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Randall B.

Oregon City, Oregon

$38/hr
4.6
367 jobs

Full stack developer w/ 12 years experience and focusing on WordPress development and giving clients what they want. Task oriented. Clear communicator. Loves the work, takes ownership of every project. I make myself readily available to my clients 5 days a week and sometimes 6. 'Randall is an honest and available developer. Most developers do not make themselves available to discuss requirements with the client and with the team but randall goes above and beyond the expectation' - Jonathon Bridges 'We really enjoyed working with Randall to complete a rush project. He was easy to work with, in communication regularly and helped us get the job done right.' - Kat Bundy -WordPress -PHP -JavaScript -jQuery -CSS3 -WooCommerce -SASS -mySQL Beyond just tweaking themes, I can offer a high level of WordPress customization, including but not limited to: custom plugins, custom widgets, custom post types and just about any kind of custom functionality you need. If I am one thing it's flexible, client have different methods and needs, no 2 clients are exactly alike. Listening to clients and giving them what they want is what I do. Sometimes a client need an advisor as well as developer, in those situations, I'm adept at providing these kinds a clients a road map to success. 'This was my first experience with Upwork. I couldn't have picked a better partner to help me with my task.' - Joe Cotellese "Randall is super easy to work with, he anticipates issues and is very timely in bringing them up. His skill and cooperation are excellent and he is very accessible. He gets the work done quickly, follows direction and does a great job! He can also think for himself and isn't shy about researching issues. I will happily continue to use Randall for my WordPress development. - Merry Gray "Randall is nothing short of amazing! He is the best developer I've ever worked with. He really came through for us." - Don Slepien

  • WordPress
  • Custom PHP
  • CSS 3
  • JavaScript
  • AJAX
  • jQuery
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • PHP
  • HTML5
  • Web Development
  • Twitter/X Bootstrap
  • WooCommerce
Muhammad Daniyal S.

Lahore, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.9
122 jobs

I am a WordPress Developer who helps businesses build fast, scalable, and high-converting websites. If you are looking for a reliable WordPress Developer, experienced WordPress Developer, or results-driven WordPress Developer, youโ€™re in the right place. I specialize as a WordPress Developer in creating custom solutions tailored to your business goals. As a professional WordPress Developer, I have worked on everything from small business sites to complex WooCommerce platforms. ๐Ÿ† Why Choose Me as Your WordPress Developer? I am not just another WordPress Developer โ€” I focus on performance, conversions, and long-term success. โœ”๏ธ Expert WordPress Developer for custom website development โœ”๏ธ Dedicated WordPress Developer for Elementor & WooCommerce โœ”๏ธ Skilled WordPress Developer for plugin & theme development โœ”๏ธ Reliable WordPress Developer for bug fixing & optimization โœ”๏ธ Fast-response WordPress Developer available daily ๐Ÿ’ก My Core Expertise as a WordPress Developer ๐Ÿ‘‰ WordPress Development โœ”๏ธ Custom Website Development by a professional WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Theme Customization by an expert WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Plugin Development by an experienced WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Landing Pages by a conversion-focused WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Full Website Builds by a senior WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Website Redesign by a creative WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Speed Optimization by a performance-driven WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Migration handled by a technical WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Bug Fixing by a problem-solving WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ API Integration by an advanced WordPress Developer ๐Ÿ‘‰ Elementor & WooCommerce Specialist โœ”๏ธ Elementor Expert WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ WooCommerce Store Setup by a skilled WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Product Upload & Optimization by a detail-oriented WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Checkout Optimization by a conversion-focused WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Custom Features by a professional WordPress Developer ๐Ÿ‘‰ Plugin Development & Customization โœ”๏ธ Custom Plugin Development by a senior WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Plugin Debugging by an experienced WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Plugin Optimization by a performance-focused WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ API-based Plugin Integration by an expert WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Security Enhancements by a reliable WordPress Developer ๐Ÿ‘‰ Advanced Development โœ”๏ธ PHP Development by a backend-focused WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Custom Logic Implementation by a skilled WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Database Optimization by an experienced WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ ACF & Gutenberg by an advanced WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Hooks & Filters by a technical WordPress Developer ๐Ÿ’ช What Makes Me Different? โœ”๏ธ Results-driven WordPress Developer (not just coding, but business growth) โœ”๏ธ Clean, scalable code by a professional WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ 100% responsive design by an expert WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Fast delivery from a reliable WordPress Developer โœ”๏ธ Long-term support from your dedicated WordPress Developer Searches that can connect you with me: WordPress | website development | WordPress developer | PHP | PHP developer | website development | Elementor | PSD to Elementor | psd to WordPress | Redesign WordPress Websites | Redesign Elementor Pages | Responsive WordPress websites | WordPress development | WordPress Theme | WordPress Customization | WordPress Bug Fix | WordPress Migration | WordPress Installation | WordPress Website Design | WordPress Landing Page | Plugin Development | Theme Development | WordPress Website | WordPress plugin Troubleshooting | Develop a WordPress Plugin | Debug WordPress Plugin | Custom WordPress Plugins | Plugin Customization | WooCommerce Plugin Development | WooCommerce Plugin Development | WordPress API Integration | WordPress Plugin Bug Fixes | WordPress WpForms | WordPress ShipStation Integration | WordPress Contact Form | WordPress Fix Mobile Responsiveness | WordPress developer for elementor website | WordPress developer for woocommerce website ๐Ÿ”ฅ Letโ€™s Build Something Powerful If you need a WordPress Developer who understands business, design, and performance, Iโ€™m here to help. Whether you need a WordPress Developer for a new project, redesign, or ongoing support, I can deliver high-quality results. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send me a message now and letโ€™s discuss your project. You can find me at Upwork by these searches: Wordpress Developer | Wordpress | Wordpress Designer Best Regards, Daniyal

