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Igor K.

San Diego, California

$90/hr
4.9
537 jobs

Senior WordPress Developer. Reliable and responsive. Result-oriented work. On time. "Top Rated Plus" Upwork premium freelancer, member of an Upwork PRO group. 14+ years skill in full-stack web site development (prototype, graphic design, front-end, back-end, SEO). Back end experience: PHP (WordPress, Laravel), C# (ASP .NET MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, Orchard, Kooboo, Umbraco). Front end experience: HTML5 / CSS3, SASS, LESS, Bootstrap 5, Html5 animation, JS, jQuery, AJAX, Json, Rest API, Angular 1-2-4, React.js, Vue.js, Node.js, Three.js. Other experience: Windows/Unix Server administration, Git, Azure, AWS and cloud solutions. In terms of WordPress can provide: ✔️ custom theme design or theme/template modification; ✔️ responsive HTML (will pass Google mobile-friendly test, work on any device and OS); ✔️ retina display support; ✔️ HTML5 animation if needed; ✔️ WordPress/Woo back end; ✔️ WordPress multisite and membership, BuddyPress, bbPress; ✔️ custom plugin development; ✔️ 3rd-party services and payment systems API integration; ✔️ SEO, make AMP compliant, setup CDN (Cloudflare); ✔️ support; ✔️ warranty. Great experience with: ✔️ e-commerce; ✔️ payment systems integration (PP, Stripe, Authorize.net and similar); ✔️ Google Maps API (custom design, clusters, routing, radius, speed/time/distances calculation, etc.); ✔️ responsive CRM and dashboards, high-traffic web-projects; ✔️ experience with Microsoft Power BI. Keep the warranty, always available, fast response and turnaround. === TAGS === WordPress Developer ; WordPress expert ; Fullstack developer.

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Security
  • WordPress Customization
  • WordPress Plugin
  • WordPress Development
  • WooCommerce
  • PHP
  • Elementor
  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress Multisite
  • Web Design
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • Vue.js
Lenea G.

