Nowadays, getting a job as a WordPress expert is quite simple! The big issue is to have a solid set of skills. HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Bootstrap, SAAS, and LESS are just a few things you should have a solid understanding of. Some jobs require only HTML, CSS, and PHP, but the wages are proportionate to the necessary skill set.
The pandemic forced employers to widely accept remote work, so you can work from the comfort of your home. The number of people qualified as “WordPress experts” constantly grows, but also the number of jobs is growing considerably. That reason is enough to focus on improving your skills and becoming a real WordPress expert.
We published an article featuring the best online resources to learn WordPress. These are enough to learn WordPress development and get a job as a developer. Now, it’s time to list 10 job boards for selling WordPress services. They all include thousands of postings, so you will certainly find a good job for your skills.
Smashing Jobs
Smashing Jobs is part of Smashing Magazine, one of the oldest blogs for web designers. Unfortunately, there are only a few job postings, and not all of them are for WordPress experts. Still, the reputation of Smashing Magazine is enough to make it clear that these jobs are for top-class companies. You’d better visit Smashing Jobs from time to time and check if someone posted a job suitable to your skills. These are high-paid jobs, and you don’t want to miss such opportunities.
WordPress Jobs – Post Status
Post Status is probably the most famous WordPress community. As with Smashing Jobs, there’s only a handful of jobs posted, but all of them are from top-class companies. It’s worth mentioning that all the jobs are for WordPress experts. Subscribe to the Post Status weekly newsletter to get the latest job postings directly in your Inbox. The newsletter includes many interesting articles from the WordPress space, so you get a lot of value by subscribing to it.
Toptal
Are you confident in your skills? Do you believe that you are highly skilled? Toptal is a platform well known for the fact that only 3% of all applicants are accepted. Only creme a la creme experts are accepted to sell their services on Toptal. Customers know that Toptal experts are trusty and professional. As a result, they are ready to pay more for quality work.
Toptal covers a very large area of activities like product and project management, accounting, design, and finance. WordPress experts are in demand on Toptal, so you should give this platform a try.
Codeable
Codeable looks similar to Toptal, but, unlike it, the full focus is on WordPress. The acceptance process is long and demanding but it’s the only way to select the most skilled WordPress developers. You must pass multiple tests and exams to become a Codeable expert and your first 45 days of activity are monitored by the Codeable team. Taking into account that the rates start at $70/hour, it makes sense to try to be a Codeable developer.
WPhired
WPhired is a job board exclusively for WordPress experts. The interface allows filtering jobs by category (plugin development, design, SEO, theme customization) and location. The navigation menu helps you filter the jobs by position type, role, and country. The jobs posted are from the US and UK but most are for remote employees, so you can apply confidently.
Both mid-sized and large companies post jobs here, but small startups also use WPhired. Some are for frontend, while others are for backend developers; juniors and seniors have many options. In other words, there are jobs for everyone!
Fiverr
Unlike other job boards for selling WordPress services, Fiverr doesn’t allow bidding on job proposals. Instead, anyone that has a set of skills may sell a gig—a service needed by customers. The idea is simple and effective. You create microservices, write clear descriptions for them, and set up the payment required and the number of days to complete the gig. Examples of WordPress gigs offered on Fiverr include installing themes and plugins, customizing sites, creating backup copies, enhancing security, and tweaking code.
Gone are the days when each gig cost only $5. Some Fiverr top sellers make serious income through their gigs. It’s totally up to your skills, experience, and the satisfaction level of the past customers. Fiverr notifies you any time a potential customer messages or purchases a gig from you. In this way, Fiverr takes care of the client and seller’s time. The customer knows exactly what to buy while the seller knows what should be delivered.
Envato Studio
Envato Studio adopted a similar approach to Fiverr. It’s is a huge company involved in the WordPress space and consequently developed a job board. Taking into account its name, people will happily look here for a gig. The categories cover all the needs of a WordPress-powered website. Start by submitting a registration of interest, though registration alone isn’t enough to start selling on Envato Studio. An internal team reviews your submission and only accepted applications become sellers. That’s one of the reasons why Envato Studio gig sellers provide top-class services.
Elementor Experts
Elementor is a huge name in the WordPress industry because it allows millions of people to design complex websites without writing code. Some users are genuine Elementor experts and are available to help other people with their skills and knowledge. If you are one of them, consider joining Elementor Experts, a community of Elementor wizards ready to help people in need.
Remote OK
Remote OK is one of the most complex job boards for selling WordPress services. It isn’t limited to WordPress; there are jobs for product designers and managers, software engineers, and app developers. Importantly, all jobs are for remote positions. Spotify, Tinder, and Vimeo are amongst the companies that posted jobs here, so I believe that Remote OK may pique your interest.
We Work Remotely
If you didn’t find the desired remote job in the previous job boards to sell WordPress services, you’d better give We Work Remotely a try. This job board is for everyone who has digital skills, especially coding. The jobs targeting WordPress experts are numerous and pretty well-paid. The companies posting the jobs are reliable and offer a large set of perks, but the hiring process is demanding. You need qualified skills to get a good job, but you have many interesting opportunities.
Over to You
These job boards to sell WordPress services should cover all your expectations. Do you want to work remotely? Create an account on Remote OK or We Work Remotely. Visit Smashing Magazine, Toptal, or Codeable if you prefer office jobs in big companies. Choose Fiverr or Envato Studio if you like the gig system. No matter your favorite job board, the competition is harsh and you should have a solid set of skills to get the desired job. Therefore, learn all the WordPress secrets and apply for the best jobs!