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Writer, editor, and WordPress developer with two decades of professional experience in newsrooms, higher education, and affiliate marketing. I thrive on deadlines and specialize in creating informative, engaging content that explains complicated subjects to various audiences. I write and edit authoritatively on technology, sports, agriculture and natural resources, finance, health and beauty, and whatever else you throw at me. As an enthusiastic learner who enjoys challenges, I can confidently converse in your industry's jargon and style. I bring a full suite of services to help your business or project succeed, including SEO-optimized blog posts, ghostwritten content, news or feature articles, press releases, how-to guides, glossaries, essays, and whitepapers. I provide fast and accurate data entry or transcriptions and am accomplished in WordPress development, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus basic video and audio editing. Ready to get to work immediately and make your life easier!

✅ 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: Claude code, 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.

Looking for a fast, custom web application, seamless API integration, AI feature implementation, or an SEO-optimized site built to convert? I help businesses build scalable, high-performance web applications and optimize technical infrastructure to drive traffic and revenue. Whether you need full-stack development (React, TypeScript, Python), custom WordPress/WooCommerce builds, or AI-powered automation, I deliver clean, efficient, and reliable solutions tailored to your business goals. ⚡ FULL-STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT & APPS • Modern Web Apps: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, & PHP • E-Commerce: Custom WooCommerce Development, Store Setup & Optimization • Custom APIs & Integrations: RESTful APIs, Webhooks, & Third-Party Services • Infrastructure: Server Management, cPanel/WHM, Web Hosting, & Security 🤖 AI IMPLEMENTATION & CONSULTING • AI API Integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, Custom LLM Workflows) • Process Automation & AI-Driven Feature Development • Practical AI Consulting for Business Workflows 🚀 TECHNICAL SEO & PERFORMANCE • Comprehensive Technical SEO Audits & On-Page Optimization • Core Web Vitals & Page Speed Optimization (Mobile & Desktop) • Site Architecture, Schema Markup & Search Indexing • Analytics Setup, Tracking & Traffic Growth Strategies WHY WORK WITH ME? • Clear, proactive communication and reliable turnaround times. • High focus on clean code, site security, and scalable architecture. • Proven track record of delivering end-to-end web and search solutions. Give me a chance to earn your business. Click 'Invite' or send a message to discuss your project goals!

I rebuild, migrate, repair, and manage business-critical websites. Clients bring me in when a site is stuck on a proprietary platform, a WordPress build has become fragile, a migration could put search visibility at risk, or a hosting, DNS, form, integration, or launch problem needs one accountable technical owner. My work spans WordPress and Duda, multisite, custom plugins and integrations, domain and hosting migrations, DNS, databases, APIs, forms, analytics, and ongoing website support. I have completed more than 60 Upwork projects, with client feedback highlighting clear communication, reliable delivery, and efficient technical problem-solving. Common projects: - SEO-safe WordPress rebuilds and website migrations - Pre-migration crawls, URL maps, redirects, metadata, schema, and internal links - Duda and WordPress websites for local service businesses - WordPress troubleshooting, custom code, forms, plugins, and integrations - Domain, DNS, SSL, CDN, hosting, and production cutovers - Multisite rebuilds, consolidation, databases, and content structures - Website performance, analytics, tracking, and deployment fixes - API, CRM, email-platform, and data integrations - Managed hosting, website care, and post-launch support For migrations, I preserve the details that are easy to lose: URL structure, titles and descriptions, headings, canonicals, schema, internal links, forms, analytics, redirects, sitemaps, robots rules, and production ownership. For technical rescue, I start by isolating the failure and the launch risk. I do not recommend a rebuild when a bounded repair is the responsible answer. My background combines software development, sales engineering, consulting, analytics, and business operations. That makes me especially useful when technical work must be explained clearly to a business owner, agency, SEO provider, or executive stakeholder. When you message me, include: - The current URL and platform - What must move, rebuild, or get fixed - Your deadline - Any known SEO, hosting, DNS, form, access, or integration constraints - What a successful launch looks like

US-Based. Ex-Google Senior Systems Engineer. I have over 25 years of running Linux infrastructure, websites, system administration and technical services. I can help with: * Linux server troubleshooting, setup & security (CentOS, Ubuntu, Alma, Rocky, etc.) * Apache & nginx web servers * MySQL & MariaDB SQL servers * Email services (dovecot, exim, sendmail) * PHP, Golang, Python programming, Bash scripting * SSL certificate issues * DNS issues * Wordpress issues * Server & website migrations. * VPI/PBX: Asterisk, Kamailio, Twilio, etc. * Compiling software * Web hosting control panels (including cPanel/WHM, etc) * GCP & AWS management * Networking: VPNs, VLANs, routing, switching, DHCP, PXE, BGP, etc * SRE, Devlops, monitoring & logging, etc. After running a web hosting company for 17 years and then working as a systems engineer at Google for 7 years I am now ready to help you with your internet & website infrastructure. I live in the US, work in the Eastern Time Zone and I am available via email, WhatsApp, phone or video calls. If you need a trusted partner to work with your website or infrastructure, then look no further :)

--- Are "technical support" agents wasting your time? Give me a shout!🗣️ Email authentication issues (DKIM,SPF,DMARC)📨DMARC analysis/audits📩DNS and domain general issues (DNS/nameserver changes, Redirects, 500 Errors)📧Google Workspace/Microsoft 365/Web Hosting support👨‍💻I do the needful Root-cause analysis, explained in a way that makes logical sense -- NO guesswork or speculation, no time wasted. -- Permanent solutions guaranteed (Trust the Science™) My goal is to provide exceptional support and expertise in order to help my clients and their businesses reach their goals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have helped organizations deploy/integrate a wide variety of cloud email services -- I can (and will) solve your obscure email, DNS, and hosting problems -- Professional experience includes (but certainly not limited to) the following👇 - Productivity Suites - 💼 Microsoft 365 (Defender/Exchange Online/Outlook) 📊 Google Workspace (Gmail/Google Domains/GCP) - Web Hosting and DNS - 🎛️ cPanel/WHM ⛅ Cloudflare 🌐 Bluehost 🌙 Dreamhost 🐝 Hostinger 💳 Namecheap 🔌 SiteGround 🐐 GoDaddy 🧱 Squarespace 🎇 Wix - Email Security and/or Automation - 🛡 Microsoft Defender 📦 AmazonSES 🎯 HubSpot 💠 Klaviyo 🔫 Mailgun 📩 SendGrid 🐵 MailChimp 🔍 Proofpoint 🎭 Mimecast 🥷 SpamAssassin 🦈 Barracuda