PHP Web Developer | Laravel | REST APIs | Problem Solver
Hi there
I’m a PHP and Laravel developer who believes that great web applications are built on clear communication, solid planning, and clean code.
I don’t just take a list of tasks and blindly start typing. I partner with you to understand your business needs, the user experience you want to create, and the actual problem we're trying to solve. Whether you need a brand-new custom application or someone to untangle and fix an existing codebase, I'm here to help.
Here’s how I work:
A "Think-First" Approach: I map out the database structure, API integrations, and backend logic before writing a single line of code.
Clean, Future-Proof Code: I write maintainable, well-organized code. If another developer needs to look at your app a year from now, they’ll easily understand how it works.
Proactive Problem Solving: When a bug pops up, I don't just put a band-aid on the visible error. I hunt down the root cause, test the solution, and make sure the fix doesn't break something else.
Real Communication: No ghosting, no confusing tech jargon. I keep you updated on my progress, explain things clearly, and raise flags early if we hit a roadblock.
My Tech Stack:
Backend: PHP, Laravel, REST APIs
Database: MySQL, SQL
Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS (Mobile-Responsive Design)
Tools & Workflow: Git/GitHub, Quality Assurance Testing, Performance Optimization
What I Can Build & Fix For You:
Develop custom, database-driven web apps from the ground up.
Build and integrate third-party REST APIs (payment gateways, CRMs, etc.).
Hunt down bugs, refactor messy code, and optimize slow databases.
Maintain, secure, and add new features to your existing PHP/Laravel projects.
I love diving into tricky technical challenges and turning them into smooth, user-friendly solutions. If you need a reliable developer who cares about the final product just as much as you do, let’s chat!
Send me a message with a bit of info about your project, and let's figure out the best way to bring your idea to life.
PHP
API Integration
Web Application
Laravel
MySQL
Web Development
Full-Stack Development
JavaScript
RESTful API
HTML
CSS
SQL
Front-End Development
Website Maintenance
Responsive Design
Chibueze A.
Enugu, Nigeria
$7/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Thanks for visiting my profile and be ready to be amazed
A FULLSTACK developer with 3 years of experience and a love for BACKEND technologies.
I have worked with quite a several modern technologies required to satisfy my needs and to aim for the best performance.
I believe in result performance, so I work towards giving my clients the best software of high performance within a short period.
Here are some of the technologies I have worked with
•PHP
•Node.js
•React.js
•Javascript
•Typescript
•Mysql
•Laravel
•Mongodb
•Redis
•Wordpress
• and many more
I would like to work with you so you can experience a feeling of perfect ( even if it doesn't exist)
PHP
Custom PHP
MySQL
Laravel
Redis
TypeScript
SQL
MongoDB
GitHub
ExpressJS
JavaScript
HTML
React
Node.js
Glory O.
Ibadan, Nigeria
$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Your SaaS idea has been "in development" for months. You've talked to three developers, gotten three different timelines, and still don't have anything your users can actually log into.
That's the problem I solve. I build full-stack SaaS and web apps using React, Supabase, and Claude not prototypes, not demos, but real products your users can sign up for, use, and trust from day one.
Here's what usually goes wrong before someone finds me:
→ The scope kept changing, so the "two-week build" turned into two months
→ The developer could design a nice UI but couldn't wire up a real backend, authentication, or database
→ Nobody explained what was being built or why you just waited and hoped it'd work out
→ The AI features were bolted on as an afterthought, buggy, or never actually shipped
→ Handoff meant a zip file and silence no support once the invoice was paid
If any of that sounds familiar, here's how I work differently:
We lock the scope in one call. Before any code gets written, you know exactly what's being built, what it costs, and when it ships. No scope creep, no surprise invoices, no guessing games halfway through the project.
I build the whole stack, not just the pretty parts. React handles the frontend. Supabase handles the backend, database, and authentication. Claude powers the AI features that actually make your product worth using chat, automation, smart recommendations, content generation, whatever your use case calls for. It's all built to work together as one product, not stitched together from three different freelancers who never talk to each other and leave you playing translator between them.
You get a working product, not a deck or a demo. Something your users can sign up for, log into, and use in the real world not a Figma file, not a proof of concept that breaks the moment someone outside your team touches it, not a "coming soon" page that never turns into a product.
