Costin Botez, Developer in Constanța, Romania
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Bio

Costin is a freelance WordPress developer with more than 10 years of experience for clients including FIFA and JustPark. He specializes in custom themes and ACF-powered builds, with deep expertise in performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO. He also works with headless architectures using Next.js on top of WordPress. Known for fixed scope delivery and a 98 percent long-term client retention rate, Costin brings strategic thinking and reliable execution to every engagement.

Portfolio

JustPark
WordPress, Reverse Proxy, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Google Maps API...
TQ Legal
WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Figma
ReLondon
PHP, WooCommerce, Membership Sites, Landing Pages, SEO Tools, B2B

Experience

  • WordPress - 10 years
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - 9 years
  • WooCommerce API - 9 years
  • Support & Maintenance - 9 years
  • Theme Development - 7 years
  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) - 7 years
  • Plugin Development - 7 years
  • API Integration - 7 years

Preferred Environment

Local Hosting, SourceTree, Git, Docker

The most amazing...

...project I worked on: JustPark’s WordPress B2B platform, serving millions of UK drivers behind a reverse proxy with a custom ACF architecture.

Work Experience

Contract WordPress Developer

2025 - PRESENT
JustPark
  • Led the WordPress development behind the rebranding and relaunch of JustPark.com/business, a platform revolutionizing mobility and smart parking technology in the UK and US.
  • Built the new site architecture using modular, ACF component-based development for scale and flexibility.
  • Translated Figma designs into responsive WordPress components.
  • Delivered custom functionality to support dynamic content and better user engagement.
  • Collaborated with design and marketing teams to align visuals, UX, and performance.
  • Developed and currently maintain multiple parking event websites for both the US and UK markets, including JustPark.com/business, all hosted on Kinsta for high performance and reliability.
Technologies: WordPress, Reverse Proxy, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Google Maps API, IsotopeJS, Figma

Contract WordPress Developer

2024 - 2024
TQ Legal
  • Rebranded TQ Legal's website to enhance user experience and modernize their online presence.
  • Utilized Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) for flexible content management.
  • Integrated animations to bring a sleek design to life.
  • Contributed to the project, resulting in a dynamic, interactive, and user-friendly website, perfectly aligning with TQ Legal's branding goals.
  • Added an AI chatbot to improve customer interaction and set up a newsletter for better client engagement.
Technologies: WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Figma

Contract WordPress Developer

2022 - 2022
ReLondon
  • Improved the user approval process and back-end styling for a WordPress website, enhancing team and user experience.
  • Streamlined the directory setup process, reducing new user setup hassles.
  • Advised on integrating and optimizing Mighty Networks for better community engagement.
Technologies: PHP, WooCommerce, Membership Sites, Landing Pages, SEO Tools, B2B

Contract WordPress Developer

2022 - 2022
Pangolin Communications
  • Curated a corporate website for an award-winning tech supplier in China by improving their website's page speed.
  • Successfully identified, diagnosed, and fixed their website bugs, including boosting the SEO score and ranking.
  • Worked with custom fields to develop new eCommerce features.
Technologies: WordPress, Elementor, HTML5, CSS3, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), PHP, MySQL, WooCommerce API, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), API Integration, Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Troubleshooting, HTML, CSS, WordPress Themes, Pixel Perfect, WordPress Plugins, Web Development, WordPress Design, WooCommerce, Landing Pages, SEO Tools

Contract WordPress Developer

2021 - 2021
Cisco
  • Effectively translated client requirements into a presentation website development and fresh design.
  • Developed a bespoke page builder using ACF and a custom theme to achieve a consistent look across the website.
  • Remained dedicated to emerging technology and the latest digital marketing concepts.
Technologies: WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Troubleshooting, HTML, CSS, WP Engine, WordPress Themes, Pixel Perfect, WordPress Plugins, Web Development, WordPress Design, WooCommerce, Landing Pages, SEO Tools

Contract WordPress Developer

2019 - 2019
Feed Communications
  • Worked along with the design and marketing teams in order to redesign a client's website and migrate everything to live quickly and smoothly.
  • Implemented speed improvements and enhanced their SEO ranking.
  • Cooperated alongside design and marketing teams to redesign a client's website and migrate everything to live quickly and smoothly.
Technologies: API Integration, WordPress, CSS3, PHP, HTML5, MySQL, WooCommerce API, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Troubleshooting, HTML, CSS, WP Engine, WordPress Themes, Pixel Perfect, WordPress Plugins, Web Development, WordPress Design, WooCommerce, SEO Tools

