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We're looking for a reliable, long-term WordPress & Shopify specialist to keep a portfolio of hosted sites running smoothly, extend them when new ideas arise, and step in fast when anything breaks. Here’s what day-to-day looks like: • Apply core, theme and plugin updates on a scheduled basis — full backups taken beforehand and stored off-server • Proactively monitor sites for errors, performance drops or security issues before visitors notice • Contribute to new WordPress and Shopify site builds — clean code, custom post types, advanced custom fields and bespoke PHP work • Read and work with unfamiliar legacy/custom code quickly — troubleshoot issues and refactor where it makes sense • Act as emergency contact (Slack or phone) if something critical fails — fast response, minimal downtime • Work directly on VPS and shared hosting environments We're looking for: • Strong WordPress and Shopify experience across theme/plugin work and custom development • Comfortable on live production sites — careful, precise and reliable • Server experience: SSH, Git, WP-CLI, cPanel/Plesk and standard security hardening • Fast at reading unfamiliar codebases, especially legacy or bespoke solutions • Takes ownership, communicates well and is available when it counts • Familiarity with performance optimisation, backup strategies and security best practices • Fast response window for urgent issues To apply: Share recent engineering examples, tell us your typical urgent response window, and start your message with the word "Laventus" so we know you've read this fully.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Long-Term WordPress & Shopify Maintenance and Development Support ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hello, Laventus I checked the JD and you want a reliable long-term WordPress & Shopify specialist to maintain hosted websites, handle urgent production issues, optimize performance/security, and contribute to ongoing custom development across both platforms. Features: • WordPress core, theme & plugin update management • Full backup process with off-server storage • Proactive monitoring for security & performance issues • Emergency bug fixing & downtime recovery • Custom WordPress & Shopify development • Custom post types & ACF implementation • Bespoke PHP & Shopify customization work • Legacy code troubleshooting & refactoring • VPS & shared hosting management • SSH, Git & WP-CLI workflow support • cPanel/Plesk server management • Website security hardening & malware prevention • Performance optimization & caching setup • Production-safe deployment practices • Ongoing maintenance & scalable support Let’s chat… Thanks
£20 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, Good Day! Laventus I’m interested in supporting your WordPress and Shopify portfolio on a long-term basis. I have extensive experience maintaining production websites, performing safe updates with verified backups, troubleshooting plugin/theme conflicts, custom PHP development, Shopify customization, ACF, API integrations, and working with legacy codebases. I’m comfortable with VPS and shared hosting environments, including SSH, Git, WP-CLI, cPanel, Plesk, security hardening, performance optimization, and disaster recovery procedures. My workflow includes proactive monitoring, off-server backups, staged testing where possible, and fast issue resolution to minimize downtime. I have worked on numerous business websites, e-commerce stores, custom web applications, and automation projects, giving me the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems and take ownership of ongoing maintenance and development tasks. For urgent issues, my typical response window is within a few hours, with critical incidents prioritized immediately. I’d be happy to discuss your portfolio, support expectations, and how I can contribute as a reliable long-term technical partner. Kind Regards, Rinsad
£25 GBP in 40 days
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Hi there, We understand you're looking for a reliable WordPress and Shopify specialist to maintain and develop a portfolio of hosted sites, ensuring they run smoothly, are updated regularly, and have minimal downtime in case of issues. With our 17 years of experience in web development, including strong expertise in WordPress and Shopify, we're confident in our ability to handle core, theme, and plugin updates, as well as contribute to new site builds with clean code and custom solutions. Our team has worked on similar projects, such as a WordPress site for a luxury leather retailer and a Shopify store for a Scandinavian fashion brand, demonstrating our capability in handling both platforms effectively. One question: What is the current size of the portfolio, and what are the most common issues you've faced with the sites that need to be addressed? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
£25 GBP in 40 days
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Laventus Have been working with brands for last 9 years. Generally, we communicate via Slack & response time is couple of minutes during working hours & for production issue we setup a protocol so you know who to communicate in such cases . Can you share how much hours do you need per week? Let's connect over chat.
