every technical decision serves both users and business goals. Recent Performance Wins Groupon: Built landing pages from Figma designs with technical SEO and performance baked in from day one. I delivered perfect 100/100 Lighthouse scores across all Core Web Vitals Quality Logo Products: Complete frontend rebuild using component-based architecture. achieved 60% load time reduction and 35% conversion rate increase Giggle Finance: Sole front-end developer for customer financial portal. Built the login-to-payment experience including multi-step authentication, complex payment flows, and mobile-first responsive design. Enterprise Accessibility: Led WCAG remediation for Hanes brand portfolio, resolving 500+ accessibility issues with real code fixes (no overlays) WooCommerce Optimization: Reduced bloated theme dependencies by 70%+ through manual CSS/JS optimization and local font loading for a Chicago Print Company who is now the #1 print shop in Google search locally in Chicago Template System Architecture: Built custom templating engines that reduced content publishing time by 70% while maintaining performance standards My Development Philosophy Performance-First: I build fast from the start, not as an afterthought. Static over dynamic when possible, HTML/CSS over JavaScript when sufficient, progressive enhancement over heavy frameworks. Semantic & Accessible: Every component I build follows semantic HTML principles and WCAG standards. I use BEM and OOCSS methodologies for maintainable, scalable code. Strategic Resource Management: Modern development encourages components, but many developers ship entire libraries instead of what's needed. I tree-shake aggressively and avoid bloated solutions like unnecessary ShadCN + Tailwind combinations. Real-World Results: I balance developer experience (DX) with user experience (UX), ensuring technical decisions improve business metrics, not just code organization. Core Technical Skills Frontend Stack: Astro JS, Svelte, React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Component Architecture Performance Optimization: Core Web Vitals improvement, caching strategies, image optimization, lazy loading Platforms: Shopify, WordPress, custom HTML/CSS builds Accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, Section 508, manual testing with tools like Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse SEO Integration: Schema/JSON-LD implementation, technical SEO optimization, search-friendly architecture What I Specialize In Performance Rescue Projects: Taking slow, bloated sites and making them fast through systematic optimization and code cleanup Accessibility Remediation: Full WCAG compliance with real code fixes, not band-aid solutions Custom Component Systems: Building scalable, maintainable frontend architectures that your team can actually use API Integration: Connecting frontend experiences with backend systems and third-party services Technical Debt Resolution: Identifying and fixing the root causes of performance, accessibility, and maintainability issues My Collaborative Approach I work within your existing processes. Jira, Monday, Asana, Slack, or whatever system your team prefers. I can take design handoffs or work directly with designers to ensure technical feasibility. I provide clear documentation and can mentor your team on best practices. Project Types: Complete rebuilds, performance optimization, accessibility compliance, custom component development, technical debt cleanup, design implementation, and UX refinement. Working Style: Available for both project-based work and ongoing retainer relationships No Minimums: I work with businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprise If your website is underperforming, loading slowly, or needs technical cleanup, let's fix the foundation and build something that actually works for your users and your business.

I'm a certified solutions architect for Amazon Web Services with experience in full-stack software development. My typical stack for web development is a React.js front-end paired with a node.js backend hosted on AWS. For mobile development my preferred stack is React-Native but I have experience in native development with Swift for iOS and native Android development in Java. I'd love to help your project at any stage, whether it's UX design, software development, API integration, data migration, or even just bug fixes & documentation. Whether you've got a new idea for an app or need a consult for a redesign on one of your micro-service containers, let me know how I can assist!