Contract WordPress Developer

2018 - 2019
Third Space Learning
  • Worked mainly as a WordPress consultant, helping the company improve their social awareness by improving their SEO score.
  • Performed day-to-day responsibilities such as redesigning the company’s websites for specific marketing campaigns, maintaining the code for security reasons and consistency, developing and implementing new features.
  • Planned and estimated all milestones alongside marketing and design teams on sprints to deliver the new features on schedule.
Technologies: Bootstrap, JavaScript, MySQL, CSS3, HTML5, WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), PHP, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), API Integration, Plugin Development, Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Troubleshooting, HTML, CSS, WordPress Themes, Pixel Perfect, WordPress Plugins, Web Development, WordPress Design, SEO Tools

Contract WordPress Developer

2018 - 2018
Eulogy
  • Developed a bespoke theme in a WordPress website for a UK startup.
  • Cooperated alongside design and marketing teams in order to re-design a client's website and migrate everything to live quickly and smoothly.
  • Successfully identified, diagnosed, and fixed their website bugs, including boosting the SEO score and page speed ranking.
Technologies: Bootstrap, JavaScript, MySQL, CSS3, HTML5, PHP, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Troubleshooting, HTML, CSS, WP Engine, Web Development

Web Developer and Project Manager

2017 - 2018
Inception Group
  • Created a landing page for a new pop-up venue, Spritzandgiggles.co.uk.
  • Managed the development of Mr. Fogg's collective multisite.
  • Dealt with the weekly maintenance such as updates, A/B testing, and security checks.
  • Optimized the speed and performance of all the company venue websites.
  • Successfully identified, diagnosed, and fixed their website bugs, including boosting the SEO score and page speed ranking.
  • Integrated a "mood recognition" feature in newsletters to help the MK team track conversion rates more efficiently.
  • Implemented an isotope gallery for the IG website.
  • Found and removed malicious viruses from Mr. Fogg's websites.
  • Developed an in-house events menu builder that is currently helping the events and design teams to work better.
Technologies: Bootstrap, JavaScript, MySQL, CSS3, HTML5, PHP, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Plugin Development, Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Troubleshooting, HTML, CSS, Elementor, Web Development, WordPress Design, WooCommerce, BuddyPress

Full-stack WordPress Developer

2015 - 2016
Akson Kreative
  • Created a WordPress plugin for an e-learning platform where the administrator can assign courses to custom user roles.
  • Developed a WordPress e-learning platform where members can apply CRUD operations on custom post types depending on their privileges, including integration with BuddyPress for social media activities.
  • Built a WordPress landing page as a presentation website that included all custom plugins, themes, and JavaScript effects.
  • Created a WordPress eCommerce website for a coffee shop, including the capability of buying coffee via subscriptions based on custom grinds and quantities (bags or not) which would be delivered in regular intervals.
  • Developed a WordPress plugin that lists all the upcoming orders by date and distinct products from all orders in a given day. Each order contained a preferred delivery date.
  • Wrote an algorithm for a WordPress e-learning platform where courses can be structured easily using trees for a given pattern (a week or day module).
  • Conducted day-to-day responsibilities such as maintaining the legacy websites, help the business open new venue websites, and integrating them smoothly with the existing internal hubs.
  • Integrated a few CRM software, guided the marketing team on different strategies using the traffic data, created landing pages for specific campaigns, and created an internal menu creator tool (which was fun).
Technologies: Bootstrap, WordPress, CSS, HTML, MySQL, PHP, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Plugin Development, Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Troubleshooting, Elementor, Web Development, BuddyPress

Experience

JustPark/Business

https://www.justpark.com/business/
I partnered with JustPark to rebuild and rebrand their B2B platform, developing a high-performance WordPress site using ACF and a custom component-based structure. The result: fast, scalable landing pages that the internal team can easily update while maintaining design consistency. Beyond the core platform, I continue to support event-specific sites (like The O2 Parking and FIFA Club World Cup), built to handle high traffic and deliver smooth, location-aware booking experiences in both the UK and the US. A rewarding project at the crossroads of design, tech, and real-world utility.

