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We are looking to hire a very experienced Wordpress developer to replicate a news site to pixel perfect accuracy and create a new site using Elementor. The current site is new so there are only 20 or so articles but the performance is not good because there is too much happening between the theme, elementor, & CSS. So its a bloated site. Overall, the task is to create our own custom theme so that the performance is better and there are less dependencies that are not need. *Attached is all of the details and documentation. *Do not contact us without full review and addressing our project in detail.
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Greetings, I am a WordPress Developer specializing in custom theme development and performance optimization for news sites transitioning from bloated Elementor builds to lightweight, efficient architectures. I'll review your detailed documentation, replicate your current news site to pixel-perfect accuracy using a custom WordPress theme eliminating unnecessary dependencies, optimize database queries and asset loading, implement efficient CSS architecture, and deliver significantly improved performance metrics while maintaining visual consistency. I've rebuilt resource-heavy news sites reducing load times 50-60% through custom theme development and strategic plugin removal. Please share your attached documentation and performance baseline metrics so I can provide detailed assessment and realistic timeline. Better we do a quick chat to ensure few things about the task. Ping me when you're available.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi Greetings! i can replicate a site and Create Custom Theme.. i read your project description carefully. please send me all requirement.. will do with interactive and modern look. 1) i will create a Mockup design using your site requirement like - Site name or Logo, colors, sample site links for structure 2) Wen you finalize design i will do website nicely using selected design so you can edit all contents from admin easily .. i have 16 years of experience and done 100's of websites which are running successfully.. can you please get back to me to start the work .. thanks for your time Lalith
$180 USD in 7 days
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With over a decade of experience in website design and development, our team at Our Software has honed the very skills you are seeking. Our undying dedication to client satisfaction is evidenced through our ability to develop websites that not only matches your specifications but also inspire a "WOW" factor. We believe in turning dreams into realities, and that attributed mindset will be instrumental in replicating your news site with pixel-perfect accuracy. Being well-versed in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, and especially WordPress, we innately understand the need for a high-performing site free from unnecessary dependencies. Your current site's performance issues due to bloatiness would be best-addressed by using our expertise to create a new custom theme that optimizes resources and eliminates redundant elements. And rest assured, we will invest ample time into understanding your project details before even contacting you, because your peace of mind matters to us.
$150 USD in 2 days
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I propose rebuilding your news site in Wordpress with a custom theme for optimized performance and user experience. My expertise in Wordpress development and theme customization aligns perfectly with your goals. I aim to enhance the site's efficiency, speed, and user interface by focusing on detail, efficient coding, and Elementor integration. Let's discuss additional features for improved functionality and scalability. I look forward to exceeding your expectations as your long-term technology partner.
$225 USD in 5 days
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Hi there, I understand you are looking to replicate a news site with pixel-perfect accuracy using Elementor. With my extensive experience in WordPress development and expertise in Elementor, I can help you achieve your goal seamlessly. My approach involves replicating the design while ensuring clean code and optimized performance. Here's how I plan to approach this: - Carefully analyze the existing site's design to ensure all elements are captured accurately. - Use Elementor to build the new site with precision, maintaining consistent layout and styling. - Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility for a seamless user experience. - Implement robust SEO practices to improve your site's visibility and ranking. - Optimize the site for speed and performance to enhance loading times and user satisfaction. By focusing on these areas, I aim to deliver a high-quality site that meets your requirements precisely. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to the opportunity to work together. Best Regards, Khorshed Alam, RS Software
$140 USD in 4 days
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Hi, I can replicate your news website with pixel-perfect accuracy while building a lightweight custom WordPress theme that works seamlessly with Elementor and eliminates unnecessary bloat. My focus will be on: Pixel-perfect recreation of the existing design Custom, performance-optimized WordPress theme Clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with minimal dependencies Faster loading times and improved maintainability Migration of the existing articles and content I have extensive experience in WordPress, Elementor, custom theme development, and website performance optimization. I'm available to start immediately and can deliver the project within the agreed timeline. Thank you for your consideration.
