Shandy Ward
I am an innovative and proactive WordPress developer delivering over 17 years of comprehensive experience, including 8+ years of full stack WordPress experience in developing sophisticated, dynamic, and user-centric websites for demanding enterprise clients.
I focus on delivering high-impact digital products that exceed expectations and meet the most rigorous standards for web design, user experience, industry best practices, SEO, accessibility, usability, and performance, all wrapped up in an attractive interface.
- New website development
- Site Redesign Overhauls
- Performance Tune-ups
- SEO Analysis
- Website Maintenance
- Hosting/Domain Setup
- Custom Themes/Plugins

Design
I started out as a designer, walking uphill in snow in order to produce beautiful UI/UX. Throughout the years, I’ve created branding materials, logos, graphics and themes.

Development
I love to build, with creativity and a keyboard! With 17+ years of UI engineering experience, I can take a beautiful design, and make it an interactive reality.

Prototyping

UI Integration
I’ve integrated interfaces into a number of platforms. .NET, Java, PHP to name a few. Whatever the platform, I’ll get that HTML/CSS in there… like a glove!

WordPress
I know my way around the WordPress world. From hosting, site configuration, theming, content migration to custom plugin development, I got you!

Responsive
These days with so many devices out there, a website should be as flexible as a double-jointed yoga instructor. I enjoy developing for multiple views, so the design ALWAYS looks functional.
Experience
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2008-Current
Full Stack WordPress Developer2025 -
2022-2024
Marketing WordPress Developer2022 -
2006 - 2008
Creative Director2006 -
2021
Freelance Agency WordPress Developer2021 -
2020
Contract Front-End Developer2020 -
2016 - 2019
Marketing WordPress Developer2016 -
2008 - 2014
Front-End Developer/Designer2008 -
2015
Creative Front-End Developer2015
Cover letter
Have you heard of that magical unicorn developer with a design background? No? They exist! Here I am!
I have 17+ years of hands-on experience efficiently coding WordPress sites using modern HTML, PHP, CSS, and JS. My most notable skills include:
CMS Development: I bring over 12 years of experience developing content management system websites for multiple clients in various environments. I possess solid knowledge of WordPress and multiple libraries including Bootstrap, TWIG, Tailwind, etc.
Responsive Web Development: I have been successful in providing multi-device friendly solutions to drive website visibility.

Testimonials
Additionally, she is willing to roll up her sleeves and understands how to create a 10-star experience. Shandy employs a methodical approach to problem-solving, starting with thorough research and data analysis to identify the core issues. She then collaborates with stakeholders to brainstorm innovative solutions, ensuring that each option aligns with the company’s goals and customer needs.
Finally, Shandy meticulously implements and tests these solutions, continuously gathering feedback to refine and improve the outcomes. Her ability to seamlessly integrate strategic thinking with practical execution has strengthened the company’s digital presence, but also fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Her contributions have set a high standard for excellence and I feel so lucky to have worked with her!
Leah Goplin FORMER MANAGER @BusPatrol
Brian Spielman FORMER TEAMMATE @Snap! Mobile
Lacey Skinner UX DESIGNER @Snap! Mobile
Shandy’s expertise in WordPress development is truly impressive. During our time working together, she undertook the challenging task of upgrading our WordPress themes to ACF block themes. Her meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills were evident as she seamlessly transitioned our websites to this modern and efficient architecture.
One of Shandy’s standout qualities is her ability to establish and guide the architecture of websites, ensuring high-performance and availability. She possesses a deep understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP, which she leverages to manage all technical aspects of the CMS effectively.
Furthermore, Shandy has a keen eye for design and has helped formulate effective, responsive designs for websites. She excels in customizing themes, creating new themes, and branding themes to match clients’ unique requirements. Her skills extend to creating plugins, configuring plugins, designing logos and graphics, and optimizing images, all of which contribute to delivering visually appealing and functional websites.
In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Shandy Ward as a WordPress Web Developer. Her wealth of experience and commitment to delivering top-notch WordPress solutions make her an invaluable asset to any web development team. I have no doubt that she will continue to deliver outstanding results.
Ryan Galvez
FORMER MANAGER AT JST
Stephanie Barrett-Swisher
OWNER, FORTY WINKS BED & BATH
Dale Leonard
FORMER TEAM MEMBER PROACE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Akshay Lazarus
FORMER PROJECT MANAGER XO GROUP, INC.
Further than her design abilities in Photoshop and other layout tools, Shandy has shown initiative and aptitude for tackling new technologies and quickly because proficient in skills such as css, javascript, flash, and other emerging methods. In short, she is a valuable asset and a delight to work with.
Thomas Tucker
FORMER TEAM MEMBER PROACE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
Skills
WordPress
Front-End
Branding
Design
Get in touch
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