WorldFirst
International payments (Alibaba)
WordPress work for WorldFirst, the international payments brand within the Alibaba ecosystem, presented across desktop and mobile.
I’m Rizwan, a full stack web developer with nine years of experience. I build, fix and maintain WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify websites for businesses and agencies around the world, from new builds to custom functionality on sites that already exist.

01 / Selected work
Recent highlights from WordPress, Shopify and Hugo. I also build on Wix, Weebly, Webflow, Squarespace, Unbounce, Bubble and more when they suit the project.
International payments (Alibaba)
WordPress work for WorldFirst, the international payments brand within the Alibaba ecosystem, presented across desktop and mobile.
Beverage brand
Shopify storefront for a beverage brand, with product pages and layouts designed to show off the range.
Event booking platform
WordPress website for an event technology and booking platform.
Multisite build
Hugo multisite for Matplus, a software and services company in materials innovation, built as fast static pages.
Subscription store
Shopify subscription store for a gummies brand, presented across desktop and mobile.
Each platform has its own page. Open any project to see it full size and visit the live website.
02 / Services
I take on new projects and work inside websites that already exist. If you have a design in Figma, Sketch, XD or PSD, I can turn it into a WordPress or Shopify theme your team can manage.
Ask about your projectCustom themes and plugins, ACF and custom post types, Gutenberg blocks, REST API work and third party integrations. New builds, or careful changes to an established site.
Stores that are easy to manage and pleasant to buy from. Shopify Liquid themes, custom sections, metafields and JSON templates, WooCommerce customization, subscriptions and product page improvements.
Elementor, WPBakery, Oxygen, Thrive, Divi and the block editor. Clean, reusable layouts your team can edit without breaking the design.
Hugo and static websites, responsive frontend builds with React or Tailwind CSS, PHP and Laravel functionality, and design to code conversion for projects that don’t fit a standard CMS.
Updates, plugin conflicts, bug fixes, migrations, speed and Core Web Vitals work, security checks and steady improvements, on a schedule that suits you.
Practical automation: AI chatbots on your website, API connections to tools like HubSpot, Zoho or Mailchimp, and workflows that remove repetitive manual steps.
03 / Expertise
I pick the stack for the project, not the other way round.
04 / Process
Full builds follow every step. Smaller jobs like fixes or updates go straight to the ones that matter.
We talk through your business, goals and challenges, then agree on deliverables, priorities, timeline and budget.
Information architecture, user experience, layout and visual direction.
A responsive build with the right integrations and clean, maintainable code.
Functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, performance and key user journeys.
Deployment, technical settings and a final check of the live website.
Updates, troubleshooting and improvements whenever you need them.

05 / Why work with me
I stay involved at every stage of the project, and I remain available for support whenever you need it. One point of contact, from the first conversation to the hundredth update.
Understanding requirements, recommending the right platform and agreeing a clear scope before any code is written.
Regular progress updates, clear communication and responsive, maintainable code you can build on.
Maintenance, fixes, updates and new features, whenever you need them.
06 / Community & recognition



Business and corporate websites, eCommerce stores, news and publishing sites, landing pages, multilingual and Arabic RTL sites, and static websites. Most run on WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify or Hugo.
Yes. A large share of my work is on established websites: adding features, fixing issues, improving speed, updating themes and plugins, or redesigning sections without rebuilding everything.
Yes. I build and customize WooCommerce stores and Shopify themes, including custom Liquid sections, product and collection templates, metafields, subscriptions and app integrations.
Yes. I convert Figma, Sketch, XD and PSD designs into responsive WordPress themes, page builder layouts, Shopify themes or Hugo templates. Before starting, I point out anything in the design that needs adjusting for mobile or for the platform.
Yes. Ongoing support can cover updates, backups, security checks, bug fixes, performance work and small improvements. We agree the scope and schedule together.
Yes. Tell me what’s happening and when it started. I’ll find the cause, explain it in plain terms and fix it, on a staging copy first wherever possible.
Yes. I connect websites with CRMs and marketing tools such as HubSpot, Zoho, Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign, build custom REST API integrations, and set up AI chatbots and automations where they save real time.
It starts with a call to understand your goals, followed by a written scope. Design, development and testing come next, then launch and optional ongoing support. Smaller tasks skip the stages they don’t need.
Both depend on scope, complexity and how much of the content and design is ready. Once we’ve discussed your requirements, I’ll give you a clear estimate before any work begins.
Yes. I work remotely with clients and agencies in different countries and time zones, and keep in touch by email, WhatsApp or video calls, whichever suits you.
Start a project
Tell me what you need. I’ll reply with questions or a short plan, and we can set up a call if it helps.