Part-Time WordPress Developer

I am looking for **reliable and experienced individual WordPress developers** to help maintain and manage two existing websites: * **1 E-commerce website** * **1 Agency/business website** I may hire **multiple freelancers** for this project depending on experience, availability, and performance. ### Important: Please Read the Job Description Carefully Please read this entire job description before applying. **Do not simply copy this job post into ChatGPT or another AI tool and submit a generic proposal.** I am looking for people who have actually read and understood the requirements. Generic AI-generated proposals that do not address the job requirements will be ignored. When applying, please answer the questions mentioned at the bottom of this post in your own words. ### Individual Freelancers Only I am **only looking for individual contractors/freelancers**. **Agencies, development companies, teams, and people applying on behalf of another developer should not apply.** You must personally be the person who will be working on the websites. ### Hourly Rate **₹150 INR per hour** This will be an **hourly project only**. Please apply only if you are comfortable working at **₹150 per hour**. If you are looking for a fixed-price project or are not comfortable with this hourly rate, please do not apply. ### Trial Period The initial trial period will be **1 week**. During the trial period, I will evaluate: * Quality of work * WordPress knowledge * Ability to troubleshoot problems * Communication * Reliability * Response time * Ability to follow instructions * Accuracy of hours logged Freelancers who perform well may receive ongoing part-time work. ### Scope of Work You will be responsible for maintaining the two websites from time to time. Tasks may include: * WordPress website maintenance * WooCommerce maintenance * Updating WordPress, themes, and plugins * Fixing website bugs and errors * Troubleshooting plugin/theme conflicts * Making small design and layout changes * Updating website content * Fixing broken pages, links, forms, or layouts * Checking mobile and desktop responsiveness * Website speed and basic performance optimization * Taking backups before important changes * Troubleshooting general WordPress issues * Making improvements to the websites when required * Fixing issues on the live websites when necessary ### Required Skills You should have experience with: * WordPress * WooCommerce * Elementor or similar page builders * HTML * CSS * Basic PHP * Basic JavaScript * WordPress themes and plugins * Website backups and migrations * Website speed optimization * Responsive website design ### What I Expect I am looking for developers who: * Are **individual freelancers** * Personally perform the work * Can work independently * Can troubleshoot issues instead of relying on step-by-step instructions for everything * Communicate clearly * Respond within a reasonable time * Follow instructions carefully * Track working hours honestly and accurately * Provide updates after completing tasks * Take backups before making major changes * Avoid unnecessary changes to the live websites * Are interested in ongoing part-time work ### How to Apply Please do **not** send a generic proposal. In your application, answer the following: 1. How many years of WordPress experience do you have? 2. What experience do you have with WooCommerce? 3. Please share 2–3 WordPress websites you have personally worked on. 4. What kind of WordPress issues are you comfortable troubleshooting? 5. How many hours per day and per week are you available? 6. Confirm that you are an **individual freelancer and not an agency**. 7. Confirm that **you personally will perform the work**. 8. Confirm that you agree to the **₹150 INR/hour rate**. 9. Are you comfortable with a **1-week trial period**? 10. Start your proposal with the words **“I READ THE REQUIREMENTS”** so I know you have read the complete job description. I may hire **more than one freelancer**, so you are welcome to apply even if you are only available for limited part-time hours. **Agencies and generic proposals will not be considered.**