WordPress Developer Needed for Music Artist Website with Digital Downloads & Custom Song Bundles

# Experienced WordPress Developer Needed | Music Website, Digital Downloads & Custom Song Bundles ### Project Overview We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer to design and develop a professional, modern, colorful website for an established songwriter and creative professional. The website will serve as a central platform for music, personal branding, blogging, books, podcast appearances, and future creative projects. The primary objective is to create a visually appealing, secure, responsive, and easy-to-manage website with integrated music purchasing functionality. The client currently has an existing website and is transitioning to a new personal brand and domain. ### 1. Website Design & Development Develop a complete WordPress website featuring: * Professional homepage. * About/Biography section. * Music library. * Books and publications section. * Personal blog. * Podcast appearances section. * Contact page. * Future film and creative projects section. The design should be bright, colorful, professional, and engaging. The website must be fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. ### 2. Music Library The website will initially feature approximately 60 songs, with the ability to add more over time. Each song should include: * Song title. * Individual thumbnail artwork. * Lyrics. * Short MP3 audio preview. * Purchase button. * Relevant song information. Visitors should be able to listen to unlimited short previews but must purchase the complete recordings to download them. The client will provide MP3 files, lyrics, and available song information. The administrator must be able to add, edit, and remove songs easily. ### 3. Digital Music Purchasing System The required pricing structure is: * Single song: $1.29 * Any 5 songs: $5.00 * Any 10 songs: $8.00 Customers should ideally be able to select their own combinations of 5 or 10 songs from the music library and receive their selected MP3 files after payment. Bandcamp is currently being considered for individual music purchases. We require the developer to recommend the most practical solution for: * Individual song purchases. * Customer-selected music bundles. * Third-party payment processing. * Secure MP3 download delivery. * Preventing unrestricted access to full-length audio files. * Minimizing ongoing platform and transaction costs. The client prefers third-party services to handle payment processing and digital delivery wherever possible. Please explain whether Bandcamp can accommodate the required functionality or whether an alternative solution would be more suitable. Any technical limitations or additional costs must be identified before development begins. ### 4. Blogging System Implement a user-friendly blogging system that allows the client to: * Create and publish articles. * Upload images. * Edit existing posts. * Manage blog categories. * Publish updates without coding knowledge. The client should be able to manage the blog independently. ### 5. Books & Publications Create a dedicated section for the client's upcoming book and future publications. The section should support: * Book information. * Cover artwork. * Descriptions. * Publisher or retailer links. * Future eBook purchasing integration. No custom book checkout is required for the initial launch. ### 6. Podcast Appearances Create a dedicated section where podcast interviews can be displayed. The administrator should be able to add: * Podcast titles. * Episode descriptions. * Embedded audio or video. * External podcast links. * Thumbnail images. ### 7. Contact System Implement a secure contact form featuring: * Spam protection. * Email notifications. * Reliable message delivery. * Simple administration. Visitor enquiries should be forwarded to the client's designated email address. ### 8. Domain, Hosting & Security The developer will assist with: * Domain connection and DNS configuration. * Economical hosting setup. * SSL installation. * Firewall configuration. * Secure administrator access. * Login protection. * Automated backups. * WordPress security hardening. * Basic performance optimization. We prefer reliable and economical hosting solutions without unnecessary premium subscriptions. All recurring hosting, software, licensing, and security costs must be disclosed before implementation. ### 9. Artwork & Visual Design The client prefers a bright, colorful, professional appearance similar to the existing website. Requirements include: * Suitable free stock images licensed for commercial use. * Individual thumbnail artwork for approximately 60 songs. * Integration of existing branding assets where appropriate. * Consistent typography and visual presentation. No paid stock images or premium design assets should be purchased without prior approval. ### 10. SEO & Performance Include: * Basic on-page SEO. * SEO-friendly URLs. * XML sitemap. * Search engine indexing configuration. * Mobile optimization. * Image optimization. * Website performance optimization. * Google Analytics integration if access is provided. ### 11. Final Delivery The developer must provide: * Fully functional WordPress website. * Responsive design. * Complete music library. * Functional audio previews. * Agreed music purchasing integration. * Blogging functionality. * Books and podcast sections. * Working contact forms. * Security configuration. * Basic SEO setup. * Administrator access. * Complete website handover. * Documentation or a short walkthrough explaining how to add songs, blog posts, and podcast appearances. ### Required Skills * WordPress development. * PHP. * WooCommerce or digital-download integrations. * Payment gateway integration. * Digital file delivery. * Responsive web design. * WordPress security. * Website performance optimization. * SEO fundamentals. Experience developing music, entertainment, or artist websites would be advantageous. ### Application Requirements Please include the following in your proposal: 1. Two or three examples of similar websites you have developed. 2. Your recommended technical solution for individual music purchases and customer-selected 5-song and 10-song bundles. 3. Your best fixed-price quote for the complete project. 4. Your estimated development timeline. 5. Any anticipated recurring hosting, plugin, software, or licensing costs. 6. Confirmation that you can deliver the website with full administrative access and documentation. ### Timeline Preferred development timeline: **4–6 weeks**, with a target launch during January 2027. We are looking for a reliable developer who communicates clearly, follows agreed milestones, and delivers clean, secure, maintainable work. There is potential for additional projects and ongoing development work following successful delivery.