Camarillo, California

$40/hr
4.9
57 jobs

Your agency’s success depends on delivering high-quality WordPress websites to your clients — on time, consistently, and without bottlenecks. That’s exactly where I come in as your reliable white-label partner. As a Top Rated WordPress Developer on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score maintained consistently over 3 years and 15+ years of hands-on experience, I actively support and manage 40+ live WordPress websites for clients across the USA — many of them delivered in collaboration with agencies. I understand the pace, expectations, and quality standards required when you're working with multiple client projects simultaneously. I work behind the scenes as an extension of your team — ensuring your agency can scale delivery without compromising on performance, timelines, or client satisfaction. In many agency projects, websites often underperform not because of design — but because of execution gaps: a) Too many elements competing instead of guiding the user journey b) CTAs not strategically placed for conversions c) Inconsistent mobile responsiveness across pages d) Poor spacing, layout flow, and missing micro-interactions I ensure every build is clean, conversion-focused, and aligned with your client’s business goals — so you can confidently deliver results under your agency’s brand. What you get when working with me as your agency partner: – White-label WordPress development (your brand, your client) – Fast Elementor builds & ongoing edits – Reliable turnaround for multiple parallel projects – Performance-optimized, SEO-friendly websites – Clear, proactive communication & deadline commitment I’m comfortable working within agency workflows (Slack, ClickUp, Trello) and collaborating across US time zones to ensure smooth project execution. If you're looking for a dependable backend partner to support your growing client workload, I’d be glad to collaborate long-term. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲: a) Custom WordPress Website Design & Development b) Landing Page Design & Development (High-Converting) c) Elementor Pro / Divi / Gutenberg / Full Site Editing (FSE) d) WooCommerce Store Setup, Customization & Checkout Optimization e) Website Redesign, Rebuild & Clone f) Pixel-Perfect Figma / PSD / XD to WordPress Conversion g) HTML to WordPress Conversion h) Wix / Squarespace / Webflow to WordPress Migration and AI Prototype to WordPress — Lovable, Base44, Bolt, v0, Manus, Framer, Manus, Kimi to live WordPress site i) WordPress Speed Optimization — Google PageSpeed, GTmetrix & Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) j) WordPress SEO Setup — Yoast / RankMath, On-Page & Technical SEO k) Ongoing Website Maintenance, Monitoring & Technical Support l) Bug Fixes, Error Resolution & Layout Corrections m) Theme & Plugin Customization (Custom CSS / PHP / JS) n) Website Migration (Zero Downtime) & Server Cleanup o) Backup Systems, Security Hardening & Malware Removal p) White Label WordPress Development for Agencies 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: a) Elementor Pro (Version 3 & 4) b) Divi Builder (Version 4 & 5) & Divi Pixel c) Bricks Builder d) WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Oxygen, Breakdance e) Avada, Bridge & Other Premium Themes 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: a) Custom Theme & Child Theme Development (PHP / HTML / CSS / JS) b) ACF Pro & Custom Post Types c) WooCommerce (Products, Payments, Secure Checkout Optimization) d) SEO-Friendly Website Structure (Yoast / RankMath) e) Multilingual Setup (WPML / Polylang) f) Advanced Forms & Lead Capture (Gravity Forms, WPForms, CF7) g) Membership Systems h) Payment Gateway Integrations 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: a) Core Web Vitals Optimization (LCP, INP, CLS) b) Google PageSpeed Insights & GTmetrix Score Improvement c) Image & Asset Optimization (WebP, Lazy Load, Compression) d) Database Cleanup & Optimization e) Cloudflare CDN & Firewall Configuration f) Malware Removal & Hack Recovery g) Backup Systems & Security Hardening 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽: a) WordPress VIP, SiteGround, WP Engine, Kinsta, GoDaddy, Hostinger, Bluehost & others b) cPanel / Plesk Configuration & SSL Installation c) DNS, MX Records, Email & SMTP Setup d) Full Website Migration & Zero Downtime Server Transfer 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱: a) Professional Services (Law, Accounting, Coaching, Real Estate, Healthcare) b) Clinics & Wellness (Dental, Fitness, Yoga, MedSpa) c) Education, eLearning & LMS Platforms d) Corporate, IT, SaaS & Tech Startups e) WooCommerce Stores & Subscription-Based Platforms f) Hospitality, Restaurants & Local Businesses I help agencies build high-performing WordPress websites for their clients — fast-loading, SEO-friendly, and conversion-focused. Every project is approached with strategy and scalability in mind, so you can deliver consistent results & grow without operational bottlenecks Let's talk about your project — send me a message and I'll get back to you within a few hours.

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Installation
  • WordPress Security
  • WordPress Customization
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Optimization
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • WordPress Development
  • Elementor
  • Divi
  • Avada Theme Customization
  • Beaver Builder
  • WordPress Website
  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress Landing Page
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress Consultation
  • WordPress Website Design
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • WordPress Multisite
Zee S.

Eastvale, California

$50/hr
5.0
88 jobs

Full Stack Web Developer & Designer | Top Rated, 50+ five star projects, and a long list of clients who hire me again and again. I build, rebuild, and migrate high quality websites on Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, and custom code. Most developers hand off a site and disappear. I care about how your website actually performs after launch that it loads fast, holds up as you grow, and is built to last and a lot of my clients come back precisely because that follow-through is rare. Across 50+ contracts I've handled everything from fast Squarespace builds to full custom development for SaaS and EdTech platforms. Where I'm strongest: Full website builds & redesigns Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, Wix Custom & full stack development web apps, SaaS frontends, bug fixing, API integrations & automation Platform migrations WooCommerce → Shopify, WordPress → Squarespace, and more, with content, SEO, and structure preserved Figma to code pixel accurate, fully responsive frontend from your designs Performance & SEO Core Web Vitals, speed optimization, clean site architecture Landing pages & funnels built to guide visitors to action What clients say, over and over responsive, reliable, detail oriented, and genuinely easy to work with. A large share of my contracts are repeat hires for me that's the real measure of good work. How I work: clear communication, organized projects, realistic timelines, and no overpromising. If you already have a clear vision, I'll execute it properly. If you're still shaping the idea, I'll help you structure the right solution based on your goals. Send an invite with your project details, goals, or current website, and I'll reply with the best direction to move forward.

