Full-Stack Developer Needed for Law Firm Marketing Agency Website (SEO EXPERIENCE!)
Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 USD
Our agency drives growth for Florida law firms through SEO, PPC, content marketing and strategic web design. We need a modern, lead‑generation site ready in 60 days. It must look great, load fast, rank highly for Florida legal keywords and capture every inquiry.
Key Goals
-- Clear, persuasive service pages
-- Fast, responsive UX on all devices
-- On‑page & technical SEO for geo‑targeted law queries
-- CRM/email integration to track leads
-- CMS‑driven updates (no developer needed for edits)
Tech Stack & Architecture
-- Core Technologies: Node.js, Next.js, WordPress (headless or traditional)
Pages: Home, Services, Firms We Help, Results (case studies), Pricing, Resources (blog), About, Contact
Navigation: Sticky header with dropdowns; footer with links, social, legal disclaimers
CMS: Custom post types for Services, Practice Areas, Case Studies, Team Members
SEO & Schema:
-- Human‑readable URLs (e.g. /services/seo)
-- Editable meta tags, heading hierarchy
-- JSON‑LD for Organization, Breadcrumbs, CaseStudy, LocalBusiness
-- Auto XML sitemap & robots.txt
Performance:
-- Next.js image optimization or WebP, lazy loading, minify CSS/JS, CDN, GZIP, HTTP/2
Design & Interactivity
-- Mobile‑first CSS, fluid grids, scalable typography
-- Hamburgers/off‑canvas nav on mobile, fallbacks for hover effects
-- Animations with Framer Motion or GSAP (<50 KB, respects reduced‑motion)
-- Analytics & Compliance
-- GA4 tracking + GA4 events (form submits, CTA clicks)
-- Google Tag Manager snippet
-- Placeholder pixels for Ads & Facebook
-- Cookie consent for GDPR/CCPA
Security & Deployment
-- HTTPS everywhere (SSL cert)
-- WordPress hardening (limit login, secure plugins)
-- Staging environment + one‑click deploy (Vercel/Netlify/host pipeline)
Workflow & Timeline
-- Weeks 1–2: IA, wireframes, style guide
-- Weeks 3–6: Core pages, templates, CMS setup
-- Week 7: QA (cross‑browser/device), performance tuning
-- Week 8: Content population, final launch
-- Weekly check‑ins; flag roadblocks early
Qualifications
-- 5+ years Node.js & Next.js (SSR/SSG, API routes)
-- WordPress dev (themes or headless, CPTs, plugin config)
-- Proven SEO & speed optimization track record
-- Portfolio of 3–5 relevant sites (legal/pro services preferred)
-- Git workflow, well‑commented code, proactive communicator
Bonus
-- UI/UX (Figma/Adobe XD)
-- Advanced GSAP animations
-- Automated testing (Jest, Cypress)
-- Content strategy & conversion copywriting
-- Contract & Payment
-- Fixed‑price, escrow. Funds released on full delivery and approval.
-- Must explicitly accept these terms to be considered.
How to Apply
-- Brief intro & why you fit
-- Portfolio links (highlight legal/pro services)
-- Technical approach (WordPress headless vs theme, SEO, performance)
-- Confirmation of 60‑day delivery
-- “I accept payment upon full delivery and approval.”
-- Any questions
-- We’ll select based on expertise, portfolio, approach, and budget alignment. Let’s build a site that not only looks exceptional but drives real results.
Key Goals
-- Clear, persuasive service pages
-- Fast, responsive UX on all devices
-- On‑page & technical SEO for geo‑targeted law queries
-- CRM/email integration to track leads
-- CMS‑driven updates (no developer needed for edits)
Tech Stack & Architecture
-- Core Technologies: Node.js, Next.js, WordPress (headless or traditional)
Pages: Home, Services, Firms We Help, Results (case studies), Pricing, Resources (blog), About, Contact
Navigation: Sticky header with dropdowns; footer with links, social, legal disclaimers
CMS: Custom post types for Services, Practice Areas, Case Studies, Team Members
SEO & Schema:
-- Human‑readable URLs (e.g. /services/seo)
-- Editable meta tags, heading hierarchy
-- JSON‑LD for Organization, Breadcrumbs, CaseStudy, LocalBusiness
-- Auto XML sitemap & robots.txt
Performance:
-- Next.js image optimization or WebP, lazy loading, minify CSS/JS, CDN, GZIP, HTTP/2
Design & Interactivity
-- Mobile‑first CSS, fluid grids, scalable typography
-- Hamburgers/off‑canvas nav on mobile, fallbacks for hover effects
-- Animations with Framer Motion or GSAP (<50 KB, respects reduced‑motion)
-- Analytics & Compliance
-- GA4 tracking + GA4 events (form submits, CTA clicks)
-- Google Tag Manager snippet
-- Placeholder pixels for Ads & Facebook
-- Cookie consent for GDPR/CCPA
Security & Deployment
-- HTTPS everywhere (SSL cert)
-- WordPress hardening (limit login, secure plugins)
-- Staging environment + one‑click deploy (Vercel/Netlify/host pipeline)
Workflow & Timeline
-- Weeks 1–2: IA, wireframes, style guide
-- Weeks 3–6: Core pages, templates, CMS setup
-- Week 7: QA (cross‑browser/device), performance tuning
-- Week 8: Content population, final launch
-- Weekly check‑ins; flag roadblocks early
Qualifications
-- 5+ years Node.js & Next.js (SSR/SSG, API routes)
-- WordPress dev (themes or headless, CPTs, plugin config)
-- Proven SEO & speed optimization track record
-- Portfolio of 3–5 relevant sites (legal/pro services preferred)
-- Git workflow, well‑commented code, proactive communicator
Bonus
-- UI/UX (Figma/Adobe XD)
-- Advanced GSAP animations
-- Automated testing (Jest, Cypress)
-- Content strategy & conversion copywriting
-- Contract & Payment
-- Fixed‑price, escrow. Funds released on full delivery and approval.
-- Must explicitly accept these terms to be considered.
How to Apply
-- Brief intro & why you fit
-- Portfolio links (highlight legal/pro services)
-- Technical approach (WordPress headless vs theme, SEO, performance)
-- Confirmation of 60‑day delivery
-- “I accept payment upon full delivery and approval.”
-- Any questions
-- We’ll select based on expertise, portfolio, approach, and budget alignment. Let’s build a site that not only looks exceptional but drives real results.