Hi, I’m Michael Coleman, a senior frontend and PHP contractor based in Essex, UK. I build high-performance, headless, and scalable web platforms for ecommerce, lead generation, and content-driven businesses. I specialise in WordPress customization, API integrations, and bespoke PHP and JavaScript solutions, delivering remote-first projects with strong ownership and mentorship. I focus on performance, SEO, and robust, scalable architecture while working with minimal onboarding and delivering measurable results.…

Michael Coleman

Hi, I’m Michael Coleman, a senior frontend and PHP contractor based in Essex, UK. I build high-performance, headless, and scalable web platforms for ecommerce, lead generation, and content-driven businesses. I specialise in WordPress customization, API integrations, and bespoke PHP and JavaScript solutions, delivering remote-first projects with strong ownership and mentorship. I focus on performance, SEO, and robust, scalable architecture while working with minimal onboarding and delivering measurable results.…

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Hi, I’m Michael Coleman, a senior frontend and PHP contractor based in Essex, UK. I build high-performance, headless, and scalable web platforms for ecommerce, lead generation, and content-driven businesses.

I specialise in WordPress customization, API integrations, and bespoke PHP and JavaScript solutions, delivering remote-first projects with strong ownership and mentorship. I focus on performance, SEO, and robust, scalable architecture while working with minimal onboarding and delivering measurable results.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
PHP
Expert
HTML5
Expert
SQL
Expert
MySQL
Expert
jQuery
Expert
AWS
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
SEO
Expert
HubSpot
Expert
Laravel
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
Shopify
Expert
Stripe
Expert
CodeIgniter
Expert
GitHub Copilot
Intermediate
Elasticsearch
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
TypeScript
Intermediate
CakePHP
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior WordPress Developer at Popcorn Web Design
March 1, 2020 - Present
Led development of fully custom WordPress themes and reusable component systems using ACF. Delivered WooCommerce integrations including payment, fulfilment, and CRM systems. Built bespoke Gravity Forms solutions for complex data capture and workflows. Integrated multiple WordPress platforms with third-party APIs and CRMs. Diagnosed and resolved performance, stability, and scalability issues. Provided technical guidance and mentorship across multiple concurrent projects.
Digital Marketing Manager at Luxury Sleuth Ltd
July 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Maintained multiple WordPress sites supporting lead generation across industries. Delivered custom PHP and JS solutions for campaign and data requirements. Integrated CRM, analytics, and email marketing platforms. Monitored, optimized, and resolved performance issues.
Digital Marketing Executive / Specialist at Various Companies
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Built and maintained WordPress websites, landing pages, and campaign platforms. Combined development with digital marketing to support lead generation.
Web Designer / Graphic Designer at Various Employers
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2013
Early career roles focusing on web design and graphic design through 1998–2013.
Senior / Lead WordPress Developer at Popcorn Web Design
March 1, 2020 - Present
Led development of fully custom WordPress themes and reusable component systems using ACF. Delivered WooCommerce integrations including payment, fulfilment, and CRM systems. Built bespoke Gravity Forms solutions for complex data capture and workflows. Integrated multiple WordPress platforms with third-party APIs and CRMs. Diagnosed and resolved performance, stability, and scalability issues. Provided technical guidance and mentorship across multiple concurrent projects.
Web Designer / Graphic Designer
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2013
Early career roles covering web design and graphic design; details available on request.

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
PHP
Expert
HTML5
Expert
SQL
Expert
MySQL
Expert
jQuery
Expert
AWS
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
SEO
Expert
HubSpot
Expert
Laravel
Expert
Google Cloud
Expert
Shopify
Expert
Stripe
Expert
CodeIgniter
Expert
GitHub Copilot
Intermediate
Elasticsearch
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
TypeScript
Intermediate
CakePHP
Intermediate
AngularJS
Intermediate
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