Any site, any change
Freelance WordPress developer
I’m Johan, a freelance WordPress developer. I build WordPress sites of every kind, from business websites to web apps, and change existing ones to do exactly what you need.
- Any site, from website to web app
- Custom code, no page builders
- Since 2015 on WordPress
Sound familiar?
Why people hire a freelance WordPress developer
“Our site looks fine, but it can’t do what we need.”
Bookings, a member area, a calculator, an import from another system: the theme stops where your business starts.
“The plugin almost does what we need.”
So you bend your process around it, or stack more plugins on top and hope the next update doesn’t break them.
“Our site grew, but the setup didn’t.”
Slow pages, a pile of plugins and nobody who still knows how it was put together.
What I build
Custom WordPress development for every kind of site
A simple site done properly, or something nobody has built before. Every build is written for you, in custom code that stays fast.
Business websites
Fast custom themes and blocks you can edit yourself, built to rank and without page builder bloat.
Webshops
WooCommerce stores, from a straightforward shop to custom order flows and B2B ordering.
Membership and course sites
Member areas, subscriptions and protected content, with the sign-up and payments to match.
Booking and request systems
Appointments, reservations and quote requests that land where your team works, with confirmations sent for you.
Portals and web applications
Client portals, dashboards and back-office tools on WordPress, with roles and permissions done right.
Changes to your existing site
A new feature, a plugin that has to do more, a fix or a cleanup: I work on sites I didn’t build too.
Johan worked tirelessly to create the perfect membership website for me. Even when I wasn’t sure what I wanted/needed, he guided me to make the right decisions and brought everything to life.
Cassi, Minds in Bloom
Modifications
Any change to your WordPress site
From one small feature to a rebuild of the parts that hold you back. These are the changes I’m asked for most; if WordPress can run it, I can build it.
New features
Custom post types and fields
Custom editor blocks
Booking and request forms
Member areas
Imports from Excel or other systems
API connections
Custom reports and exports
Speed and cleanup
Migrations and rebuilds
Multilingual sites
Plugin changes and fixes
Included in every build
Custom code you can rely on
Clean, documented code
Written to the WordPress coding standards, structured in plugins, with notes your next developer can follow.
Tested before delivery
Automated checks and tests where it matters, and a staging site where you test every stage.
Fast by design
No page builders and no plugin stacks: every page loads only what it needs.
Secure and yours
Permissions checked on the server, data handled with care, and the code stays yours.
Yes, WordPress can do that.
Bookings, member areas, a portal or a tool nobody has built yet: describe the idea and I’ll tell you honestly what it takes.
How it works
How a WordPress project works
01
Discovery call
We talk through the site or the change you need, and what it should do for you.
02
Plan and quote
A written plan with the scope, a fixed price and milestones.
03
Build in stages
You test every stage on a staging site before it goes live.
04
Launch and support
I stay on for fixes, new features and maintenance.
Reviews
What clients say about working with me
I was stuck on getting custom coding done for my website. My Gravity Forms support person referred Geek on the Road. I reached out to Johan from Geek and also posted for help on Fiverr. Within hours, I received a response from both platforms. Johan is getting a 5-star review; the other fell behind.
Scott GibsonReal Estate Referral Network at Negotiate Buyer CommissionsJohan's custom work, communication and attention to all of the details were all spot on! A developer who is willing to work with you to arrive at the best solution, a partner really, is a valuable, rare find.
Brian MasckMedia Cafe Online, LLCVery swift service with great communication and results. Johan tested his code before delivery and it all worked smoothly. Happy to collaborate again in the future!
Ron RosenwasserCEO at Taxolution Advisory LLCJohan's work is of top quality. Communication, responsiveness, and technical abilities where above and beyond.
Randy TackettFounder at RT ElementsA Pleasure to Work With on every level. Thanks for the help. Hope to work with you again soon!
Devin OxendineTravel at The Fun Group Inc.We have been working Johan for a number of years and we are very happy with the service. He is great to work with. He provides high quality work and is very detailed in his work. He provides advice on ideas we have and goes above what you expect.
John cuttsDirector at Me and My GlassJohan was phenomenal! I was skeptical at first about giving so much money to someone I’ve never met who is located across the globe—but his responsiveness, attention to detail and helpfulness made me quickly feel comfortable. I’m so glad I chose to work with him instead of a random person on Fiverr. I will definitely work with him again!
