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🏆 Top 1% of talent on Upwork ✉️ 1M+ qualified leads delivered 📈 2M+ transactions influenced 🧠 $500K+ in ad spend managed globally 💰 $10M+ in customer revenue generated 💎 Worked with 50+ companies worldwide What if every $1 you put into ads came back as $3... $5... even $10? That's not hype. That's what happens when your ads, funnel, and follow-up system are all working together. But for most businesses? That's not their reality. They're bleeding money on broken funnels. High cost-per-lead that go nowhere. Campaigns that "sort of work" but never scale. They've tried agencies that overpromise and disappear. They've hired freelancers who ghost after onboarding. And despite spending real money, the pipeline stays empty. That's the problem I solve. Hi, I'm Faraz — a performance marketer, funnel builder, and paid media specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. I didn't start as an expert. In 2019, I took a gap year and launched my first blog. It flopped. Then I built a perfume brand from scratch and spent $6,000 on Facebook ads. Zero sales. Pure failure. But those failures taught me what no course ever could: the difference between running ads and building a system. In 2022, I went all in. Started working with real clients. Real budgets. Real campaigns. And real results followed. Since then, I've helped 50+ brands across eCommerce, SaaS, and local services generate consistent leads, booked appointments, and scalable revenue using paid media across Meta, Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more. --- 🎯 WHO I WORK WITH: ◼ LOCAL SERVICE BUSINESSES: Chiropractors, dentists, med spas, dermatology clinics, plastic surgeons, gyms, and home service providers. I build lead gen systems that fill your calendar with qualified appointments, not tire-kickers. ◼ eCOMMERCE BRANDS: Supplements, apparel, fashion, accessories, beauty, pet products, and more. Full-funnel ad systems across Meta and Google that scale ROAS without sacrificing margin. ◼ SaaS and DIGITAL PRODUCTS: Trial signups, demo bookings, and free-to-paid conversions. I understand the SaaS buyer journey and build campaigns that bring in users who actually stick around. --- 🛠️ WHAT I ACTUALLY BUILD: ✔️ Meta Ads (Primary): Facebook and Instagram campaigns, creative strategy, retargeting, scaling ✔️ Google Ads: Search, Display, Performance Max, and Shopping campaigns ✔️ TikTok Ads: Short-form creative strategy and conversion campaigns ✔️ LinkedIn Ads: B2B lead gen and SaaS demo campaigns ✔️ Reddit Ads: Community-targeted awareness and conversion campaigns ✔️ Tracking and Attribution: Hyros, Blue Whale, Meta Pixel, Conversion API, GTM, and GA4 ✔️ Funnel Building: ClickFunnels, WordPress, and Shopify landing pages built to convert ✔️ CRM and Automation: GoHighLevel, ActiveCampaign, Zapier, and HubSpot setup and workflows ✔️ Email and SMS: Klaviyo flows, ActiveCampaign sequences, and drip campaigns that nurture and close ✔️ Reporting: Custom dashboards, ROAS tracking, and transparent weekly reporting ✔️ Workspace and Ops: Notion SOPs and Zapier automations so everything runs without you --- 🏥 NICHES I HAVE WORKED IN: Med spas, chiropractic offices, dental practices, plastic surgery centers, gyms, law firms, real estate, insurance, mortgage, supplement brands, apparel and fashion, pet products, beauty and skincare, SaaS startups, info products, coaches, consultants, and online course sellers. --- ✅ WHO THIS IS FOR: - Local service businesses ready to fill their calendar with booked appointments - eCom brands struggling with ROAS, scaling, or inconsistent revenue - SaaS companies looking to drive trial signups and reduce CAC - Coaches and consultants who want to book more strategy calls - Founders with a real ad budget and a long-term growth mindset - Business owners tired of agencies that charge retainers but deliver excuses ❌ WHO THIS IS NOT FOR: - Businesses with $50 budgets expecting 100x returns - Clients who panic after 48 hours of running ads - Anyone not open to testing, iterating, and improving - People looking for the cheapest option, not the best outcome --- ⭐ WHAT CLIENTS SAY: "One of the smartest marketers I have worked with. Our calendar was full within 10 days." -- Adam "Faraz does not just run ads. He builds the whole system: ads, copy, funnel, CRM. Completely seamless." -- Steve "He listened, moved fast, and delivered real results. No fluff, no excuses." -- Kristen --- 📩 Ready to build a system that actually scales? Message me here and I will send over a quick action plan based on your business. No pitch, no pressure. Just clarity on what needs to happen to grow. Let's build something that scales, Faraz Mushtaq aka The Batman of Marketing

