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Senior WordPress developer with 13+ years of experience building custom themes, plugins, and multisite networks for agencies and enterprise clients. I own projects end to end—from architecture and stakeholder communication to production deployment and rollback-safe releases. I’m currently the sole developer behind franchise platforms for multinational brands, building flexible Gutenberg/ACF blocks for editors, integrating third-party systems (CRMs, transactional email, Contentful), and optimizing performance and Core Web Vitals. I also use AI-assisted coding tools in daily development and code review to speed up delivery without sacrificing quality.…Senior WordPress developer with 13+ years of experience building custom themes, plugins, and multisite networks for agencies and enterprise clients. I own projects end to end—from architecture and stakeholder communication to production deployment and rollback-safe releases. I’m currently the sole developer behind franchise platforms for multinational brands, building flexible Gutenberg/ACF blocks for editors, integrating third-party systems (CRMs, transactional email, Contentful), and optimizing performance and Core Web Vitals. I also use AI-assisted coding tools in daily development and code review to speed up delivery without sacrificing quality.

Josh Broughton

Web Developer, Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, +1

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Senior WordPress developer with 13+ years of experience building custom themes, plugins, and multisite networks for agencies and enterprise clients. I own projects end to end—from architecture and stakeholder communication to production deployment and rollback-safe releases. I’m currently the sole developer behind franchise platforms for multinational brands, building flexible Gutenberg/ACF blocks for editors, integrating third-party systems (CRMs, transactional email, Contentful), and optimizing performance and Core Web Vitals. I also use AI-assisted coding tools in daily development and code review to speed up delivery without sacrificing quality.…Senior WordPress developer with 13+ years of experience building custom themes, plugins, and multisite networks for agencies and enterprise clients. I own projects end to end—from architecture and stakeholder communication to production deployment and rollback-safe releases. I’m currently the sole developer behind franchise platforms for multinational brands, building flexible Gutenberg/ACF blocks for editors, integrating third-party systems (CRMs, transactional email, Contentful), and optimizing performance and Core Web Vitals. I also use AI-assisted coding tools in daily development and code review to speed up delivery without sacrificing quality.

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Senior WordPress developer with 13+ years of experience building custom themes, plugins, and multisite networks for agencies and enterprise clients. I own projects end to end—from architecture and stakeholder communication to production deployment and rollback-safe releases.

I’m currently the sole developer behind franchise platforms for multinational brands, building flexible Gutenberg/ACF blocks for editors, integrating third-party systems (CRMs, transactional email, Contentful), and optimizing performance and Core Web Vitals. I also use AI-assisted coding tools in daily development and code review to speed up delivery without sacrificing quality.

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Work Experience

Senior WordPress Developer at Hot Dish Advertising

May 1, 2025 - Present

Continue as the sole developer for franchise website platforms, including architecture, release management, custom Gutenberg/ACF blocks for editorial workflows, and ongoing performance optimization for Core Web Vitals.

Remote Senior WordPress Developer at Hot Dish Advertising

February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Sole developer for the agency, owning architecture and technical decisions for franchise websites serving multinational brands including A&W, Denny’s, Freddy’s, and QDOBA. Manage releases end to end (development, QA, stakeholder review, and production deployment) using rollback-safe processes. Build custom Gutenberg blocks (native and ACF Blocks) to enable content editors to create on-brand pages without touching code. Improve site performance by addressing bottlenecks like image handling and script bloat, coordinating caching, and supporting stronger Core Web Vitals and user experience.

Remote Senior WordPress Developer at Siege Media

April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

Collaborated with clients including StyleSeat, Ness Well, and Moss Lane to build custom, multi-language WordPress themes and websites from the ground up. Utilized Contentful CMS to deliver dynamic content solutions and improve content manageability. Developed interactive web tools for Adidas and their bloggers to enhance engagement.

Lead Web Developer at Wheat Creative (now “Scorpion”)

August 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021

Drove the web department as a WordPress developer, managing websites for multiple businesses and franchises such as MY SALON Suite, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, and TruFusion. Custom-built WordPress themes from scratch and produced custom HTML email campaigns (Arby’s, SONIC, Jimmy John’s, Neighborly brands, P.Volve), improving user experience and conversion rates. Led contract developers on larger builds, including scoping, code review, and production integration.

Lead Web Developer at SKC Group

December 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019

Spearheaded web account management for over 40 businesses as a WordPress developer. Instituted proper backup strategies for all clients and managed multiple servers across different providers using RunCloud, WHM, and cPanel. Set up DNS management and Cloudflare configuration, provisioned new servers, and deployed new websites optimized for speed and security, improving user experience and satisfaction. Trained incoming staff on development and deployment processes.

Junior Web Developer at SKC Group

July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Assisted the Lead Web Developer with management of over 25 businesses, including reviewing backup strategies, plugin/theme installations, and customizations. Supported WooCommerce store and subscription management. Improved efficiency and effectiveness of development processes to enable faster project delivery and stronger client satisfaction.

Owner & Freelance Web Developer at Established Digital

January 1, 2013 - Present

Architect and build custom WordPress solutions end to end for a diverse client base, including custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce stores, and an internal project-management application. Develop custom plugins and third-party API integrations to extend WordPress for client-specific requirements. Led iterative homepage improvements for Route.com, increasing site traffic by 80% and new-demo clickthrough rate by 60%. Migrated multiple microsites for Texas A&M to their new Cascade CMS.