Ashlee HamiltonResidential Home Inspections at Jissho Inspections LLCVery happy to work with Johan. He has a solution for everything and helps us to grow our business. Wouldn't want it any other way.
Mike BakkerDirector at Duo BakkersportHaving been working with Johan for more than year I must admit that he is one of the best developers I have ever worked with. Always ready to help and always overdelivering! Johan is a true pleasure to work with.
Amar MahallatiOwner at EgyptToursPlus ApSVery accessible and intuitive provider. Quick response times and solid solutions for all manner of website/online issues and upgrades.
Garrick HicksGeek on the Road provides an exception service and is very user friendly. He has worked on many projects for our company from simple fixes to website and code creation. I have found his pricing to be fair and his quality is excellent. Johan maintains our website security ensuring it’s up to date and backed up for extra protection. Highly recommend.
Peter BeitchefDirector at Rural Wireless LimitedJohan worked tirelessly to create the perfect membership website for me. Even when I wasn't sure what I wanted/needed, he guided me to make the right decisions and brought everything to life. My site has been live for several months now, and he's also continued to improve my site by helping me with new features. 200% recommend!
Cassi NoackMinds in Bloom, INCJohan does an excellent job with custom Gravity forms. He carefully reviews each project I send to him, creates a rough draft which is often spot on, suggests time saving adjustments, makes corrections quickly, and delivers a quality product. His ability pared with his intuition and wonderful manners make him a dream to work with. Highly recommend!
Caroline KoehlerEducational Products at Caroline Koehler, LLCI have worked with Johan and his team for over 3 years. He’s professional advice and support is a person you can rely on. All work, site design and architecture provides a foundation for growth and improvement. As well as designing site, I can highly recommend the ongoing maintenance, updates and support, highly recommend Thank-you Johan and team
Steve MainOnesystem PTY LTDJohan is a true professional and does really excellent work. I would highly recommend him. Really nice to work with.
Thijs van LeeuwenThis Guy Was ALL PRO.... We didn't even know we needed what he made for us. We asked for a "5" and he gave us a "10" Very thankful we could afford this service.
Sophia LewisOutstanding to work with Johan! Quick and efficient. Will definitely work with again. Thanks
Miguel RamirezI really have enjoyed working with Johan on multiple projects. They're always timely, communicative, and knowledgeable. It makes my work integration seamless with the final product. Cannot recommend him enough!
Caroline BaugJohan is very knowledgeable in his field, he knows what needs to be done and does it well.
Camille GirardJohan provides an excellent service, His high attention to detail and insight into the problems we have are second to none. After-sales service is excellent and he has improved several functions of unrelated work when issues were discovered. I would recommend anyone use his services without hesitation.
Bram VisserExcellent guidance and delivery for something I needed done quickly and didn’t have the bandwidth to learn. Well worth it, and Johan was an excellent expert to work with!
William Carter
Related services
More ways I can help
Custom WooCommerce development
Ordering systems, configurators, automatic fulfilment and customer portals, beyond the webshop.
Custom plugin development
WordPress plugins, WooCommerce extensions and Gravity Forms add-ons, built like products.
WordPress maintenance plans
Tested updates, backups and monitoring for sites with custom code, from the developer who knows it.
Contact
Have a question?
Tell me about the site you need or the change you have in mind. I’ll get back to you personally, usually within one working day.
Johan
WordPress & Gravity Forms developer
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a freelance WordPress developer cost?
It depends on the scope. After a short call you get a written quote with a fixed price, so you know the cost before any work starts.
Do you also build regular websites?
Yes. A business website gets the same care as a web application: a custom theme and blocks you can edit yourself, fast pages and clean code.
Do you work with page builders?
No. I write custom code: themes, blocks and plugins that load only what they need. That keeps your site fast and easy to maintain.
Can you work on an existing site?
Yes. Many projects start with an existing site: I review how it’s built, then extend or rebuild the parts that hold you back.
Who owns the code?
You do. The code is written for your project and stays yours, with notes so another developer could pick it up.
Do you also maintain what you build?
Yes. My WordPress maintenance plans include checks of the custom parts after every update.