Inception Group

https://inception-group.com/
As the in-house WordPress developer for Inception Group, I helped bring their eccentric venues to life online, building and maintaining custom websites that captured the unique personality of each bar, club, and restaurant. From launching new venue sites to integrating CRM tools and internal systems, I played a key role in streamlining digital operations. Highlights include creating dynamic landing pages for campaigns and developing an internal menu builder to simplify workflows across the company. It was a fast-paced, creative role where I got to shape digital experiences that matched each venue's bold, playful spirit.

Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals

https://hob.nomad-developer.co.uk/
I brought the whimsical world of Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals to life online, crafting an immersive landing page inspired by Silvia Porcu’s vibrant designs. From custom animations and intuitive layouts to SEO-friendly content and a smooth reservation system, every element was built to echo the venue’s botanical charm and storytelling spirit. The result? A playful, functional digital gateway that invites curious explorers to step inside, book a table, and connect with the brand across platforms. It's not just a website—it's a journey in itself.

Cisco - Bedfont Showroom

https://cisco.nomad-developer.co.uk/
I developed a high-performing marketing website for Cisco’s Bedfont Showroom, a global innovation center spanning 52 organizations. Over an 8-week contract, I built 12+ responsive pages using a custom page builder and Bootstrap framework, ensuring speed, flexibility, and design consistency. Features included animated layouts with Isotope, a tailored events calendar via Tribe Events, and multiple custom post types. The result is a polished, modern platform that reflects Cisco’s forward-thinking vision and global reach.

Oxbotica

https://oxa.tech/
Tasked with capturing the complexity and innovation of Oxbotica’s autonomous vehicle software, I built a clean, responsive WordPress website that translates their cutting-edge tech into an accessible digital experience. From showcasing their Selenium and Caesium systems to maintaining platform-agnostic flexibility, every element was crafted to reflect the brand’s high standards. The result is a sleek, scalable site that mirrors Oxbotica’s bold mission to transform mobility across industries.

Ebsta - Intelligent Web Development for a CRM Powerhouse

https://ebsta.nomad-developer.co.uk/
I partnered with Ebsta to build a fast, responsive WordPress site that brings their data-driven CRM tools to life. Starting from Figma designs, I developed custom pages, including Pricing, Podcasts, Blogs, Webinars, and a dynamic Customers section—all integrated with third-party APIs. The site reflects Ebsta’s focus on smart operations through interactive elements and clean data visualisation, delivering an intuitive user experience that mirrors the intelligence behind their platform.

DS-48 – A Secure, High-performance Website for Elite Risk Advisors

I teamed up with designer Silvia Porcu to build a sleek, secure, and fast-loading WordPress site for DS-48, a London-based risk management firm led by ex-military and police professionals. Using a modular, custom-built page builder, I ensured the site stayed true to the design while prioritizing speed and security. Beyond development, I continue to provide 24/7 support through a dedicated WordPress Care Plan—handling updates, security, and performance so DS-48 can focus on protecting high-profile clients worldwide.

Connection Training – Long-term Partnership for a Horse-loving Global Community

https://connectiontraining.com/
For over five years, I’ve partnered with Connection Training to manage and evolve their digital presence across three websites—including their main site, member-focused CT Club, and book platform. From WordPress development to feature enhancements and 24/7 support via a dedicated Care Plan, I’ve helped ensure smooth, secure experiences for their international audience. Our ongoing collaboration goes beyond maintenance—it's a trusted relationship built on shared values, continuous growth, and a mission to make horse training enjoyable for both humans and horses.

Education

2013 - 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Ovidius University, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics - Constanta, Romania

Skills

Libraries/APIs

WooCommerce API, BuddyPress, Google Maps API

Tools

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Figma, Git

Languages

CSS3, HTML5, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Paradigms

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), B2B, Procedural Programming, Object-oriented Programming (OOP)

Platforms

WordPress, WooCommerce, Docker

Storage

WP Engine, MySQL

Frameworks

Bootstrap

Other

Plugin Development, Theme Development, Support & Maintenance, Migration, Troubleshooting, WordPress Themes, Pixel Perfect, WordPress Plugins, Web Development, Landing Pages, SEO Tools, API Integration, WordPress Design, Elementor, Algorithms, Scripting, Membership Sites, Reverse Proxy, IsotopeJS, Isotope, WordPress LMS

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