Senior WordPress Developer — custom themes, plugins & APIs

Six years agency delivery — PHP core, MySQL, REST APIs, Bootstrap + React UIs. Secure, scalable platforms from discovery through launch.

97–99 PageSpeed — custom themes, no page builder Custom plugins + REST & third-party integrations Technical lead — architecture, reviews, mentoring

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How I Build Products

1. Problem Discovery & Product Design

I start with the why — understanding user needs, market gaps, and business constraints before writing a single line of code. This phase defines the product scope and technical approach.

2. Architecture & Data Design

I design scalable systems using modern stacks — multi-tenant databases with RLS, real-time subscriptions, edge functions, and clean separation of concerns. Architecture that grows with the product.

3. Full-Stack Development

I build across the entire stack — from responsive UIs and auth flows to database migrations and API design. Every feature is end-to-end, production-ready, and tested before shipping.

4. Launch, Iterate & Maintain

Deployment is just the beginning. I monitor, gather feedback, and iterate. Whether it's a SaaS platform or a WordPress site, I build for the long term.

Blog Posts

Building a Professional WordPress Starter Theme with Bedrock, Sage & Tailwind

Introduction After months of working with different WordPress themes and setups, I decided to build my own starter theme using the Bedrock stack. This isn’t just another theme—it’s a complete…

What Is a Starter Theme, and Why It Matters

In the WordPress ecosystem of 2026, a starter theme is no longer a stylistic preference or a developer convenience; it is a foundational architectural decision that directly affects performance, maintainability,…

WordPress in 2026: The Reality Check Most Teams Avoid

WordPress now powers 43%+ of the web.Yet many projects are still built as if it’s 2012—install a theme, stack plugins, hope for the best. That approach is already obsolete. The…

How I Got a 97–99 PageSpeed Score on WordPress (Without a Page Builder)

After publishing my post “Stop Building Websites with Page Builders: A Developer’s Manifesto”, a few people asked the obvious follow-up question: “Cool theory — but does it actually work?” So…

WorkForce — White-Label Recruitment Platform

Over the past few months, I’ve been working on something meaningful: a digital recruitment platform designed specifically for the local market in Lesotho and Southern Africa. It’s called WorkForce, and it’s now live.

Why I Love Building with WordPress

With over five years of experience as both a Web Developer and Graphic Designer, I specialize in building websites that balance clean aesthetics with strong performance. Whether it’s a fully…

Recent Projects

Complex WordPress builds and API-driven platforms — custom themes, plugins, and integrations engineered for performance, security, and scale.

Case Study: InHouse Design Website

The website perfectly reflects our brand and the essence of what we do at InHouse Design. The animations add a layer of sophistication, and the performance is outstanding. Riley brought our vision to life.”

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Diphiri Website

View Website Project Overview:DiphiriDotCom, a proudly black-owned company founded in 2015, has grown from offering grave closure services to providing a comprehensive range of support services. These include meal preparation,…

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