I explain what I'm building and why. You're not left guessing what's happening on the other end of a contract. You'll know exactly where things stand at every stage of the build, and you can ask questions without waiting days for a reply or getting a vague update in return.
I stay reachable after launch. Bugs get fixed. Questions get answered. Small iterations don't require a brand-new contract and a fresh round of negotiation every time. No disappearing the day the final invoice gets paid that's when a lot of "developers" vanish, and it's exactly when you need one the most.
I've built and shipped multiple full-stack SaaS and AI-powered web apps this way real products with real users, not portfolio filler sitting untouched in a demo folder. Clients come back for the next feature instead of hiring someone new for every small change.
Good fit if you're:
A founder with a SaaS idea that's been stuck in "almost done" for way too long
A team that needs AI features added to an existing web app without breaking what already works
Someone who's been burned by a developer who overpromised, underdelivered, then disappeared
Anyone who wants a technical partner who explains things in plain English, not jargon, and treats your budget like it matters
If your SaaS idea has been stuck for months, the problem probably isn't the idea — it's the process it went through, or the person who was supposed to build it. Give me the real problem your product solves and who it's for, and I'll tell you straight what it actually takes to get it live and working. No generic proposal template, no inflated timeline meant to pad an invoice, no sales pitch dressed up as advice just an honest, direct read on your project and what building it right actually looks like from here.
Message me now with what you're building, even if it's still rough around the edges. The founders who reach out first get on my build schedule first, and slots fill up faster than most people expect, nearer each month-end.
API Integration
Web Application
App Development
Android App Development
Mobile App Development
AI App Development
AI Mobile App Development
Replit
Landing Page Design
Website Integration
Full-Stack Development
Supabase
LLM Prompt Engineering
iOS Development
Claude
Web Development
Next.js
React
JavaScript
HTML
Emmanuel A.
Oyo, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
17 jobs
Brilliant Directories Developer | WordPress Directory & Membership Website Expert | PHP, MySQL, AJAX & Custom Listing Solutions
Building a directory website that actually works, fast, scalable, and built to generate revenue, is not something most developers know how to do. I do.
Most developers will install a theme, hand you a login, and disappear. What you get is a slow site, broken filters, a confusing member experience, and a monetization setup that leaks money every single day. That's not what I deliver.
I'm Emmanuel, a specialist in Brilliant Directories development, WordPress directory website development, and custom PHP membership platform development. I've spent years building, optimizing, and scaling directory and listing websites across industries including real estate directories, business directories, healthcare provider directories, service provider marketplaces, event listing platforms, job boards, and membership-based community portals.
If you are launching a new directory website, rescuing a broken one, or trying to turn a stagnant listing platform into a real revenue-generating business, you are in the right place.
-Why Directory Owners Come to Me
They've already tried the "easy" route. Maybe it was a drag-and-drop theme that turned into a custom development project anyway. Maybe it was a developer who didn't understand directory-specific logic, membership tiers, listing submission workflows, search and filter UX, or monetization architecture. Maybe the site works, but barely, with slow load times, confusing user journeys, and members who never upgrade.
Here's what I hear most:
"I bought a theme thinking it was plug-and-play. It wasn't."
"My search filters don't work the way my users expect."
"The listing submission process is so confusing that members give up halfway."
"Members aren't upgrading and I have no idea why."
"The site is slow and every developer I hire tells me it's fine."
These are not random problems. They are the exact problems that appear when someone builds a directory website without truly understanding how directory platforms work under the hood, the PHP logic, the MySQL query structure, the member flow UX, and the monetization architecture that drives upgrades.
What I Build & Fix
Brilliant Directories Development
Brilliant Directories is a powerful platform, but only if you know how to push it beyond its default capabilities. I work inside BD's PHP and MySQL architecture to build custom functionality that the platform doesn't support out of the box.