$85 USD in 7 days
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With over 14 years in the field, I bring the necessary expertise and depth of knowledge to tackle your pressing WordPress project head-on. My name is Yogesh and I am a seasoned WordPress and Shopify developer with a passion for speed optimization and custom solutions. Delivering high-performing, load-fast sites is my forte something this project direly needs. My proficiency extends to API integrations, which will enable me to seamlessly navigate Elementor and eliminate any unnecessary bloat contributing to the lag in your site's performance. This will ensure your replication and new custom theme creation are both accurate to pixel-perfection and light on their feet. I'm adept at untangling intricate technical issues with minimal downtime or disruption, and my vast portfolio contains numerous examples of transformed websites that have seen drastic performance improvements. In this competitive digital landscape, every second counts, and it is frustrating for users to sit waiting for slow sites to load. By partnering with me, not only will you be working with an experienced developer who has optimized the speed of websites from 5 seconds to under 2 seconds, but someone committed to providing long-term support for maintenance & improvement post-project completion. Let's transform your website into a nimble force to reckon with together.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can see the real challenge here isn’t just recreating a news site , it’s removing the hidden weight from theme, Elementor, and CSS so the new build stays fast and maintainable. I’ve built custom WordPress themes and Elementor-based sites before, and I can recreate the design pixel-perfectly while replacing unnecessary layers with a cleaner theme structure. I’ll review your documentation, map the current layout and templates, then rebuild the site with performance in mind: fewer dependencies, cleaner templates, optimized assets, and a setup that’s easier to extend. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. Could you share whether the new theme should keep Elementor for all pages or only selected sections, and do you want me to preserve existing article URLs and SEO structure? Also, is there any specific performance target you want to hit on mobile? Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Best regards, Asad
$75 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I understand you need your existing news website replicated with pixel-perfect accuracy while replacing the bloated setup with a lightweight custom WordPress theme and Elementor, improving performance without changing the design or functionality. I'll carefully review your documentation, rebuild the theme with clean, optimized code, migrate the existing articles, and ensure fast loading with minimal dependencies. I have 10+ years of experience in WordPress, Elementor, custom theme development, and performance optimization. Let's chat and share the project documentation so I can review it thoroughly and provide the best implementation plan. thank you Regards Gaurav Garg
$200 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I'm a senior developer with 20+ years of experience, Top Rated on Freelancer.com with 1,500+ completed projects and a 5-star record, and I've rebuilt bloated WordPress sites into lean, high-performance themes before. I'll replicate the target site pixel-perfect in a custom Elementor-compatible theme, stripping out unnecessary dependencies to improve speed and reliability. I'll review the existing CSS and JavaScript, isolate only what’s needed for the 20 articles and core layout, then rebuild the theme with clean, modular code and proper caching layers. After testing on a staging server, I'll validate cross-browser performance and hand off a documented, maintainable codebase. I can start immediately.
$200 USD in 2 days
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Hi, I reviewed the project and the main requirement is to replicate a news site with pixel-perfect accuracy and build a new WordPress theme using Elementor. I will audit the current WordPress setup, reduce CSS/JS bloat, and craft a lean, custom theme aligned with your reference site. Using Elementor for layout, I’ll fine-tune PHP templates, HTML semantics, and targeted JavaScript to ensure fast rendering and pixel accuracy. You’ll get quality, responsive results, clean code, and easy site management with predictable performance, accessibility, and plugin compatibility for your team. Let’s discuss here now.
$150 USD in 7 days
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Hi, To enhance performance, I can create a lightweight custom theme using Elementor, reducing unnecessary dependencies and improving load times. With over 9+ years of experience in WordPress development, I’ve successfully created high-performing sites while ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy. I understand the challenges with bloated themes and find efficient solutions to streamline site performance. I can also provide ongoing support post-launch. Let me know if you’d like to discuss your project further! Best Regards, Priyanka
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hi, ★★★ WordPress Expert ★★★ I understand the importance of creating a custom theme for better performance. To achieve pixel-perfect accuracy, I will analyze the current site and identify the bloated elements. I'll then develop a streamlined custom theme using Elementor, ensuring minimal dependencies and optimal performance. You can review my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/techplusintl Could you clarify if there are any specific design elements or features from the current site that must be retained? Happy to discuss the details.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi With over a decade of experience in web development, my team and I have specialized in providing pixel-perfect, high-performance WordPress solutions. In line with your project requirements, we have deep knowledge in replicating existing sites and resolving performance issues to create custom WordPress themes with reduced dependencies. Our technical expertise, particularly in PHP and JavaScript, combined with our problem-solving approach, will enable us to optimize your new site using Elementor. Additionally, our proficiency in SEO will ensure your site not only performs smoothly but also attracts higher organic traffic, enhancing your online visibility. These demonstrate our dedication to developing secure, user-friendly, and scalable digital products that align with your business goals. Get in touch with us so we can dive deeper into how we can transform your news site into a leaner, faster platform that drives results. Thanks...
