Full Stack Developer building web apps, APIs, CMS-driven sites, and SaaS platforms end to end — React & Next.js on the front, Laravel, Node.js (NestJS), and Python (FastAPI) on the back. I help founders, startups, and businesses ship products that actually hold up in production, not just in a demo.
One developer who owns the whole build: database design, backend logic, API, CMS, frontend UI, and deployment. No handoffs, no "that's not my part."
✅ What I can build for you:
• Custom web apps & SaaS platforms (frontend + backend + database)
• CMS-driven websites — WordPress, plus headless CMS (Strapi, Sanity, Contentful)
• REST & GraphQL API development and third-party API integrations
• Admin dashboards, CRMs, booking systems, and internal tools
• Workflow automation with Zapier, Make, n8n, or custom scripts
• AI integrations, chatbots, and OpenAI/LLM-powered features
• Stripe payments, subscriptions, authentication, and user roles
• MVP development for startups and founders
• Performance optimization and legacy code rescue
🛠️ Tech stack:
Frontend — React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Backend — Laravel (PHP), Node.js, NestJS, Express, Python, FastAPI
CMS — WordPress, Strapi, Sanity, Contentful (headless & traditional)
APIs — REST, GraphQL, webhooks, third-party integrations
Databases — PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
Cloud & DevOps — Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Git
I ask the right questions up front, flag problems while they're small, keep you updated without being chased, and leave behind clean code your next developer won't curse.
Tell me what you're building and I'll reply with how I'd actually approach it
Web Design
Figma
Web Development
HTML
PHP
Webflow
CSS
Ecommerce
Wix
Shopify
Shopify Website Redesign
WordPress
Web Development Plugin
Software Development
API
Frank M.
Oakdale, Connecticut
$45/hr
4.8
795 jobs
I design static and fully animated content for Social Media or print ads. Motion Graphics and Animation designed utilizing Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate. I specialize in html5 animated Google display ad banners. I can incorporate AI imagery if required for your project.
I help clients get more clicks with clear messaging and by recommending the best sizes and content choices for google display ad banners and social media posts.
I have extensive experience designing restaurant menus in Photoshop or Canva.
I work with such nationally recognized brands such as Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, The James hotel group, Hyundai, Barrett Jackson and Stock X.
Skills:
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Illustrator
Google Display Ads
AI (Kling, Sora, Google Gemini, Chat GPT)
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Motion Graphics
Google Ads
Video Editing
Animation
Social Media Design
Motion Design
Google Web Designer
Banner Ad
Animated Banner Ad
Social Media Advertising
Brynn T.
Norwich, Connecticut
$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Front-End Developer with a passion for creating clean and responsive experiences on the web!
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Responsive Web Design, Figma and WordPress
• Certified in SEO
• Knowledge of User Interface/User Experience
Responsive Design
JavaScript
UX & UI
User Interface Design
User Experience
Front-End Development
WordPress
HTML5
CSS 3
Figma
User Experience Design
Bootstrap
Serenity S.
Danbury, Connecticut
$20/hr
4.8
36 jobs
When Emily came to me, she had spent weeks trying to build her dad's woodworking wix website herself.
She was overwhelmed. The layout wasn't coming together, the product collections page felt impossible to organize, and she didn't know where to turn. More than a great-looking wix site, she wanted her dad, a craftsman who had built his business with his own hands, to see it and feel proud of what he had created.
When we finished, she told me he was completely overjoyed.
That moment is exactly why I do this work.
I'm a Wix website designer and Wix Studio specialist with a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated status on Upwork. I've built and redesigned Wix websites for woodworking businesses, wellness studios, yoga instructors, HR consultancies, nutrition platforms, personal training brands, and more, always with the same goal: a site that looks polished, performs on every device, and turns visitors into paying clients.
Most Wix websites underperform for the same reasons. Cluttered layouts that confuse visitors. Mobile versions that look broken. No clear call to action. Weak SEO setup that leaves the site invisible on Google. Missing features like booking systems, store setup, or payment integration. Beautiful design that simply doesn't sell.
I've worked with business owners across industries who had exactly these problems, and I know how to fix them strategically, not just cosmetically.
A beautiful Wix website that nobody finds, or that visitors leave without contacting you, is not doing its job. I build sites that do their job.
✦ Wix Website Design
Full site builds in Wix or Wix Studio, structured for conversion before a single section is designed. Mobile-first layout, clean visual hierarchy, consistent branding, and a clear path that guides every visitor toward contacting you, booking, or buying. Every page has a purpose and every section earns its place.
✦ Wix Website Redesign
If your current Wix site no longer reflects where your business is today, or never did, I rebuild it with intention. I review what is working, cut what is not, restructure the layout and navigation, and deliver a result that earns trust faster and converts better than the original.
✦ Wix SEO Setup
A site nobody finds is a wasted investment. I set up your SEO foundations correctly, meta titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal linking, sitemap submission, and Google Search Console connection, so your site is indexed properly and positioned to rank from day one.
✦ Wix Bookings Integration
Service businesses lose clients every day because booking is too complicated. I integrate Wix Bookings so your clients can schedule directly from your site, automated confirmations, calendar sync, and a smooth booking experience that fills your calendar without back-and-forth emails.
✦ Wix eCommerce & Online Store Setup
From product pages and categories to payment configuration and checkout flow, I build Wix stores designed to sell, not just display. Clean collection pages, product variants, shipping rules, and a purchase experience that builds trust and reduces abandoned carts at every step.