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Installation
  • WordPress Customization
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • WordPress Development
  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress Website Design
  • WordPress Landing Page
  • WooCommerce
  • Elementor
  • PHP
  • Plugin Development
  • Theme Development
  • WordPress Website
Shaam A.

Panchkula, India

$15/hr
4.8
418 jobs

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ | ๐Ÿญ4+ ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ | 1000+ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐˜€ | $๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ž+ ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ Need a WordPress website that loads fast, ranks on Google, and turns visitors into paying customers? I design and develop clean, scalable WordPress & WooCommerce websites for eCommerce brands, digital agencies, and B2B businesses, pixel-perfect, SEO-optimised, and engineered to last. From custom WordPress development and Figma-to-WordPress builds to WooCommerce development, speed optimisation, and WordPress SEO, I cover the full stack. With 14+ years of experience and 1500+ completed projects, I'm in the top 3% of WordPress developers on the platform. My clients come back because the work is done right the first time. What I Deliver โญ Custom WordPress websites, built from scratch, redesigned, or converted from Figma / Adobe XD / PSD โญ WooCommerce store setup, customisation, speed & conversion optimisation โญ Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Fusion Builder and pixel-perfect buildouts โญ WordPress speed optimisation, Core Web Vitals & SSL/HTTPS activation โญ WordPress SEO including on-page, technical, schema markup โญ WordPress security hardening, malware removal & hacked site restoration โญ Custom plugin development & plugin customisation โญ Zero-downtime hosting migration (GoDaddy, Bluehost, HostGator, WP Engine, SiteGround, Namecheap & more) โญ Wix to WordPress & other platform migrations โญ WordPress Multisite, membership sites & multilingual (WPML, Polylang) โญ API integrations includes payment gateways, CRMs, third-party services โญ Long-term maintenance, ongoing support & webmaster / virtual assistant services ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜€ โญMigrated a 3,000-product WooCommerce store with zero downtime also page speed improved by 45% โญ Rebuilt a slow WordPress site from 6.2s โ†’ 1.4s load time, organic traffic up 38% in 60 days โญ 400+ Figma-to-WordPress builds delivered across the US and UK, every niche covered โญ 1,500+ websites built and maintained across 14+ years, consistently hitting 3-4 second load targets ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ โญTop Rated Plus, top 3% of WordPress developers on Upwork โญ344 five-star reviews, consistent praise for speed, quality, and communication โญ14+ years of real WordPress experience, not just page builders โญClean, documented code built for long-term maintainability โญFree post-launch support on every project โญ Same-day response, typically within a few hours Skills & Tech - WordPress - WooCommerce - PHP 7/8 - HTML5 - CSS3 - JavaScript - MySQL - REST API - Gutenberg - Elementor - Divi - WPBakery - Beaver Builder - Fusion Builder - Genesis Framework - Avada - Flatsome - The7 - Salient - Enfold - Jupiter - Bridge - Kalium - Thrive Themes - Newspaper - Figma to WordPress - PSD to WordPress - Adobe XD - WPML - Polylang - ACF - WP Engine - cPanel - GoDaddy - Bluehost - SiteGround Let's talk about your project. Message me and I'll get back to you the same day.

