WordPress Development & Management

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About this service

Summary

Samuel develops and manages websites using WordPress, leveraging his IT background to ensure seamless functionality.

Process

1. Planning & Research
- Define Objectives: Understand the purpose of the website (e.g., portfolio, e-commerce, blog) and the target audience.
- Competitor Analysis: Research similar websites for inspiration and identify features that could be implemented.
- Sitemap Creation: Create a sitemap outlining the structure and pages of the website (home, about, services, contact, blog, etc.).
2. Domain & Hosting Setup
- Choose a Domain Name: Register a relevant and memorable domain name that reflects your brand or business.
- Select a Web Hosting Provider: Choose a hosting plan based on your website's needs (shared, VPS, managed WordPress hosting, etc.).
- Install WordPress: Most hosting providers offer one-click WordPress installations, making this step quick and easy.
3. WordPress Installation & Configuration
- Install WordPress: Complete the WordPress installation via your hosting provider.
- Basic Settings Configuration: Adjust general settings (site title, tagline, permalink structure) and create essential pages (Home, About, Contact).
4. Theme Selection & Customization
- Choose a Theme: Select a WordPress theme that suits your brand and objectives. Consider using Elementor-compatible themes for design flexibility.
- Install & Activate the Theme: Install the chosen theme via the WordPress dashboard and activate it.
- Customize Theme Settings: Adjust theme settings such as typography, colors, layout, and logo integration to match your branding.
5. Install Essential Plugins
- SEO Plugin: Install an SEO plugin (e.g., Yoast SEO or Rank Math) to optimize your website for search engines.
- Security Plugin: Set up a security plugin (e.g., Wordfence or Sucuri) to protect your website from threats.
- Caching Plugin: Use a caching plugin (e.g., W3 Total Cache or WP Rocket) to enhance website performance.
- Backup Plugin: Install a backup plugin (e.g., UpdraftPlus) to create regular backups of your website.
- Other Plugins: Add any other necessary plugins for additional functionality, such as contact forms, social sharing, or e-commerce.
6. Designing with Elementor (or Another Page Builder)
- Install Elementor: Install and activate the Elementor plugin if it isn’t already part of your setup.
- Design Core Pages: Use Elementor to build core pages, applying custom layouts, text, images, and other elements.
- Create Templates: Set up reusable templates for headers, footers, and blog posts to ensure a consistent design.
- Ensure Responsive Design: Test and adjust the design to be responsive across different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
7. Content Creation & Optimization
- Write and Add Content: Create engaging content for each page, ensuring it is informative, relevant, and user-focused.
- Optimize for SEO: Add SEO-friendly meta titles, descriptions, alt text for images, and internal/external links using the SEO plugin.
- Incorporate Media: Add high-quality images, videos, and other multimedia elements to enhance the content.
8. Testing & Quality Assurance
- Test Functionality: Check all forms, buttons, links, and navigation menus to ensure they work correctly.
- Cross-Browser Testing: Test the website across different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to ensure compatibility.
- Mobile Responsiveness: Verify that the website looks and functions well on various devices and screen sizes.
- Page Speed Testing: Test page speed using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix and optimize where needed.
9. Launch the Website
- Final Review: Review all aspects of the website, ensuring everything is polished and ready for public viewing.
- Set Up Google Analytics & Search Console: Integrate Google Analytics to track website traffic and Search Console to monitor SEO performance.
- Remove "Coming Soon" Mode: If you used a "coming soon" plugin, disable it to make the website live.
- Submit Sitemap to Search Engines: Submit your XML sitemap to search engines to ensure your website is indexed.
10. Ongoing Maintenance & Management
- Regular Updates: Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins up to date to ensure security and functionality.
- Content Updates: Regularly add new content, update existing content, and monitor user engagement.
- Monitor Performance & Security: Track website performance, speed, and security to maintain optimal functionality.
- Backups: Create regular backups to safeguard your data.

What's included

  • Website Wireframes and Mockups

    Initial wireframes and high-fidelity mockups showcasing the design layout, structure, and visual elements of the website.

  • Responsive Design

    Ensuring that the website is fully responsive and looks great on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop).

  • Typography & Color Scheme:

    A defined typography and color scheme that aligns with the brand guidelines.

  • Page Building & Layouts

    Full website setup, including creating and designing all pages using Elementor or another page builder.

  • Functional Forms & Widgets

    Implementing contact forms, registration forms, and any custom widgets needed.

  • Integration with Plugins

    Installing and configuring essential plugins (SEO, security, caching, etc.).

  • Content Updates

    Regular updates to content, images, and any other necessary elements.

  • SEO Optimization

    Ongoing on-page SEO optimization, including meta tags, alt texts, schema markup, and more.

  • Website Performance Optimization

    Ensuring optimal speed, caching, and image compression.

  • Security Monitoring & Backups

    Regular security monitoring, backups, and implementing security best practices.

  • Plugin & Theme Updates

    Keeping plugins, themes, and WordPress itself up to date.

  • Technical Support

    Ongoing support for troubleshooting any issues that arise.


Skills and tools

UX Engineer

Frontend Engineer

Web Developer

Elementor

Elementor

Figma

Figma

WordPress

WordPress

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