Custom development for businesses and agencies that have outgrown fragile plugins, slow storefronts and patchwork integrations—planned, built and validated by one technical partner.
Direct response from Abdullah · NDA-friendly · No-obligation first conversation
Lahore, Pakistan · Working worldwide
ACF PRO
HEADLESS
REST APIs
WOOCOMMERCE
SHOPIFY
CORE WEB VITALS
5–6Years of development experience
25+Showcased projects
3Commerce ecosystems
GlobalRemote collaboration
Open source Featured contribution
Courier Booking for WooCommerce.
A WordPress/WooCommerce plugin that connects stores to PostEx—book shipments, generate shipping labels, and keep customers updated with tracking, all from WooCommerce admin. Built end-to-end and submitted to the WordPress Plugin Directory.
PHPWordPress Plugin APIWooCommerceREST API Integration
Specialist WordPress and commerce expertise—from the architecture underneath to the experience customers see.
Custom WordPress Engineering
Lean themes and structured content systems designed around the way your team works.
PHP · ACF Pro · Custom themes
WooCommerce Development
Tailored product, subscription and checkout experiences built beyond off-the-shelf limitations.
WooCommerce · Payments · Subscriptions
Shopify & Liquid Development
Custom storefront sections and commerce functionality that remain easy to operate.
Shopify · Liquid · Storefront API
Headless Commerce
Fast, flexible storefronts connecting proven commerce backends to modern front ends.
Next.js · WPGraphQL · Cloudflare
Gutenberg & ACF Systems
Reusable editorial components that give content teams control without breaking design consistency.
Gutenberg · ACF · Custom blocks
Custom Plugins & Integrations
Purpose-built functionality and reliable connections between business-critical platforms.
REST · GraphQL · Third-party APIs
Performance Optimization
Practical improvements across code, assets, caching and delivery for faster real-world experiences.
Core Web Vitals · Caching · CDN
Hosting, DNS & Cloudflare Management
Managing hosting environments, DNS records, Cloudflare configuration and infrastructure troubleshooting for reliable website delivery.
Hosting · DNS · Cloudflare · VPS
GoHighLevel & Marketing Systems
I have worked with GoHighLevel across multiple projects, supporting website connections, lead-capture workflows, CRM integrations, funnels, forms, calendars and marketing automation requirements.
GoHighLevel · CRM · Funnels · Forms · Automations
Analytics Integration & Debugging
Installing a tracking script is only the first step. I implement and troubleshoot website analytics, then verify events through browser and network inspection to identify duplicate, missing or unreliable data.
GA4 · Google Analytics · Tag Management · Event Tracking
03 / What Makes Me Different
A technical partner who thinks beyond the build.
You get more than someone who completes tickets. I connect business requirements, architecture, custom development, infrastructure and testing so the complete solution works as one reliable system.
One point of ownershipFrom technical planning through launch preparation.
Business-led decisionsTechnology selected around your requirements—not personal preference.
Built for what comes nextMaintainable systems your team can operate and extend.
Custom Where It Matters
I avoid unnecessary plugin dependency. When existing tools create limitations or overhead, I build focused solutions using custom PHP, WordPress hooks, templates, Gutenberg, ACF, APIs or Liquid.
PHP · ACF · Gutenberg · Liquid
Root-Cause Debugging
I investigate logs, requests, integrations and code interactions to identify the real source of a problem—not simply hide its visible symptoms.
Logs · APIs · Builds · Browser Tools
Complete Ownership
I handle the journey from requirements and technical planning through development, integration, testing and deployment preparation.
Plan · Build · Test · Launch
WordPress Engineering
My WordPress work extends beyond page builders into custom themes, templates, post types, taxonomies, hooks, plugins and structured admin systems.
Themes · Plugins · CPTs · Hooks
eCommerce Understanding
I develop complete shopping experiences involving products, variations, subscriptions, personalization, payments, carts and checkout behavior.
WooCommerce · Shopify · Subscriptions
Platform-Flexible
I select the architecture according to the project—not personal preference—whether that means WordPress, Shopify, Next.js or headless commerce.
WordPress · Shopify · Next.js · Headless
Beyond the Frontend
My experience extends into hosting management, DNS management, Cloudflare management, GoHighLevel and analytics systems. I handle the infrastructure and integrations behind the visible website—not only the frontend.
Hosting · DNS · Cloudflare · GA4 · GoHighLevel
Verified Delivery
Work is validated through responsive testing, browser inspection, linting, type checking, production builds and complete user-flow testing.
Responsive · Lint · Build · QA
Need someone who can own the complex part?
Let’s turn your requirements into a reliable, maintainable solution built around the business.
Scan the timeline quickly, then expand any role for responsibilities and technical focus.
01SEM PPC NinjasSenior Web Developer, Freelance Contract September 2025 – Present
London, United Kingdom · Remote
Lead development from discovery and design collaboration through scalable delivery across WordPress, Shopify and custom web platforms.
Traditional, semi-headless and fully headless WordPress architecture
Custom PHP templates, advanced functionality and ACF Pro systems
Shopify Liquid, Hydrogen, Storefront API and custom app integrations
Modern JavaScript builds, REST APIs and third-party integrations
WordPressPHPACF ProNext.jsShopifyREST APIs
02TechanzyWeb Developer, Freelance June 2023 – August 2025
Lahore, Pakistan · Remote
Developed new websites, revamped existing platforms and extended commerce functionality.
