I’m Joshua Etok, a full‑stack web developer and SEO specialist with 4+ years of experience building high‑performance applications and WordPress solutions for education, music, e‑commerce, and SaaS clients. My core strengths include: PHP (OOP & MVC) – custom frameworks and CodeIgniter for scalable back‑ends WordPress & Elementor – theme/plugin development, multisite, WooCommerce, SEO Front‑end – responsive UI with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, mobile‑first design Performance & SEO – Core Web Vitals optimization, GA4/GTM analytics, Ahrefs/SEMrush audits DevOps & Security – Nginx/Apache, SSL, Cloudflare, OWASP best practices, automated deployments What sets me apart is my combined developer/SEO background: I not only write clean, maintainable code but also ensure every site ranks, loads, and converts at peak efficiency. I thrive in remote, agile teams and enjoy solving complex business challenges with data‑driven solutions. Employment and Project Experience Full‑Stack Developer & Hosting Manager | Gtera Hosting Mar 2023 – Apr 2024 Led deployment and maintenance of 50+ WordPress/SaaS sites (99.9% uptime) Automated CI/CD pipelines, cutting manual tasks by 40% Integrated payment gateways, analytics, WooCommerce; boosted page‑speed by 35% WordPress & SEO Specialist | Alphanet Nigeria May 2024 – Present Developed SEO‑optimized WordPress themes, improving load times by 45% Ran technical SEO campaigns with Ahrefs/SEMrush, driving 60% traffic growth Managed DNS, SSL, Cloudflare; maintained 99.9% site availability ERP School Management System (CodeIgniter) | Ajala Africa (Freelance) 2022 Built custom MVC ERP for 500+ students: payments, attendance, chat, routing, reporting Hosted on GitHub Pages; implemented backup/recovery and security measures Intern, Web & Data Coordinator | NiChips Technology Dec 2020 – Feb 2023 Maintained 5+ WordPress sites; SEO audits raised keyword rankings by 50+ positions Streamlined analytics reporting (GA4, GTM), improving marketing ROI insights

Joshua Etok

I’m Joshua Etok, a full‑stack web developer and SEO specialist with 4+ years of experience building high‑performance applications and WordPress solutions for education, music, e‑commerce, and SaaS clients. My core strengths include: PHP (OOP & MVC) – custom frameworks and CodeIgniter for scalable back‑ends WordPress & Elementor – theme/plugin development, multisite, WooCommerce, SEO Front‑end – responsive UI with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, mobile‑first design Performance & SEO – Core Web Vitals optimization, GA4/GTM analytics, Ahrefs/SEMrush audits DevOps & Security – Nginx/Apache, SSL, Cloudflare, OWASP best practices, automated deployments What sets me apart is my combined developer/SEO background: I not only write clean, maintainable code but also ensure every site ranks, loads, and converts at peak efficiency. I thrive in remote, agile teams and enjoy solving complex business challenges with data‑driven solutions. Employment and Project Experience Full‑Stack Developer & Hosting Manager | Gtera Hosting Mar 2023 – Apr 2024 Led deployment and maintenance of 50+ WordPress/SaaS sites (99.9% uptime) Automated CI/CD pipelines, cutting manual tasks by 40% Integrated payment gateways, analytics, WooCommerce; boosted page‑speed by 35% WordPress & SEO Specialist | Alphanet Nigeria May 2024 – Present Developed SEO‑optimized WordPress themes, improving load times by 45% Ran technical SEO campaigns with Ahrefs/SEMrush, driving 60% traffic growth Managed DNS, SSL, Cloudflare; maintained 99.9% site availability ERP School Management System (CodeIgniter) | Ajala Africa (Freelance) 2022 Built custom MVC ERP for 500+ students: payments, attendance, chat, routing, reporting Hosted on GitHub Pages; implemented backup/recovery and security measures Intern, Web & Data Coordinator | NiChips Technology Dec 2020 – Feb 2023 Maintained 5+ WordPress sites; SEO audits raised keyword rankings by 50+ positions Streamlined analytics reporting (GA4, GTM), improving marketing ROI insights

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I’m Joshua Etok, a full‑stack web developer and SEO specialist with 4+ years of experience building high‑performance applications and WordPress solutions for education, music, e‑commerce, and SaaS clients. My core strengths include:

