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WordPress Developer & Freelancer Roadmap

Master WordPress — the CMS that powers 40% of all websites. WordPress developers are in massive demand in India for freelancing and agency work. Start earning within weeks, not months.

2-4 months2-5 LPA → 15-30 LPA expected7 steps • 22 free resources
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WordPress Setup & Basics

1-2 weeks

Install WordPress, understand the dashboard, pages, posts, media, menus, and how themes/plugins work.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Set up WordPress on a hosting account
  • Navigate the dashboard and create content
  • Understand themes, plugins, and settings
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Mini-project

Set up a WordPress blog: install, choose a theme, create 5 pages, 3 blog posts, and configure menus.

2

Page Builders & Design

2-3 weeks

Build beautiful pages without coding. Master Elementor (the most popular builder) or Gutenberg for creating client-quality layouts.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Build complex page layouts with Elementor
  • Create responsive designs for all devices
  • Design landing pages that convert
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Mini-project

Build a complete business website with Elementor: homepage, about, services, portfolio, contact, and a blog.

3

WooCommerce & E-Commerce

2-3 weeks

Build online stores with WooCommerce. Learn product setup, payments (Razorpay, PayU), shipping, and store management.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Set up a complete WooCommerce store
  • Configure Indian payment gateways (Razorpay, PayU)
  • Manage products, inventory, orders, and shipping
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Mini-project

Build a complete e-commerce store: 20 products, categories, payment gateway, shipping rules, and order management.

4

WordPress SEO

1-2 weeks

A website without traffic is useless. Learn WordPress SEO: Yoast/Rank Math, site speed, schema markup, and content optimization.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Optimize WordPress sites for search engines
  • Use Yoast or Rank Math effectively
  • Improve site speed and Core Web Vitals
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Mini-project

SEO-optimize a WordPress site: install Rank Math, optimize 10 pages, submit sitemap, and fix speed issues.

5

WordPress Security & Maintenance

1-2 weeks

Clients trust you with their website. Learn security hardening, backups, updates, and troubleshooting common WordPress issues.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Harden WordPress security
  • Set up automated backups and updates
  • Troubleshoot common WordPress issues
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Mini-project

Secure a WordPress site: install security plugin, set up backups, harden login, configure SSL, and create a maintenance checklist.

6

Basic PHP & Theme Customization

2-3 weeks

Go beyond page builders. Learn enough PHP to customize themes, create child themes, and modify WordPress behavior.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand WordPress theme structure
  • Create child themes and customize templates
  • Write basic PHP to modify WordPress behavior
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Mini-project

Create a child theme with custom templates: a unique homepage, custom post type for portfolio, and a contact form.

7

Freelancing & Client Management

2-3 weeks

Start earning. Learn to price WordPress projects, find clients on Fiverr/Upwork/LinkedIn, and manage client expectations.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Price WordPress projects profitably
  • Find and onboard freelance clients
  • Manage revisions, timelines, and client communication
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Mini-project

Create a WordPress service portfolio site. Set up Fiverr/Upwork profiles. Land and complete your first 3 client projects.

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