  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Squarespace
  • Webflow
  • WooCommerce
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Web Application
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Web Design
  • Website Migration
  • Figma
  • CMS Development
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Elementor
Muhammad Rohail J.

Mountain House, California

$45/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Your website shouldn’t just look good — it should generate leads, book calls, and drive revenue. I help SaaS companies, startups, and service businesses build high-converting websites that turn visitors into customers. I’m a US-based Senior Web Designer & Developer with 8+ years of experience creating modern, fast, and conversion-focused digital experiences using Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, and custom no-code/low-code solutions. I combine strategy, UI/UX, conversion optimization, and technical execution to build websites that not only elevate your brand but also support measurable business growth. What I can help you with: ✓ High-Converting Website Design ✓ Webflow Development ✓ WordPress Development ✓ Landing Page Design ✓ Website Redesign & Modernization ✓ UI/UX Design in Figma ✓ Shopify & WooCommerce Stores ✓ Lead Generation Funnels ✓ Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ✓ AI Chatbot & Automation Integration I focus on more than design. Every project starts with understanding your business goals, audience, and conversion bottlenecks. My process includes: • Identifying friction points in your current funnel • Improving trust and credibility through better UX • Creating clear messaging and CTA hierarchy • Optimizing speed, responsiveness, and SEO • Building scalable systems for long-term growth Why clients hire me: • Business-first mindset • Clean, premium design aesthetic • Strong communication and fast response times • Reliable project delivery • Focus on measurable ROI Whether you need a SaaS landing page, business website, eCommerce store, or a complete redesign, I build websites that function as revenue-generating assets. If you're looking for someone who understands both design and business strategy, let’s talk.

  • WordPress Optimization
  • WordPress Development
  • Website Redesign
  • Elementor
  • CMS Development
  • Figma
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Webflow
  • Shopify Development
  • Web Development
  • UI Animation
  • Landing Page Design
  • Responsive Design
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • AI Chatbot
  • WooCommerce
  • No-Code Development
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Shopify Website Design
Nick B.

Roseville, California

$50/hr
4.9
286 jobs

Senior Full Stack WordPress Developer with 15+ years of experience building, maintaining, and supporting custom WordPress environments for businesses, healthcare organizations, media platforms, and public-facing websites. My primary focus is long-term WordPress development and production support — including multisite environments, custom themes and plugins, troubleshooting, performance optimization, deployment workflows, and ongoing maintenance of live websites. I work comfortably with both technical teams and non-technical content editors, helping organizations maintain stable, secure, and scalable WordPress platforms. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WORDPRESS DEVELOPMENT ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Custom WordPress development • WordPress multisite • Custom themes and plugins • WooCommerce development • API and third-party integrations • Performance optimization • WordPress security best practices • Plugin compatibility and maintenance • Responsive and cross-browser development ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • PHP • JavaScript • jQuery • HTML5 / CSS3 • REST APIs • MySQL troubleshooting and support ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HOSTING & WORKFLOW ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Git / version control workflows • Staging and production deployments • Pantheon and enterprise WordPress hosting workflows • Website maintenance and troubleshooting • Production issue resolution • Deployment documentation ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ UX & FRONT-END ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • UX/UI implementation • Accessibility-focused front-end practices • WCAG familiarity • Mobile-responsive layouts ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ EXPERIENCE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Over the years, I’ve supported projects involving: • Enterprise WordPress environments • Content-heavy public-facing websites • Long-term maintenance contracts • Performance and security optimization • Custom integrations and automation workflows • Support for content editors and internal teams • Troubleshooting live production environments ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ADDITIONAL SKILLS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ I also have experience with AI-powered workflows and automation systems, including OpenAI integrations, CRM automation, and custom API workflows. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ MY APPROACH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Build stable and maintainable systems • Focus on performance and reliability • Communicate clearly and document changes • Solve production issues quickly and efficiently • Support long-term growth and scalability I’m comfortable working independently or as part of an internal development team and available for long-term WordPress support and maintenance engagements.

