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Madhu K.

Melbourne, Australia

$28/hr
4.8
35 jobs

๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐’ ๐’๐ˆ๐“๐„ ๐ˆ๐’๐'๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐๐‹๐„๐Œ. ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‡๐€๐‚๐Š, ๐Œ๐€๐‹๐–๐€๐‘๐„, ๐‚๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐‹ ๐„๐‘๐‘๐Ž๐‘, ๐๐‘๐Ž๐Š๐„๐ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„, ๐Ž๐‘ ๐Ž๐”๐“๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐ƒ ๐๐‡๐ ๐๐„๐‡๐ˆ๐๐ƒ ๐ˆ๐“ ๐ˆ๐’. Most WordPress devs will not touch hacked sites, complex errors, risky migrations, or PHP upgrades. Recovery and troubleshooting are specialties, not side jobs. Thatโ€™s where I can help. ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ข๐ฏ๐ž: โ€ข Root-cause diagnosis instead of temporary fixes โ€ข Safe malware cleanup, WordPress recovery, migrations, and PHP upgrades โ€ข Backups before major changes and full testing after the fix โ€ข SEO-safe migrations with redirects, URLs, and important search signals preserved โ€ข Clear communication from diagnosis through completion ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ: ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐”๐ฉ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ% ๐‰๐จ๐› ๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐Ÿ“+ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ & ๐๐‡๐ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž. Real cases include recovering hacked WordPress sites, removing Japanese SEO spam and hidden backdoors, fixing 500 and fatal PHP errors, upgrading legacy PHP environments to PHP 8.x, building custom functionality, and completing an SEO-safe migration with 4,000+ redirects while preserving rankings. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐ƒ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ: โ€ข WordPress: security, malware removal, migration, bug fixes, and maintenance โ€ข PHP: custom PHP, version upgrades, compatibility fixes, APIs, and MySQL โ€ข Theme + Page Builder: Elementor, ACF, Gravity Forms, themes, and plugin customization โ€ข Technical SEO: indexing, crawlability, redirects, canonicals, sitemaps, and broken links โ€ข Speed: Core Web Vitals, caching, Cloudflare, image, and script optimization โ€ข Hosting: cPanel, DNS, SSL, SMTP, MX records, backup, and restore ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก: ๐‡๐š๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ + ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž + ๐–๐ž๐›๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐„๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ โ€ข Remove malware, hidden backdoors, spam injections, and malicious redirects โ€ข Clean infected WordPress files and database entries โ€ข Fix critical errors, 500 errors, white screens, and PHP fatal errors โ€ข Resolve plugin/theme conflicts and websites broken after updates โ€ข Recover Japanese SEO spam, hacked search results, and Google security warnings โ€ข Secure and harden WordPress after recovery ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง + ๐๐‡๐ ๐”๐ฉ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐๐ž โ€ข WordPress host-to-host, domain change, and staging-to-live migrations โ€ข Upgrade older PHP environments to PHP 8.x and fix compatibility problems โ€ข Configure DNS, SSL, MX records, SMTP, and email where required โ€ข Migrate files, databases, plugins, themes, and media safely โ€ข Map 301 redirects and preserve URLs, metadata, internal links, and sitemaps โ€ข Test the complete website after migration before handover ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐ž๐ + ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐› ๐•๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ โ€ข Diagnose slow WordPress websites and performance bottlenecks โ€ข Improve Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed performance โ€ข Optimize caching, images, JavaScript, and database performance โ€ข Configure Cloudflare and WordPress caching correctly โ€ข Fix technical issues affecting crawlability, indexing, and search visibility โ€ข Resolve redirect chains, broken links, canonicals, and sitemap problems ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ + ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐‡๐ โ€ข Build custom WordPress functionality โ€ข Custom PHP development and API integrations โ€ข Elementor website development and customization โ€ข Theme and plugin customization โ€ข ACF and Gravity Forms implementation โ€ข MySQL and database troubleshooting ๐๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐: ๐œ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ง, ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž, ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž, ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ. If something is broken, hacked, slow, or you're planning a migration or PHP upgrade, send me the URL and a short description of the issue. ๐Ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฃ๐จ๐›. ๐ˆ'๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ซ๐ž ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ฑ ๐ข๐ญ.

  • PHP
  • Custom PHP
  • WordPress Development
  • WooCommerce
  • Javassist
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Security
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • WordPress Backup
  • MySQL
  • Website Maintenance
  • Technical SEO
  • Elementor
  • Plugin Development
  • Malware Removal
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Google Search Console
  • WordPress
  • Web Development
Lixing Z.

