Marlou Mupas
Web Developer
I'm a passionate Web Developer with a love for the digital world that started early with HTML. I specialize in creating elegant, user-friendly websites for individuals and businesses. Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with expertise in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility. Skilled problem-solver with a track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, whether working independently or in a team.
12+ Years Web Development Experience
Developing with WordPress since 2014
More than 300+ Websites Launched
Services
Custom Website Development
Custom website development creates unique, high-performing, and scalable websites tailored to specific needs, ensuring a seamless user experience, robust functionality, and optimized performance.
Convert PSD/Figma/XD to WordPress Website
Convert PSD, Figma, or XD designs into a fully functional, responsive, and pixel-perfect WordPress website with custom themes, optimized performance, and seamless user experience.
Ecommerce Website Development
Ecommerce website development creates secure, scalable, and user-friendly online stores with seamless payment integration, optimized performance, and a smooth shopping experience.
WordPress Bug Fixing
WordPress bug fixing identifies and resolves errors, glitches, and performance issues to ensure a secure, fast, and fully functional website with smooth user experience and optimal performance.
Projects
alxemy.co.nz
deals4you.co.nz
www.acedoors.co.nz
collectively.consulting
insurance4you.co.nz
novii.co.nz
compare4you.co.nz
developed.co.nz
jacobi.co.nz
Experience
NOV 2024 – PRESENT
Web Developer
Working as a Freelancer
Jul 2020 – Oct 2024
Web Development Manager
Roger Roger Marketing
Apr 2018 – Jul 2020
Back-end Developer
Speakers Institute / Boomering INC.
Jan 2014 – Feb 2018
Web Developer
Transformational Outsourcing Inc.
Mar 2013 – Jul 2013
Web Developer
Jan 2011 – Feb 2013
Computer Technical Secretary
General Electro Mechanical Services and Fabrication
Key Skills
HTML
CSS
JS
PHP
Bootstrap
DIVI
Elementor
WordPress
Shopify
WIX
How I develop WordPress websites
Tailored to match your unique requirements
Your business deserves more than just a standard, cookie-cutter theme with superficial tweaks. Pre-made themes often come overloaded with unnecessary features, which can slow down performance and dilute the focus on your specific needs. Custom solutions ensure your website is streamlined, efficient, and perfectly aligned with your goals.
Minimal plugins
While plugins are convenient to install, managing them can become challenging. Overloading a website with numerous plugins often creates instability—deactivating one could lead to unexpected issues. To avoid this, I rely on trusted, industry-standard plugins where appropriate (such as for contact forms) and develop custom functionality tailored specifically to your needs.
As simple to update as editing a Word file
A CMS empowers you to handle your content independently, without relying on a developer. I prioritize designing the backend to be just as user-friendly as the frontend, ensuring a seamless editing experience.
Built to last
The digital landscape evolves rapidly, but that doesn’t mean you need a completely new website every few years. I specialize in creating robust, future-proof websites with a solid foundation that can grow and adapt alongside your business needs. By focusing on scalability and flexibility, I ensure your website remains relevant and high-performing as trends and technologies change.
Connect
Phone
Hobbies / Interests
Travel
Photography
Volunteering
Motorcycle
Gaming
Adventure
Cleaning
Nature
Biking
History
Technology
Swimming
- Maintain a clean, reusable, and well-documented codebase to ensure ease of debugging, updates, and scalability.
- Develop and customize WordPress websites using DIVI and Elementor, ensuring high-quality design, performance, and responsiveness.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to align project outcomes with scope, objectives, and business goals.
- Implement and customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet design specifications, performance standards, budgets, and project timelines.
- Conduct regular website audits to assess performance, security, and functionality, addressing any issues proactively.
- Optimize website speed, responsiveness, and overall capacity to ensure a seamless user experience across all devices.
- Architect and implement website structures, ensuring clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Develop complete websites, landing pages, and custom web solutions tailored to client requirements.
- Perform regular website maintenance, ensuring all plugins, themes, and core components are updated and functioning properly.
- Write, review, and optimize code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and other relevant technologies.
- Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs, compatibility issues, and usability concerns.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot website performance issues, ensuring optimal load times and user experience.
- Work collaboratively with designers, developers, SEO specialists, marketing professionals, and project managers to enhance digital experiences.
- Design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications, ensuring functionality, security, and compliance with industry standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, overseeing project execution and providing technical guidance as needed.
- Liaise with technical support teams to resolve major website issues efficiently.
- Implement SEO best practices across all websites to enhance search engine rankings and visibility.
- Convert design files (PSD, Figma, XD) into fully functional, responsive WordPress websites using DIVI and Elementor.
- Configure and manage DNS records to ensure proper domain and server configurations.
- Safely migrate websites between servers, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
- Rebuild websites from other CMS platforms to WordPress while maintaining exact design and functionality, or vice versa as required.
- Manage and maintain all Speakers Institute (SI) websites, ensuring content accuracy, up-to-date information, and alignment with SI branding guidelines to reflect the organization’s professionalism and scale.
- Plan, recommend, and implement website enhancements across all SI sites, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Monitor website traffic and performance using Google Analytics, providing quarterly reports with insights and data-driven recommendations for optimization and improvement.
- Integrate marketing platforms seamlessly to enhance user experience and ensure smooth interaction between all digital assets.
- Develop and manage a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) that is intuitive, user-friendly, and accessible, incorporating Protégé Central and SI Access in a unified portal with online course registration and eCommerce functionality.
- Ensure optimal user experience across all SI websites, conducting daily audits to identify and resolve errors while verifying the accuracy of Events and Programs.
- Assist in website planning and development, supporting both front-end and back-end processes while proactively identifying constraints and solutions.
- Integrate the LMS website with Ontraport CRM, ensuring smooth data flow and automation for marketing and customer relationship management.
- Customize and manage WooCommerce payment gateways, ensuring seamless online transactions.
- Design and develop multiple landing pages for monthly webinar campaigns, ensuring high conversion rates and effective user engagement.
- Create and automate Ontraport campaigns for online courses, enhancing user engagement and marketing effectiveness.
- Automate and manage online event calendars, ensuring accurate scheduling and seamless integration with other systems.
- Manage and configure email accounts via WebMail (cPanel) and Google Workspace (G Suite), ensuring security, accessibility, and optimal email functionality.
- Design, develop, and customize WordPress themes, widgets, and plugins, ensuring high performance and functionality.
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code from scratch or adapt existing website frameworks to meet business and client requirements.
- Develop new websites based on client goals and industry best practices, ensuring modern design, security, and functionality.
- Convert PSD mockup designs into fully functional, responsive WordPress websites, maintaining accuracy and design integrity.
- Implement and maintain content management systems (CMS), including installation, configuration, and seamless theme and plugin integration.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Collaborate with SEO specialists to implement heading tags, meta structures, and other technical SEO best practices.
- Configure and manage DNS records, including Nameservers, A, CNAME, MX, and other essential settings.
- Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot web servers, ensuring optimal uptime, security, and performance.
- Optimize website loading speeds and capacity, improving performance across all devices.
- Lead content migration efforts for website redesign and development projects, ensuring smooth transitions without data loss.
- Develop interactive websites for software applications, ensuring seamless integration with the underlying systems built by computer programmers.
- Customize and optimize website databases, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and security.
- Implement and manage an intuitive admin control panel, allowing easy content and data management for website administrators.
- Integrate and configure Google Analytics for website performance tracking, user behavior analysis, and data-driven insights.
- Develop and deploy custom Facebook apps and tab pages, enhancing brand engagement and user interaction.
- Design and build fully functional eCommerce websites, ensuring secure transactions, smooth user experience, and mobile responsiveness.
- Design professional business logos for official company use and project-related branding, ensuring consistency and visual impact.
- Create detailed billing statements for project costs and cost-plus contracts, ensuring accurate financial documentation.
- Prepare comprehensive project quotations, outlining estimated costs, resources, and timelines for client approval.
- Develop and implement a payroll system using PHP, ensuring accurate salary calculations, deductions, and compliance with labor regulations.