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Aivee Kei S.

Castillejos, Philippines

$15/hr
5.0
18 jobs

'The digital world inside our computers works in exact and with calculated ways', and that's the mindset I like to have whenever I do my work. I am a full-stack web developer who takes comfort from the repetitive part of programming and finds excitement from the endless learning in this field. I enjoy building projects, solving problems, and getting things done. I see solving bugs as satisfying and adjusting paddings and margins as relaxing. I mostly work with the MERN stack but I'm very eager to learn more technologies. I worked with ASP.Net MVC Front-End for a year.

  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • ExpressJS
  • Redux
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Material UI
  • React
  • Unity
  • C#
  • MongoDB
  • Electron
  • API
  • Firebase
  • Fastify
Dmytro H.

Kharkiv, Ukraine

$25/hr
5.0
19 jobs

I'm a front-end developer with over 5 years of experience from Kharkov, Ukraine. Every day I raise my skills and learning new features. I'm using the latest technologies and the latest trends in web development. I have a Bachelors in develop programs from Kharkiv Zhukovskiy National University, in the Ukraine. Listed below are my experience and skills. - JavaScript; - Angular; - HTML 5; - CSS3 ; - JQuery; - JQueryUI; - Foundation; - Bootstrap 3/4; - Nunjucks; - Canvas; - PSD to HTML; - Fabric.js - Basic PHP knowledge; - Grunt; - Gulp; - Git; - Bitbucket; - Jira. I always stick to the deadline and try to bring some extras to the project. I’m attentive to details and do my best to satisfy all client’s needs. I can work under pressure and meet even the smallest deadlines. I’m self-organized person. I hope, I can help you with your project, so contact me at any time.

  • HTML5
  • LeSS Framework
  • JavaScript
  • Sass
  • jQuery
  • CSS 3
  • PSD to HTML
  • Angular 5
  • Magazine Layout
  • Twitter/X Bootstrap
Rajamanikandan T.

Chennai, India

$22/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hello Team, I’m interested in collaborating as a Front-End Developer / UI-UX Designer with expertise in Figma, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Bootstrap. I bring 4+ years in UI/UX, 11 years in prepress & graphic design, and 9 years in media production (education), combining strong visual design, usability, and front-end development. I specialize in typography, layout, color theory, and scalable design across web, mobile, and print. I convert raw requirements into responsive, production-ready Figma prototypes and implement them in React, handling API integration, state management, and component-based architecture to reduce rework and speed delivery. I also have experience with Webflow, WordPress (Elementor, Beaver Builder), and motion graphics, and I’m pursuing Google UX Design and Human-Centered Design certifications while strengthening my Full-Stack React skills. I’ve worked with Solidaridad Network (Netherlands), Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Grey Worldwide, and Newgen Global, delivering dashboards, portals, US magazine templates (Windows IT Pro, SQL Pro, Silverlight), and motion graphics for United Breweries Group (Kingfisher). I value clear communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and I’m confident I can add value to your projects. Best regards, Rajamanikandan TS Front-End Developer | UI/UX Designer | Figma | React | Next.js | Responsive Design

  • HTML5
  • Motion Graphics
  • Figma
  • CSS 3
  • React Bootstrap
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • React
  • Front-End Development
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Icon Design
  • WordPress
  • Elementor
  • Material Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Visual Design
  • Chroma Keying
  • Microsoft Office
  • Rotoscoping
  • PSD to XHTML
  • Corporate Video
  • Bootstrap
  • HTML5 Canvas
  • Visual Presentation Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
Volodymyr Z.