£30 GBP in 40 days
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Hello! Our team has extensive experience supporting and maintaining WordPress and Shopify websites in live production environments, including ongoing updates, emergency troubleshooting, custom development, performance optimization and server administration. We regularly work with both modern and legacy codebases, including heavily customized themes, plugins, bespoke PHP functionality, Advanced Custom Fields and complex integrations. We are comfortable working directly on VPS and shared hosting environments and have hands-on experience with SSH, Git, WP-CLI, cPanel/Plesk, backups, security hardening and proactive monitoring. A significant part of our work involves quickly understanding unfamiliar projects, stabilizing existing systems and implementing improvements without disrupting production environments. Reliability and response time are extremely important to us. We understand the importance of fast intervention when critical issues arise and are comfortable acting as a long-term technical partner for ongoing support, maintenance and future development work. We would be happy to discuss your current infrastructure, workflows and support expectations in more detail. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Kateryna Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
£25 GBP in 5 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. It sounds like you're looking for reliable ongoing support for your WordPress and Shopify platforms. Keeping these systems running smoothly is crucial for maintaining client engagement and driving sales. A common issue in setups like this is ensuring seamless integration between WordPress and Shopify. This often involves managing user roles, permissions, and optimizing workflows to prevent future headaches. Additionally, maintaining performance and security while scaling can be tricky, especially as new features are added. My approach would focus on creating a robust maintenance plan, prioritizing stability and security. I would structure the systems to allow for easy updates and feature expansions without disrupting existing functionality. Having worked on similar platforms, I understand the nuances involved and how to keep everything running efficiently. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific features or functionalities are you looking to enhance in both platforms? Q2 – How do you currently manage user roles and permissions across the two systems? Q3 – Are there any specific integrations or plugins you're using that you want to ensure compatibility with? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
£50 GBP in 30 days
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This looks like a great fit, I will handle scheduled updates, backups, monitoring, and emergency support across your WordPress and Shopify portfolio — plus custom development work as new projects come in. I am comfortable working on live production environments via SSH, WP-CLI, and Git. For backup strategy, I will automate incremental backups to an off-server destination with retention policies — so restores are fast and nothing is lost if an update causes a conflict. Questions: 1) How many sites are in the portfolio currently? 2) What is your expected response window for emergencies — under 1 hour, or same day? Looking forward to potentially working together. Thanks, Kamran
£24 GBP in 40 days
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Laventus Hi, I’m a WordPress developer and Linux systems engineer with extensive experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and extending production websites for US based clients. Recent engineering examples: - Ongoing maintenance and development of a US based WordPress website, including performance optimization, plugin updates, server administration, security improvements, troubleshooting, and production support. - Built and maintained a US based platform (ZigSig), handling PHP development, feature enhancements, database updates, deployment, Linux server management, and ongoing maintenance. - Managed VPS environments including SSH access, Git based deployments, Cloudflare integration, backups, server hardening, monitoring, and incident response for production systems. I’m comfortable working with custom WordPress code, legacy codebases, custom plugins, theme modifications, Shopify stores, and production troubleshooting. My typical response window is within 1 hour during business hours and faster for critical production issues. I’m looking for a long term collaboration and would be happy to discuss your portfolio and support requirements.
£30 GBP in 40 days
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Laventus Hello, I’m Ranjika, an experienced WordPress and Shopify developer with proven success in maintaining, optimizing, and extending business-critical websites. I understand you need a dependable long-term partner who can proactively manage sites, handle custom development, and respond quickly when urgent issues arise. I can deliver: 1. Manage WordPress and Shopify maintenance, updates, backups, security monitoring, and performance optimization, and I will also proactively identify issues before they impact users. 2. Develop custom WordPress and Shopify functionality, including bespoke PHP development, custom post types, ACF implementations, and theme enhancements, while also maintaining clean, scalable code. 3. Troubleshoot legacy codebases, server configurations, plugin conflicts, and production issues, and I will also refactor inefficient code where appropriate to improve stability. 4. Work comfortably with SSH, Git, WP-CLI, cPanel, Plesk, VPS environments, and deployment workflows, while also providing clear communication and reliable support during critical situations. My typical urgent response window is within 30–60 minutes for critical production issues. Are you looking for a monthly retainer arrangement or project-based support with ongoing maintenance coverage? Best Regards Ranjika.
