WordPress Developer & Community Website Design Specialist

About Us:
We are a startup dedicated to building an innovative, global online community for parents of young athletes. Our mission is to provide practical guidance, tools, tips, and resources to help parents navigate the unique challenges of youth sports. We are looking for a talented Wordpress developer who can help bring our vision to life by finalizing the design and functionality of our community-focused website.

Our website, *Parenting Youth Athletes*, will be the go-to resource for families balancing youth sports and family life. We are seeking a Wordpress expert who can create an engaging, SEO-optimized platform with community forums, news feeds, and newsletter sign-ups that will attract and retain visitors.

Responsibilities:
- **Wordpress Development:** Finalize the design and development of a fully functional, responsive Wordpress website based on the provided website brief.
- **SEO Integration:** Implement SEO best practices to optimize all website content, including meta tags, keyword placement, and on-page SEO for high search visibility.
- **Community Forum & News Feed Setup:** Build user-friendly community forums for parents to connect and share experiences, as well as news feeds for the latest blog posts and content updates.
- **Newsletter Sign-Ups:** Implement effective CTAs and forms for newsletter sign-ups, encouraging users to join our community and access weekly tips and resources.
- **Mobile Responsiveness:** Ensure the site is fully optimized for mobile devices, with fast load times and easy navigation across different screen sizes.
- **Testing & Debugging:** Perform extensive testing to ensure the site is free of bugs, errors, or broken links. Debug any issues that arise during development.
- **Analytics Integration:** Set up Google Analytics and heatmap tools to track user behavior, sign-ups, and conversion rates.
- **Page Loading Optimization:** Ensure the site loads quickly by compressing images, optimizing code, and reducing unnecessary scripts.
- **Content Management:** Assist in organizing and categorizing blog posts, resources, and tools to ensure a seamless user experience.

Tools & Software:
- **Wordpress**: Advanced experience required, including custom theme development and plugin integration.
- **Google Analytics**: To track site performance and user engagement.
- **SEO Tools**: Experience with SEO for optimizing content.
- **Community Forum Plugins**: Knowledge of BuddyPress for setting up user forums.
- **Newsletter Tools**: Proficiency in integrating email marketing tools such as Mailchimp or ConvertKit for capturing sign-ups.
- **Graphic Design Software**: Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva for optimizing visuals.

### Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Wordpress developer, including the development and launch of fully responsive websites.
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Expertise in customizing Wordpress themes and plugins.
- Strong grasp of SEO best practices and experience with SEO tools.
- Knowledge of community forum setup and management.
- Experience integrating Google Analytics and other website performance monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with mobile-responsive design principles and site performance optimization for mobile.
- Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and perform QA testing to ensure the site runs smoothly.

### Desired Skills:
- Strong organizational skills to ensure that all elements of the project are aligned with the business vision.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into simple terms for non-developers.
- Attention to detail in design, functionality, and content organization.
- A creative eye for modern, clean, and visually appealing design elements.
- Familiarity with creating community-based sites or working with online communities is a plus.

### Website Content Proposal
Homepage
1. **Hero Section** with CTAs and a brief introduction.
2. **Latest Blog Posts** carousel just below the fold, introducing key articles.
3. **News Headlines** as a dedicated block with the latest relevant updates.
4. **Tips and Tricks** as the final content section before the footer, offering immediate value.
About
Blog
News (Sub pages: Tech Tools; Tips and Tricks; Health, Nutrition, and Training; Motivation and Inspiration; and Insights and Trends)
Tips (Sub pages: Balancing Sports and Academics; Mindset; Effective Communication; Healthy Competition; Nutrition, Hydration and Training)
Community {This is a community forum (BuddyPress) If they are not logged in add a “Join the community” call out similar to ---------- }
FAQ