A great store should make money, not just look good. That's the lens I bring to every Shopify build speed, structure, and conversions designed in from day one, not bolted on later. I'm Muhammad Siddique, an Ecommerce Developer with 8 years of experience and 60+ Shopify stores delivered for startups, growing brands, and global businesses including an 18% revenue increase for a UTV parts retailer and a 31% sales lift for a wellness brand, both through targeted redesigns and CRO. I build stores that load fast (90+ PageSpeed scores), convert well, and run themselves once launched. Ecommerce Services ✅ Shopify Store Design & Development Shopify 2.0, Liquid customization, conversion-focused UX ✅ Figma / PSD to Shopify pixel-perfect builds ✅ High-Converting Product Pages and Custom Landing Pages ✅ Shopify Plus Builds and Advanced Functionality ✅ Ecommerce Speed & Performance Optimization 90+ PageSpeed scores ✅ Store Migration Wix, BigCommerce, Squarespace, WooCommerce to Shopify ✅ Conversion Rate Optimization reduce drop-offs, increase AOV ✅ Shopify Store Management products, inventory, orders, daily operations ✅ Automation Setup Shopify Flow, Klaviyo, Zapier, Mailchimp ✅ Ecommerce SEO schema markup, metadata, on-page optimization ✅ Dropshipping Store Setup ready to launch and automated ✅ Third-Party App and Payment Gateway Integrations Technical Skills & Expertise ➤ Shopify Liquid Coding and Shopify 2.0 Architecture ➤ Figma to Shopify Conversion ➤ Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed Optimization ➤ Custom App Integration and REST API Setup ➤ Ecommerce SEO, Schema and Metadata Optimization ➤ Payment Gateway and Subscription Integration ➤ Shopify Flow and Backend Automation ➤ HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, jQuery Tools & Integrations ✅ Shopify Admin and Shopify Plus ✅ Klaviyo, Omnisend, Mailchimp ✅ Zapier, Shopify Flow, Google Tag Manager ✅ Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar ✅ GTmetrix, Cloudflare ✅ Google Search Console ✅ Figma, Adobe XD, cPanel, Git Industries I Serve ✅ Fashion and Apparel Stores ✅ Health, Fitness and Wellness Brands ✅ Beauty and Skincare Ecommerce ✅ Electronics and Gadgets Stores ✅ Home Decor and Furniture Brands ✅ Food and Beverage Ecommerce ✅ B2B and Subscription-based Businesses ✅ Dropshipping and Print on Demand Stores Why Clients Choose Me ✅ Top-Rated on Upwork ✅ 100% Job Success Score ✅ 8+ Years of Ecommerce Development Experience ✅ 60+ Shopify Stores Built and Optimized ✅ Proven Results 90+ Speed Scores and Higher Conversion Rates ✅ Free Store Audit Included with Every Project ✅ Clean Code, Fast Delivery and Clear Communication ✅ Long-Term Support for Growth, Scaling and Maintenance My Process Audit ➤ Strategy ➤ Design ➤ Development ➤ Optimization ➤ Launch Let's Work Together Whether you need a brand new Shopify store, a conversion-focused redesign, or a fully automated system built to scale I'm here to deliver real results. Send me a message and I'll personally audit your store for free before we begin.

I am a web designer and front-end web developer with 3 years or experience using Squarespace and 5 years of experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I am extremely passionate about organizing content in a professional, clean and immersive way so that anyone on any platform can view what your business has to offer. With diverse client experience in industries such as consulting, visual and auditory arts, health, fashion, and law I am positive that I can help you engage your audience in a way that is tailored to fit YOUR style and needs.

Full Stack Developer with 5+ years of experience building fast, scalable, and maintainable web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and Next.js. I help startups, businesses, and entrepreneurs turn ideas into production-ready products from sleek, pixel-perfect frontends to secure, robust backends. Whether you need a brand-new MVP, a website redesign, a custom dashboard, or a full-stack web application, I deliver clean code and real business results. ⚡ What I Can Do for You: ✅ Full Stack Web Development (MERN Stack & Next.js) ✅ React.js & Next.js Frontend Development (SSR, CSR, responsive UI) ✅ Node.js & Express.js Backend Development (REST APIs, JWT Auth) ✅ MongoDB Database Design & Integration ✅ MVP Development for Startups ✅ Admin Dashboards & SaaS Platforms ✅ E-commerce & Booking Platforms ✅ API Integration & Third-Party Services ✅ Responsive, Mobile-First, SEO-Friendly Design ✅ Code Review & Performance Optimization 🛠️ Tech Stack: - Frontend: React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap - Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, JWT Authentication - Database: MongoDB, Firebase, PostgreSQL - Tools & Deployment: Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Vercel, Netlify, Figma 🌟 What Clients Say: "Hanzala took our broken React app and transformed it into a high-performing, user-friendly product. Communication was top-notch, and delivery was faster than expected!" - James W., SaaS Founder "We needed a full-stack expert who could own the project. Hanzala delivered on every front from planning to deployment. 10/10 would recommend!" - Aisha H., Startup CTO 🎯 Industries I've Worked In: SaaS, E-commerce, Education, Travel & Booking, Renewable Energy, Logistics (Amazon FBA), and Local Service Businesses. 💬 Why Work With Me: - Clean, testable, and scalable code - Clear communication and on-time delivery - End-to-end project ownership - from planning to deployment - Long-term partnership mindset, not a one-off coder 📩 Ready to build or upgrade your web app? Send me a message - let's bring your vision to life with code that scales. Best Regards, Hanzala

Senior front-end engineer and front-end lead with 6+ years of experience building fast, scalable web applications. Currently leading front-end team of 7 members at Synthesis Technology using React, Next.js, and GrapesJS. I’ve shipped production applications used by thousands of users and work comfortably across design, backend, and product. Reliable, business-minded, and ideal for part-time or long-term frontend work where quality matters.