WordPress Developer for Real Estate GEO Blog

Intermediate - Est. Budget: $1,500 I am looking for an experienced WordPress developer to stand up a lightweight, ultra-fast informational real estate blog and scalable community directory hub. I already own the domain and web hosting. The primary purpose of this site is to host structured, deep-dive informational guides on 100+ local gated communities, housing costs, and local market updates. I need a clean build using native tools so it seamlessly connects to automated publishing bridges (Surfer AI / Zapier Webhook / WP REST API). Key Deliverables: Build a clean WordPress installation using native WordPress Gutenberg blocks (Strictly NO Elementor, Divi, or heavy page builders). Create Core Pages: Home (Blog/Directory Feed), About, Contact, a Gated Community Archive/Directory Template, and a Modular Single Community Template. The Single Community Template must be modularly structured (using Gutenberg container blocks) so we can launch initial public community guides now and easily inject offline data (fees, restrictions, contact records) later without breaking layout or SEO URLs. Ensure WordPress REST API is fully enabled, unblocked, and active for webhook auto-publishing. Install and configure Rank Math SEO for automated JSON-LD schema support (Article, FAQPage, and LocalBusiness schema). Mobile-first responsive design optimized for fast load speeds (Core Web Vitals).

Requirements: Proven experience building clean, fast Gutenberg WordPress sites. Ability to set up REST API access and webhooks cleanly. Must complete the project on a fixed-price milestone basis. Turnaround Time: 3 to 5 Days or as soon as possible.