CERTIFIED CODEABLE EXPERT DEVELOPER
Hi, I’m Rafał Gicgier, a seasoned WordPress developer with over a decade of expertise. My areas of specialization encompass plugin development, the creation of custom scripts (including WordPress plugins), fortifying websites against vulnerabilities, removing malware, enhancing security measures, and crafting entire websites from .psd designs.
SEcurity Related GUIDES
Top Unobvious Secure Features of Gravity Forms
In this article, I will delve into the security features of Gravity Forms, outlining how you can leverage them to safeguard your form submissions and the sensitive information they may contain.
Security – A cleanup of a hacked site – a case study
In this WordPress security article you’ll learn how to manually cleanup malware from a WordPress website and apply some extra hardening.
Setting up Cloudflare to improve site’s security
In this short tutorial, I’ll guide you through the basics of Cloudflare security setup, a Content Delivery Network – which improves site’s speed, security and offers a lot of extra useful features to the domain owner.
Contact Form 7 tutorials
Enhancing Contact Form 7: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to style Contact Form 7 form: add background, add headings to organize sections, add up to 3 columns and style the radio buttons.
Styling Contact Form 7 – a guide for beginners
I’ll guide you through the process of styling Contact Form 7: improve form fields, improve the submit button, and add responsiveness.
Contact Form 7 – prevent submissions before Front End validation
Learn how to disable the Contact Form 7 submit button until all required fields are filled in.
GRavity forms tutorials
Gravity Forms dynamic population tips and tricks
I’ll teach you how to use Gravity Forms Dynamic population. A great feature of the plugin, giving options to categorize the leads.
Styling Gravity Forms Radio Buttons
In this short guide, I’ll teach you how to style Gravity Forms radio buttons, to improve UX.
Multi Page Forms with Gravity Forms
Learn how to setup a multi page form with Gravity Forms for WordPress, to improve user experience.
About Me
I believe in simplicity, that’s why I choose WordPress.
I come with a solid 11-year track record in the industry. Over the years, I’ve successfully crafted over 100 websites from the ground up and developed numerous WordPress plugins. My expertise has allowed me to assist clients spanning the globe.
With my skillset, I can provide valuable support in various areas, including converting .psd designs into functional themes, creating custom plugins, working with tools like Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, and Elementor. I’m also well-versed in addressing typical WordPress issues and excel in tackling security concerns, such as malware removal, site fortification, and providing security consultancy services.
Ultimately, my approach is grounded in a straightforward principle: Keep it simple, yet effective.
My Certifications
STATIONX CERTFICATE
Cyber Security: Network Security
StationX Certficate
Cyber Security: Hackers Exposed
Codeable Certificate
Certified Codeable Expert Developer
STATIONX CERTFICATE
Cyber Security: Anonymous Browsing
Some of My Work
From Figma to WordPress website for the Polish game dev company Gruby Entertainment.
Post-hack cleanup and malware removal of a personal business offering guided tours around Barcelona / Spain.
WordPress Recent Posts Plugin with meta key and ACF support, available in 4 languages. Currently maintenained by: magicoders.
Or just send me a message!
Recommended FORMS PLUGIN
Gravity Forms is a user-friendly drag-and-drop WordPress forms plugin that facilitates form creation, custom API integration, and organizing user-submitted data in general, with a friendly and easy-to-use Back End panel. I use it on ALL of my client’s websites (unless otherwise stated) and I even use it on my website 🙂 On top of that, I’ve written a bunch of useful Gravity Forms tutorials with instructions on how to customize them even further, at: https://wp-doin.com/category/gravity-forms/
What my clients have to say
"Whatever the scenario - big-deal complex code, micro-design issues, sketchy legacy code - Rafal just gets it and finds a way through."
“Rafal is a good communicator, works quickly and efficiently and his work is exemplary. He’s happy to take the time to explain the rational behind coding and design chooses, and he will walk the extra mile to make sure you are fully satisfied with the project. I will most definitely employ him again.“
“Rafal was very communicative during the entire project. He was patient with me and explained in detail everything that was to be completed. He delivered exactly as promised. Thanks again, Rafal! I look forward to working with you on another project.“
“Rafal is fantastic at really listening and ensuring he understands what is required but is also imaginative and makes great suggestions."
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My Experience
+ Years of Experience
& more Independent Projects
& more Team Projects
Type of work I do
- From .psd Theme Development
- Plugin Development
- Gravity Forms Advanced Integrations
- WooCoomerce Theme and Plugin Development
- ACF, WPML, Elementor & more
- Malware Removal, Security and Hardening of WordPress platform
- Hosting Recommendations & Migrations
Education
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science (Portugal & Poland)
- Certified Codeable Expert Developer
- Cybersecurity StationX Certificate Hackers Exposed
- Cybersecurity StationX Certificate Network Security
- Cybersecurity StationX Certficiate Anonymous Browsing
- Telc Certificate in Spanish Language
Other
- Team worker
- Strong English & Spanish Knowledge
- Strong .git and svn knowledge
- node .js, gulp and grunt knowledge
- .scss knowledge
- Focus & attention to detail
- JIRA, Asana and Basecamp user
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