I work with small business owners and marketing teams who know AI should be doing more for them — but can't figure out where to start, what to build, or whether what they've tried is actually working. That's where I come in. My engagements start with structured discovery: understanding how the business operates, where time and money are leaking, and what the actual goal is before anyone touches a tool. From there I scope the work, draft the SOW, and either lead the build or coach the team through it — depending on what the business actually needs. Coaching & AI Adoption A significant part of my practice is working directly with business owners and their teams on AI adoption. Not generic tool tutorials — structured, personalized sessions built around your business, your workflow, and your specific gaps. Some clients come in knowing nothing. Some have tried a handful of tools and gotten nowhere. Either way, we start where you are and build from there. Sessions run as standalone engagements or as an ongoing retainer, and I've developed curriculum for both individual owners and small teams making the shift to AI-assisted operations. Consulting, Systems & Implementation On the consulting and systems side, I diagnose operational pain points and design purpose-built AI solutions — financial dashboards, CRM pipelines, workflow automation, knowledge bases — engineered for the client's specific constraints, typically at zero infrastructure cost. On the content and strategy side, I architect generative AI production systems that replace traditional agency overhead: full multi-platform content operations running on lean AI stacks, with the metrics to show it. Recent work: a complete operational suite for a professional motorsport racing team (financial command center with live budget tracking, AI document intelligence, and a full sponsor pipeline CRM — two zero-infrastructure web apps, single sprint); a fully AI-produced weekly podcast now at Episode 30, growing 20% month-over-month; and an internal AI workflow transformation that replaced an 8-person freelancer team and documented over $200K in annual overhead reduction. Certified: AI Prompt Engineering & Advanced Data Analytics — Vanderbilt University (via Coursera) If you're past the tool-dabbling stage and ready to build something that actually runs — or just need someone to sit down and make sense of all of it with you — let's talk. Expertise/Skills section: AI Strategy & Implementation Consulting Discovery, Scoping & SOW Development AI Workflow Architecture & Automation AI Coaching & Adoption Training Generative AI Tech Stack Evaluation Multi-Platform Content Strategy Business Process Analysis & Optimization LLM Integration & Knowledge Base Design Content Performance Analytics SMB Operations & Systems Design

Senior web developer with 25+ years of experience building, fixing, and rescuing WordPress and Webflow sites. Known for fast turnaround — most projects shipped in days, not weeks. US-based, with 5-star reviews from every Upwork engagement to date — all with North American businesses, agencies, and eCommerce brands. Clients hire me for one of two reasons: they need a site built right the first time, or their current site is slow, broken, outdated, or not converting — and they want someone who can simply fix it without drama, delays, or excuses. What clients say: ⭐ "Nelson was great to work with in every way. I recommend him highly." ⭐ "Amazing speed, communication, and quality of work." ⭐ "Fast and experienced. Recommended." ⭐ "He was very quick and efficient." 🔧 WordPress expertise: ✅ Elementor, Elementor Pro, and Divi builds, redesigns, and layout fixes ✅ WooCommerce setup, product pages, checkout, and store optimization ✅ WordPress critical error fixes, PHP issues, and plugin conflicts — usually resolved same-day ✅ WordPress speed optimization and Core Web Vitals improvement ✅ Site migrations, backups, hosting/SFTP, DNS, and launch support ✅ Malware cleanup, security hardening, and ongoing maintenance ✅ Custom plugins, themes, and API integrations when standard tools fall short 🎨 Webflow expertise: ✅ Figma-to-Webflow conversions, pixel-perfect ✅ Webflow CMS builds and dynamic content setups ✅ Landing pages, responsive fixes, and complex interactions ✅ Migrations to and from Webflow ✅ Webflow site audits and performance reviews 📌 Recent Upwork work: Builds: Conversion-focused business sites, one-page tools, advisory landing pages, high-volume contractor and local-service websites, Webflow contract builds Fixes & rescues: WordPress critical errors, plugin conflicts, address changes, SMTP issues, hosting and email delivery — typically resolved same-day Audits & strategy: WordPress and Webflow site audits with prioritized recommendations (including a $1,000 audit engagement) Migrations & integrations: Shopify-to-WordPress migrations, WooCommerce removal, Mailchimp, Squarespace, and Framer integrations Ongoing support: Multi-month maintenance contracts, Elementor plugin updates, backups, and emergency response Industries served: eCommerce, professional services, advisory firms, hospitality, recreation, and small-to-mid sized US businesses across multiple states. How I work: I handle every project personally — no outsourcing, no handoffs, no junior developers hiding behind my profile. Clean communication, clean code, full testing, and a clear summary of what was changed and why on every engagement. Same-day response during US business hours on active projects. 📩 Send me your site URL, the platform, and what's frustrating you. I'll review it and reply with a practical next step — usually within an hour during business hours. Keywords WordPress, Webflow, WooCommerce, Elementor, Elementor Pro, Web Design, Web Development, WordPress Development, WordPress Website, WordPress Website Development, WordPress Website Design, WordPress Theme, WordPress Theme Development, WordPress Plugin, WordPress Plugin Development, WordPress e-Commerce, WordPress Developer, WordPress Expert, WordPress Designer, WordPress Speed Optimization, WordPress Migration, WordPress Bug Fix, WordPress Maintenance, Webflow CMS, Webflow Development, Figma to Webflow, Webflow Designer, Landing Page, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Development, conversion-focused landing page, high-converting landing page, landing page optimized for paid traffic, Website Migration, Website Redesign, Website Customization, Website Performance Optimization, Page Speed Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Technical SEO, On-page SEO, Search Engine Optimization, API Integration, Figma to WordPress, PSD to WordPress, Responsive Design, Mobile-First Design, Custom PHP, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, MySQL, E-commerce Website, E-commerce Website Development, WooCommerce Developer, WooCommerce Store, fast loading website, clean maintainable code, experienced WordPress developer, experienced Webflow developer, no-outsourcing freelancer, 5-star WordPress developer

