{"id":1767,"date":"2020-07-25T03:28:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T10:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2025-06-21T01:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T08:27:30","slug":"where-can-you-find-an-experienced-wordpress-developer-for-designing-an-e-commerce-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/1767\/where-can-you-find-an-experienced-wordpress-developer-for-designing-an-e-commerce-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring a WordPress Developer for E-Commerce: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiring-wordpress-developer-for-ecommerce-website.jpg\">    <picture>\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiring-wordpress-developer-for-ecommerce-website.jpg\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiring-wordpress-developer-for-ecommerce-website.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiring-wordpress-developer-for-ecommerce-website-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiring-wordpress-developer-for-ecommerce-website-768x623.jpg 768w\"             sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1200px) 75vw, 1200px\"\n             width=\"1024\"\n             height=\"831\"\n             alt=\"hiring-wordpress-developer-for-ecommerce-website\"\n             loading=\"lazy\"             decoding=\"async\"\n             class=\"wp-image-6731\" >\n    <\/picture>\n    <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/ask-david\">&#8220;Ask David&#8221;<\/a> question: <em>&#8220;Where can you find an experienced WordPress developer for designing an e-commerce website?&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Answer: <\/strong>Upwork, Codeable, Toptal, WordPress Jobs, Freelancer.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcac <strong>A More Complete Answer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/?s=wordpress\">WordPress<\/a> is popular and widely used for building websites, especially e-commerce sites with WooCommerce. However, it can still be challenging to find the right developer who fits your needs and can deliver a reliable online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, WordPress is not my go-to platform for websites. It works well for a blog (like this), but WordPress often depends on multiple plugins &#8211; and that can lead to slow loading websites, ongoing maintenance issues, compatibility problems, and security risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>If You Are Set on Using WordPress for E-Commerce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five popular sites where you can find skilled WordPress and WooCommerce developers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Upwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A large freelance marketplace with many WordPress professionals. You can filter by WooCommerce experience and check client reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Codeable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A WordPress-exclusive platform with vetted experts who specialize in WooCommerce, theme customization, and plugin development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Toptal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offers elite WordPress developers who go through rigorous screening. Best for larger budgets or complex, custom projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>WordPress Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The official WordPress job board. Freelancers and agencies post here, but you\u2019ll need to vet candidates yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5\ufe0f\u20e3<strong> Freelancer.com<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big freelance site with many WordPress developers. Always review portfolios and client feedback carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699\ufe0f <strong>If You Are Open to Another Platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If maintenance, plugin conflicts, and security are top concerns for you, this is where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\">UltimateWB<\/a><\/strong> stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UltimateWB comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/features#ecommerce\">fully integrated e-commerce platform<\/a> &#8211; no extra plugins needed. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Easier maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Better compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Improved security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The e-commerce tools are built in: product management, shipping, coupons, taxes, digital downloads, and more. Plus, the user-friendly admin panel makes it easy to update your site or store &#8211; no coding required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd14 <strong>How to Decide Which Platform is Right for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to continue with WordPress, the sites above can help you find the right developer. But if you want a simpler, more stable, and secure e-commerce site that is easier to maintain, <strong>UltimateWB is worth considering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want help deciding or building your store on either platform, I am here to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/463\/why-do-wordpress-websites-and-blogs-get-hacked-so-much\/\">Why do WordPress websites and blogs get hacked so much?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/6495\/how-one-plugin-update-broke-a-wordpress-site-and-how-you-can-avoid-it\/\">How One Plugin Update Broke a WordPress Site \u2014 And How You Can Avoid It<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/4895\/what-common-seo-mistakes-should-companies-avoid-on-their-wordpress-sites\/\">What Common SEO Mistakes Should Companies Avoid on Their WordPress Sites?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/4853\/what-are-the-most-common-wordpress-vulnerabilities\/\">What are the most common WordPress vulnerabilities?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/4734\/popular-wordpress-plugin-targeted-by-hackers-millions-of-sites-at-risk\/\">Popular WordPress Plugin Targeted by Hackers: Millions of Sites at Risk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/3708\/new-wordpress-backdoor-creates-rogue-admin-to-hijack-websites\/\">New WordPress backdoor creates rogue admin to hijack websites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to design &amp; build your own website? Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/\">UltimateWB<\/a>! We also offer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/web-design-packages\">web design packages<\/a>&nbsp;if you would like your website designed and built for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Got a techy\/website question? Whether it\u2019s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/ask-david\">\u201cAsk David!\u201d form<\/a>. We will email you when the answer is posted on the UltimateWB \u201cAsk David!\u201d section.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Ask David&#8221; question: &#8220;Where can you find an experienced WordPress developer for designing an e-commerce website?&#8221; Quick Answer: Upwork, Codeable, Toptal, WordPress Jobs, Freelancer.com \ud83d\udcac A More Complete Answer WordPress is popular and widely used for building websites, especially e-commerce &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/1767\/where-can-you-find-an-experienced-wordpress-developer-for-designing-an-e-commerce-website\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1034,94],"tags":[519,121,4773,4770,4403,4772,2262,4771,77,847,4700,4769,109,1148,1070],"class_list":["post-1767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ask-david","category-website-builder-software-comparison","tag-e-commerce-website","tag-e-commerce-website-builder","tag-easy-online-store-builder","tag-find-wordpress-developer","tag-hacked","tag-plugin-free-e-commerce-platform","tag-security-risks","tag-ultimatewb-e-commerce","tag-website-builder","tag-woocommerce","tag-woocommerce-alternative","tag-woocommerce-developer","tag-wordpress","tag-wordpress-alternative","tag-wordpress-developer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1767"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1767"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6733,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1767\/revisions\/6733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}