✅Full platform setup, category architecture, and branded design implementation
✅Custom PHP and MySQL widgets for advanced features
✅Member dashboard customization, upgrade prompts, profile completion nudges, listing management UX
✅Advanced listing submission forms with conditional logic, file uploads, and multi-step flows
✅Lead routing automation, connecting member inquiries to the right listing owner instantly
✅API and Webhook integrations: Zapier, Pabbly, Make (Integromat), and specialized CRMs
✅Payment plan setup: one-time fees, recurring subscriptions, trial periods, and freemium tiers
✅Technical audits: diagnosing slow load times, cleaning legacy PHP, optimizing MySQL queries
✅Email and SMS notification automation for member onboarding, renewals, and lead alerts
✅SEO structure optimization: URL slugs, meta tags, schema markup, and sitemap configuration
WordPress Directory Website Development
I specialize in the leading WordPress directory themes and plugins, and I know their internals well enough to extend and modify them at the code level, not just through settings panels.
Themes: MyListing, Voxel, ListingPro, Directorist, Listeo, GeoDirectory, Business Directory Plugin
Search & Filter: AJAX-powered search, faceted filtering, taxonomy mapping, radius/geolocation search, keyword + category + location combined filters
Membership & Monetization: Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro, WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Ultimate Member
Listing Management: Front-end submission forms, listing expiry and renewal automation, featured listing logic, claimed listing workflows
Custom PHP & MySQL Backend Development
This is where I go deeper than most directory developers. I write clean, object-oriented PHP and optimized MySQL to power directory features that no theme or plugin handles out of the box.
Industries & Directory Types I've Worked With
Business directories | Real estate listing platforms | Healthcare and doctor directories | Legal professional directories | Service provider marketplaces | Event listing and ticketing directories | Job boards and freelancer marketplaces | Restaurant and hospitality directories | Contractor and home services directories | Membership-based community portals | Niche B2B directories | Nonprofit and association member directories
Let's Get Started
Whether you're starting from zero, inheriting a broken site, or trying to grow a directory that has stalled, send me a message
PHP
Web Development
WordPress
Web Development Consultation
WordPress Bug Fix
Web Design
Directory
Directory Submission
Local Directory
Search Engine Optimization
Mylisting Theme
User Experience Design
HTML5
SEO Backlinking
Website & CMS Bug Fix
Data Entry
MySQL
JavaScript
Adesanya S.
Lagos, Nigeria
$5/hr
5.0
6 jobs
🟢 Available to take new order 24/7
Senior Full-Stack Web Developer | WordPress Developer| WordPress Designer| Elementor | WordPress Expert
💻 Struggling to get a website that actually brings customers instead of just sitting online? Many businesses invest in a website but still face low traffic, poor conversions, slow loading speed, weak SEO visibility, and outdated design that fails to build trust with visitors. If your website isn’t generating leads or sales, it’s not doing its job.
I help solve these problems by building high-performing, conversion-focused WordPress websites that are fast, secure, mobile-friendly, and optimized for search engines.
I'm a Full-Stack Web Developer and WordPress Specialist focused on building fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-driven websites that help businesses grow. I work with startups, small businesses, agencies, nonprofits, law firms, healthcare providers, eCommerce brands, and other organizations to transform ideas into high-performing digital solutions.
With expertise in both front-end and back-end development, I create responsive websites that not only look great but also deliver exceptional user experiences, strong search engine visibility, and excellent performance across all devices.
