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: 2–3 WordPress websites you built and optimized Your approach to improving Core Web Vitals Your process for implementing JSON-LD schema Your expected monthly retainer within the listed range 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