WordPress Web Designer & Technical Developer (Part-Time Contractor)

WordPress Web Designer & Technical Developer (Part-Time Contractor)

Independent Contractor | Remote (India)

Monthly Retainer: $800 – $1,200 USD (based on experience and scope)

Estimated Capacity: ~20–40 hours per month

About the Role

We are a U.S.-based immigration law firm building a high-performance, conversion-focused website.

This role is responsible for executing technical improvements, landing page builds, and performance optimization under the direction of our SEO & Marketing Operations Lead.

This is not a passive maintenance role. It requires disciplined implementation and proactive technical oversight.

Scope of Work (Monthly Deliverables)1. Landing Page Development

• Build 1–2 high-converting practice area or geo landing pages per month
• Mobile-first design
• Clear CTA structure
• Delivery within 5 business days of finalized content

2. Technical SEO Implementation

(In coordination with SEO Lead)

• Implement structured data (LegalService, FAQPage, Article, BreadcrumbList)
• Maintain clean semantic HTML structure
• Implement internal linking updates as directed
• Manage canonical tags and XML sitemap
• Support hreflang for multilingual pages
• Execute technical fixes identified in audits

3. Performance Optimization

• Maintain 85+ PageSpeed (mobile prioritized)
• Optimize images, scripts, and plugins
• Conduct monthly performance checks
• Reduce unnecessary plugin bloat

4. Security & Maintenance

• WordPress core updates
• Plugin updates (approved only)
• Backup monitoring
• Security hardening
• 24-hour response time for critical technical issues

5. Basic Conversion Optimization (Limited Scope)

• Implement CTA, form, and layout adjustments when requested
• Install and maintain GA4, Tag Manager, and tracking scripts
• Support A/B testing when required

Major redesigns or full rebuilds are outside scope and billed separately.

Performance Standards

• Technical SEO fixes implemented within 3–5 business days
• Landing pages delivered within agreed timeline
• 99%+ uptime
• No unauthorized plugins installed
• All technical changes documented and logged

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years WordPress development experience
• Strong HTML/CSS and working knowledge of PHP
• Experience with Elementor / Gutenberg / Divi
• Demonstrated PageSpeed optimization experience
• Hands-on structured data implementation
• Understanding of SEO best practices
• Portfolio showing both design and technical execution

Application Instructions

To be considered, include:

1. 2–3 WordPress websites you built and optimized
2. Your approach to improving Core Web Vitals
3. Your process for implementing JSON-LD schema
4. Your expected monthly retainer within the listed range
5. Number of active clients currently managed

Applications without this information will not be reviewed.

Contractor Terms

• Deliverables-based engagement (not employment)
• Contractor controls schedule
• Monthly retainer tied to defined output
• IP ownership & confidentiality agreement required
• Responsible for own taxes and equipment
• Weekly or bi-weekly coordination call required