WordPress Developer

A WordPress developer is a professional who specializes in developing websites using the WordPress content management system (CMS).

Responsibilities of a WordPress developer

  • WordPress installation and configuration: The WordPress developer is responsible for installing and configuring the WordPress CMS on the hosting server.
  • WordPress theme development: creation of custom themes using programming languages to give the website its specific look and layout.
  • WordPress plugin development: creation of custom plugins to add extra functionality to the WordPress website
  • Customize existing themes and plugins: customize existing themes and plugins to meet specific website needs.
  • Security: Apply security updates to protect the website against vulnerabilities and potential attacks.
  • Performance optimization: optimizing the website to improve its performance

Technical skills

  • A thorough knowledge of WordPress is essential, including an understanding of its architecture, core features and ecosystem.
  • A solid command of web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, which are used to customize and develop WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Ability to create custom WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, following good development practices and coding standards.
  • Able to develop custom WordPress plugins to add specific functionality to the website.
  • Be able to create SEO-optimized websites