Hire a WordPress Developer who builds sites your team can run.
Get a fast, secure WordPress site your marketers can edit without breaking it. A pre-vetted developer builds themes, blocks and plugins in your stack.
- WordPress
- PHP
- Gutenberg
- Advanced Custom Fields
- WooCommerce
- WP-CLI
Overview
What does a WordPress Developer do?
Your website is the first thing most buyers see, and on WordPress it can drift fast. A theme bought years ago fights every new layout, a dozen plugins overlap and slow each page, and marketing waits days for a simple landing page because every change needs a developer.
A dedicated WordPress developer fixes the foundations and then keeps up with requests. They build custom themes and Gutenberg blocks so editors can assemble pages safely, write plugins instead of piling on third-party ones, set up Advanced Custom Fields for structured content, and look after WooCommerce stores, forms and integrations. Updates, backups and security hardening become routine rather than a worry.
AssistHubPro matches you with WordPress engineers who have shown real PHP and block development skills, not just page-builder clicks. They work in your Git repository and staging environment, follow your release process and keep your marketing team in the loop, with an Account Manager supporting the arrangement.
- Custom theme development
- Gutenberg blocks
- Plugin development
- Structured content
- WooCommerce
Skills and stack
Themes, blocks and plugins, built for WordPress.
The day-to-day work your developer owns, in the tools your team already uses.
- Custom theme developmentBuilds lightweight block themes or classic themes from your designs, with theme.json for consistent styling.
- Gutenberg blocksCreates custom blocks and patterns in React so editors build pages from approved components.
- Plugin developmentWrites focused custom plugins with hooks and filters, replacing heavy plugins where it makes sense.
- Structured contentSets up custom post types, taxonomies and Advanced Custom Fields so content stays organized.
- WooCommerceCustomizes product pages, checkout flows, payment gateways and shipping rules for your store.
- Speed optimizationTrims scripts, optimizes images and configures caching to improve Core Web Vitals.
- Security and updatesRuns core and plugin updates on staging first, hardens logins and keeps reliable backups.
- Headless WordPressExposes content through the REST API or WPGraphQL for Next.js or mobile front ends.
Tools they already know
- WordPress
- PHP
- Gutenberg
- Advanced Custom Fields
- WooCommerce
- WP-CLI
- WPGraphQL
- Local
Your developer works in your repository, hosting and WordPress admin with an account scoped to the job. The code and site are yours, and access is removed when the placement ends.
Human vs AI
Why a WordPress Developer beats AI on its own.
AI tools are quick at first drafts. A dedicated developer turns them into finished work you can trust, inside your business.
| Topic | AI aloneAI tools on their own | Your developerYour WordPress Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Knows your business | ||
| Knows your business | Starts from zero each timeStarts from a blank prompt every time you ask. | Remembers your clients and preferencesLearns your clients, preferences and way of working, and remembers them. |
| Judgment calls | ||
| Judgment calls | Can be confidently wrongFollows patterns and can sound certain when it is wrong. | Checks facts and asks before actingSpots the exception, checks the facts and asks you before acting. |
| Follow-through | ||
| Follow-through | Waits for the next promptAnswers when asked, then waits for the next prompt. | Owns each task until it is doneOwns the task from start to finish and follows up until it is done. |
| Relationships | ||
| Relationships | Can't build trustCan't build trust with the people you work with. | Part of your team to clientsTalks to your clients, vendors and team like part of your company. |
| Works in your tools | ||
| Works in your tools | Output needs copying overNeeds someone to copy its output into your systems. | Works inside your accountsWorks inside your accounts, with access you control. |
| Accountability | ||
| Accountability | Nobody stands behind itNobody stands behind the result. | Reports to you, with a free rematchYour developer reports to you, backed by an Account Manager and a free rematch. |
The best of both. Your developer can use AI tools to draft, research and summarize faster, then checks every result before it reaches you or your clients.
How hiring works
From first call to first commit.
Every developer is checked before you meet them, so your interviews are only with strong candidates.
Step 1
Free consultation
30 minutes on your website, plugins and team setup.
Step 2
Matched shortlist
Pre-vetted developers who fit your stack, hours and budget.
Step 3
Vetted for you
WordPress technical interview · Practical theme or block task · Plugin code review · Communication and overlap
Step 4
Start working
A kick-off call sets up access and routines, and work starts.
Cost
What a WordPress Developer could cost you.
No pricing grid to squeeze into. We scope the role, hours and experience with you, then quote exactly that.
- Part-timeA few focused hours a day.
- Full-timeOne developer, dedicated to you.
- TeamSeveral roles, managed together.
Example yearly cost, full-time
$85,000 salary + 30% benefits and overhead
$25/hr × 40 hrs × 52 weeks
Illustrative figures only. Your quote depends on experience and hours. Try the savings calculator.
Projects
Bigger projects you can hand over.
With routine requests handled, your developer can tackle the bigger projects that change how your site performs.
Site migrations
Moves sites between hosts or from other platforms to WordPress, with redirects mapped so search rankings carry over.
Multisite setups
Configures and maintains WordPress Multisite for brands or regions run from one install.
Theme rebuilds
Replaces a bloated page-builder theme with a clean block theme your editors can use.
Deployment workflow
Puts the site in Git with staging, automated deploys and database sync handled properly.
- Pre-vettedInterview and skills test first.
- Account ManagerOne named person, always.
- Free rematchNo questions asked.
- You own the site and codeThemes, plugins and content built during the placement are your property.
FAQ
Hiring a WordPress Developer: your questions.
Do your WordPress developers build custom themes or use page builders?
Both, depending on your site. Most are comfortable with custom block themes, Gutenberg and ACF, and can work with Elementor or other builders when your site already relies on one.
Will they work within our sprints and review process?
Yes. They pick up tickets from your board, push code to your repository, deploy through your staging process and take part in code review.
Can they work when our marketing team does?
Yes. You set the hours, and we match developers who can overlap with your team for requests, reviews and launches.
How soon can a WordPress developer start?
Pre-vetted candidates are usually ready to interview within days of the free consultation. After you pick, they get access at kick-off and can start on your first request.
Who owns the themes and plugins they write?
You do. Every theme, plugin and template from the placement is your intellectual property.
Can they take over a site another agency built?
Yes. They audit the theme, plugins and hosting first, set up a safe staging copy and fix the most urgent issues before larger changes.
Can we add more help for a redesign?
Yes. Your Account Manager can add developers or web designers for the project, part-time or full-time, and scale back afterwards.
What if the developer isn't a good match?
Tell your Account Manager and we will rematch you free of charge, with no questions asked.
Hire a WordPress Developer with AssistHubPro.
A free 30-minute consultation and a real reply within 24 hours. No obligation.
- 1We reply within 24 hoursA real person reads every request and replies with a clear next step.
- 2Free 30-minute consultationWe scope the role, the hours and the tools you use.
- 3Meet your matchesInterview pre-vetted developers and choose who joins.
- Pre-vetted
- Free rematch
- Account Manager