# WordPress Developer

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/wordpress-developer

A WordPress Developer builds and customizes websites on the WordPress CMS, writing PHP and front-end code in HTML/CSS/JavaScript to create custom themes and plugins tailored to client needs. They typically manage MySQL databases behind the scenes and focus heavily on plugin/theme development to extend site functionality without sacrificing performance. This role is common at web agencies and freelance practices serving small businesses, bloggers, and enterprises that rely on WordPress's flexibility.

Top skills: [MySQL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/mysql), [PHP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/php)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Front End Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/front-end-developer)
- Often leads to: [Senior WordPress Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-wordpress-developer)

## Similar roles

[Front End Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/front-end-developer), [Full Stack Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/full-stack-developer), [PHP Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/php-developer), [Web Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/web-designer), [Web Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/web-developer)

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