Szczecin, Poland

$20/hr
5.0
33 jobs

Are you looking for a long-term partner rather than just another freelancer? I specialize in custom WordPress development and web design with a focus on in-depth research, problem-solving, and building sustainable systems for my clients. I don’t just deliver tasks – I work as part of your team, helping you understand what's not working, proposing practical solutions, and improving your product over time. Many of my clients stay with me for months or even years because they value my strategic thinking, attention to detail, and reliability. Since 2014 I have been creating websites and plugins using Wordpress, HTML5 / CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, jQuery. Here are my skills: • Wordpress • Figma to Wordpress • Woocommerce • WPML / Polylang • Metabox / Visual Composer / WpBackery / Elementor / Gutenberg, etc. • HTML5 • CSS3 • jQuery, AJAX • PHP • MySQL • Bootstrap / Foundation / Popular Paid Themes for Wordpress • API: Google, WordPress REST API I’ve worked with a wide range of hosting environments including GoDaddy, SiteGround, Kinsta, Bluehost, and AWS Lightsail – so I know how to adapt to different infrastructures and solve issues quickly. There are a lot of developers who look for quick, easy money on the upwork, but I'm looking for a long-term cooperation, that's why I'm ready to work for you for the first hour absolutely free, it can be a test task or some small task on your current project Looking forward to working together.

  • HTML5
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • CSS
  • WPML
  • WP Rocket
  • Elementor
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Web Development
  • Gutenberg Editor
  • On-Page SEO
Md Monirul I.

Kushtia, Bangladesh

$20/hr
5.0
81 jobs

Your design deserves to look the same in the browser as it does in Figma — not "close enough." I'm a frontend developer with a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated status on Upwork, with 300+ completed projects converting Figma, Adobe XD, and PSD designs into clean, responsive, production-ready HTML and CSS. Clients hire me when pixel-accuracy actually matters — when "it looks fine" isn't good enough, and the final build needs to match the design file, down to the spacing. HOW I CAN HELP YOU: Design-to-Code Conversion I convert Figma, XD, and PSD files into fast, responsive websites and landing pages — fully coded by hand, not auto-generated, so the markup stays clean and easy to maintain. Responsive Frontend Development I build mobile-first websites and landing pages using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and Tailwind, tested across browsers and devices so everything works the way it should, everywhere. HTML Email Development I also build responsive HTML email templates and professional email signatures for Mailchimp and similar platforms, designed to render correctly across Outlook, Gmail, and mobile inboxes — a skill most frontend developers don't offer. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME: • Consistent delivery — 300+ completed jobs, almost all rated 5 stars, with a 100% Job Success Score. • Accuracy first — your design is the source of truth, and I build to match it exactly. • Clear communication — you'll always know where your project stands, with no guesswork. • Reliable turnaround — most fixed-price projects delivered on or ahead of schedule. If you have a design file ready, send it my way. I'll take a look and let you know exactly what's involved, how long it will take, and what it will cost — no inflated estimates, no surprises.

  • HTML5
  • Front-End Development
  • Figma
  • PSD to HTML
  • XD to HTML
  • Responsive Design
  • CSS 3
  • Bootstrap
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Landing Page Design
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility
  • Email Template Development
  • Email Signature
  • Mailchimp
  • JavaScript
  • Git
  • GitHub
Ali Z.

Layyah, Pakistan

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I help founders, startups, and growing businesses turn web app ideas into launched, revenue-ready products. My work goes beyond simply completing development tasks. I help clients plan the right features, build the core product, launch faster, and set up the technical foundation needed to support real users, payments, admin workflows, automation, and business growth. I specialize in SaaS platforms, MVPs, dashboards, customer portals, subscription systems, internal tools, and API-driven web applications. I also help founders clean up vibe-coded apps built with tools like Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Same, v0, or Cursor and turn them into stable, production-ready products that can support real users, payments, and business growth. For live applications, I provide ongoing maintenance and product support, including bug fixes, scaling, new features, performance improvements, deployment support, integrations, and technical cleanup. A recent example is Alpha Security, a Netherlands-based security company that was running key operations through paper, spreadsheets, and manual follow-ups. I helped build a custom internal dashboard with multiple modules for security pass applications, job vacancy management, KPI tracking, and customer reviews. The system automated daily submissions and operational workflows, saving the team around 3+ hours every day. I have 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer working with JavaScript and TypeScript across the full stack. My main stack includes React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, authentication systems, payment integrations, automation workflows, and production deployments. What makes my approach different is that I think about the product as a business, not just as code. Before building, I help clarify what actually needs to be launched first, which features can wait, and how the product should be structured so it can support real users, payments, admin workflows, reporting, and future growth. When the project is done, you will not just receive source code. You will get a working product, production-ready deployment, clean project structure, documentation, and a proper handover so your team or future developers can continue without confusion. If you have a SaaS idea, MVP, dashboard, customer portal, AI-generated prototype, or existing web application that needs to be launched or improved, send me a message and I’ll help you figure out the fastest practical path to get it live and working.

