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WordPress Developer who builds clean, functional, and user-friendly websites. I'm big on communication — I keep clients in the loop, collaborate on ideas, and make the whole process as smooth and stress-free as possible. What I work with: WordPress (Elementor, WooCommerce, membership sites, custom setups) Website speed optimization & performance tuning Responsive design that works beautifully on all devices Site migrations, troubleshooting & bug fixes Canva Beyond development, I'm not limited to just building sites — I also work with Canva for design needs and take on a range of other tasks that fall within my skill set, so if you need extra hands on something adjacent to your project, I can likely help there too. I also have a background in C# and am currently progressing toward developing my first app, so I'm always growing my technical toolkit. My approach: I focus on delivering websites that not only look good but actually work well for your business. Whether you need a brand new site, improvements to an existing one, or ongoing maintenance, I'm here to help. I respond quickly, explain things clearly, and stay available even after the project wraps up. If you've got an idea or a problem that needs solving, let's chat and build something great together.

I design and build fast, maintainable websites using static HTML, WordPress and headless WordPress architectures. Every website is planned around business requirements, content management needs and long-term maintainability rather than page builders or unnecessary complexity. My work focuses on three areas: static website development, WordPress website development and headless WordPress development. Whether a project involves a new website, a website redesign, a website migration or performance improvements, the objective remains the same: clean architecture, responsive web design, strong performance and a website that is easy to maintain. Static Website Development I build static HTML websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. These websites contain no content management system, database or server-side processing, making them well suited to businesses that need speed, security and minimal maintenance. Static websites are ideal for business websites, landing pages, portfolio websites, product showcases and marketing websites where content changes infrequently. They load quickly, require minimal hosting resources and have a significantly smaller attack surface than traditional content management systems while delivering excellent web performance and Core Web Vitals. WordPress Development WordPress remains one of the most flexible platforms for businesses that need to manage their own content. I build custom WordPress websites that are structured for long-term use, easy to maintain and optimized for performance. Projects include new WordPress websites, website redesigns, WooCommerce development, Elementor development, Gutenberg development, custom functionality, theme customization, plugin integration, website migrations, technical troubleshooting, website maintenance and website speed optimization. Existing WordPress websites can also be cleaned up by removing unnecessary plugins, improving loading speed and resolving technical issues that affect usability, stability and search visibility. Headless WordPress Development Headless WordPress separates content management from frontend presentation. WordPress is used to manage content while the frontend is built independently using modern frameworks such as Next.js and React. This architecture is well suited to projects that require high performance, flexible deployment workflows, API integrations, custom frontend development or integration with external systems and business applications. It provides the flexibility of WordPress content management without the limitations of a traditional WordPress frontend. Technical SEO and Performance Website performance begins with architecture rather than optimization plugins. Every website is built with clean HTML, semantic markup, responsive layouts and efficient loading strategies. Technical SEO includes schema markup, JSON-LD structured data, metadata, internal linking, crawl optimization, XML sitemaps, Core Web Vitals improvements and website speed optimization. The goal is to ensure every website is accessible to users, search engines and AI-powered search platforms without introducing unnecessary complexity. Analytics and Measurement Reliable data is essential for understanding how visitors use a website. I implement Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, event tracking and conversion tracking so businesses can measure website performance, identify opportunities and make informed decisions. Technologies The primary technologies I work with include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Elementor, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, Next.js, React, Cloudflare, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Rank Math, Yoast SEO, schema markup and JSON-LD structured data. Typical Projects Clients typically hire me to: Build custom WordPress websites. Design and develop static HTML websites. Build headless WordPress websites. Redesign existing websites. Migrate websites to WordPress or modern architectures. Improve website speed and Core Web Vitals. Resolve WordPress issues and technical problems. Develop WooCommerce stores and custom functionality. Implement technical SEO and schema markup. Maintain and optimize existing websites. Every project starts by understanding the requirements before selecting the technology. Not every website needs WordPress. Not every WordPress website should be headless. The right solution depends on the project goals, content requirements, budget and long-term maintenance requirements.

Hi there! I am a web developer/ Wordpress with 4 years of experience in the field. Currently, my primary expertise lies in Shopify and React, and I take immense pleasure in crafting stunning websites with innovative design concepts. Whether your designs are created on platforms like Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, rest assured, I can bring them to life with pixel-perfect precision, mobile-friendly responsiveness, and captivating animations. My work ethic is marked by responsibility, extensive experience, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring your utmost satisfaction with the final product. I eagerly await your ideas, and I promise to go above and beyond in my efforts to achieve your desired outcome!