What I can help you with:
✔ Custom WordPress Website Development
✔ WordPress Theme Customization & Development
✔ Elementor Website Design
✔ WooCommerce Store Development & Optimization
✔ Website Redesign & Modernization
✔ Landing Pages That Convert
✔ WordPress Bug Fixes & Troubleshooting
✔ WordPress Migration, Backup & Restore
✔ Website Speed & Core Web Vitals Optimization
✔ Technical SEO & SEO Plugin Configuration (Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO)
✔ Malware Removal & Website Security Hardening
✔ API Integrations
✔ Responsive Web Design
✔ Ongoing Website Maintenance & Support
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬-
WordPress Custom Code (HTML5/CSS3/PHP)
WordPress Plugin
WordPress Website
WordPress WooCommerce
WordPress Security
WordPress SEO Plugin
WordPress On-Page SEO
WordPress Off-Page SEO
WordPress Lead Pages
WordPress site maintenance
WordPress e-Commerce
WordPress Landing Page
WordPress Customization
WordPress Website Design
WordPress Malware Removal
WordPress Speed Optimization
PSD to WordPress Website Design
WordPress Themes Customization
WordPress Website Migration
WordPress Development Ecommerce
WordPress Website Redesign
WordPress Multisite
WordPress Backup
WordPress Installation
WordPress Elementor
WordPress WooCommerce
WordPress Consultation
WordPress Migration Ecommerce
WordPress WPBakery
WordPress Divi theme
WordPress Divi Page Builder
WordPress Bricks Page BuilderMy Approach
Industries I Serve:
🌐 Small Business Websites
🌐 Startup Websites
🌐 SaaS Company Websites
🌐 Agency Websites
🌐 Real Estate Websites
🌐 Healthcare Websites
🌐 Law Firm Websites
🌐 Educational Institution Websites
🌐 Coach & Consultant Websites
🌐 E-Commerce Websites
🌐 Restaurant Websites
🌐 Construction Company Websites
🌐 Financial Services Websites
🌐 Nonprofit Organization Websites
🌐 Personal Brand Websites
Why Clients Choose Me:
✔ Clean, scalable, and maintainable code
✔ SEO-friendly development
✔ Fast-loading WordPress websites
✔ Mobile-first responsive design
✔ Secure WordPress implementation
✔ Pixel-perfect UI/UX
✔ Excellent communication
✔ Reliable support
✔ On-time delivery
✔ Long-term partnership
My Approach:
Every project begins with understanding your business goals. I focus on delivering solutions that are clean, maintainable, SEO-friendly, accessible, and built for long-term success. Whether you need a new website, custom functionality, performance improvements, or ongoing support, I prioritize quality, clear communication, and on-time delivery.
If you're looking for a reliable developer who values performance, security, user experience, and scalable solutions, I'd be happy to help bring your project to life.
Let's build something exceptional together.
Keywords: WordPress Developer, WordPress Expert, WordPress Designer, Elementor Expert, Elementor Pro Developer, WooCommerce Developer, WordPress Website Design, WordPress Development, Custom WordPress Website, WordPress Theme Customization, WordPress Plugin Development, WordPress Speed Optimization, Core Web Vitals, WordPress SEO, Technical SEO, WordPress Migration, WordPress Maintenance, WordPress Security, WordPress Malware Removal, WordPress Bug Fix, Responsive Web Design, Landing Page Design, Business Website, eCommerce Website, Full-Stack Developer, PHP Developer, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, REST API Integration.
PHP
Website Redesign
WordPress
WordPress Development
WordPress Website
CMS Development
Web Development
HTML
WordPress Bug Fix
WordPress Website Design
WordPress Backup
PSD to WordPress
WordPress Landing Page
WordPress Multisite
WordPress Theme
Tobi A.
Lagos, Nigeria
$15/hr
5.0
13 jobs
I’m Tobi Arowosegbe, a Full-Stack PHP, Laravel & WordPress Developer with 8+ years of experience building, fixing, and optimizing professional websites and web applications across Africa and Europe.
I combine PHP, Laravel, WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create clean, secure, and high-performing solutions that help brands look professional and convert better.
Core Expertise
• Laravel Applications – APIs, dashboards, ticketing, payment systems
• WordPress Development – custom themes, plugins, Elementor, WooCommerce
• PHP Script Fixes & Enhancements – quick debugging and performance tuning
• Frontend Development – HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), TailwindCSS
• Database & Backend Logic – MySQL, data security, admin portals
Selected Projects
• Mesfollow – Paid Creator Media Platform (Laravel + Vue + API)
• PayVessel – Fintech Payment Dashboard (Laravel + MySQL)
• Atlantic Exhibition – WordPress Event Automation System
• Buildmacex Nigeria Fair – WordPress Event Registration Portal
• Homex West Africa – WordPress Expo Website with Schedule Automation
• DVStore.ng – PHP e-Commerce Integration with API Payment Gateway
Portfolio: tobi.holyprofweb.com
Browse full live projects, event platforms, fintech dashboards, and client systems I’ve built.
I’m currently available full-time and ready to deliver professional websites, bug fixes, or full custom systems — quickly, securely, and to your exact spec.
PHP
Custom PHP
PHP Script
Web Application
Web Development
WordPress
MySQL
WordPress Bug Fix
MySQL Programming
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Website
Web API
Web Server
Website Migration
Laravel
Ecommerce Website Development
Corporate Website
Theme Development
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