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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 monthAbout the RoleWe 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 DevelopmentBuild 1–2 high-converting practice area or geo landing pages per monthMobile-first designClear CTA structureDelivery within 5 business days of finalized content2. Technical SEO Implementation(In coordination with SEO Lead)Implement structured data (LegalService, FAQPage, Article, BreadcrumbList)Maintain clean semantic HTML structureImplement internal linking updates as directedManage canonical tags and XML sitemapSupport hreflang for multilingual pagesExecute technical fixes identified in audits3. Performance OptimizationMaintain 85+ PageSpeed (mobile prioritized)Optimize images, scripts, and pluginsConduct monthly performance checksReduce unnecessary plugin bloat4. Security & MaintenanceWordPress core updatesPlugin updates (approved only)Backup monitoringSecurity hardening24-hour response time for critical technical issues5. Basic Conversion Optimization (Limited Scope)Implement CTA, form, and layout adjustments when requestedInstall and maintain GA4, Tag Manager, and tracking scriptsSupport A/B testing when requiredMajor redesigns or full rebuilds are outside scope and billed separately.Performance StandardsTechnical SEO fixes implemented within 3–5 business daysLanding pages delivered within agreed timeline99%+ uptimeNo unauthorized plugins installedAll technical changes documented and loggedRequired Qualifications3+ years WordPress development experienceStrong HTML/CSS and working knowledge of PHPExperience with Elementor / Gutenberg / DiviDemonstrated PageSpeed optimization experienceHands-on structured data implementationUnderstanding of SEO best practicesPortfolio showing both design and technical executionApplication InstructionsTo be considered, include:2–3 WordPress websites you built and optimizedYour approach to improving Core Web VitalsYour process for implementing JSON-LD schemaYour expected monthly retainer within the listed rangeNumber of active clients currently managedApplications without this information will not be reviewed.Contractor TermsDeliverables-based engagement (not employment)Contractor controls scheduleMonthly retainer tied to defined outputIP ownership & confidentiality agreement requiredResponsible for own taxes and equipmentWeekly or bi-weekly coordination call required