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Plugin
  • AJAX
  • jQuery
  • Bootstrap
  • PHP
  • Git
  • Python
  • Theme Customization
  • Stripe
  • WooCommerce
  • Ecommerce
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • Elementor
  • Gutenberg Editor
Syed H.

Oakley, California

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

🚀 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕕ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕣 | 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕡𝕚𝕗𝕪 𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕣 | 𝕎𝕖𝕓𝕗𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕥 | 𝕎𝕠𝕠ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕣𝕔𝕖 𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕣 | 𝔼𝕝𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕣 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕥 | 𝟙𝟝+ 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 Looking for a website that attracts visitors, generates qualified leads, and increases sales? With 15+ years of experience, I help startups, agencies, and growing businesses build high-converting WordPress websites, Shopify stores, WooCommerce websites, Webflow websites, and custom CMS solutions that are fast, secure, scalable, and optimized for search engines. I specialize in creating modern websites that combine exceptional design with powerful functionality to help businesses grow online. 💼 My Services ✅ WordPress Development * Custom WordPress Development * WordPress Website Design * Elementor Pro Expert * Divi & Gutenberg Development * Theme Customization * Plugin Customization * Custom WordPress Solutions * Figma to WordPress * PSD/XD to WordPress * WordPress Bug Fixes * Website Migration * Website Maintenance ✅ WooCommerce Development * WooCommerce Store Development * Custom Product Pages * Payment Gateway Integration * Checkout Optimization * Subscription Websites * Membership Websites * Multi-Vendor Marketplace * WooCommerce Speed Optimization ✅ Shopify Development * Shopify Store Design * Shopify Website Development * Shopify Theme Customization * Shopify 2.0 * Shopify Landing Pages * Product & Collection Setup * Shopify App Integration * Shopify Speed Optimization * Shopify Store Redesign ✅ Webflow Development * Webflow Website Development * Webflow CMS * Figma to Webflow * Responsive Webflow Design * Advanced Webflow Animations * Webflow Landing Pages Website Speed & Technical SEO * Core Web Vitals Optimization * Google PageSpeed Optimization * GTmetrix Optimization * Website Speed Optimization * Mobile Optimization * Technical SEO * On-Page SEO * Schema Markup * Security Hardening * Image Optimization * CDN & Cache Configuration 🎯 Industries I Work With * SaaS * Healthcare * Real Estate * Construction * Finance * Legal * Education * Restaurants * eCommerce * Agencies * Startups * Professional Services Why Clients Hire Me ✔ 15+ Years of Professional Experience ✔ WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce & Webflow Expert ✔ Conversion-Focused Website Development ✔ SEO-Friendly Website Structure ✔ Mobile-First Responsive Design ✔ Clean & Scalable Code ✔ Fast Turnaround ✔ Excellent Communication ✔ Long-Term Support My Goal I build websites that don't just look beautiful, they rank better, load faster, generate more leads, and help businesses increase revenue. Whether you need a WordPress Developer, Shopify Developer, WooCommerce Expert, Webflow Designer, Elementor Expert, Landing Page Developer, or a complete website redesign, I'm here to deliver a solution tailored to your business goals. 📩 Let's discuss your project and build a website that grows your business.

  • WordPress
  • JavaScript
  • WooCommerce
  • PHP
  • Elementor
  • HTML
  • Web Design
  • CMS Development
  • CSS
  • Front-End Development
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Shopify
  • Webflow
  • Landing Page
  • Responsive Design
  • Website Optimization
  • Plugin Development
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Theme Customization
  • On-Page SEO

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