✦ Wix Integrations & Automation
I connect your site to the tools your business runs on, email marketing platforms, CRM systems, lead capture forms, and Wix automations that follow up with new inquiries automatically so no lead goes cold while you are busy running your business.
✦ DNS, Domain & Technical Setup
Domain connection, subdomain configuration, DNS setup, and domain transfers, handled cleanly and correctly so your site goes live without technical confusion or delays.
✦ Wix Maintenance & Ongoing Support
Your business evolves. Your website should too. I offer ongoing support, new pages, content updates, mobile fixes, seasonal changes, and performance checks, so your site stays current and effective without becoming another task on your list.
✦ Migration to Wix
Moving from WordPress, Squarespace, or another platform to Wix? I handle the full rebuild, cleaner structure, better design, and a stronger result than what you left behind.
Who I work best with
✔ Small business owners who want a wix site that generates real inquiries, not just compliments
✔ Coaches, consultants, and wellness professionals who need bookings running on autopilot
✔ Service providers, salons, studios, trainers, contractors, ready for online scheduling
✔ Creatives and photographers who want a portfolio that wins clients
✔ Online sellers launching or growing a Wix store
✔ Business owners who are not tech-savvy and need a designer who explains every step clearly
✔ Anyone who has tried building their own Wix site and knows it is time to bring in a professional
Ready to get started?
Send me a message with:
1️⃣ Your current wix website link (if you have one)
2️⃣ What you want your wix site to accomplish, leads, bookings, or sales
3️⃣ Any websites you love the look of
I will review your situation and tell you exactly what I would build and why, no guesswork.
Web Design
Landing Page Design
Search Engine Optimization
Website Customization
Website Redesign
Wix
Website Builder
Website Builders & CMS Consultation
Web Page
Ecommerce Website Development
Wix SEO Wiz
Booking Website
Figma
Website Copywriting
News Website
Kara F.
Kent, Connecticut
$65/hr
4.9
63 jobs
Hello! I am a website designer & online business strategist who specializes in helping service-providers, coaches and course creators launch and scale online.
I am able to help with all stages of website development, from brand strategy and copy writing through to website design and user experience.
I love working with coaches and other service-based businesses, and with women solopreneurs on their first business launches or on website re-launches. I have a conversion-based approach to design. I also continue to work with owners on digital marketing including email marketing and google ads.
Scroll down to see a portfolio featuring 20 of my more recent projects (below reviews).
Web Design
Search Engine Optimization
Blog Writing
English
Email Marketing Strategy
Copywriting
Squarespace
Email Marketing
Mailchimp
Email Campaign Setup
WordPress
ActiveCampaign
ConvertKit
Muhammad Adil E.
Hamden, Connecticut
$30/hr
4.9
37 jobs
🚀 Shopify Store Running Slow?
I help Shopify brands improve site speed, Core Web Vitals, mobile performance, and user experience without breaking design or functionality.
I am a USA-based Shopify Speed Optimization & Performance Specialist located in Connecticut state with 7+ years of experience in Shopify development, speed optimization, and eCommerce performance improvements.
Over the years, I have helped businesses improve:
✅ Google PageSpeed Scores
✅ Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP)
✅ Mobile Performance
✅ Shopify Theme Performance
✅ Conversion Rates
✅ User Experience
✅ Search Visibility
My experience includes:
✔ Shopify Speed Optimization
✔ Shopify Plus Optimization
✔ Core Web Vitals Improvements
✔ Google PageSpeed Optimization
✔ Theme Code Optimization
✔ Liquid Development
✔ Shopify App Optimization
✔ JavaScript Optimization
✔ Render-Blocking Resource Removal
✔ Image Optimization
✔ Lazy Loading
✔ Technical SEO Enhancements
Why clients hire me:
⭐ $10,000+ earned on Upwork
⭐ 35+ completed projects
⭐ Multiple 5-star reviews
⭐ USA-based freelancer
⭐ Fast communication
⭐ Detailed before-and-after reporting
⭐ Long-term support available
Unlike many freelancers who only focus on PageSpeed scores, I focus on real-world performance improvements that help stores load faster, improve customer experience, and support higher conversion rates.
If your Shopify store is slow, failing Core Web Vitals, or losing customers due to performance issues, let's discuss how I can help.
SERVICES
🚀 Shopify Speed Optimization
• Core Web Vitals Improvements
• PageSpeed Optimization
• Mobile Speed Optimization
• App Performance Cleanup
• Theme Performance Optimization
• Render Blocking Fixes
• JavaScript Optimization
• CSS Optimization
📈 Shopify Performance Consulting
• Performance Audits
• Conversion-Focused Optimization
• Shopify Plus Performance
• Technical SEO Audits
• Speed Monitoring
🛒 Shopify Development
• Theme Customization
• Custom Sections
• Shopify App Integration
• Liquid Development
• Store Enhancements
• Maintenance & Support
Search Engine Optimization
Ecommerce Website
Page Speed Optimization
Shopify Theme
Ecommerce Website Development
Shopify Plus
Performance Optimization
Website Optimization
BigCommerce
Shopify Website Design
Shopify
Shopify Templates
Shopify Apps
Shopify SEO
Shopify Development
Shopify Website Redesign
Website Performance Optimization
Conversion Rate Optimization
SEO Performance
Shopify Marketing
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