Tarneit, Australia

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

With a proven track record of delivering production web applications, I am pleased to submit my application and CV for your consideration as a Full-Stack Web Developer. I hold a degree in Computer Science and bring both industry experience and a strong foundation in building scalable, user-facing software. In recent years I have focused on modern TypeScript ecosystems, delivering full-stack features across complex business platforms โ€” from accounting and compliance workflows to sales analytics dashboards โ€” and I am confident I can make a meaningful contribution to your team. Recent project experience CM Platform โ€” A multi-app accounting and compliance platform built as a TypeScript monorepo (Turbo, Bun). I contribute across the Next.js dashboard, client portal, Hono/tRPC API, and background workers. Recent work includes job management UI, AI-assisted compliance drafting (BAS, tax returns, STP, ASIC), PDF viewing and e-signing, document workflows, and integrations with services such as Stripe, Supabase, and Xero. The stack includes React 19, Drizzle ORM, PostgreSQL, TanStack Query/Table, shadcn/ui, and Trigger.dev for async jobs. GSE Sales Metrics โ€” A Next.js analytics platform for a brokerage consultancy. I have built and improved listings and sales dashboards, broker onboarding and data-entry flows, TanStack data tables with sorting and pinned columns, chart formatting, and business rules such as automatic listing status driven by settlement data. The architecture uses tRPC, Supabase/PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Recharts, and a service-based layer with dependency injection, with Vitest for automated testing. Technical expertise Frontend: React, Next.js (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, responsive UI design, complex forms and data tables Backend: Node.js/Bun, REST and tRPC APIs (Hono), server actions, background jobs (Trigger.dev) Data: PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Supabase, schema design, migrations, and query optimisation Integrations: Stripe, ActiveCampaign, email (Resend), real-time features, third-party API consumption Practices: Monorepo development, type-safe APIs (Zod), automated testing (Vitest), Git-based workflows, and CI-friendly delivery Foundations: Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTTP, relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and Linux/server environments Earlier experience also includes PHP (object-oriented development, WordPress, Joomla), SEO/SEM, and Apache/Linux administration โ€” giving me a solid grounding in traditional LAMP-stack web development alongside my current TypeScript focus. I communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, work effectively in teams or independently, and am comfortable prioritising tasks and delivering under deadline pressure.

  • PHP
  • Web Application
  • React
  • PostgreSQL
  • Symfony
  • AngularJS
  • UX & UI
  • Laravel
  • MySQL
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • CSS
  • Vue.js
  • JavaScript
Nguyen Q.

Sydney, Australia

$110/hr
5.0
52 jobs

I am a seasoned web developer with extensive experience in PHP, WordPress, Drupal, JavaScript, Next.js, Vue.js and React.js. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. My expertise lies in creating custom web solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, I strive to deliver the best possible results for every project. Let's work together to bring your vision to life!

  • PHP
  • API Integration
  • Drupal
  • WordPress
  • Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • Website Redesign
  • React
  • Website Optimization
  • Gatsby.js
  • Shopify
  • Elementor
  • WooCommerce
  • Contentful
  • Performance Optimization
Luke J.

Toowoomba, Australia

$55/hr
4.9
42 jobs

I'm a highly experienced Fullstack developer with a focus on client outcomes. Your satisfaction is my core objective. Over the last 16 years I've worked with PHP, Node.JS, MySQL/PostgreSQL/MSSQL, React/Vue.JS/Svelte/Angular/jQuery and related web technologies to create a large number of websites and web applications. I have a real passion for all things software/hardware. I also have excellent Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS Linux administration skills and have managed a large number of different servers. If you're after a serious and capable programmer then look no further.

  • PHP
  • Web Development
  • Yii
  • HTML
  • AngularJS
  • React
  • CSS
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Database Architecture
  • Linux System Administration
  • API
  • Yii2
  • Svelte
Meenakshi M.

Mysterton, Australia

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Senior Web Developer | 8+ Years of Expertise in Custom Web Solutions I have 8+ years of experience in website development and extensive knowledge of coding. I specialize in designing/developing online courses. LMS websites, membership websites in WordPress using Learndash, Buddyboss, Memberpress, BBpress, Buddypress, Membership pro, and many more. My technical expertise and problem-solving skills enable me to deliver tailored solutions that drive results for businesses. My key skills are: ================= * Website Development and Redesign * E-Commerce Website Development (WooCommerce, Shopify) * Custom WordPress Themes and Plugins * Performance Optimization and Bug Fixes * API Integration and Customization * PSD to WordPress * HTML/CSS to WordPress * Woo Commerce Integration * WordPress Performance Optimization (using page insight and tools.pingdom.com) * WordPress Migration * WordPress Maintenance * WordPress & Theme Installation * Buddypress Integration * Learndash Integration * Gravity Forms Customization * Delivery methods and Payment gateways integration * API Integration: Facebook API, Twitter API, SMS Gateway, Google API, Google Map, Social Networking, Social Engine. Have experienced in CRM's ========================== - Active Campaign (With custom work, Automations etc) - Mailchimp (With custom Work, API's etc) I have experienced to developing websites with premium themes and builders: โ€ข Wordpress hotel booking theme โ€ข Divi theme โ€ข Thrive theme โ€ข Mylisting theme โ€ข Avada theme โ€ข Buddyboss theme Builders: โ€ข Visual composer โ€ข Fusion builder โ€ข Divi builder โ€ข Elementor -- Available for full-time and part-time. -- Strong Coding skills. -- Good Communication skills -- Reasonable quote. -- Always available at $kype/Gmail. -- Ready to start the project immediately. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact Me Today! Thanks, Meenakshi.

  • PHP
  • API Integration
  • CodeIgniter
  • jQuery
  • AJAX
  • LearnDash
  • WooCommerce
  • BuddyPress
  • Elementor
  • Plugin Development
  • Theme Development
  • WordPress Development
  • Membership Plugin
  • Mailchimp Plugin
  • WPML
Michael S.

Brisbane, Australia

$70/hr
4.7
45 jobs

Full Stack Python/PHP developer with over 20 years of freelance experience. Python: - data collection (web scraping/crawling, API clients) - data extraction/conversion - data analysis/visualisation (Pandas, Polars, NumPy, Matplotlib, JupyterLab) - web development (Flask, Django) PHP: Laravel, Symfony Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL Git Javascript: Vue, vanilla, jQuery CSS: SCSS, Bootstrap, Foundation APIs: AWS, Stripe, QuickBooks, Google Maps, Wikipedia, Spotify, MusicBrainz, many more

  • PHP
  • Python
  • pandas
  • Data Scraping
  • ETL
  • JavaScript
  • Laravel
  • Front-End Development
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Vue.js
  • MySQL Programming
  • Automation
  • Data Science
  • API

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