One person, start to finish
The developer on the first call is the one writing the code and answering your messages. There is no account manager and no hand-off to someone junior.
Hire
Hire a WordPress Developer
If you want to hire a WordPress developer who writes the code, answers your messages and stays around after launch, that is how I work. I am a freelance WordPress developer in Porto, Portugal, with 8+ years on the web and 400+ jobs completed, working with businesses in the UK, the US and Europe.
What I Do
What you get when you hire me
Hiring a freelancer is a risk, so here is exactly how I work.
A clear scope and a fixed quote
Before work starts you get a written quote with what is included, so the cost and the deliverables are agreed up front.
Working hours that overlap with yours
Portugal shares the UK time zone, and my afternoons overlap with the US East Coast morning, so there is always a window for a call.
Support after launch
I stay reachable for fixes, changes and questions after the site goes live, and I can take on ongoing maintenance.
How to Hire
How to hire a WordPress developer, and what to check first
Whoever you hire, ask to see real work, not just a list of skills. Ask who will actually write the code. Ask how changes are tested before they reach the live site, and what happens if something breaks a month after launch. Ask for a written scope. A developer who is vague about any of these will usually be vague about the rest.
If you are looking to hire a WordPress developer in the USA or the UK, hiring someone in Portugal works well: same or overlapping hours, and direct communication in clear English. My work page shows real projects, including a custom plugin that connects Gravity Forms to two CRMs.
What I Work On
WordPress work I take on
Custom themes and builder sites in Elementor, Divi, Bricks, WPBakery or Oxygen, custom plugins and API integrations, WooCommerce stores, speed and security fixes, rescuing sites someone else built, and ongoing maintenance. See WordPress development for the detail.
What to Send
What to send when you hire a WordPress developer
You don't need a full specification to start. A short message with these points is enough for me to give you an honest first answer:
- The site address, or a few sites you like if it is a new build.
- What you want changed or built, in your own words.
- What the site needs to do for the business: leads, sales, bookings, information.
- Any deadline that really matters, like a launch or a campaign.
- Who will look after the site afterwards.
Freelancer or Agency
Freelance WordPress developer or agency?
An agency makes sense when you need a large team, several disciplines at once and someone to manage them. For most small and medium sites, a freelance WordPress developer is simpler: you talk to the person who writes the code, decisions are quick and nothing gets lost between a project manager and the developer. I'm also comfortable with SEO and tracking, so those don't have to go to a second supplier.
If your project really needs a team, I will tell you that in the first call rather than take it on.
For a longer checklist, read how to hire a WordPress developer.
How This Works
How hiring me works
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Call
A free 20-minute call about the site and what you need.
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Quote
A written fixed quote with the scope, before any commitment.
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Build
Work happens on a staging copy, with updates in writing as it moves.
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Launch and support
We go live when you are happy, and I stay reachable afterwards.
FAQ
Questions about hiring a WordPress developer
How do I hire a WordPress developer?
Look at real work, check who will write the code, agree a written scope and price before starting, and make sure there is a plan for support after launch. A short paid task can also show how someone works before a bigger project.
How much does it cost to hire a WordPress developer?
It depends on the job. I quote per project with a written fixed price after a free call, so you know the full cost before work starts.
Can I hire you for ongoing work?
Yes. Some clients hire me for one project, others for ongoing updates, fixes and new features.
Do you work with US clients?
Yes, online. My afternoons overlap with the US East Coast morning, which gives us a daily window for calls, and the rest moves forward with written updates.
Where are you based?
In Porto, Portugal. I work online with clients in the UK, the US and Europe, and meet businesses in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and nearby in person when it helps.
How quickly can you start?
It depends on what I already have booked. I tell you a realistic start date in my first reply, and I don't take on work I can't start properly.
What happens after the site goes live?
I check the site in Search Console and analytics in the first weeks and fix anything that comes up. If you want ongoing help with updates, changes or new features, we agree on a format that suits you, with no long contract.
Looking to hire a WordPress developer?
Tell me about the site and the work. I will reply myself, usually with a few questions and a first view.