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✅ 10+ Years of Full-Time Experience ✅ 100+ 5-Star Reviews | 100% Job Success | Top-Rated Plus ✅ Fast, Reliable, U.S.-Based (EST) I’m Gerald Thornton — a full-time WordPress, WooCommerce, and full-stack developer with over a decade of experience building, securing, and optimizing complex websites. If your site is slow, buggy, vulnerable, or broken, I’ll fix it efficiently and make it fast, stable, and secure. My focus is long-term durability, performance, and clean engineering — not band-aid fixes. 🧭 What I Do Best 🔹 WordPress Development & Full-Stack Support Theme and plugin development, debugging, API integrations, database tuning, and server-side logic. I cover both front-end and back-end work so your entire stack runs smoothly. 🔹 WooCommerce Customization Payment gateways, shipping logic, memberships, bundles, checkout flows, dynamic pricing, and custom product functionality — fully tailored to your store. 🔹 Website Security & Hardening Security audits, malware cleanup, theme/plugin code review, hardening (firewalls, file permissions, salts, headers), and autoload/DB optimization. I specialize in cleaning compromised sites and preventing repeat incidents. 🔹 Speed Optimization (GTmetrix / PageSpeed Insights) Sub-1-second load times where possible using WP Rocket, caching layers, asset optimization, and server-level tuning. 🔹 Troubleshooting & Emergency Fixes If something breaks, I identify the root cause and resolve it quickly. I’ve recovered 40+ sites this year alone from outages, plugin conflicts, and performance failures. 🔹 Email & DNS Configuration Outlook 365, WP Mail SMTP, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and dynamic DNS — ensuring reliable email delivery and better domain reputation. 🔹 Hosting & Migration WP Engine, Kinsta, cPanel/WHM, SiteGround, GoDaddy, DigitalOcean, and more. Secure moves with zero downtime. 🔹 Custom Plugin & Theme Development Lightweight, secure, and maintainable code — built to fit your exact needs without unnecessary bloat. 🧰 Tools & Stack Languages: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Bash Frameworks: WordPress, WooCommerce, ACF, Elementor Security: Malware cleanup, file audits, autoload cleanup, WP hardening, CSP, headers Optimization: WP Rocket, Cloudflare, Redis/Object Cache Hosting: WP Engine, Kinsta, cPanel/WHM, InMotion, DigitalOcean OS & IDE: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, PhpStorm AI Tools: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT ⚡ Why Clients Hire Me Fast turnaround and efficient communication Clear explanations without technical overwhelm Careful documentation and backups before every change A focus on stability, speed, and long-term maintainability A reliable partner who protects your site and strengthens your business A developer should move your project forward — not stand in its way. 💬 Ready to get started? Message me here on Upwork for: • Ongoing maintenance • Full-stack WordPress or WooCommerce development • Security auditing or malware cleanup • Speed improvement and debugging • Custom features or plugin development • Performance and architecture consulting Payments are handled securely through Upwork, and I’m available via Upwork messages, Zoom, or Slack — whatever works best for you.

