Michael Abubakri

Michael Abubakri I'm a Creative and technically skilled WordPress Developer & Designer with 4 years of experience building responsive, user-friendly websites for coaches, podcasters, and small businesses. Proven ability to transform outdated or broken websites into modern, high-performing digital platforms. A self-taught professional with formal training from Google and top e-learning platforms, specializing in WordPress, UX design, SEO, and client collaboration. Seeking remote opportunities to leverage design and development expertise in dynamic digital environments. Work Experience WordPress Website Designer & Developer - Feb 2022 – Nov 2024 The Free Website Guys — Santa Fe, New Mexico Top-rated WordPress agency (5.0 ★, 244+ reviews) serving 5,000+ clients globally.​ ​ Key achievement: Designed and developed a responsive WordPress website for a personal development coaching brand, "Transform Your Mind!", focused on helping individuals align with their purpose. Created a clean, intuitive layout with mobile-first design, clear navigation, and conversion-focused elements like "Book Your Call" CTA. Integrated SEO best practices, optimized page speed, and ensured cross-browser compatibility to improve visibility and user experience. Collaborated remotely with project managers and clients to deliver on-brand designs using Figma, Elementor, and custom CSS. Result: Delivered a fully functional, brand-aligned website that enhanced client credibility and engagement. ​ ​ WordPress Website Designer & Developer - Aug 2021 – Apr 2022 Caveni Digital Solutions — Remote, Philadelphia, PA Top-rated web design firm (5.0 ★, 37+ verified reviews), specializing in UI/UX and web development. Key achievement: Partnered with Frank (Web Developer) and the Caveni team to redesign "CutPop! 527 – Spoiler Alert Podcast", replacing a broken legacy site with a modern, stable WordPress platform. Transformed a crash-prone website into a fast, responsive, and easy-to-update site, reducing client content upload time by ~90%. Implemented a bold visual identity using Sunset Orange, Gainsboro, and Night Sky color palette, aligning with the comic/pop culture theme. Ensured full mobile responsiveness, SEO optimization, and smooth performance across all devices. Result: A reliable, professional website that empowered the client to focus on content creation, not tech issues. Graphic Designer (Freelance Collaboration) Linda William Shipp — Remote Client Project - Memphis Tennessee USA​ ​ Key achievement: Collaborated with Linda William Shipp, a creative entrepreneur and Author to design brand visuals and marketing assets for her personal business Created social media graphics, logo variations, and banners using a cohesive color scheme and modern typography. Used Adobe Photoshop and Canva to produce high-quality, on-brand designs that enhanced visual consistency across platforms. Result: Strengthened brand identity with professional, eye-catching visuals tailored to a heart-centered audience. ​ Education & Professional Development Self-Taught Web & UX Designer | 2019 – 2022 Completed a structured curriculum of industry-recognized online courses: Google UX Design Professional Certificate – Coursera (User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Responsive Design) Google IT Support Professional Certificate – Coursera (Networking, Operating Systems, Troubleshooting) WordPress for Beginners – Udemy (Theme Development, Plugins, Site Deployment) Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google Digital Garage (SEO, SEM, Email, Analytics)​ Canva at work - Canva School Technical Skills & Tools WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT, PERSUASIVE COPYWRITING, DESIGN & UX, CMS & PLATFORMS, SEO & MARKETING OTHER TOOLS Design: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Wireframing Development: WordPress, Elementor, Divi, Custom Themes, Responsive Design, Chrome DevTools SEO & Analytics: SEO Optimization, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Meta Tags, Tools & Platforms: cPanel, WooCommerce, Zoom, Slack, Cross-Browser Testing.​ ​ Let connect Open to remote roles.​- Available for new projects, reach out today​