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Security
  • WordPress Customization
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Optimization
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • WordPress Plugin
  • WordPress Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Elementor
  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • WordPress Website Design
  • Website Customization
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • PSD to WordPress
  • WordPress Website
  • Wordpress Thrive Themes
  • WordPress Landing Page
Ihor M.

Lviv, Ukraine

$28/hr
4.3
83 jobs

๐Ÿ‘‹ Top Rated WordPress Developer & WordPress Designer | 100+ happy clients across US, UK, EU & Australia. I build fast, SEO-friendly WordPress websites you can manage yourself. Professional approach. No mess. No rebuilds. Certified by Virginia Commonwealth University. I design and develop WordPress websites, WooCommerce stores, and Elementor landing pages that load fast, rank well, and convert. As a WordPress Developer, Web Developer, and WordPress Designer with 5+ years of experience, I help businesses launch new WordPress websites, redesign existing ones, and fix technical issues quickly. Whether you need a WordPress Developer for a new build or a WordPress Designer for a pixel-perfect Figma to Elementor project, I've got you covered. ๐ŸŽฏ NEXT STEP Send me a message or invite me. I'll review your WordPress project and record a personalized Loom video with the best approach. ๐Ÿงฉ WHAT YOU ACTUALLY GET โ†— A WordPress website you can manage yourself, no developer needed for edits โ†— Clean, structured WordPress CMS built on ACF or Elementor โ†— Fast WordPress Website Design that passes Core Web Vitals โ†— A scalable system that grows with your business โ†— Direct communication with an experienced Web Developer โ†— Post-launch support on every project ๐Ÿ› HOW I WORK I don't assemble WordPress websites from templates. Every WordPress website I build is developed around your content, business logic, and how your team will actually use it. Depending on the project, I use ACF or Elementor so editing content stays simple and safe. You get a clean WordPress CMS, better SEO and performance, and a WordPress Website Design that's easy to manage from day one. ๐Ÿงฉ WORDPRESS & WEBSITE DESIGN โ†— WordPress website development from scratch (Elementor Pro, Figma to Elementor, custom themes) โ†— WordPress Designer for landing pages, business sites, and portfolios โ†— WordPress Website Design, redesign, migration, and speed optimization โ†— Figma to Elementor pixel-perfect WordPress implementation โ†— Web Developer for Divi, Avada, Bricks, and Elementor Pro builds โ†— WordPress SEO, on-page SEO, technical SEO, and Core Web Vitals โ†— WordPress speed optimization, PageSpeed 90+, caching, CDN ๐Ÿ›’ WOOCOMMERCE & ECOMMERCE โ†— WooCommerce store setup, customization, and Elementor integration โ†— WooCommerce Developer for payment gateways (Stripe, Authorize.net) โ†— Shopify Developer for Shopify to WooCommerce migrations โ†— Custom WooCommerce plugin and extension development โ†— Web Developer for complex ecommerce solutions ๐Ÿ”’ SECURITY, PERFORMANCE & AI โ†— WordPress speed optimization, Core Web Vitals, caching, CDN, PageSpeed 90+ โ†— WordPress SEO, technical SEO, schema markup, on-page SEO optimization โ†— WordPress website security hardening and malware removal โ†— AI workflow automation (N8N, OpenAI, Claude) โ†— REST API and third-party integrations ๐Ÿค– AGENTIC WORDPRESS & AI-POWERED DEVELOPMENT โ†— WordPress MCP (Model Context Protocol) server setup and integration โ†— WordPress Abilities API development for agentic and AI-powered workflows โ†— ACF AI integration, AI-assisted content fields, and dynamic ACF field generation โ†— Agentic WordPress development using Claude, OpenAI, and LLM-driven site management โ†— AI agents that interact with WordPress via REST API and WP-CLI โ†— Custom MCP tooling for headless and AI-first WordPress architectures โ†— Prompt-driven CMS workflows and LLM-connected content pipelines โญ WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME โ†— Clean, structured WordPress Website Design, not quick fixes โ†— Pixel-perfect Figma to Elementor builds with real attention to detail โ†— A Web Developer who takes full ownership of the result โ†— Reliable WordPress Designer for long-term collaboration โ†— Clear communication and predictable delivery ๐Ÿ“ˆ RESULTS โœ” 100+ happy clients across US, UK, EU & Australia โœ” 100% Job Success as a WordPress Developer โœ” WordPress Designer on 40+ WordPress websites โœ” PageSpeed scores pushed to 90+ on desktop and mobile โœ” Core Web Vitals passing on 95%+ of pages I optimize โœ” Up to 60% faster load times after speed optimization โœ” Certified: Virginia Commonwealth University, WordPress Development ๐Ÿ›  TECH STACK PHP ยท JavaScript ยท HTML/CSS ยท MySQL WordPress ยท WooCommerce ยท Elementor Pro ยท Divi ยท Avada ยท ACF ยท Figma ยท Shopify REST API ยท GraphQL ยท WP-CLI ยท Git/GitHub MCP ยท WordPress Abilities API ยท N8N ยท OpenAI ยท Claude ยท LLM integrations I fix what other developers break, build what plugins can't handle, and speed up what's slowing your WordPress website down. ๐ŸŽฏ Have a Figma design or an existing WordPress website? Send it over. I'll review it and record a personalized Loom video with recommendations and next steps. ๐ŸŸข Updated 12.06.2026