If your WooCommerce store or PHP platform needs to be fast, stable, and actually maintainable - that's the entire job, and it's what I've done for 25 years. Enterprise WooCommerce builds for government agencies, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies: WooCommerce and WordPress when that's the right tool, custom Laravel, Symfony, or Drupal when the job needs more. I build and rescue WooCommerce platforms for businesses that can't afford downtime, slow checkouts, or fragile plugin stacks. When WooCommerce alone won't carry the load, I extend it with custom PHP, a Laravel API, or a Symfony backend. ━━━ What I build ━━━ ▸ WooCommerce & WordPress - custom WooCommerce stores, custom WooCommerce themes, WooCommerce plugins, multisite WooCommerce networks, headless WooCommerce front-ends, subscription and membership WooCommerce flows, B2B and wholesale WooCommerce pricing, multi-currency WooCommerce storefronts, payment gateway integrations on WooCommerce, ERP and CRM sync into WooCommerce, Core Web Vitals and checkout speed work on WooCommerce, WooCommerce HPOS migrations, WooCommerce REST API integrations ▸ PHP, Laravel & Next.js - REST APIs, custom applications, microservices, third-party integrations, WooCommerce headless backends in Laravel ▸ Drupal 9/10 - enterprise CMS builds, Drupal 7 migrations, Acquia Cloud, Drupal Commerce when the project is Drupal-shaped ▸ Symfony - complex back-end architecture, headless CMS, ERP integrations, WooCommerce-Symfony hybrid platforms ▸ React / Vue / Angular - headless front-ends for WooCommerce stores, SPAs, high-performance UI ▸ Node.js - real-time apps, API backends, microservices ▸ AI integration & automation - custom AI apps, OpenAI/GPT integrations, AI-powered CMS and WooCommerce tools, automated workflows ▸ Full stack delivery - end-to-end from architecture to launch, SEO-optimized and WCAG accessible ▸ DevOps & cloud - AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Platform.sh hosting for PHP and WooCommerce applications ━━━ Results ━━━ - Full WordPress and WooCommerce migration for 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, largest US architectural glass retailer - with WCAG compliance, CRM integration, and an ongoing growth partnership - 𝟰𝟰𝟮% increase in appointment traffic - WooCommerce and Drupal rebuild for university health system - Replaced a legacy ERP with a Symfony + React platform for 𝗕𝗦𝗡 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, largest US school sports apparel manufacturer - 𝟮𝟯% increase in organic search - PHP + Drupal architecture migration - 𝟭𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬-employee intranet built on Drupal - 𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 ━━━ Who I work with ━━━ US and EU brands running real revenue through WooCommerce. Typical engagements are 𝟱-figure to 𝟲-figure WooCommerce builds, not $200 plugin tweaks. If your WooCommerce store handles meaningful order volume, integrates with backend systems, or has compliance, accessibility, or performance stakes, that's my zone. Direct clients, in-house teams, and agencies all welcome. WooCommerce web developer and full stack developer with 25 years - PHP, Laravel eCommerce, WordPress WooCommerce expert, Elementor, Drupal, Symfony, React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Node.js developer. Platforms include Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, and custom WooCommerce eCommerce builds with SEO-first architecture, Core Web Vitals optimization, API integrations, performance tuning, and legacy code migration. My process: discovery → scoped proposal → milestone delivery → post-launch support. A 30-day stabilization window after WooCommerce launch is standard. Message me or invite me to your job - I respond the same business day. - Muhammad

I am a US-based Senior PHP & WordPress Developer with 14+ years of experience building, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-performance web applications, SaaS platforms, and e-commerce systems. Since 2011, I’ve helped startups, agencies, and established businesses launch, maintain, and scale their websites—with hundreds of successful projects completed across PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress, WooCommerce, and custom backend systems. I specialize in solving difficult technical problems and improving the stability and performance of existing platforms, including: ✔ Backend Development (PHP / Laravel / CodeIgniter / Drupal) 🔹 API development & integrations 🔹 Authentication, OTP, admin panels 🔹 Cron jobs, queues, logic debugging 🔹 Building secure, scalable backend systems 🔹 Custom PHP development & legacy code modernization 🔹 Payment gateway and third-party API work ✔ WordPress & WooCommerce Expertise 🔹 Custom plugins & theme development 🔹 WooCommerce customization & API integrations 🔹 Database optimization, speed tuning, caching 🔹 Troubleshooting complex site issues 🔹 Migrations, fixes, redesigns, and enhancements ✔ Full-Stack Web Development 🔹 PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, JSON, JQuery, ReactJS, VueJS 🔹 Bootstrap, Tailwind, HTML5/CSS 🔹 SaaS development 🔹 Dashboard and UI/UX improvements ✔ Server & Infrastructure Troubleshooting 🔹 VPS / cPanel / Cloudflare / AWS Lightsail / Azure 🔹 Fixing crashes, downtime, SSL, DNS, redirects 🔹 Email deliverability, PHP mailer fixes, MySQL errors ✔ Database & Performance Optimization 🔹 MySQL indexing, query optimization 🔹 High-traffic site improvements 🔹 Fixing slow sites, 500 errors, memory issues ✔ Payment Gateways Integration 🔹 Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, Square, Authorize.net, Klarna ✔ Integrations, APIs & Data Feeds 🔹 REST API development & third-party API integrations 🔹 IDX / MLS real estate data feed integration & customization 🔹 Twilio (SMS, Voice, OTP), Sinch 🔹 Mailgun (Transactional Email) 🔹 Webhooks, automation workflows, custom API endpoints ✔ DevOps & Version Control 🔹 Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, JIRA 🔹 Docker for containerized development

