Hourly blocks
Buy a block of developer hours for fixes, updates and small features. Good for irregular or lighter workloads.
Hourly · Part-time · Full-timeWhite label for agencies
Hire WordPress developer talent that works like part of your team.
Hire WordPress developer support without a long recruiting process. We match you with a vetted WordPress developer who joins your tools, follows your workflow and reports to you, on the schedule that fits your workload.
- Vetted WordPress developers
- Flexible engagement terms
- Clear weekly reporting
WordPress developer for hire
When to hire a WordPress developer instead of a project team.
A fixed project works well when you know exactly what needs to be built. Many teams have a different problem: a steady stream of WordPress work that never quite ends. New landing pages, plugin updates, bug fixes, integrations and small features keep coming, and an in-house hire is either too slow to find or more than the workload justifies.
That is where it makes sense to hire a WordPress developer through us. You get a developer who knows themes, custom blocks, plugins, WooCommerce and the WordPress REST API, working on your priorities each week. You can start with a block of hours, move to a part-time or full-time dedicated developer, and scale up or down as your needs change.
Agencies use the same model for white label WordPress development. Your developer works under your brand, inside your project tools, and never contacts your clients unless you ask. If you would rather hand off a defined project with a fixed price, our WordPress development services page is the better fit.
Engagement and vetting
How you can work with a WordPress developer from our team.
Choose the engagement model that matches your workload. Every developer goes through the same vetting, and every engagement uses the same communication standards.
Part-time dedicated developer
The same WordPress developer works on your site for a set number of hours each week and learns your codebase.
Full-time dedicated developer
A developer focused only on your work, joining your standups and sprint planning like an in-house hire.
White label for agencies
Outsource WordPress development under your brand, with NDAs, your tools and no client contact unless you ask.
Technical vetting
Developers are reviewed on real WordPress work: theme and plugin code, security practices, performance and Git use.
Communication check
We check written and spoken English, how clearly they explain trade-offs and how they handle feedback.
Working hours overlap
We agree on overlap hours with your US time zone before work starts, so questions get answered the same day.
Weekly reporting
A short written update each week covering what was done, what is next and anything blocking progress.
Process
How hiring a WordPress developer works
The steps are simple, and you can stop at any point before the engagement begins.
- 1
Tell us about the work
Share your site, your stack, the kind of tasks you have and how many hours a week you expect to need.
- 2
Developer match
We suggest a WordPress developer whose experience fits your work, along with a summary of their background.
- 3
Intro call
You meet the developer, ask technical questions and decide whether they are the right fit.
- 4
Onboarding
We set up access, version control, a staging site and your project tools, and agree on how you will communicate.
- 5
Ongoing work and reviews
Your developer works through your priorities, and we check in regularly to make sure the engagement is working for you.
Pricing
WordPress developer rates
Rates depend on the engagement model, the developer’s experience and the number of hours each week. We confirm the rate in writing before any work starts.
Hourly block
A set number of hours for fixes, updates and small features as they come up.
Fixed quote after a short call
- Hours used as needed
- Plugin and theme fixes
- Small feature work
- Task-by-task reporting
- Flexible hours
Part-time dedicated
Most popularA dedicated WordPress developer for a fixed number of hours each week.
Fixed quote after a short call
- Same developer every week
- Learns your codebase
- Weekly planning call
- Weekly written update
- Scale hours up or down
Full-time or white label
A full-time developer for your team, or white label WordPress development for your agency.
Fixed quote after a short call
- Full-time focus on your work
- Joins your standups and tools
- White label and NDA options
- Code review before release
- A dedicated account contact
Every engagement gets a written rate and scope before the developer starts.
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Learn moreWe place WordPress developers with companies and agencies across the United States, with working hours agreed around your time zone.
How much does it cost to hire a WordPress developer?
It depends on the engagement model, the experience you need and the number of hours each week. An hourly block suits light workloads, while a dedicated developer suits ongoing work. We confirm the rate in writing before anything starts.
How do you vet your WordPress developers?
We review real WordPress work, including theme and plugin code, security habits, performance thinking and Git use. We also check communication skills, because clear updates matter as much as clean code.
Can I interview the developer before hiring?
Yes. You meet the developer on an intro call and can ask any technical or working-style questions. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you offer white label WordPress development for agencies?
Yes. Agencies can outsource WordPress development to us under their own brand. The developer works in your tools, signs an NDA if needed and does not contact your clients unless you ask.
What if the developer is not a good fit?
Tell us. We will talk through what is not working and, if needed, suggest a different developer and help with the handover.
Who owns the code the developer writes?
You do. All code, designs and content created during the engagement belong to you or your client, and everything is kept in your own repositories.
Need WordPress help on your team?
Tell us about your site, your stack and how much work you have. We will suggest a developer and an engagement model that fits.
- Meet the developer before you commit
- A written rate before work starts
- You own all of the code