Senior WordPress Engineer · 9+ years experience
Custom WordPress engineering, without the plugin bloat.
I design and build custom WordPress themes, plugins, and full-stack web products, without the plugin bloat that slows most sites down. Over 9 years shipping for founders, agencies, and small teams who need their site to be fast, secure, and easy to grow.
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About
Few words about me
Farhan Ali
Senior WordPress Engineer
I'm a Senior WordPress Engineer with a B.S. in Computer Science from SZABIST, Karachi. For the past 9+ years I've specialized in custom WordPress themes and plugins built from scratch. No bloated page builders, no fifty-plugin stacks, just deliberate, maintainable code.
Most WordPress sites are slow because they're assembled from generic parts: a heavy theme, a dozen plugins doing overlapping jobs, and a page builder rendering more markup than the page needs. My approach is the opposite. I build only what the project actually requires, measure everything against Core Web Vitals, and keep the codebase simple enough that updating it in two years doesn't mean starting over.
- Education
- B.S. Computer Science, SZABIST, Karachi
- Based in
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Focus
- Core & plugin development
- Certifications
Certified HubSpot CMS Developer
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
AWS Academy Graduate – AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Custom WordPress development
Theme and plugin development from scratch, ACF Pro, custom post types, and Gutenberg block development, built for the project, not retrofitted from a template.
Accessibility & standards
ADA-compliant, W3C-standard builds. Accessibility is part of the build process, not a pass done at the end.
Performance engineering
Core Web Vitals optimization, caching strategy, query audits, and asset discipline. The same instincts behind this site.
Beyond WordPress
Working knowledge of React, Vue, Laravel, and Livewire for projects that need custom application logic alongside or instead of WordPress.
Services
What I do
A few of the areas I focus on most. Security and ongoing support are on the full services page too.
Work
Selected projects
A sample of recent, currently-live builds. 30 projects in total across a range of industries.
Corporate/Business
Nvested Equity
An equity investment firm website built on WordPress.
WordPress · WPBakery Page Builder
Nonprofit & Community Organizations
Pacific Justice Institute
A nonprofit legal advocacy organization website built on WordPress.
WordPress
Health/Wellness
Inside Yoga
A yoga studio website built on WordPress.
WordPress · Divi Builder
Stack
Technology I work with
Grouped by where it actually sits in a project, not a logo wall.
CMS & Platforms
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- ACF Pro
- HubSpot CMS
- Elementor
- WPBakery
- DIVI
Frontend
- JavaScript
- React
- Vue.js
- Alpine.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Bootstrap
- Sass
Backend
- PHP
- Laravel
- Livewire
- Node.js
- Express.js
Data
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Firebase
Infrastructure & Tooling
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Git
- GitHub
- npm
Appreciations
Hear from those who matter
I've worked with 50+ clients across Upwork and direct engagements. Here's a sample of what they've said.
“Farhan did an outstanding job getting ads displayed on our blog. He was incredibly timely, professional, and polite, ensuring seamless implementation while providing great ideas and suggestions to optimize ad placement and performance.”
“The best Upwork service provider we have ever dealt with. A pleasure to work with and one of the nicest individuals we have worked with on Upwork. If you are debating between other service providers, end your search and just hire Farhan.”
“Farhan's work is absolutely great and he was very receptive to feedback. He built our e-commerce website using WordPress with top quality. His communication was professional and he met all deadlines with his strong skills.”
Pricing
Fixed-price projects, plus ongoing Care Plans
Three scopes covering most launches. Every plan includes performance tuning and basic SEO as standard.
Starter
Solo founders, consultants, and coaches who need a professional online presence.
Timeline: About 2 to 3 weeks
Most popularBusiness
Small to medium businesses looking for a structured, scalable site.
Timeline: About 4 to 6 weeks
Pro
Established brands and ecommerce stores needing advanced features.
Timeline: About 6 to 10 weeks
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer as a WordPress developer?
Full-stack WordPress development including custom theme and plugin development, website speed optimization, WooCommerce setup, security hardening, and ongoing website maintenance.
Do you work with page builders like Elementor or WPBakery?
Yes. Extensive experience with Elementor, WPBakery, DIVI, and others. I can build fully custom layouts within them or enhance existing builds without a full rebuild.
Can you build a website from scratch without using pre-built themes?
Absolutely. I specialize in building custom WordPress themes from the ground up for performance, security, and pixel-perfect brand accuracy.
Do you offer website redesign services?
Yes. Whether you need a design refresh or a full revamp, I can redesign an existing WordPress site to improve user experience, responsiveness, and SEO performance.
Will my website be SEO-friendly and responsive?
Yes. Every build follows mobile-first, fast-loading, SEO-optimized practices with proper schema markup, meta tags, and performance tuning as standard, not an add-on.
Contact
Let's talk business
Have a brilliant idea or a challenging project? Reach out and let's explore the possibilities together.
- farhan.logicware@gmail.com
- Chat on WhatsApp
- Karachi, Pakistan