PHP (OOP & MVC) – custom frameworks and CodeIgniter for scalable back‑ends

WordPress & Elementor – theme/plugin development, multisite, WooCommerce, SEO

Front‑end – responsive UI with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, mobile‑first design

Performance & SEO – Core Web Vitals optimization, GA4/GTM analytics, Ahrefs/SEMrush audits

DevOps & Security – Nginx/Apache, SSL, Cloudflare, OWASP best practices, automated deployments

What sets me apart is my combined developer/SEO background: I not only write clean, maintainable code but also ensure every site ranks, loads, and converts at peak efficiency. I thrive in remote, agile teams and enjoy solving complex business challenges with data‑driven solutions.

Employment and Project Experience

Full‑Stack Developer & Hosting Manager | Gtera Hosting
Mar 2023 – Apr 2024

Led deployment and maintenance of 50+ WordPress/SaaS sites (99.9% uptime)

Automated CI/CD pipelines, cutting manual tasks by 40%

Integrated payment gateways, analytics, WooCommerce; boosted page‑speed by 35%

WordPress & SEO Specialist | Alphanet Nigeria
May 2024 – Present

Developed SEO‑optimized WordPress themes, improving load times by 45%

Ran technical SEO campaigns with Ahrefs/SEMrush, driving 60% traffic growth

Managed DNS, SSL, Cloudflare; maintained 99.9% site availability

ERP School Management System (CodeIgniter) | Ajala Africa (Freelance)
2022

Built custom MVC ERP for 500+ students: payments, attendance, chat, routing, reporting

Hosted on GitHub Pages; implemented backup/recovery and security measures

Intern, Web & Data Coordinator | NiChips Technology
Dec 2020 – Feb 2023

Maintained 5+ WordPress sites; SEO audits raised keyword rankings by 50+ positions

Streamlined analytics reporting (GA4, GTM), improving marketing ROI insights

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English
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Education

