Contact person: Business Client

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Location: WASHINGTON, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"We are seeking an experienced WordPress Expert Developer to design and develop a fully responsive, enterprise-grade WordPress website. The website will have 28 pages.

We currently have an existing WordPress site, and we will provide:

All final website copy/content

Existing brand guidelines, including logo, colors, and fonts

Access to our current domain and hosting account (for migration phase)

The new site will first be built on the freelancer’s staging server (WordPress environment) for review and approval. Once approved, it will be migrated to our production WordPress account with all files, database, and settings properly transferred and verified.

Scope of Work & Deliverables

The developer will be responsible for end-to-end implementation, including design, configuration, optimization, and secure migration.

[login to view URL] Build & Design

Build site in WordPress (latest version) using a professional, enterprise-grade theme (Astra Pro, Kadence, GeneratePress, or similar — lightweight, customizable, and license-transferable).

Implement a clean, modern, and high-performance layout that reflects our brand identity.

Fully responsive design optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Incorporate SEO-friendly structure, clean permalinks, proper H1/H2 hierarchy, and schema markup.

Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA).

Include blog functionality, contact forms, CTA buttons, and integrated analytics tracking (Google Analytics 4, Search Console, Meta Pixel if needed).

Integration of social sharing and lead capture forms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar).

2' Technical Foundation

Build on a secure, private WordPress staging server (freelancer-hosted) for review and testing.

Use a child theme for all customizations to ensure update safety.

Implement SSL, security plugins (Wordfence, iThemes, or equivalent), and reCAPTCHA for all forms.

Optimize site speed using caching, image compression, lazy loading, and Core Web Vitals compliance (Google PageSpeed 90+ target).

Configure proper site structure, menus, and breadcrumbs for SEO and usability.

Set up automatic daily backups on staging.

3. Content & Integration

Upload and format all provided copy, images, and media.

Ensure typography and color consistency per brand guidelines.

Integrate:

Contact forms with backend notifications

Email capture (Mailchimp/HubSpot/ActiveCampaign)

CRM connection if applicable

Google Maps, social media links, and live chat (if requested)

Configure all legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Cookie Notice).

4. Testing, Quality Assurance & Migration

Full cross-browser testing (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) and mobile responsiveness check (iOS & Android).

Performance optimization with GTMetrix or Google Lighthouse (target load time ≤ 3 seconds).

Test all forms and integrations end-to-end.

Once approved, migrate site to our WordPress hosting (SiteGround, WP Engine, or equivalent).

Post-migration QA to verify all URLs, links, media, and forms function properly.

Provide a complete handoff package including:

Admin credentials

Backup file (ZIP + SQL)

Plugin/theme license transfer

Documentation of all configurations

Required Technical Expertise

WordPress CMS (5+ years of experience)

Elementor Pro / Gutenberg / Kadence / Astra

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript basics

SEO fundamentals and technical implementation

Site migration and DNS configuration

Security, performance optimization, and caching systems

Familiarity with enterprise-grade hosting (WP Engine, SiteGround, Kinsta, Cloudways)

Excellent communication and project documentation skills

Deliverable Expectations

Enterprise-grade quality and scalability

Pixel-perfect design fidelity to provided copy and brand guide

Fast, responsive, secure website ready for production

100% ownership transfer upon project completion

Project Milestones
Milestone 1: Discovery & Staging Setup (20%)

Developer sets up staging environment on their WordPress server.

Install and configure WordPress, theme, child theme, and essential plugins.

Submit wireframe/site map + design mockups for approval.

Deliverables:

Approved site structure and design framework

Staging URL for client review

Milestone 2: Core Build & Content Integration (30%)

Build all primary pages (Home, About, Services, Contact, Blog, etc.)

Upload and format all copy and imagery

Implement responsive design and brand styling

Set up all contact forms, integrations, and analytics tracking

Deliverables:

Fully functional staging site with content

Internal QA by developer

Milestone 3: Testing, Optimization & Final Review (30%)

Conduct performance, browser, and mobile testing

Optimize Core Web Vitals (speed, accessibility, SEO)

Security hardening and backup verification

Client review and final edits

Deliverables:

Final approved staging site

QA checklist and performance report

Milestone 4: Migration & Final Handoff (20%)

Migrate site to client’s WordPress hosting environment

Reconnect domain, SSL, and verify functionality

Provide admin credentials, full backup, and documentation

Deliverables:

Live, production-ready site

Migration and ownership handoff completed

Preferred Qualifications

Proven portfolio of enterprise-level WordPress websites

Strong understanding of UX/UI best practices

Excellent communication and timeline management

Experience working with healthcare, technology, or professional services websites preferred

How to Apply

Please include:

A brief introduction and relevant experience

3–5 examples of enterprise-grade WordPress websites you’ve built

A confirmation that you can build on your own staging server and migrate upon completion

Estimated turnaround time for the full project" (client-provided description)