£20 GBP in 40 days
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I am an expert in Shopify, WordPress, and Web Development Technologies, ready to provide reliable support for your portfolio of hosted sites. With strong experience in theme/plugin work and custom development, I can ensure smooth operations and swift responses to emergencies. I'm willing to start RIGHT AWAY. Regards, Pooja
£25 GBP in 1 day
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Good evening. I'll handle your full portfolio of WordPress and Shopify sites on an ongoing basis, covering scheduled updates with off-server backups, proactive monitoring, custom PHP and ACF development, and fast emergency response via Slack for anything critical on your VPS or cPanel/Plesk environments. Any specific response-time SLA you need for urgent issues?
£28 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I will manage and maintain your WordPress and Shopify portfolio with proactive monitoring, safe updates, and fast incident response to keep all sites stable and secure. I’ve reviewed your need for ongoing maintenance, legacy code troubleshooting, and VPS-level handling and have 7+ years experience managing production WordPress and Shopify environments with custom builds and performance optimization. I will handle scheduled updates with full backups, monitor performance and security, debug legacy code quickly, and act as a reliable emergency contact for critical issues with minimal downtime. How many sites are currently in your portfolio and what hosting stack are they running on? Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem K
£18 GBP in 40 days
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Good to see this project, We will handle scheduled updates, backups, monitoring, and emergency fixes across your WordPress and Shopify portfolio. We work directly on live VPS and shared hosting via SSH, Git, and WP-CLI daily. For legacy codebases, we audit first, then refactor only what impacts stability or speed. That keeps risk low on production sites. A couple of quick things to confirm: 1) How many sites are in the portfolio currently? 2) What is your expected response window for urgent issues? The number quoted here is a starting estimate. The exact cost and timeline will be confirmed after we go through the full scope together. Looking forward to talking through the details. Faizan
£24 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, I’m excited about the opportunity to provide ongoing maintenance and development support for your WordPress and Shopify portfolio. With extensive experience in managing live production environments, I understand the importance of careful, precise updates, backups, and fast issue resolution to keep your sites running seamlessly. I am proficient with SSH, Git, WP-CLI, and both cPanel and Plesk hosting environments. I’m confident in quickly mastering legacy and custom code, performing custom PHP work, and optimizing performance and security to ensure minimal downtime and smooth user experiences. I suggest starting with an audit of your current sites to identify any immediate improvements and plan regular maintenance schedules. I’m also available for emergency support via Slack or phone whenever critical issues arise. Looking forward to collaborating long term and supporting your evolving development needs. Could you share more about the current frequency and types of urgent issues you’ve encountered? Thanks,
£18 GBP in 27 days
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With a proven track record in developing, managing, and maintaining WordPress and Shopify sites, I am confident I can bring both excellence and stability to your portfolio. My extensive experience in CSS, PHP, and web development align perfectly with your technical requirements for this project. Be it applying updates or solving complex issues within the WordPress framework - my skills assure quality solutions without causing disruptions or prolonged downtime. Being an experienced Full-Stack developer, I am not just limited to WordPress or Shopify. I understand the complete backend architecture and thus I can ensure seamless integration of your site across all platforms. My proficiency in technologies such as React.js helps me to not only work on websites but also develop live mobile apps – a skill that can come handy when unexpected issues arise. Moreover, my meticulous approach to reading unfamiliar codebases coupled with my ability to refactor legacy codes promptly, guarantees quick resolution of any unforeseen challenges. Alongside improving your existing sites , my skills in AI and Machine Learning can help you experiment with new ideas for better user experiences. Having worked on SaaS platforms before, I assure you of adherence to strict security protocols ask well as effective backup strategies. I have treated every project as a unique opportunity to learn and excel , So,I understand the importance of the " Fast response window for urgent issues".
