What Is a Remote WordPress Developer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that is very popular among bloggers and other online forums. Remote WordPress developers create applications using the WordPress CMS. As a remote WordPress developer, you need to discuss the needs and expectations of the website with your client. Once the goals, budgets, and timelines have been established, you customize a site and create modules to a client's guidelines. As the site grows, you also perform routine maintenance to ensure the site is running smoothly and update the platform and its components to expand a site's functionality. Some remote WordPress developers are responsible for the security of the sites they create.

There are no formal education requirements to become a remote WordPress developer, though some employers prefer candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. The most important qualification is proficiency with WordPress and technical security experience to be able to protect your client's online presence. Other qualifications include proficiency in programming languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions. To remain competitive, you must stay current with the latest updates of the platform so that you can install the latest features and security upgrades for your clients. You also need excellent communication skills to instruct users on how to navigate the CMS, and discipline and focus to be able to complete your projects outside of the office.