Degree at University of Uyo
January 7, 2019 - September 12, 2024

Qualifications

B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
January 7, 2019 - September 12, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet
    uniE621 Ajala Africa – Custom PHP Website for Music
    I developed Ajala Africa, a high-performance custom website built with vanilla PHP (OOP, MVC) and MySQL, designed to showcase African music, culture, and media content. The platform features a responsive media player, dynamic artist listing, multilingual support, and content-driven user experience. Key Features: Developed using object-oriented PHP and custom MVC structure for modular, maintainable code. Integrated a custom HTML5/JavaScript music player allowing users to stream tracks from multiple artists. Created an intuitive admin panel for uploading songs, updating artist bios, and managing categories. Implemented SEO best practices and schema markup to increase visibility in search engines. Optimized for performance using lazy loading, asset minification, and custom caching logic. Mobile-first responsive design using CSS3 and JavaScript (jQuery). Set up analytics tracking using Google Site Kit, GA4, and Search Console. This project reflects my ability to build full-stack solutions from scratch and adapt web applications for a global, media-rich audience. 🔗 Visit the site 📁 https://www.twine.net/signin webdeveloper php mvc musicplatform customcms webdesigner fullstackdeveloper SEO responsivewebdesign
    uniE621 Custom ERP School Website (PHP, CodeIgniter)
    I developed a full-featured ERP School Management System for an international school, tailored to streamline administrative and academic operations for over 500 students. This project included: A custom-built web application using PHP (OOP, MVC) and CodeIgniter Framework Admin portal for managing classes, staff, schedules, and financial reporting Student & parent dashboards for attendance, results, and communication tracking Integrated payment gateway for seamless fee collection Responsive design using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (jQuery) Email notifications, chat feature, and multi-role access control I implemented RESTful APIs for modular development, optimized MySQL queries for performance, and applied OWASP Top 10 security best practices. This was delivered on a LAMP stack with Git version control, hosted on a VPS using Apache and secured with SSL and Cloudflare. This project is part of my portfolio and is a strong example of my ability to lead full-stack development from concept to deployment, particularly in the edtech and SaaS sectors. ✅ Key Technologies: PHP, CodeIgniter, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Git, Apache ✅ Tools: VS Code, Slack, ClickUp, Trello, Google Workspace ✅ Outcome: Reduced admin workload by 40%, improved parent engagement, enabled real-time reporting 🔗 Live Preview https://www.twine.net/signin phpdeveloper webdesigner schoolwebsite fullstackdeveloper codeigniter erp upworksuccess webapplication
    uniE621 Multilingual WordPress Clone for DEKRA Arbeit
    I successfully cloned and customized a multilingual job recruitment website originally built on WordPress multisite architecture—DEKRA Arbeit—to meet the client’s specifications using a custom theme and plugin development approach. The original design and functionality were replicated and enhanced for better performance and SEO readiness. This project involved: Developing a fully responsive, multilingual WordPress multisite setup. Creating a custom WordPress theme from scratch using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, and JavaScript. Integrating multisite functionalities to support multiple country sub-sites with individual admin dashboards. Optimizing performance through caching, lazy loading, and script minification (Autoptimize, Lazy Load plugin). Enhancing SEO with Google Site Kit, Search Console, and GA4, ensuring proper tracking and schema integration. Hardening security by removing deprecated/inactive plugins and applying OWASP-aligned practices. Ensuring full mobile responsiveness across all major browsers and devices. This clone project is now featured in my portfolio and demonstrates my proficiency in advanced WordPress customization, multisite architecture, and full-stack PHP development with scalable delivery in mind. 🔗 Portfolio: https://www.twine.net/signin webdesigner wordpress phpdeveloper multisite webdevelopment customtheme cloning fullstackdeveloper elementor seo
    uniE621 Premium Table Water Website
    Designed and developed a custom WordPress website for a premium Table Water brand looking to establish its first digital presence. As the WordPress Designer & SEO Specialist, I crafted a visually compelling, brand-aligned website using Elementor and custom CSS. The design emphasizes clarity, hydration-themed aesthetics, and ease of navigation to reflect the brand’s purity and quality focus. Key features and deliverables included: Fully responsive design across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices Brand identity integration using consistent color palettes, typography, and imagery Speed optimization using caching, image compression, and lazy loading SEO implementation using optimized meta tags, structured content, and integration with Google Search Console User-friendly CMS for easy content updates by the client SSL setup for secure browsing and user trust Basic on-page SEO using tools like Rank Math and Google Site Kit This website now serves as the brand's main platform for digital outreach, customer engagement, and product visibility. Skills and Deliverables: ✅ WordPress Website Design ✅ Elementor ✅ CSS ✅ SEO Optimization ✅ Branding ✅ Page Speed Optimization ✅ Responsive Design 🔗 Live Preview https://www.twine.net/signin webdesigner WordPress Elementor branding SEO responsive website designer pagebuilder waterbrand
    uniE621 Personal Portfolio Website with Floating Navigation & Dark Mode
    As a Front-end Developer, I designed and built a sleek, modern personal portfolio website to showcase my development skills and past projects. The site emphasizes usability, clean aesthetics, and high performance. 🔧 Features: Floating navigation bar for improved accessibility and smooth user experience Dark theme toggle for user-friendly viewing in different environments Fully responsive across all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop) Performance-optimized for fast load times Clean, minimal layout designed to highlight projects and skills Hosted via GitHub Pages for secure and fast access 💼 Skills & Tools Used: HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript (Vanilla) Responsive Design Principles Git & GitHub Whether you're reviewing code or exploring projects, this portfolio demonstrates a strong command of front-end development and modern UX/UI practices. 🔗 Live Preview https://www.twine.net/signin webdesign frontenddeveloper portfolio responsive HTML CSS JavaScript GitHub darkmode uxdesign
    uniE621 Responsive Backend UI for Fintech App
    Designed and developed a fully responsive backend interface for a fintech web application using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The UI was tailored for administrators and finance teams to manage transactions, users, and system analytics efficiently. Key features include: Custom grid-based layout for optimal screen use Clean, intuitive interface with dark mode toggle Mobile-first design ensuring seamless performance across devices Integrated UI elements such as modals, forms, charts, and side navigation Designed with scalability and maintainability in mind This project prioritized user experience, accessibility, and modern design standards often used in fintech products. The design reflects best practices for financial platforms with a focus on clarity and functionality. 🔗 Live Preview https://www.twine.net/signin fintech UIUX webdesigner frontenddeveloper HTML CSS JavaScript responsive adminpanel darkmode dashboard