Hi! 👋 I’m Eshban James, a 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 who’s spent the last 𝟖+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 helping founders, authors, and small teams turn their ideas into visuals that feel polished, intentional, and designs that communicate clearly and convert attention into action I focus on work that doesn’t just look good, but works. Whether it’s a 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, a 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲, or a 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, my goal is to make your message clear, engaging, and hard to ignore. From first impressions of your business to 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 that need to win the room, I design with purpose and impact. I was previously a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫, and I’m fully committed to delivering the same level of quality and consistency to earn that position again. Clients consistently appreciate the 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 I put into every project, and many prefer long-term collaboration because of it. 💼𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:⬇ 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 (𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 + 𝐊𝐃𝐏/𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠) - From character design to full picture-book spreads, I make sure the storytelling is strong and the final files print flawlessly. - Most authors come to me overwhelmed, my job is to make the entire process easy. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 - Not just a logo drop… but a full identity that feels like you: color systems, typography, brand rules, and visuals that stay consistent wherever you use them. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 & 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐈𝐧𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭) - Magazines, brochures, catalogs, packaging, labels, posters, anything that needs structure, hierarchy, and professional print prep. 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - Startup decks, investor decks, corporate slides, built to guide attention and make your message land with impact. 💼𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞 - Previously a Top Rated Freelancer, currently focused on delivering the same high-quality results to earn it again. - Clients usually tell me the same thing: I’m calm, fast, communicative, and I think ahead. - You won’t need to chase me for updates, explain things twice, or worry about how the final files will behave when you upload or print them. - Many clients prefer long-term collaboration because they trust the quality and consistency I provide. I treat every project, big or small, with the same care. Because your book, brand, or product isn’t “just another job” to you, so it shouldn’t be to me either. ✔Worked with 𝟑𝟎𝟎+ 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 across publishing, startups, and small businesses ✔Delivered 𝟒𝟓𝟎+ 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 including branding, books, and print materials ✔8+ years of 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬) 🛠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Canva, PowerPoint, AI-assisted workflows, brand strategy, illustration, layout design, typography, KDP formatting, IngramSpark formatting, print production, and consistent multi-platform branding. If you’re looking for design that’s not just visually strong but also practical and professional, Send me a message with your project details, I’ll guide you on the best way to approach it. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬, Eshban.

Hey there, I'm Amanda! I'm a GenX/Millennial mix (hello, best of both worlds!) and a UGC fashion and beauty creator who knows how to keep things real, relatable, and results-driven. I create female-focused UGC video ads that don't just blend in, they stand out and convert. Portfolio here: ugcamandawilburn.com Where my content shines: TikTok Ads Instagram Reels Facebook Ads Amazon Listings YouTube Shorts What its like to work with me: Effortless, natural delivery Fast communication (I'm on it!) Professional vibes with a friendly twist Obsessed with the details so you don't have to be Need more than one video? I've got bundle deals that'll save you some coin when you order 3 or more. If you're ready for UGC that actually grabs attention (and keeps it), hit that message button and lets make something amazing for your brand!

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.