WordPress Developer for Cryptocurrency Education Website

We are building a cryptocurrency education platform targeting beginners to advanced users. This is an **initial trial phase** to verify the quality and execution of the project. If successful, we will expand the website daily with new features and content. The website will feature **courses, articles/posts, user accounts**, and a modern design. You will be responsible for developing the site from scratch using WordPress (we will provide hosting and domain access).

**Scope of Work**
1. **Website Setup & Design:**
- Install and configure WordPress with a **light/dark theme toggle** (user-selectable).
- Create a **custom landing page** with the tagline: *“Crypto to Learn. From Amateurs to Experts—Start With Us.”*
- Ensure mobile responsiveness and fast loading speeds.

2. **Core Features:**
- **User Registration/Login System**: Sign-in functionality with profiles.
- **Courses Section**: Integrate a course plugin (e.g., LearnDash) for structured learning.
- **Articles/Blog Section**: SEO-friendly layout for educational posts.

3. **Content Implementation (Initial Phase):**
- Publish **1 detailed article**: *“What is Cryptocurrency? A Beginner’s Guide (2025)”* ( from you).
- Build **1 sample course**: *“Understanding Ethereum: How It Works”* ( from you ).

4. **Legal Compliance:**
- Add essential pages: *Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Cookie Policy* (you will draft these pages to ensure GDPR/legal compliance).
- Implement GDPR requirements (cookie consent banner, data collection notices).

5. **Design Preferences:**
- Modern, clean interface with crypto-themed visuals.
- Smooth animations for the landing page (e.g., hover effects, scroll transitions).

**Requirements**
- Proven experience with **WordPress development** (portfolio required).
- Expertise in **page builders** (Elementor, Divi) and **membership plugins**.
- Knowledge of **GDPR compliance** and ability to draft legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service).
- Experience with **SEO optimization** (Yoast/Rank Math) and **security best practices**.
- Ability to implement light/dark themes (CSS/JS customization).
- Fluent English communication.

**What We Provide**
- WordPress hosting + domain (credentials shared after hiring).

**Why Apply?**
- **Long-term collaboration**: This is a trial phase. If the website meets our standards, we’ll scale it daily with new courses, articles, and features.
- **Creative freedom**: We value your expertise in design and functionality.


**How to Apply**
1. Submit your **portfolio** and **2–3 relevant WordPress project samples**.
2. Share a **brief proposal** outlining:
- Your approach to building this platform.
- Estimated timeline and cost (fixed price preferred).
3. Use subject line: **“Crypto Edu Developer – [Your Name]”**.

**Submit to:** [Your Email Address]
**Deadline:** [Specify Date]

**Additional Notes**
- **Trial Phase Focus**: This project is about quality verification. If we’re impressed, we’ll invest in daily improvements and expansions.
- **Future Work**: Post-trial tasks may include advanced features (e.g., quizzes, forums, payment gateways).

This version clearly communicates the **trial nature** of the project and incentivizes developers by highlighting the potential for long-term, daily collaboration. Let me know if you need further tweaks! ????