WordPress Website Update: Theme Review, Blog System, and Accessibility Enhancements

# Experienced WordPress Developer Needed to Complete Website Update I'm looking for an experienced WordPress developer to complete the updating and development of my existing website, **https://dyslexiatech.com**. The website provides information and resources about dyslexia, assistive technology, and accommodations for students with learning disabilities. A development/staging version of the website already exists. I'm looking for someone who can evaluate the work completed so far, resolve outstanding technical issues, and prepare the updated website for launch. ### Current Technical Issues The website currently uses: - **WordPress**, hosted by CloudAccess.net - **Skyetheme 2.0**, developed by Edge Themes (Qode Interactive) - **WPBakery Page Builder**, currently version 8.4.1 - Other plugins, including Elementor Two important concerns need attention: 1. **WPBakery requires a security update**, but attempts to update it have failed with the error: `Malformed URL: "key" is required`. 2. **Skyetheme may no longer be supported.** We need to determine whether it can be safely maintained or should be replaced with a modern, supported WordPress theme. ### Scope of Work I'm looking for a developer who can: - Review the existing production and staging websites. - Evaluate the current theme, plugins, and compatibility issues. - Recommend whether to retain Skyetheme or migrate to a supported theme. - Resolve the WPBakery update problem or recommend an appropriate replacement. - Complete any remaining website development and design work. - Preserve existing content, functionality, and important design elements. - Ensure the website is secure, responsive, accessible, and easy to maintain. - Test the completed staging site before deploying changes to the live website. - Implement an automatic blog listing system where new posts are displayed on a dedicated page with titles, featured images, publication dates, excerpts, and links to full posts. This feature should be manageable using standard WordPress tools. - Preserve existing search rankings where possible and ensure that search engines can properly index pages and blog posts (SEO). - Provide documentation explaining how to publish blog posts, update pages, perform routine maintenance, and emphasize accessibility in editing tools for reading by listening and writing by speaking workflows. ### Qualifications The ideal developer will have: - Strong experience with WordPress development, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - Experience migrating websites between WordPress themes and page builders. - Familiarity with WPBakery and Elementor. - Experience working with staging environments and website migrations. - An understanding of website accessibility for both visitors and editors. - Good communication skills with availability for interviews prior to hiring to ensure effective collaboration during ongoing work. ### Project Arrangement This is a **freelance, project-based opportunity** within a budget range of $250–$750 USD. I'd like to begin with an assessment of the existing website and staging environment followed by a proposal outlining recommended work, estimated cost within this range ($250 preferred), and timeline (completion within 1–2 weeks).