Quick Answer
To hire a WordPress developer, decide if you need a theme customizer, a plugin developer, or a fullstack engineer who can handle the CMS at scale. Evaluate on PHP, JavaScript, the block editor (Gutenberg), and security best practices. Traditional hiring takes weeks; Hokantan assigns a managed WordPress developer in 24 hours.
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What to Look For in a WordPress Developer
WordPress powers over 40% of the web. Finding a developer is easy; finding one who writes clean, secure, and performant code is harder. Look for developers who understand core PHP rather than just clicking “Install” on plugins.
Core Technical Skills
- PHP (the engine behind WordPress)
- HTML/CSS and JavaScript (React for Gutenberg blocks)
- REST API and Headless WordPress integration
- Database management (MySQL)
- Security and performance optimization
Interview Questions
Ask how they handle database-heavy plugins, how they approach theme customization (child themes vs blocks), and how they ensure site security during updates.
The Fastest Path to Hiring
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