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Hire a Web Developer | WordPress/Front End Developer
A web developer builds and maintains the site itself. I work with WordPress and front-end code, structure pages for search from day one, and keep sites fast and secure. I have built and checked live sites for my own and client brands. It suits businesses that need a reliable site or fixes to an existing one.
Pricing is scoped to each project. Book a call and I will tell you what yours involves.
- 10 yearsin digital growth
- 4 marketsUK, Australia, USA and Bangladesh
- 30-60-90day plan with a written checkpoint
- 1 callto scope your project
The role
What a web developer does and what you get
As your web developer, I will build pages and templates from an agreed design and sitemap, set up tracking, forms and integrations correctly and optimise speed, image handling and mobile layout. I work hands-on: I do the work myself, inside your accounts and files, and show you the output every week.
Before
The site is slow, broken on mobile, hard to update or was built without any regard for search.
With me as your web developer
- Build pages and templates from an agreed design and sitemap
- Set up tracking, forms and integrations correctly
- Optimise speed, image handling and mobile layout
- Handle updates, backups and fixes after launch
Pricing
How pricing works
The cost of hiring a web developer depends on the number of templates and custom features, the integrations such as payments, CRM or booking tools, the number of channels or platforms involved, the size of the team I work with, how long we work together and how quickly you need results. I scope every engagement to your situation and do not publish rates, so you pay only for the work your business needs.
What changes the scope
Number of templates and custom featuresIntegrations such as payments, CRM or booking toolsThe number of channels or platformsTeam size and who needs to be managedLength of the engagementHow fast you need results
- Project
A defined piece of web developer work with a start, an end and agreed deliverables.
- Monthly retainer
Ongoing web developer work with a fixed monthly scope, reviewed every month.
- Fractional or part-time
A set number of days or hours each week, with me working inside your team.
Freelancer vs agency vs in-house for web developer work
| Option | Speed | Control | Accountability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (me) | Starts within days of agreeing scope | Direct access to the person doing the work | One named person answers for results | Scale up or down by month |
| Agency | Slower to start; account and delivery teams | Work passes through several people | Shared across a team and account manager | Fixed packages and notice periods |
| In-house hire | Slowest: recruiting and onboarding first | Full day-to-day control | Direct line manager, but one person covers many tasks | Long-term commitment, harder to change |
Where to hire
Where to hire a web developer: freelancer, agency, platform or in-house
You can hire a web developer through a marketplace, an agency, a specialist platform or directly. A web designer plans structure and look; a web developer makes it work, load quickly and stay maintainable.
What to look for
Skills and portfolio to look for
Look for evidence of the skills the work needs, not a general portfolio. For web developer work that means WordPress and WooCommerce, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, Google Tag Manager and PageSpeed and Search Console, and results you can verify.
The stack
WordPress and WooCommerceHTML, CSS and JavaScriptGoogle Tag ManagerPageSpeed and Search Console
How hiring me works
How my hiring process works
Hiring me works in three steps: a brief, a short trial on a defined piece of work, then deliverables on a set schedule. You see how I work before committing to a longer engagement.
- Brief and first output
Review the site and agree scope, platform and priorities.
- Review and adjust
Build or fix the first templates and tracking.
- Steady delivery
Launch, test on devices and hand over with documentation.
Proof
Case studies with numbers
These are real projects from my own records, with the first number shown exactly as it is reported in the full case study.
Case study
JAK’s Laundry
116
URLs on jakslaundry.com: 44 area pages, 9 sector pages, 30 item pages and 11 blog URLs
Read the case studyCase study
Best Puppies Food
11.7K
Google impressions (16 months)
Read the case studyCase study
Xnexz
0 → 125
URLs live from a blank page: 2 products, 24 pages, 8 collections, 98 articles
Read the case studyInterview questions
Interview questions to ask any web developer
Ask these before you hire anyone, including me. The point is to hear how they think and what they would do first.
- 01
Ask for live sites they built and how they handle updates.
- 02
Ask how they set up redirects when a site is rebuilt.
- 03
Ask what they would do in the first week if you hired them today.
Before the call
What to prepare before the call
Bring these to the call so we can scope the work in one conversation.
What to prepare before the call
- Current site address and hosting
- Designs or wireframes if you have them
- Features you need: forms, shop, bookings
- Who will edit content after launch
Next step
Hire me: scope, availability and next step
If this matches your situation, the next step is a short call. I will ask about your goal, your current set-up and your timing, then confirm whether I am the right web developer for the job.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, timing and fit. Pricing is always scoped to your project.
What does a web developer do?
As your web developer, I build pages and templates from an agreed design and sitemap, set up tracking, forms and integrations correctly, optimise speed, image handling and mobile layout and handle updates, backups and fixes after launch. I do the work myself and show you the output every week.
How much does it cost to hire a web developer?
Cost depends on the number of templates and custom features, the integrations such as payments, CRM or booking tools, the number of channels or platforms, team size, engagement length and how quickly you need results. I scope each project individually instead of quoting a standard rate. Book a Call for a scoped quote and I will tell you exactly what your situation involves.
Freelance web developer vs agency: which is better?
A web designer plans structure and look; a web developer makes it work, load quickly and stay maintainable. A freelancer gives you direct access and flexible commitment; an agency adds a larger bench. Tell me what you need on a call and I will say honestly which suits you.
When should I hire a web developer?
Hire a web developer when the site is slow, broken on mobile, hard to update or was built without any regard for search. If that sounds familiar, a short call is enough to confirm whether the role fits or whether something simpler would do.
What should I ask before hiring a web developer?
Ask for live sites they built and how they handle updates. Ask how they set up redirects when a site is rebuilt. Their answers matter less than whether they answer plainly, with specifics you can check. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation.
How long until I see results from a web developer?
Timing depends on your starting point and the channel. In the first 30 days I review the site and agree scope, platform and priorities. By day 60 I build or fix the first templates and tracking. By day 90 I launch, test on devices and hand over with documentation. We agree these checkpoints before work starts.
Where can I hire one (Upwork, Fiverr, direct)?
You can hire through marketplaces such as Upwork or Fiverr, through a specialist platform, or directly. Marketplaces make comparison easy; hiring direct gives you a shorter route to the person doing the work. I take direct enquiries: book a call, describe the scope, and I will say whether I am the right fit.
Hourly vs monthly retainer pricing?
Hourly suits small, uncertain tasks; a monthly retainer suits ongoing work with a steady scope; a fixed project suits a defined deliverable. I choose the model with you, based on the number of templates and custom features and how long the work runs. Book a Call and I will recommend one; there is no standard rate card.
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