Experienced WordPress Marketplace Developer Needed

Job Title Experienced WordPress Developer Needed to Complete a Local Services Marketplace (NearMeConnect) Project Overview I already have a WordPress website (nearmeconnect.in) hosted on Hostinger. WordPress, Elementor, and the basic pages are already set up. I am looking for an experienced developer to continue developing my existing website, not build a new one. The goal is to create a professional local services marketplace where customers can find and book trusted service providers (similar in concept to Urban Company, but focused on my own business model). Scope of Work The developer will: - Improve the existing website design using Elementor Pro. - Create a modern, fast, and mobile-responsive UI. - Develop a service marketplace with multiple service categories. - Implement customer and service provider registration. - Build provider profile pages. - Add booking/request functionality. - Integrate WhatsApp and click-to-call buttons. - Add Google Maps/location-based search. - Configure payment gateway (Razorpay). - Implement reviews and ratings. - Set up SEO using Rank Math. - Optimize speed and security. - Configure email notifications. - Test all features before launch. Required Skills - WordPress - Elementor Pro - WooCommerce - PHP - HTML/CSS - JavaScript - MySQL - API Integration - Google Maps API - Razorpay Integration - Website Speed Optimization - SEO - Security Deliverables - Fully functional marketplace website - Responsive design - Clean code - Optimized performance - Documentation - 30–60 days of bug support after delivery Budget Please provide your fixed-price quotation and estimated completion time. Important - Do not create a new website. - Continue development on my existing WordPress website. - Recommend the best plugins and architecture for long-term scalability. - Explain why you recommend your approach. To Apply Please include: 1. Links to 3 similar marketplace or booking websites you have built. 2. Your total years of WordPress experience. 3. Your estimated timeline. 4. Your fixed project cost. 5. Which marketplace plugin or custom solution you recommend, and why. 6. Your preferred method for communication during the project. Screening Question To confirm that you have read this job post, please begin your proposal with the words: "I have experience building WordPress marketplace websites."