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Security
  • WordPress Backup
  • WordPress Customization
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Optimization
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • WordPress Plugin
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • WordPress Development
  • Web Design
  • Elementor
  • WooCommerce
  • PHP
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress Theme
  • jQuery
Bilal S.

Melbourne, Australia

$25/hr
4.3
112 jobs

๐— ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, The site was built with ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€. When that breaks down, you need someone who goes into the code, not around it. ๐—œ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต, and I fix the ones that were built wrong the first time. Whether you are starting from a blank page or inheriting a mess someone else left behind, I work through the whole thing, planning, development, testing, and deployment, so it actually does what your business needs ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ: ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต 11 ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ฃ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, I build custom plugins from scratch, fix WooCommerce stores that have outgrown their original setup, and solve the backend problems that page builders and off-the-shelf solutions simply cannot handle. Whether it's a broken checkout flow, a ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป conflict eating your performance, a ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป that needs to go right the first time, or a ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—œ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป with a ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ-๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฅ๐— ; this is the work I take on every day. ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: โ๐—–๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: hooks, filters, custom post types, REST API, CPT and taxonomy architecture. Built for your exact requirement, not adapted from something else. โWooCommerce: custom product types, checkout modifications, ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—น, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฒ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ that matches how your business actually operates. โ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ and ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜: store builds, platform migrations, custom module development, and performance fixes for stores under real load. โPHP backend work: ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, custom MVC, RESTful APIs, and ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ-๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ with CRMs, accounting tools, shipping providers, and webhooks. โTheme development: ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ด๐—บ๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฆ๐—— ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—น-๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ build, Elementor and Divi customization, child themes, fully responsive across devices. โPerformance and security: Core Web Vitals, 90+ PageSpeed scores, SSL, malware removal, caching, CDN setup. โMigrations and maintenance: host-to-host moves with zero downtime, PHP upgrades, plugin audits, ongoing support. Before I write a line of code, I look at the full picture. If something in your current setup is going to cause a problem three months from now, I will tell you before we start, not after. ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ, ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด. Let's connect for a quick discussion. Cheers, Bilal

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Migration
  • WordPress Plugin
  • PHP
  • API Integration
  • Custom Ecommerce Store
  • Magento
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • CSS
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • HTML
  • React Native
  • Visual Communication
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • Web Development
Muhammad S.

