WordPress expert

WordPress is a software used to create websites thanks to its pre-built basic structure, that a web developer would take a while to design.
A WordPress expert usually does not work directly in contact with the customer, but he takes care of developing new themes (the graphics of the site), free and/or paid, for the software; he creates plugins (functions that allow greater usability of the site, such as a contact form, or buttons for sharing on social networks), or he offers technical solutions. But there is also the possibility for a WordPress expert to accept some assignments that involve starting a web in WordPress, that is, installing the theme and plugins that the customer needs.

How do you become a WordPress specialist?

A WordPress expert who deals with theme creation, has a solid background as a web designer. He is a creative communication expert, has technical skills, knows the user experience of the sites, and has basic knowledge of SEO, programming languages HTML, CSS, PhP and/or Javascript. To become a professional web designer you must practice a lot, to have an academic training through courses, books and experiences. To learn more about the profession of web designer click on web designer.
A WordPress expert who deals with the creation of plugins, has a solid a scientific preparation as a web developer, with a technical diploma, a degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, a specialization or a master’s degree.
To learn more about the profession of the web developer, click on web developer.

But how does a WordPress expert make money?

If he is employed in an online marketing agency or he is hired by a company, the WordPress expert will have a fixed and/or variable salary, (if established in the contract), based on the results obtained.
If he is a freelancer, he will have a standard rate, which can increase depending on his experience or the amount of work to do.
If you want to start working as WordPress expert, consider the idea to let you know through social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, Xing; to share your knowledge on the various platforms, to be proactive and to get noticed for your preparation and availability.

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