  • HTML5
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • CSS Grid
  • CSS Framework
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Tailwind UI
  • CSS 3
  • Next.js
  • Landing Page
  • Landing Page Design
  • Landing Page Optimization
  • Web Application

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How to Hire Top HTML5 Developers

How to hire HTML5 specialists

HTML5 developers are front-end developers with a specialization in the use of the HTML5 language to produce and present digital content on websites and mobile devices. HTML5 developers generally have a strong understanding and command of previous iterations of the HTML language, which can be used to help you and your business update or integrate any currently existing systems.

Defining your project with as much detail and documentation as possible will help you attract the right HTML5 developer to your project. The better you define your project, the more accurate the estimates will be when developers propose terms for your project.

The first thing you should flesh out is what the HTML5 developer will be doing. This enables you to describe the work to be done and gives you some direction on the level of programmer that you need (junior, intermediate, or senior).

These and other details may include:

  • Information about your business or industry.
  • A summary of your project: What it is, and why it’s happening.
  • Your target audience.
  • A project timeline, including any key milestones/deliverables and testing timelines.
  • The project budget.

How to shortlist HTML5 specialists

A few other questions you may want to ask:

  • “Can you name a few of your favorite new features from HTML5?” HTML5 launched with a lot of new features that any true HTML5 developer is sure to know about. Also look for answers involving features like geolocation, drag-and-drop, caching, and other fun new extensions to the JavaScript API.

  • “What’s the difference between the HTML5 <header> tag and traditional header tags like <h1>?” This is a simple test of HTML5 knowledge—the <header> element is simply one of the structural elements of a web page, like the <body>, <article> or <section> elements. They help you better organize your content. <h1> tags retain their original role as the top-level heading of a “section.”

  • “What is HTML5 Web Storage and how does it work?” One of the new features of HTML5 is the ability it grants web pages to store data locally without the use of cookies using Web Storage. It’s inherently more secure, as it involves storing data as name/value pairs that are only accessible by the web page that stored the data itself—information never has to be sent to the server. Bonus points if they also mention localStorage and sessionStorage in their answer, the former being a more permanent form of storage that remains on the user’s computer until they choose to clear their browser cache, the latter being a less permanent form that terminates after a user session ends.

How to write an effective HTML5 developer job post

Writing the perfect job description to find a front-end developer with expertise in HTML5 should include the basics about your site as well as some insight into the structure, content, and design of your site. Explain in detail what the site or app will do and look like so they know what’s being asked of the HTML markup that will organize the CSS and JavaScript (which create the look and feel and interactivity).

Tip: Since most front-end developers will probably list HTML5 as a skill, it is especially important you specifically state why you want an HTML5 developer and not just general front-end help.

To appeal to the HTML5 developer who’s best suited to your project, write a job post that explains:

  • The problem you’re trying to solve with your app or site
  • Wireframes or mockups that describe the architecture, content and functionality
  • Any existing integrations, preprocessors, task runners, frameworks, or libraries used
  • The deliverables and timeline
  • Any requests for the proposal process
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HTML5 FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is HTML5?

HTML5 is a core component behind the structure of a webpage. HTML elements form the basic building blocks of a website, allowing developers to semantically structure content into headers, paragraphs, lists, and the other familiar elements that make up a webpage.

