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- $85 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (247 jobs)
Hi, I’m Tai - A WordPress Solutions Architect with 12+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance websites that solve real business problems. I don’t just build websites, I design solutions with purpose. Whether it’s launching a product, streamlining a customer journey, or boosting conversions, I bring strategy, speed, and clarity to every project. And I treat every brand like it's mine. My Expertise: 1. Custom WordPress Development – Tailored builds or refinements, built clean and scalable 2. LearnDash & LMS Systems – Interactive, growth-ready platforms for learning or training 3. Plugin & Theme Development – Custom or optimized solutions for performance and security 4. Conversion-Focused Landing Pages – Designed to move visitors to take action 5. WooCommerce E-commerce – Fast, secure storefronts built to grow with your business 6. SEO & Page Speed Optimization – Lightweight builds that boost visibility and load lightning-fast My Recent Wins: 1. Cut a client’s page load time by 63%, increasing conversions by 28% in 30 days 2. Built a scalable LMS for a nonprofit that onboarded 3,000+ users in its first 6 weeks 3. Revamped a corporate site that helped a client triple engagement with their target audience Why Clients Choose Me: 1. Clear, proactive communication 2. Strategic thinking + reliable execution 3. Thought partnership beyond the task list 4. I bring joy, focus, and ownership to the work 5. And yes, I deliver on time — every time “Tai has been a game-changer — professional, proactive, and incredibly skilled.” — Greg S., SaaS Founder Let’s build something great! If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares, adds long-term value, and brings positive energy to every project, I’d love to connect. ✅ WordPress Ecosystem: ACF, WP-CLI, Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Oxygen Builder, Bricks Builder, WPBakery, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, CPT UI, Polylang, WPML, Toolset, Advanced Cron Manager ✅ E-commerce & Memberships: WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads (EDD), MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro, AffiliateWP, Subscriptions, Stripe/PayPal integrations ✅ Learning Management Systems: LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS, GrassBlade xAPI, H5P, SCORM ✅ Security & Performance: Cloudflare, Wordfence, iThemes Security, WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, Query Monitor, Perfmatters, Asset CleanUp, CDN integration ✅ Hosting & DevOps: WP Engine, Kinsta, GridPane, RunCloud, Cloudways, SiteGround, Flywheel, cPanel, Plesk, Git, Bitbucket, SSH, staging environments ✅ APIs & Integrations: Zapier, Make (Integromat), Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Stripe, Paystack, Google Maps, Calendly, Twilio, Custom REST APIs ✅ Collaboration & Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Loom, ClickUp, Trello, Asana, Slack, Miro, Notion ✅ SEO & Analytics: Yoast SEO, Rank Math, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Hotjar, Clarity, Site audits ✅ Development Stack: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Bootstrap, MySQL, REST API, JSON, AJAX, Git, GitHub
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WordPress CustomizationWordPress OptimizationElementorWordPress e-CommerceWordPress ThemeLearning Management SystemWooCommerceCustom Web DesignCSS 3jQueryHTML5WordPressJavaScriptLearnDash - $75 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Full stack developer harnessing relational skills learned in the service industry to build quality web applications. Skills in PHP, React.js, Angular, Node, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML and strengths in meeting deadlines, adaptability, and creativity. Experience using third-party authentication, npm packages, APIs, and many libraries. With five years in the service industry, I am adept at anticipating and delivering on the requirements of the customer. Passionate about creating an elegant user interface and breaking down a problem piece-by-piece to find a solution. With each project, I aim to offer outstanding service for my client to deliver an impactful user experience. CORE COMPETENCIES Web Development: • JavaScript • React.js • Node.js • Angular.js • HTML5 • CSS3 • MySQL • AWS • jQuery and other js libraries • MongoDB • Git, GitHub, Heroku •Testing/Debugging concepts • Bootstrap
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