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    Muhammad Younus

    Senior WordPress Developer | Technical SEO Specialist | Team Leader

    Professional Summary

    Senior WordPress Developer with 7+ years of experience delivering 400+ projects across 12 countries on Upwork (Top Rated, 99% Job Success Score, $100K+ earned). Expert in custom WordPress development, WooCommerce, Technical SEO (Koray Semantic SEO framework), Core Web Vitals optimization, and AI-assisted development (Claude AI, ChatGPT). Track record: 68% load time reduction, 32% conversion increase, 90+ PageSpeed scores guaranteed. Led teams of WordPress developers, SEO specialists, and content writers simultaneously. Full-time remote. Immediate start available.

    Core Skills

    WordPress Development:Custom Themes, Plugin Development, Gutenberg Blocks, WooCommerce, Elementor Pro, Divi, Bricks Builder, Oxygen, ACF Pro, Custom Post Types, WordPress Hooks / Actions / Filters, WordPress Multisite, Child Themes, WPML
    Languages:PHP 8+, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, MySQL, JSON, XML, React.js
    Technical SEO:Semantic SEO (Koray Framework), Topical Maps, Topical Authority, Entity-Based SEO, Schema Markup / JSON-LD, Content Clusters, N-Gram Analysis, NLP Keyword Extraction, Core Web Vitals, Technical SEO Audits
    Performance Optimization:WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache, Redis, Memcached, Cloudflare CDN, BunnyCDN, Critical CSS, WebP Conversion, Lazy Loading, PageSpeed Optimization
    Security:Wordfence, Sucuri, WAF (Web Application Firewall), Malware Removal, Hacked Site Recovery, SSL / HTTPS, 2FA, Security Hardening, Bot Protection
    Hosting & DevOps:Cloudways, Kinsta, WP Engine, SiteGround, DigitalOcean, AWS Lightsail, cPanel / WHM, Plesk, Git / GitHub, Composer, npm
    SEO & Analytics Tools:SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, RankMath, Yoast SEO, Ubersuggest
    AI & Automation:Claude AI, ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, Notebook LLM, Lovable, AI Gravity, React-to-WordPress Conversion, Vibe Coding
    Design & Collaboration:Figma, Responsive Web Design, Cross-Browser Compatibility, PSD-to-WordPress, Monday.com, ClickUp, Jira, Agile / Scrum, Sprint Planning

    Professional Experience

    Senior WordPress Developer

    January 2024 – Present · Full-Time Contract

    West Coast Integrated, Canada (Remote)

    • •Manage a portfolio of 15+ client WordPress websites for a Canada-based digital agency
    • •Implement Semantic SEO using Koray framework: build topical maps, entity-based content architecture, and schema markup
    • •Convert AI-generated Vibe Coding projects (Lovable, AI Gravity) into production-ready WordPress sites
    • •Achieve 90+ PageSpeed scores on all client projects through Core Web Vitals optimization
    • •Use Claude AI and ChatGPT to accelerate development workflows and solve complex technical problems

    WordPress Developer & Team Lead

    January 2019 – December 2023 · 5 Years

    Web Works Digital Marketing, United States (Remote)

    • •Led 3 simultaneous teams of WordPress developers, SEO specialists, and content writers
    • •Reduced 3-week project timelines to 1 week through parallel workstream coordination and sprint planning
    • •Developed and maintained 100+ WordPress websites for agency clients across multiple industries
    • •Built WooCommerce stores with 2,000–5,000+ products; integrated Stripe, PayPal, and Square payment gateways
    • •Achieved 90+ PageSpeed scores across all projects; implemented Core Web Vitals compliance
    • •Applied Koray Semantic SEO framework: built topical maps, content clusters, and entity-based SEO architecture

    WordPress Developer

    January 2022 – December 2024 · Part-Time

    Bataes.io, Austria (Remote)

    • •Managed and maintained multiple client WordPress websites for an Austrian digital agency
    • •Developed custom themes and plugins aligned with European client requirements
    • •Optimized performance and implemented technical SEO improvements across client sites

    WordPress Developer

    2018 – 2019

    EDLINKS Educational Services, United States (Remote)

    • •Built and maintained WordPress websites for educational services company
    • •Handled on-page SEO, PSD-to-WordPress conversion, and cross-functional collaboration

    WordPress Developer

    2017 – 2018

    Website Digital Marketing LTD, Australia (Remote)

    • •Developed WordPress websites for an Australian digital marketing agency
    • •Delivered PSD-to-WordPress conversions and on-page SEO optimization

    Notable Projects

    calgarywindowrepair.caBuilt custom WordPress site from Figma design. Generated 39 inbound calls in 2 months for local glass repair company (18 in March, 21 in April 2026). (WordPress, Figma, Local SEO)
    scrapavehicle.co.ukBuilt 500+ location pages using WordPress, Elementor, and LPagery plugin with Google Sheets automation for UK vehicle scrapping service. (WordPress, Elementor, Automation, Local SEO)
    floridaaesthetics.comDeveloped conversion-focused landing page for medical spa that increased bookings by 25% from Google Ads and organic traffic. (WordPress, CRO, Medical)
    alkosafe.comBuilt multilingual WooCommerce store (English/Turkish) with dual currency support and branded email for alcohol detector manufacturer. (WooCommerce, WPML, Multilingual)
    cortechs.aiFDA-cleared medical imaging company. Delivered strict healthcare compliance, performance optimization, and accessibility requirements. (WordPress, Healthcare, Compliance)
    outilbox.fr5,000+ product WooCommerce e-commerce store with scalability optimization for the French market. (WooCommerce, Performance, E-Commerce)
    dslinc.com2,000+ product WooCommerce store for a commercial kitchen equipment supplier in Canada. (WooCommerce, B2B)
    federalprocessingregistry.com200+ page government services website with complex SEO architecture and topical authority strategy. (WordPress, Semantic SEO, Government)

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    2019 – 2023

    University of Karachi, Pakistan

    Relevant Coursework: Web Development, Database Management (MySQL), PHP, JavaScript, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies

    Additional Information

    Upwork: Top Rated Badge · $100K+ Earned · 400+ Jobs Completed · 99% Job Success Score · 12 Countries Served

    Languages: English (Professional Working Proficiency), Urdu (Full Professional Proficiency)

    Availability: Full-time remote · Flexible timezone overlap · Immediate start available