HTML5 is the fifth iteration of the near ubiquitously used HTML markup language used for organizing and publishing content on the World Wide Web. HTML5 was standardized and unveiled its first full and stable release in 2014, and has quickly become used in all manner of devices and services, including 34 of the top 100 websites.

Why hire an HTML5 developer?

If you are creating content to present on the web and want to incorporate multimedia elements, it is important to use the proper scripting protocols and tools, like Adobe Flash and HTML.

An HTML5 developer is simply a front-end developer who has specialized knowledge in HTML5, and is capable of taking advantage of all the perks unique to this latest iteration of the HTML specification. A front-end developer uses a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build the client-side or user-facing portion of a website—which includes everything from front-end features like drop-down menus and shiny call-to-action buttons, to the overall manner in which photos, articles, videos, and other content are displayed in your web browser.

How much does it cost to hire an HTML5 developer?

How do you estimate a budget for how much it will cost to hire an HTML5 developer? Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. Learn about the cost to hire an HTML5 developer.

HTML vs. XHTML vs. HTML5

While their names may sound the same, HTML, HTML5, and XHTML are three variations on the markup language HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and each are different technologies with unique capabilities, representing evolutions of HTML throughout its lifespan as the backbone of web technology. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the role of markup languages in web development, and how these three versions differ from one another.

What are markup languages?

Markup languages are the foundation of the web—where it all started, when websites were just static pages with text and a little formatting. Essentially, everything you see on the web is a combination of markup (text), cascading style sheets or CSS (design), and front-end scripts (interactivity). That markup, made possible by HTML, is what creates a site’s foundation.

A good way to think about markup languages is as the “architecture” for a site, creating its structure and content. While programming languages like Ruby, PHP, and Python provide machines with instructions, markup languages provide computers with information. Programming languages tell data and databases how to behave; markup languages structure that data.

HTML

HTML was the first Internet-based language developed strictly for the web. Anything displayed in a browser is organized via HTML—it’s central to the web development process and has evolved along with it.

HTML is static structure, organization, and content—think of those early websites that were simple text with some basic formatting. The way it works is through “tags,” which tell a browser how to display specific pieces of text. At its most simple, an HTML tag tells a browser to make the selected text bold, and the same goes for aligning text, creating headlines, adding hyperlinks, and more.

Once that basic HTML markup document is created, all other dynamic aspects of a site can be embedded into that file—e.g., a JavaScript program to add interactivity, server-side scripts that connect the site to the database, and CSS files that add stylistic elements. These files can all be linked out of the HTML file, making it much like the backbone of the site.

XHTML (eXtensible Hypertext Markup Language)

XHTML is essentially identical to HTML4 (the fourth iteration of HTML), but with elements of XML that extend HTML’s capabilities. XHTML came along before HTML5, right after HTML4, solving for some cross-browser compatibility issues and offering a “best of both worlds” scenario. It’s a bit stricter than HTML, providing more precise standards and specifications for how a site’s data is broken down and transmitted. This does make it a bit unforgiving, however, and it can be tougher to debug.

XHTML is written in the same format as an XML application, another descriptive markup language that functions like a complement to HTML, specifically handling how data is organized. (In markup, XML describes elements of data, while HTML displays that data.)

Much of what XHTML was designed to do has been covered with the launch of HTML5, however, making it nearly obsolete.

HTML5: the latest and greatest version of HTML

HTML’s latest evolution, HTML5, is a versatile game-changer. HTML5 adds a ton of new features to the HTML repertoire, making it able to do so much more on its own. It’s a hybrid of three types of code—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—and by bundling these three components, HTML5 lets developers work faster and more efficiently. The resulting site architecture is agile, mobile-friendly, and compatible with more browsers.

So, how else is HTML5 different from HTML? First, it touts one major advantage over its predecessor: cross-platform application development. It also solves problems that XHTML formerly addressed, and boasts better compatibility across more browsers.

HTML5 has incorporated many new APIs and features like drawing, video playback, and drag-and-drop—effects that developers could only implement before with the help of third-party plug-ins.

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