Wed developer

We are seeking a skilled and creative web developer to build a dynamic and engaging WordPress website for “Aus Golf Yarns.” This site will serve as a golf blog focused on affiliate marketing, with content covering golf news, golf equipment reviews, and Australian golf course reviews. The ideal candidate will have experience with WordPress, a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in modern web technologies, and a keen eye for design and user experience.
Objectives
1. User-Friendly Interface: Develop an intuitive and seamless user experience tailored to golf enthusiasts.
2. Responsive Design: Ensure the website is fully responsive and functions flawlessly across all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
3. SEO Optimization: Implement best practices for SEO to enhance visibility and organic search ranking.
4. Affiliate Marketing Integration: Set up the site to effectively support affiliate marketing.
5. Social Media Integration: Seamlessly integrate links to our social media pages on Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok.
Key Features
• Homepage: An engaging and visually appealing homepage that highlights our latest blog posts, featured content, and affiliate marketing promotions.
• Blog Sections:
o Golf News: A section dedicated to the latest news in the golf world including PGA tour, LIV tour and Australian Tour
o Golf Equipment Reviews: Detailed reviews and affiliate links for golf equipment.
o Australian Golf Course Reviews: In-depth reviews of golf courses across Australia and affiliate links for a Australian golf booking site – GOLFNOW
• Contact Form: A contact form for inquiries, with proper validation and spam protection.
• Social Media Links: Links to our Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok profiles, with feeds if possible.
• Search Functionality: Robust search functionality to help users find content quickly.
• Affiliate Marketing Integration: Easy-to-use tools and plugins to manage affiliate links and track performance.
• Newsletter Signup: Option for users to sign up for newsletters to stay updated with the latest posts and promotions.

Technical Requirements
Must have over 3 years’ experience
• Platform: WordPress
• Theme: Custom or highly customizable theme to fit our brand identity.
• Plugins:
o SEO: Yoast SEO or equivalent.
o Affiliate Marketing: ThirstyAffiliates or equivalent.
o Social Media Integration: Plugins for embedding social media feeds and sharing buttons.
o Contact Form: Contact Form 7 or equivalent.
o Newsletter Signup: Mailchimp or equivalent.
• Security: Implement security measures to protect user data and prevent vulnerabilities.
• Analytics: Google Analytics setup for tracking website performance.
Deliverables
1. Design Mockups: Initial wireframes and design mockups for approval before development.
2. Fully Functional Website: A complete, fully functional WordPress website with all specified features.
3. Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for the website, including codebase, user guides, and maintenance instructions.
4. Testing & QA: Thorough testing to ensure the website is bug-free and meets all requirements.