Available for select projects

Full-Stack WordPress & eCommerce Developer

I build systems that convert and scale.

Custom development for businesses and agencies that have outgrown fragile plugins, slow storefronts and patchwork integrations—planned, built and validated by one technical partner.

  • Clear architecture before code
  • Conversion-aware development
  • Launch-ready testing and ownership

Direct response from Abdullah NDA-friendly No-obligation first conversation

Lahore, Pakistan · Working worldwide
ACF PRO
HEADLESS
REST APIs
WOOCOMMERCE
SHOPIFY
CORE WEB VITALS
Illustrated portrait of Abdullah Ghaffar, WordPress and eCommerce developer
5–6Years of development experience
25+Showcased projects
3Commerce ecosystems
GlobalRemote collaboration

01 / Selected work

I engineer complete systems, not just sell platforms.

Architecture, custom functionality and dependable delivery across commerce, publishing, healthcare, travel and professional services.

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28crafts.com
Knives28 CraftsWooCommerce eCommerce
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WooCommerce eCommerce

28 Crafts

A specialized eCommerce store for knives built with WooCommerce.

Contribution WooCommerce storefront development and tailored catalogue presentation.

WordPressWooCommercePHP
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aliriadadvocate.com
Professional servicesAliriad AdvocateSingle-page WordPress portfolio
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Single-page WordPress portfolio

Aliriad Advocate

A focused portfolio designed to clearly present services and generate enquiries.

Contribution Concise single-page information architecture and lead generation.

WordPressPHPCSS
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surg-splgroup.com
Medical supplies & wellnessSURG SPL GroupWordPress & WooCommerce catalogue
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WordPress & WooCommerce catalogue

SURG SPL Group

A professional medical-supplies website using WooCommerce as an inventory catalogue.

Contribution Catalogue-only commerce configuration without conventional checkout.

WooCommerceWordPressPHP
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Have a similar technical challenge?Let’s identify the clearest path from requirement to reliable launch.
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02 / Capabilities

Engineering depth, focused on business value.

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.

Discuss Your Project

04 / Experience

A compact view of the work behind the systems.

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

Technology stack

Proven tools, chosen for the problem.

  • WordPress
  • HTML5
  • ACF Pro
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Shopify
  • Next.js
  • WooCommerce
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.

  • Claude
  • Gemini
  • OpenAI

WordPress

WordPress · PHP · ACF Pro · Gutenberg · WPGraphQL · WP-CLI · Custom themes · Custom plugins · WooCommerce

Frontend

HTML5 · CSS3 · JavaScript · TypeScript · React · Next.js · Tailwind CSS · GSAP · Framer Motion

Commerce

WooCommerce · Shopify · Liquid · Hydrogen · Storefront API · Subscriptions · Payment integrations

Backend & integrations

PHP · Node.js · REST APIs · GraphQL · MySQL · PostgreSQL · Third-party integrations

Analytics & marketing systems

Google Analytics 4 · Google Analytics · Tag management · Event tracking · Conversion tracking · eCommerce analytics · Data-layer debugging · GoHighLevel · CRM integrations · Marketing automations · Lead-capture integrations · Third-party tracking tools

Infrastructure

Git · Vercel · Hosting management · DNS management · Cloudflare management · Docker · VPS management · Security hardening

CERTIFICATIONS

Credentials that support the work.

Professional training across WordPress, UX/UI design, networking, SEO and digital skills complements my practical experience building and troubleshooting real-world web platforms.

Additional certifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Corvit Networks July 2017

Networking · Routing · Switching · Network Troubleshooting

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
Abdullah Ghaffar working on a laptop

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
EducationICS in IntermediateLeadership Colleges NetworkMatric in ScienceSiqarah Boys High School
CertificationsUX Design — GooglePrinciples of UX/UI Design — MetaWordPress Design — Coursera

A broader studio practice

NexTechies

Abdullah’s digital-development studio for broader engineering collaborations and ambitious web products.

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Before we start

Useful answers before your first message.

Enough clarity to decide whether the project is a good fit—without turning the first conversation into homework.

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What kinds of projects are the strongest fit?

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.

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  • Clear technical next steps
  • NDA-friendly project discussions
  • Remote collaboration worldwide
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