Hi, I'm Ali Karriem, a South Africa-based web developer specializing in WordPress, e-commerce, and modern frontend frameworks. I help businesses build fast, accessible websites using WordPress with Elementor, Divi, and WooCommerce, combined with strong SEO and performance optimization. With experience across agencies and freelance roles, I work on projects using Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Drupal and custom PHP solutions, always focusing on clean code, responsive design, and delivering measurable online results.…

Ali Karriem

Hi, I'm Ali Karriem, a South Africa-based web developer specializing in WordPress, e-commerce, and modern frontend frameworks. I help businesses build fast, accessible websites using WordPress with Elementor, Divi, and WooCommerce, combined with strong SEO and performance optimization. With experience across agencies and freelance roles, I work on projects using Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Drupal and custom PHP solutions, always focusing on clean code, responsive design, and delivering measurable online results.…

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Hi, I’m Ali Karriem, a South Africa-based web developer specializing in WordPress, e-commerce, and modern frontend frameworks. I help businesses build fast, accessible websites using WordPress with Elementor, Divi, and WooCommerce, combined with strong SEO and performance optimization.

With experience across agencies and freelance roles, I work on projects using Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Drupal and custom PHP solutions, always focusing on clean code, responsive design, and delivering measurable online results.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
HTML5
Expert
CSS
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
Elementor
Expert
Shopify
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
SEO
Expert
PHP
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
Web Design
Expert
jQuery
Expert
Google Ads
Expert
Webflow
Expert
Drupal
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Wix
Expert
Joomla
Intermediate
3D Design
Intermediate
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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Developer at Freelance
October 1, 2024 - November 24, 2025
Freelance Web Developer delivering WordPress, front-end, and SEO-focused websites for diverse clients; responsible for site builds, custom themes, and ongoing maintenance.
Web Developer at Outsourcery
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Web Developer focusing on WordPress, site optimization, and ecommerce integrations for client projects.
Web Developer at FGX
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Web Developer responsible for developing and maintaining client websites, optimizing performance, implementing SEO strategies, and managing ecommerce solutions.
Web Developer at 9 Miles Media
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Web Developer / SEO / Adwords / Wordpress / Ecommerce; Joomla development; Google Analytics; CPC Adwords Certified; SMM; HTML / CSS.
Developer at CEO Communicator
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Developer role.
Web Developer at Turbo Media
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
SEO, link building, web development, email design, and banner design.
SEO / Web Developer at Ananzi Web Design
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
SEO / Joomla Development / Landing page optimization / Banner design / email campaign design / Adwords.
Facilitator at Damelin
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Teacher: HTML / CSS, Dreamweaver, Drawing, Fireworks, Intro 3ds Max, Corel Draw, Intro to Flash, Web design.
Developer at CEO Communicator
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Development work across web projects and client sites for a communications-focused agency.
Web Designer / SEO at Ananzi Web Design
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Joomla-based design, landing page optimization, banner design, and email campaigns for clients.

Education

Matric at Strandfontein Senior Secondary School
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1987
Graphic Design for Print at City Varsity
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP (Intoweb Part time) at Intoweb
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Web Design / Marketing Diploma at Eridge Marketing
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Matric at Strandfontein Senior Secondary School
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1987
Graphic Design for Print at City Varsity
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Web Design / Marketing Diploma at Eridge Marketing
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP at Intoweb
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Com-Tech Diploma, A+-N+ Technical Diploma
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
CPC Adwords Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Com-Tech Diploma
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
A+-N+ Technical Diploma
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
AdWords Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education