I’m Marc Dumont, a full-stack web developer with a strong focus on WordPress development. I bring extensive experience in creating, customising, and maintaining WordPress websites that are both functional and visually appealing. My expertise spans custom theme and plugin development, as well as a wide range of technical services to ensure your WordPress site operates smoothly and efficiently. I have worked with, and have long-term clients from, the EU, Canada, UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Whether you need a new WordPress site, custom features, or ongoing support, I’m committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet your needs. My approach is centred on understanding your requirements and applying the best tools and practices to achieve a functional, reliable, and user-friendly website. ✔ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 WordPress is at the core of what I do. I specialise in: • 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Creating unique themes and plugins tailored to your needs. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Enhancing themes to match your brand and functionality. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Smoothly setting up or migrating your WordPress site. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗦𝗟 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Securing your site with SSL certificates. • 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Identifying and fixing site issues. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹: Cleaning and protecting against attacks. • 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Boosting load times and efficiency. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Enhancing security and performance. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗻-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Offering SEO guidance and strategies. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀: Handling various WordPress tasks as needed. ✔ 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 I offer ongoing support to keep your WordPress site secure and up-to-date: • 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Keeping your site secure and fully functional. • 𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Expert guidance on managing your WordPress site, including theme and plugin customisation. ✔ 𝗘-𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘/𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 For businesses looking to sell online, I provide comprehensive WooCommerce services: • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Efficiently adding, editing, and organising your products. • 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Implementing secure and reliable payment solutions. • 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Managing shipping rules and tracking inventory to streamline operations. ✔ 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 I also offer services to improve or completely revamp your WordPress website: • 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Enhancing the design and usability of your site to boost user engagement. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Ensuring your WordPress site looks great and functions well across all devices. • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Seamlessly transferring content from old to new WordPress sites. • 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Turning your Figma designs into fully functional WordPress sites. • 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Building Elementor-based sites directly from Figma designs. ✔ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 In addition to development, I offer consulting services focused on WordPress and beyond: • 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Helping you develop effective strategies for your online presence. • 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Improving your site’s visibility and search engine rankings. ✔ 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦, 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 I am well-versed in the most popular WordPress tools, including: • 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀: Yoast SEO, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Contact Form 7, Elementor, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Akismet, Wordfence Security, UpdraftPlus, WP Rocket, Advanced Custom Fields, WP Super Cache, Redirection, WPML, All in One SEO, Smush, WPBakery Page Builder • 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Elementor, WPBakery, Divi Builder, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg • 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀: Astra, GeneratePress, OceanWP, Divi, Neve, Avada, Twenty Twenty-One, Flatsome • 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: WooCommerce Subscriptions, WooCommerce Bookings, WPML String Translation, Gravity Forms Add-ons, MemberPress Add-ons, WP All Import Pro, LearnDash Add-ons, WP Rocket Add-ons ✔ 𝗖𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 CRMs and project management tools I use include: Asana, Monday.com, Notion, Trello, Hubspot, ClickUp, and Slack

YOUR WEBSITE SHOULD DO MORE THAN LOOK GOOD Most websites look good. Very few generate leads, build trust, and convert visitors into customers. That's where I come in. I help businesses create premium WordPress websites that combine strategic design, user experience, and technical excellence to deliver measurable business results. With more than 20 years of experience and over 500 successful website projects completed, I work with businesses that want more than just another website—they want a powerful digital asset that supports growth, generates enquiries, and strengthens their brand. What I Do • Custom WordPress Website Design • WordPress Development (Elementor Pro, Gutenberg, Custom Builds) • Website Redesigns & Modernisation • WooCommerce & Catalogue Websites • Landing Pages & Conversion Funnels • SEO-Ready Website Development • Website Speed & Performance Optimisation • Branding & Visual Identity Design • Website Maintenance & Ongoing Support Why Clients Hire Me I don't just build websites. I help businesses answer critical questions: Why aren't visitors converting? How can we create more trust online? How do we stand out from competitors? How can we generate more qualified leads? Every project is built around the user journey, conversion strategy, and long-term scalability. My Team When you work with me, you gain access to a boutique digital team: Karla – Strategy, UX, Design & Project Leadership David & Marlin – WordPress Development & Technical Implementation Derek – SEO & Digital Marketing This collaborative approach allows us to deliver agency-level quality with the responsiveness and personal attention of a dedicated partner. What You Can Expect ✔ Conversion-focused design and user experience ✔ Mobile-first, responsive development ✔ Fast-loading, SEO-friendly websites ✔ Clean, scalable WordPress builds ✔ Easy-to-manage backend systems ✔ Clear communication and regular progress updates ✔ Reliable post-launch support Experience Across Multiple Industries Healthcare • Professional Services • Hospitality • Tourism • Construction • Manufacturing • Nonprofits • Legal • Education • Technology • Ecommerce Why Work With Me ✔ Top Rated Plus Freelancer on Upwork ✔ 500+ Successful Projects Delivered ✔ Long-Term Client Relationships ✔ Strategic Thinking Combined with Technical Expertise ✔ Focus on Business Outcomes, Not Just Design If you're looking for a website that not only looks professional but actively supports your business goals, I'd love to discuss your project.

📝 140 Total Jobs | 🕒 425+ Total Hours | 💯 100% Job Success | 🥇 Top Rated Hello! I am a seasoned designer and developer with a diverse portfolio spanning hundreds of clients across the globe. My expertise lies in logo design, website design, WordPress development, troubleshooting, and a wide range of general design services. I am dedicated to delivering exceptional and distinctive designs that make each project truly unique and impactful. My passion is to help you create something extraordinary. From the initial concept to the final product, I am here to guide you through every step of the process. Your vision, combined with my expertise, will ensure an outstanding result that exceeds expectations. Let’s collaborate to bring your ideas to life! I am confident that together we can achieve something remarkable. Thank you for considering me for your project. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. 📣 EXPLORE MY SERVICES 📣 ✅ Website Design & Development with WordPress ✅ Custom Theme & Template Design ✅ Responsive Design for Mobile & Desktop ✅ E-commerce Integration & Setup ✅ UI/UX Design for Optimal User Experience ✅ Logo Design & Branding ✅ Infographic & Brochure Design ✅ Banner & Ad Design ✅ Social Media Graphic Design ✅ Print & Digital Marketing Materials 📣 Testimonials 📣 📣"I’ve hired Collin for every website I’ve built. He can create any website with 100% truthfulness. He usually responds within the hour with English his first language. Highly recommended." 📣 "Really amazing work. I gave him a difficult project because the scope was narrow and he still was able to come up with some wonderful design options. I definitely plan to work with him again." 📣 "Flawless execution and augmented the website with his design acumen. Fluent English. Recommended."