WooCommerce and Shopify development
Website optimization, speed improvements and updates
REST API integrations
Responsive HTML, CSS and JavaScript implementation
WordPressWooCommerceShopifyJavaScriptREST APIs
03Freelance ProjectsIndependent WordPress & eCommerce Developer September 2025 – Present
Worldwide · Remote
Delivering selected independent projects directly for clients across WordPress, commerce and custom web development.
Custom WordPress websites and platform improvements
WooCommerce and Shopify storefront development
Performance, troubleshooting and third-party integrations
Direct client communication from requirements through delivery
WordPressWooCommerceShopifyPHPJavaScriptAPIs
04Citlali USWeb Developer, Part-Time October 2023 – April 2026
Chicago, United States · Remote
Delivered custom WordPress and WooCommerce systems, conversion-led landing pages and reliable integrations.
Custom WordPress and WooCommerce development
Mobile-first, SEO-structured and performance-focused delivery
Payments, subscriptions and memberships
Figma-to-WordPress, debugging, security and API integrations
WordPressWooCommercePHPFigmaPaymentsAPIs
05TechAuswegWeb Specialist, Seasonal February 2024 – February 2026
Germany · Remote
Delivered tailored, high-performing websites across leading CMS platforms and modern front-end frameworks.
Custom WordPress themes and plugins
Shopify, Webflow and Squarespace implementation
React and Next.js front-end development
Interactive experiences and seamless motion
WordPressShopifyReactNext.jsWebflow
06Connect Genie AIWordPress Developer, Contract February 2025 – September 2025
Lahore, Pakistan · Remote
Created and revamped WordPress platforms with precise design translation and maintainable custom functionality.
End-to-end WordPress website creation
Pixel-accurate Figma-to-WordPress conversion
Forms, email templates and social integrations
SEO structure, performance optimization and security hardening
WordPressPHPFigmaSEOSecurity
07Nextonix Web LimitedWeb Developer, Full-Time February 2021 – May 2023
Lahore, Pakistan · On-site
Built landing pages and WordPress solutions while resolving critical production issues.
WooCommerce development
Contact forms and custom HTML/CSS components
Responsive WordPress implementation
Newsletter and third-party email API integrations
WordPressWooCommerceHTMLCSSAPIs
08Hayaat.pkFront-End Web Developer, Full-Time December 2018 – August 2019
Lahore, Pakistan · On-site
Developed responsive web pages and robust campaign email layouts with the front-end team.
Static HTML and CSS pages
Responsive hard-coded newsletters
Cross-device design implementation
Team delivery of landing pages
HTML5CSS3Responsive DesignEmail
09PAC Group of CollegesAssistant IT Manager July 2016 – December 2017
Lahore, Pakistan
Supported operating systems, network infrastructure and the college network laboratory.
Windows installations and support
LAN and WLAN configuration
Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
Network laboratory implementation
NetworkingCiscoWindowsFirewalls
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Technology stack
Proven tools, chosen for the problem.
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ACFACF Pro
PHPPHP
JSJavaScript
SShopify
NNext.js
WooWooCommerce
✦AI-assisted delivery
I use Claude, Gemini and OpenAI to accelerate research, implementation and QA—while keeping architecture, engineering decisions and final validation human-led.
Professional training across WordPress, UX/UI design, networking, SEO and digital skills complements my practical experience building and troubleshooting real-world web platforms.
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
Corvit Networks · May 2016
Networking · Routing and Switching · Cisco Systems
WordPress Developer
DigiSkills.pk · January 2021
WordPress · Web Development · CMS Development
Graphic Designer
DigiSkills.pk · January 2021
Graphic Design · Visual Design
Freelancing
DigiSkills.pk · September 2020
Freelancing · Client Communication · Project Management
Advanced Search Engine Optimization
DigiSkills.pk · September 2020
SEO · Technical SEO · Search Optimization
05 / About Abdullah
Engineering websites that stay useful after launch.
I’m Abdullah Ghaffar, a Lahore-based Full-Stack WordPress & eCommerce Developer with 5–6 years of development experience building custom websites, online stores, headless platforms and tailored business systems.
My work combines WordPress engineering, custom PHP, WooCommerce, Shopify and modern JavaScript frameworks with a strong focus on usability, performance and maintainability. I work remotely with international teams and bring practical problem-solving to integrations, troubleshooting and technically demanding builds.
I also work with GoHighLevel and analytics ecosystems, including GA4 implementation, event and conversion tracking, third-party integrations and debugging unreliable or missing tracking data.
Custom functionality API integrations Performance-focused delivery International remote work
Custom WordPress and WooCommerce builds, Shopify development, headless storefronts, platform integrations, performance work, complex debugging and technically demanding website rebuilds are the strongest fit.
Can you improve an existing website instead of rebuilding it?
Yes. I can audit the current architecture, isolate the highest-impact problems and recommend whether focused improvements or a rebuild will produce the safer long-term result.
Can you collaborate with an agency or an existing internal team?
Yes. I work remotely with designers, developers, agencies and business teams, and can take ownership of a defined workstream or collaborate across discovery, implementation, QA and launch preparation.
Can projects remain confidential?
Yes. NDA-friendly discussions and private project delivery are supported. Some client and company work is intentionally excluded from this portfolio because of confidentiality agreements.
What happens after I send an enquiry?
I review the objective, constraints, platform and current state, then respond with relevant questions and the clearest practical next step. A detailed specification is not required for the first conversation.
06 / Start a conversation
Tell me what needs to work better.
Share the goal, the current constraint and what success should look like. Your enquiry goes directly to Abdullah—not through a sales team.