Lodhran, Pakistan

$7/hr
5.0
75 jobs

๐ŸŒŸ Hi, Iโ€™m Shahzadโ€” Your Dedicated WordPress & eCommerce Expert ๐ŸŸข Available 24/7 | 8+ Years of WordPress Excellence Welcome to my profile! If youโ€™re looking for a trusted specialist to design, develop, and optimize your website for performance, SEO, and sales โ€” youโ€™re in the right place. Custom Websites | Speed Optimization | SEO | Maintenance & Security I'm thrilled to have you here. Check out my top-notch services below: ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ† Job Sucess Score - Top 100% of talent on Upwork ๐Ÿ’Ž Worked with Fortune 20 companies โœ… 1000+ hours โœ… 140+ projects delivered. โœ… WordPress Expert with 6+ years of experience โœ… Elementor Pro Expert+ Shopify Plus ๐Ÿ“ˆ 12.9 million transactions generated for clients Hi, my name is Shahzad. I have been working as a - Professional WordPress Website Developer - for 6 long years now. I also have acquired fame and popularity as a Senior WordPress Developer | Elementor Expert | WooCommerce Expert | Front-end Developer. While there are thousands of freelance Web and WordPress developers available in the market, I consider myself the best as in my professional career I never had one unsatisfied client. I love to work on WordPress-related projects ranging from WordPress website design and development to management and working on SEO-related tasks. I am specialized in WordPress website speed optimization, enhancing WordPress website security, and removing malware from any hacked website. Some of my skills are: โœ” WordPress Development โœ” Website Redesign โœ” PSD to WordPress โœ” Page speed optimization โœ” WooCommerce โœ” HTML, CSS, Bootstrap โœ” Responsive Design โœ” SEO Optimization โœ” Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator I am excellent with Elementor and Elementor Pro and I will probably suggest that you use it on your project as it will make your life so much easier when managing your new website. I have experience with most of the popular themes & plugins like: Astra Theme, GeneratePress, Hello, Divi, WPBakery, Yoast SEO, various membership plugins, Image compression, caching, SSL, Jet Elements, Advanced Custom Fields and many more. I mainly believe in delivering quality output and keeping my clients happy with my work! Client satisfaction is my first and last priority. I am really optimistic that you will consider me for your help.

  • WordPress
  • WordPress Customization
  • WordPress Development
  • Elementor
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • WordPress Landing Page
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • Page Speed Optimization
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • HTML
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Shopify
  • Web Design
  • CMS Development
  • On-Page SEO

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WordPress developer hiring guide

WordPress developers build custom websites, optimize performance, and extend functionality using the world's most popular content management system. Whether you need a simple business site or a complex e-commerce platform, finding the right developer helps ensure your project launches on time and scales with your business. Hereโ€™s how to hire WordPress developers who deliver results.

What does a WordPress developer do?

WordPress developers build and customize websites using the world's most popular content management system, working with PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), JavaScript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

  • Custom theme and plug-in development. Developers can build solutions tailored to your specific needs, whether that's a membership site, learning platform, or complex e-commerce store

  • Website architecture and performance. They can structure your site's database and code for fast loading times, implement caching strategies, and optimize images to improve user experience and search engine visibility

  • Security and maintenance. A developer can protect your site from vulnerabilities by following security best practices, performing regular updates, and monitoring for potential threats

  • E-commerce and application programming interface (API integrations). They can build online stores with WooCommerce and connect your site to payment systems, inventory management, and third-party services like customer relationship management (CRM) platforms or email marketing tools

  • SEO and accessibility expertise. Experienced WordPress developers can optimize your site for Core Web Vitals, structured data, and search visibility, while also ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. These skills not only help improve rankings and organic traffic but also make your site usable for all visitors.

How to hire a WordPress developer on Upwork

Finding the right WordPress developer involves creating a clear project description, evaluating candidates effectively, and setting up your collaboration for success. Upwork connects you with developers across all skill levels and specializations.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

The quality of your job post directly influences the caliber of WordPress developers who apply. Specificity in your requirements helps qualified candidates self-select and demonstrates that you understand your project needs.

