WordPress Developer for HTML Conversion

There is opportunity for long term partnership for the right person.

I'm building a professional community and resource hub for a niche financial services industry. The site serves two audiences: credentialed professionals in this field, and business owners seeking expert services. The site design is already 100% complete as a fully coded, single HTML file. I need an experienced WordPress developer to convert it into a fully functional WordPress site on my existing hosting account with a working backend I can manage myself.

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• *What I Need Built**

1. **WordPress Installation & Setup**

• Install and configure WordPress on my existing SiteGround hosting account

• Connect and configure my custom domain

• Set up SSL, caching, and basic security hardening

2. **Theme / Design Conversion**

• Convert my existing HTML file (provided upon hire) into a custom WordPress theme or Elementor-based build

• The design, fonts, colors, animations, and layout must match the provided HTML file exactly

• Must be fully responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop

3. **Plugin Installation & Configuration**

• **bbPress** – Forum and community discussion section with full moderation dashboard

• **MemberPress** – Three membership tiers (Free, $49/mo, $199/mo) with Stripe payment integration

• **WPForms** – Service request form with email notifications and backend submission logging

• **Business Directory Plugin** – Member/expert directory with profiles I can manage from the admin panel

• **Mailchimp for WordPress** – Auto-capture new member signups to a Mailchimp email list

• **Akismet** – Spam protection for comments and forum posts

4. **Backend Admin Setup**

• Configure the WordPress admin dashboard so I can independently manage the following without developer help:

• Moderate forum posts and comments

• Manage member accounts and subscription status

• View and respond to service request form submissions

• Add and edit directory profiles

• Publish new articles, resources, and blog posts

• Deliver a brief Loom walkthrough video or written plain-language guide covering the admin dashboard

5. **Content Migration**

• Transfer all existing content from the HTML file into WordPress — pages, FAQ section, resource descriptions, directory profiles, and all slide-in panel content

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• *What I Am Providing**

• Complete, fully designed HTML file (single self-contained file, approximately 100KB)

• SiteGround hosting credentials

• Custom domain access