Custom themes
Hand-coded themes with ACF, custom post types, Gutenberg blocks and clean PHP, so the site does exactly what you need.
WordPress developer for custom themes, plugins and WooCommerce
Custom themes, custom plugins and page-builder sites your team can edit, built to load fast and rank.
Quick answer
Raja Sheryar Shahid (Raja S. on Upwork) is a Top Rated Plus freelancer with 926 completed jobs and a 97% Job Success Score who provides WordPress development for businesses worldwide. Custom themes, custom plugins and page-builder sites your team can edit, built to load fast and rank. Projects are hired and paid through Upwork.
WordPress runs a big share of the web because it can do almost anything, as long as it is built well. I build WordPress sites two ways: fully custom themes with ACF and custom post types for full control, or clean builds in Elementor Pro, Bricks, Breakdance and Divi when your team wants to edit visually.
When off-the-shelf plugins are not enough, I write custom ones. For Geotrek Vans I built a build-your-van configurator plugin with live pricing and PDF export, and the site still scores 95+ on mobile PageSpeed.
What’s included
WordPress development, done properly.
Custom plugins
Configurators, calculators, booking flows, API integrations and admin tools built as proper, update-safe plugins.
Page builders
Elementor Pro, Bricks, Breakdance and Divi builds with global styles, so new pages stay on brand.
WooCommerce
Stores with custom product pages, checkout tweaks, subscriptions and payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal.
Speed and SEO built in
Lean code, image optimization, caching, schema markup and Core Web Vitals checked before launch.
Fixes and rescues
Broken layouts, plugin conflicts, white screens, malware and slow sites, usually diagnosed the same day.
Related work
Full portfolio Real projects, live today.
How I work
Clear steps. No surprises.
01
Discovery
We agree on goals, pages, features and the timeline up front, in a written scope.
02
Design
UI/UX in Figma, or I build from your own design.
03
Build
Pixel-perfect and responsive on a staging site you can review any time.
04
Optimize
Speed, on-page SEO, schema and cross-browser QA.
05
Launch & support
Go-live, a Loom walkthrough at hand-over and support after launch.
FAQ
WordPress development: common questions
Custom theme or page builder: which should I choose?
A custom theme gives the best speed and full control. A builder like Elementor or Bricks is better when your team wants to design new pages themselves. I will recommend one after seeing your goals, and both can score well on Core Web Vitals.
Can you build a custom WordPress plugin?
Yes. I build plugins for configurators, calculators, custom post types, API connections and admin tools, written so they survive WordPress updates.
Can you fix or take over an existing WordPress site?
Yes. I start with a full backup and a staging copy, review the plugins, theme and error logs, then send you a prioritized fix list before touching the live site.
How much does a WordPress website cost?
A landing page starts at $499 and a business website of up to 10 pages starts at $1,499. Custom plugins and larger builds are scoped individually, with a free quote first.
Related services
Speed optimization
Faster pages that pass Core Web Vitals, for better rankings, more sales and lower ad costs.
Learn moreMaintenance & security
Updates, backups, monitoring and fast fixes every month, plus emergency help when a site is hacked or broken.
Learn moreFigma to website
Your Figma design turned into a fast, responsive website on WordPress, Webflow, Framer or Shopify.
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Let's build your next website.
Invite me to your job or book a consultation on Upwork. I usually reply within a few hours.