25+ years exp. - Full stack web developer, integrity is one of my core values. If you are looking for someone you can trust who has been building custom web solutions successfully for a long time, look no further. AI model integration, machine learning APIs, Stripe connect and custom Stripe checkouts, automated testing with AI. I build with the TALL stack ( Tailwind, Alpine, Livewire, Laravel ) and use Filmanetphp for rapid panel development. I've also built many custom WordPress plugins. AI augmented - I'm a claude code power user and Cursor is my IDE for fine tuning. I tend to have 2-3 AI coding assistant processes running at any given point in my workflow - for maximum productivity. I closely review generated code and pay tons of focus when/where needed. From one of my favorite reviews I've received here on Upwork - "I've never met such a skilled developer. I mean, we are talking world-class ladies and gentlemen! You are not going to discover a better developer anywhere else." -- Some recent projects; - Built a multi-tenant SaaS for scout troops, AI chatbot with API access to all the troops data like upcoming events, scout advancement progress, etc - Build an app that has a csv importer for companies, calls multiple APIs for gathering data about key people and uses LLM to generate targeted sales copy - Built an API for voice to text transcriptions to run on a local network machine - Setup local network open weights models for unlimited use without paying for tokens - Built a sales management system for an auto insurance dealer ( so his sales people could login, enter a sale, and commissions could also be tracked ) - Built a social network type app with courses and badges, a bit like linked in but focused on fast moving and fast shifting careers. - Built a platform for folks to promote their favorite business' and earn commissions. - Built a custom web application billing system for a contractor / sub - contractor service provider company that has dashboards for clients and vendors with billing and split payments so contractor earns platform fee. -- - "Joseph was kind, responsive, quick, direct, and receptive to feedback. If you have worked with other developers, you know how rare this is, and how important it is to find someone who truly cares about the quality of work they provide. He couldn't have been better to work with." "Joe is incredibly talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is our go-to guy for a variety of challenges and we have full confidence" "I really enjoyed working with Joseph. He was honest and direct with his communication. He didn't try to oversell his services. It was all about just getting the job done, doing it well, and communicating with me about what was going on throughout the whole process." - --- Ultimately, good web dev service consists of not only coding, but also translating your needs into solutions, communicating effectively, training you how to use the software, and giving you confidence along the way. I'm here for my clients to find their way through web dev projects. If there is anything I can't do, I'm happy to handle bringing in help on that specialty. I will be honest with you. My skills include but are not limited to; - Web App development - Laravel development - WordPress plugin development - Stripe integrations - Payment gateways - E-commerce - API integrations - AI automation I'm able to help with system design and database design, user experience, and optimization. I offer functionality consulting and can help prepare detailed requirements documents for larger projects. I do my best to provide ideas to solutions - when there is no clear path, a bit of research and some creativity can go a long way. Contact me to discuss your needs!

Click Here! Always ready to take on eCommerce and front-end development projects, including full UI/UX design. 🛒 eCommerce Development - Shopify (Custom Themes, Liquid, Apps, Sections) - WordPress / WooCommerce (PHP Development, Custom Plugins, Custom Themes, Speed Optimization) - BigCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, OsCommerce - Store setup, redesign, migrations, checkout optimization 💻 Frontend Development - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript - React.js, Next.js - Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap - Responsive & mobile-first development - Cross-browser optimization - Clean, scalable component-based architecture 🎨 Design & UX - Mobile App UI/UX (iOS & Android) - Web UI/UX (Landing pages, dashboards, eCommerce flows) - Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop 💡 Why Clients Hire Me - Strong combined skillset: PHP + Frontend + eCommerce + UI/UX - Clean, scalable, and fast development - Pixel-perfect design implementation - Conversion-focused mindset - Excellent communication and timely delivery - Ability to handle entire project lifecycle: idea → design → development → launch Over 10 years of experience for IT.

🏆 Top Rated Plus 🏆 Certified Magento Senior developer 🏆 8 years focused on Magento / Drupal / Shopify Last 8 years I have improved myself just in Magento and become a certified developer. Being concentrated only at Magento, I already had experience working with big brands. My basic skills are: Front-end theming design using jQuery, CSS, LESS, SASS, Photoshop, Figma. As well, I have an experience in the development of PWA (Venia - Magento). Back-end skills include designing and developing custom Magento extensions, MySQL database development, WordPress/Blog setup, and integration with third-party systems such as social media, inventory, and shipping systems. DevOps: migrate and configure servers/environments. ⚡ Migrations from other platforms to Magento 2 (community edition or cloud). ⚡ Magento 1 expert ⚡ DevOps related tasks ⚡ Theme Edits / Changes ⚡ Page Speed Optimizations ⚡ Theme Design & Development (Hyvä) ⚡ Custom extensions ⚡ API/ERP implementation ⚡ Update Magento to the latest version 🚀 Let's discuss our possible cooperation! 📈