  • Define what you need, including specific technical requirements like PHP version compatibility, required plug-ins, or API integrations

  • A detailed WordPress job description helps attract candidates who match your specific project goals

  • Describe your project goals, timeline, and must-have skills like WordPress core development, theme customization, or WooCommerce expertise

Use Upwork's Job Post Generator powered by Uma, Upwork's Mindful AIโ„ข, to draft a tailored job post specifically for hiring the best WordPress developers. You can provide a few sentences of description for your website needs and Uma will create a draft for your review within minutes.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

A systematic approach to candidate evaluation helps you identify developers whose skills and experience align with your project requirements. Prioritize evidence of successful project delivery over self-reported expertise.

  • Use Upwork's filters to narrow candidates by experience level, hourly rate, and location

  • Reviewing portfolios and client feedback is essential to verify their capabilities

  • Check the Job Success Score (JSS) and read reviews to ensure consistency and reliability

  • Look for developers whoโ€™ve completed projects similar to yours and demonstrate expertise in your required areas, such as performance optimization or security hardening

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Direct conversations reveal how candidates think through challenges and whether their working style aligns with your expectations. Use this opportunity to assess both technical competence and communication clarity.

  • Ask about their development process, communication style, and experience with projects like yours. This conversation is key to assessing their problem-solving skills and cultural fit

  • Inquire about their approach to responsive design, site security, and performance optimization. Ask candidates to describe their troubleshooting process for plug-in conflicts to gauge their technical depth 

Prepare specific WordPress developer interview questions to assess technical competence. Consider including PHP developer interview questions since WordPress relies heavily on PHP expertise. For WooCommerce projects, prepare e-commerce developer interview questions to evaluate specialized skills

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Establishing a well-defined agreement protects both parties and creates a foundation for productive collaboration. The contract structure you choose should reflect the nature and predictability of your project.

  • Choose between hourly or fixed-price contracts based on your project type

  • Setting clear expectations up front ensures a smooth collaboration

  • Set milestones for larger projects and clearly define deliverables, timelines, and revision policies

  • Utilize Upwork's Hourly Payment Protection and secure milestone payments to ensure you only pay for approved work

How much does hiring a WordPress developer cost?

Most WordPress developers on Upwork charge $15-$28 per hour, with a median rate of $20 per hour. Total project costs vary based on complexity, required features, and developer experience level.

Basic setup or landing page

$300-$800 /project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Theme installation and configuration
  • Basic customization with 1-5 pages
  • Contact forms and responsive design

Standard business website

$1,500-$5,000 /project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Custom theme development with 10-20 pages
  • Blog setup and SEO optimization
  • Plug-in integration

Complex custom project

$5,000-$20,000+ /project

Senior-level or specialist
  • Custom e-commerce or membership platform
  • LMS integration and custom plug-in development
  • API integrations

Ongoing maintenance and support

$500-$2,000 /month

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Regular updates and security monitoring
  • Performance optimization
  • Content updates and backup management

Enterprise WordPress platform

$20,000+ /project

Expert or agency-level
  • Multisite setup with custom architecture
  • Enterprise integrations and advanced security
  • Scalability planning

Fixed-price projects offer predictable budgeting when you have clearly defined scope, while hourly contracts work better for ongoing maintenance or projects that might evolve. 

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a WordPress expert worth it?

Yes, a professional WordPress expert is worth the investment when you need security, performance, and scalability. They build sites with proper coding standards that prevent costly breaches and ensure your platform grows with your business. While premium themes with page builders can serve simple blogs, custom development delivers the unique features and optimized user experiences required for competitive business sites and e-commerce stores.

What are the different types of WordPress developers?

WordPress development includes several specializations tailored to different project needs. Front-end developers focus on visual themes and responsive design, while back-end developers handle server-side functionality, database optimization, and custom plug-ins. Full-stack developers manage the entire project, and WooCommerce specialists focus exclusively on building and optimizing e-commerce stores.

What skills should I look for in a WordPress freelancer?

When hiring a WordPress freelancer, you should look for proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience in WordPress core, theme, and plug-in development. Valuable candidates also demonstrate familiarity with version control tools like Git, page builders like Elementor, and modern frameworks. Beyond technical skills, prioritize problem-solving abilities and clear communication.

Can WordPress developers work remotely on my project?

Yes, WordPress development is compatible with remote work. Upwork provides built-in tools for communication, file sharing, time tracking, and milestone management that make distributed collaboration seamless. Most developers are accustomed to working with clients across different time zones and delivering high-quality results without being on-site.