£25 GBP in 40 days
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Laventus, thank you for the opportunity to present my credentials as a Full-Stack Web and App Developer with over 8 years of experience in developing high-quality digital solutions. I've successfully constructed 1000+ bespoke websites, web applications and mobile apps for startups, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses alike. My team and I are extremely experienced with WordPress - one of our core development areas. We're skilled in everything from creating custom themes/plugins to developing eCommerce solutions on platforms such as WooCommerce. Our understanding of advanced features like custom post types and advanced custom fields would be assets to your WordPress-based websites. Regarding Shopify, we have comprehensive know-how on optimizing stores and utilizing its various plugins effectively. We appreciate your focus on stability and reliability, corners that my team never cut. With skills in SSH, Git, WP-CLI, cPanel/Plesk and standard security hardening, we 'll be able to ensure that your projects run smoothly with minimal downtime. Rest assured that our fast response time window for urgent issues will never hamper the quality of our work - we prioritize providing long-lasting digital solutions! Thank you again for considering me - I'm eager to use my expertise to help with your notable project!
£25 GBP in 40 days
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Laventus. Hello -- WordPress and Shopify maintenance, development, and emergency support across a portfolio of hosted sites. Long-term, ownership-focused role. That's exactly how I work. Scheduled updates with full off-server backups before anything touches production. Proactive monitoring for errors and performance drops before visitors notice. Custom post types, ACF, bespoke PHP work for new builds. Fast at reading legacy and unfamiliar codebases -- troubleshooting starts with understanding what the original developer was trying to do, not overwriting it. Server-side: SSH, Git, WP-CLI, cPanel/Plesk, VPS environments. Security hardening and performance optimisation as standard, not afterthoughts. Urgent response window: within 1 hour for critical failures during working hours, within 3 hours outside. I treat production downtime as my problem until it's resolved. Recent work includes WooCommerce platform maintenance, custom plugin troubleshooting, and multi-site WordPress environments on shared and VPS hosting.
£25 GBP in 35 days
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As a seasoned WordPress and Shopify developer with over a decade of experience, my team at Web Crest brings a unique balance of technical expertise and business understanding to the table. The skills we possess align perfectly with your project requirements. From delivering clean and efficient code to server management and security hardening, we've got you covered at every step. We understand that website maintenance can be tedious but crucial for smooth operations. Web Crest specializes in proactive monitoring, ensuring timely updates, performance optimization, and having robust backup strategies in place. Not only are we comfortable working on live production sites, but we’re well-versed in reading unfamiliar legacy code as well -combining a fast turnaround with dependable work. Our previous clients have praised our quick response time and our ability to resolve critical issues with minimal downtime. We prioritize clear communication, taking ownership of our work–attributes that'll be valuable during emergencies. Collaborating with us would mean embracing the security that comes from working with reliable professionals who are as invested in your project's success as you are. Let’s embark on a journey that promises uninterrupted site operations and innovative enhancements when new ideas arise.
£20 GBP in 40 days
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⚠️ If you're not happy, you don’t pay. ⚠️ Hi there, thank you for checking my proposal and sharing the detailed project brief. I can maintain your WordPress & Shopify portfolio with precision and efficiency, ensuring seamless functionality and quick resolution of any issues. I will deliver: • Timely core, theme, and plugin updates with full backups • Proactive monitoring for errors and security issues • Expertise in custom development with clean code practices • Swift troubleshooting of legacy/custom code • Emergency support with minimal downtime • Proficiency in VPS and shared hosting environments You will also receive: • Detailed documentation • Training for smooth operations • Ongoing support for peace of mind I am confident in executing your vision flawlessly. Looking forward to discussing further steps. Best regards, Chirag
£50 GBP in 7 days
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With over 14 years in the field and more than 400 successful projects completed, I bring a depth of experience and skill that you can rely on. As a full-stack developer, my knowledge of MERN/MEAN, open-source technologies such as PHP (including Laravel and WordPress), Python (including Django), along with proficiency in CSS and cPanel ensures a comprehensive approach to any issue. Furthermore, I'm well versed in different content management systems including WordPress and Shopify, making me an ideal candidate for this project. Lastly, my dedication to client satisfaction ensures that not only will the day-to-day operations be well-taken care of but your sites will also benefit from continuous improvements. My familiarity with performance optimization, security measures,and backup strategies will keep your portfolio secure and streamlined. Let's discuss further how my expertise can add tremendous value to your team—available on your schedule!
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