A Day in the Life of a WordPress Developer

by Vipe Team in WordPress Society; Published on 01.04.2022

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Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a WordPress developer looks like? If you are contemplating a career in the industry, this must be a question you are asking yourself quite frequently.

Of course, you know that WordPress developers spend their days working on their computers, writing code, and developing websites and applications. But what does that mean exactly? How do developers work together, what is it like to work in an agency, and what are their day-to-day tasks?

We decided to answer these questions for you, and meet you with one of the developers at our WordPress Agency for Development – Svetlana Dicheva. By following a day in her life, you’d be able decide if this is the career path for you. So, without any further ado, let’s see a day in the life of a WordPress developer.

10 AM – 10:30 AM

Svetlana’s workday starts at 10 a.m. “Every day is different, and no two days are the same.” She told us, “Usually when I first arrive at the office, I meet with the rest of the team at our WordPress development company to discuss our daily tasks.

Undoubtedly, the most exciting thing about my job is the diversity. I never get bored because the work is so dynamic, there is always something new happening. During our morning meeting, I am given assignments and am informed of my responsibilities for the day. Then I schedule them and make a plan.”

10:30 AM – 12:30 AM

“I like to start with the easy projects first so I can cross them off my to-do list. The more difficult ones require longer to research and think about,” she told us. She explains: “For example, today I had to work on multiple projects our WordPress development agency is currently running. I started with one of the eCommerce websites we are currently developing.

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In this case, we had a custom design so I had to create a template for separate pages, and adjust the CSS so that the website is both working smoothly and looking pleasant. I had to write some additional features with jQuery to improve the functionality of the website. If the design is pre-made I have to fix any problems through CSS.

Then I included some content. On some projects, clients add the content themselves. It all depends on their personal needs. It’s extremely rewarding when you see progress on your projects. Especially with eCommerce websites where there are dozens of things happening at any given time.

Another thing I did was to connect the client’s preferred payment mechanism so that their website may provide an exceptional customer experience. Then I collaborated with the rest of the crew on integrating a third-party shopping service, and creating an inventory management system.”

12:30 PM – 3 PM

“I am usually at my most productive in the early afternoon. Today, I answered some tickets that were coming our way. Then I moved to another project, where I had to write custom code and work with the designers at our WordPress development agency.”

Svetlana claims that the afternoon is the best time for her to complete the more difficult chores on her agenda. “Today, I used API integration on one of our projects. Working with REST-API is something I truly enjoy doing. It’s amazing to see how two separate programs can communicate with one another thanks to you.

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That is one of the many reasons why I enjoy working with WordPress – the system is so flexible, and it gives me a lot of freedom. I’m able to customize code and deliver unique digital experiences. Today, I created a SPA with the help of WordPress REST-API. It was challenging but fun.

Another thing I did was to optimize one of our client’s websites so it can perform better. I minified the CSS and JavaScript resources. Then, I reduced the images’ sizes without compromising the quality so the website can work fast and remain visually appealing. The last thing I did on this project was to adjust the caching settings.”

3 PM – 4 PM

Svetlana goes out for lunch around 3 p.m. “I spend nearly the entire day at my computer, so having some time to rest my body and mind is quite beneficial. It gives me more energy to work efficiently with everyone at our WordPress development company.

Hobbies and time off are highly valued here, which is something I truly love about the organization. Everyone recognizes the value of working in a pleasant workplace where fun and relaxation are valued equally to hard work.”

4 PM – 7 PM

In the late afternoon, Svetlana has some meetings with clients. “We meet with our clients regularly. I had one with other developers at our WordPress development agency this afternoon. We talked about the project and its progress. We went over some major topics like the design, the functionalities we are implementing, and so on.

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We also advised the clients and explained how things are going, and they gave us feedback regarding the improvements that they would like to see. It was, in my opinion, quite productive.

I was determined to finish the rest of my to-do list after the meeting ended. I had to work on a content migration for one of our clients. Large-scale content migrations can be difficult, but with the support of the team at my WordPress development agency, everything is achievable. As the clock strikes 7 p.m. my workday comes to an end.”

Spend a Day with a WordPress Developer!

Svetlana has an interesting, engaging, and challenging job that she enjoys doing every day, as you can see. She recognizes that being a developer is difficult, but she believes it is worthwhile.

The best part of working at Vipe Studio, our WordPress development agency, according to Svetlana, is the uniqueness and challenges of her daily responsibilities, as well as her pleasant team.

If you are considering working with an expert WordPress development agency, then we are the solution you are looking for. With our full-stack WordPress development services, you will receive a robust website and further maintenance and support.

Vipe Studio has a team of professional WordPress developers with years of experience behind their back. Working with us will provide you with not only the website of your dreams but also a long-term partner to help you along the way. Do not hesitate to contact us so that we can begin working on something special as soon as possible!