Hire a WordPress Developer
I’m Zain Saeed — a senior WordPress developer with 8+ years and 120+ live sites. Top Rated on Upwork (100% Job Success), Fiverr Pro Vetted, 5.0 star across platforms. Direct line to me, no account managers, no surprises.
What I Do
Full-stack WordPress development from theme builds to plugin engineering and performance tuning.
Custom Theme Development
Bespoke WordPress themes built from scratch. No page builders, no bloat — clean PHP, modern CSS, and full theme.json support.
Gutenberg Block Development
Custom blocks and block patterns that give editors a tailored publishing experience without third-party plugins.
WooCommerce Development
Full WooCommerce store builds including custom product pages, checkout flows, payment integrations, and subscription setups.
Plugin Development
Custom WordPress plugins for functionality that doesn’t exist off the shelf. Clean code, WordPress coding standards, and update-safe.
Speed Optimization
Core Web Vitals audits, caching configuration, database optimization, image compression, and CDN setup for sub-2-second load times.
Site Migrations & Rescue
Migration from any platform to WordPress, or rescue of broken/hacked sites. Data preservation, SEO redirect mapping, and security hardening.
How It Works
Four steps from first message to live site.
Brief
You share your requirements, goals, and timeline. I review everything and ask the right questions upfront.
Quote
I send a detailed fixed-price proposal with scope, timeline, and deliverables. No hourly billing surprises.
Build
I develop on a staging site with weekly previews. You see real progress and give feedback at every milestone.
Launch
Final QA, cross-device testing, go-live, and 30-day post-launch support included with every project.
Investment
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees. Every project includes code ownership and post-launch support.
Small Project
From $500- Bug fixes & tweaks
- Theme customization
- Plugin configuration
- Speed optimization
- 1-2 week delivery
- Email support
Full Site Build
From $4,000- Custom theme development
- Full site setup
- Content migration
- SEO configuration
- WooCommerce setup
- 60-day support
Enterprise
From $8,000- Everything in Full Site
- Multi-site network
- Custom plugin development
- Advanced integrations
- Dedicated Slack channel
- 90-day support
What’s Included
Every project ships with these as standard.
- Direct communication
- Fixed-price scoping
- Weekly staging previews
- Production-grade code (no page builders)
- Full code ownership
- SEO configured at build
- Speed optimization
- Security hardening
- Training & handoff
- 30-day support
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about working with me.
How do I hire you?
Start by filling out the contact form or emailing me directly. I’ll review your requirements, schedule a brief call if needed, and send a detailed proposal within 48 hours.
What’s your hourly rate?
I work on fixed-price projects so you know the exact cost upfront. For ongoing retainer work, my rate depends on scope — reach out for details.
Do you work with agencies?
Yes. I white-label for several agencies and can work under your brand, sign NDAs, and communicate directly with your end clients if needed.
Can you join my existing team?
Absolutely. I’ve worked embedded in teams using Slack, Jira, GitHub, and Linear. I adapt to your tools and workflow.
What CMS do you specialize in?
WordPress is one of my primary platforms alongside Shopify. I also work with headless setups using Next.js and WPGraphQL.
How long does a project take?
Small projects take 1-2 weeks. Full site builds run 4-8 weeks. Enterprise or multi-site projects can take 8-12 weeks. I provide a detailed timeline before starting.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, happy to sign NDAs and any other agreements before we begin. Confidentiality is standard practice.
Do you offer maintenance after launch?
Yes. I offer ongoing maintenance plans that include updates, security monitoring, backups, and priority support. Ask for details.
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