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi! My name is Marjan and I'm here to offer you my services as a skilled applicant with over a decade of experience working on Freelancer.com. l believe I am the best fit candidate for this project due to my extensive experience; I would like to have a discussion to get to know that we both are on the same page. Once the scope will be locked, I will start working on it right away.
$140 USD in 7 days
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checked given attachments ------->>Replicate a site and Create Custom Theme---------Excellent experience with similar projects---->>> I will surely achive your given goals with high QUALITY I am a CREATIVE/Multitalented PHP/Full stack developer having rich experience with all the latest technologies with so many successful Tasks. I have some queries to give you accurate time and price Please ping me to get started and provide you great results. Thanks!!!
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I've reviewed your requirements and understand you're looking for a **pixel-perfect recreation** of your existing news website while replacing the bloated setup with a **lightweight custom WordPress theme**. The goal will be to maintain the exact design and functionality while significantly improving performance by reducing unnecessary Elementor, theme, and CSS dependencies. I'll build a clean, optimized, SEO-friendly, and fully responsive solution, migrate the existing articles, and ensure the new theme is easy to maintain and delivers excellent Core Web Vitals. After reviewing the attached documentation, I'll provide a detailed implementation plan before development begins. I have experience developing custom WordPress themes focused on performance and would be happy to share relevant work. **Best regards,** **Muhammad Rizwan LA**
$100 USD in 2 days
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As a seasoned Wordpress developer with over 8 years of experience, I have the right skills and expertise to tackle your project head-on. I completely understand the challenges you are facing with your current WordPress news site- sluggish performance, unnecessary dependencies, and a lack of customization options. I am confident that I can offer you a powerful solution by not only recreating your site to be pixel perfect, but also create a new site with a custom theme through Elementor that will substantially enhance its performance. I believe in building websites that stand out, grow, and provide seamless user experiences on all devices. Therefore, designing responsive and SEO-friendly websites is my top priority. Moreover, I have advanced knowledge in HTML,CSS, JavaScript and PHP to expertly work with Elementor and optimize performance. My portfolio boasts successful CMS development projects which underline my talents in creating platforms that are not only visually captivating but also fast and secure. With me onboard, you can expect more than just quality deliverables. I offer dedicated support throughout the project lifecycle and beyond. So let's take your website from bloated to beautiful! Contact me now and let's discuss your project in detail.
$50 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I have extensive experience in Wordpress development and can replicate your news site with pixel-perfect accuracy. By creating a custom theme using Elementor, I will optimize performance and reduce unnecessary dependencies. I have thoroughly reviewed your project requirements and am ready to discuss further. Please start the chat so we can delve into the specifics. Regards, Sai Bhaskar
$75 USD in 2 days
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Your performance problem is exactly what you diagnosed: a heavy theme + Elementor + layered redundant CSS all stacking on ~20 articles, so the DOM is bloated and render-blocking assets pile up. Elementor alone injects huge amounts of wrapper markup and its own CSS/JS on every page — on a news site where speed and Core Web Vitals directly affect SEO and reader retention, that's the real cost. So the fix isn't tweaking; it's a custom theme that reproduces the exact design in clean, hand-coded PHP/HTML/CSS with only the dependencies you actually need. (One note — I couldn't open the attached PDF on my end; please reshare it so I build precisely to your documentation before we start.) My approach: I'd replicate the current site pixel-perfect — matching layout, spacing, typography and every article/archive template — then rebuild it as a lightweight custom theme, dropping Elementor's overhead and stripping unused CSS/JS. Clean template hierarchy for the news structure (home, category archives, single article, author), proper WordPress functions instead of page-builder bloat, WebP images with lazy loading, and minified/deferred assets so it scores well on PageSpeed and stays fast as you publish more. I'd migrate your existing 20 articles into the new templates. I build custom WordPress themes regularly. Muhammad Saad
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