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