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WordPress Development

Build and customize WordPress websites and themes for clients.

techIntermediate$1,000 - $8,000/mo

Overview

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. There is massive demand for developers who can build custom WordPress sites, themes, and plugins for businesses of all sizes.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Learn WordPress development through official documentation and courses
  2. 2Master PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics
  3. 3Build custom themes and plugins for your portfolio
  4. 4Offer services on Upwork and Codeable (WordPress-specific platform)
  5. 5Network with agencies that need WordPress developers

Pros

  • Massive market
  • Well-established ecosystem
  • Lots of resources available
  • Recurring maintenance income

Cons

  • Need to manage security and updates
  • Plugin conflicts can be challenging
  • Competition from page builders

Recommended Tools & Platforms

WordPressLocal by FlywheelVS CodeACF ProWooCommerce

Pro Tip

Specialize in WooCommerce for e-commerce clients or custom theme development. These specialties command premium rates compared to general WordPress work.

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