Katherine Comer
@katherinecomer
Senior WordPress Developer delivering high-performance WordPress, WooCommerce, and technical SEO for scalable web builds.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior WordPress Developer with 10+ years of experience delivering high-performance WordPress and WooCommerce websites across corporate and SME environments. I’ve built, optimised, and maintained 500+ websites, including 300+ production builds in a high-volume agency environment, consistently targeting speed, SEO, and usability.
I specialise in full-cycle WordPress development, eCommerce implementation, technical SEO, and performance optimisation with a strong focus on Core Web Vitals and sub-3-second load performance. I manage end-to-end technical delivery—build, optimisation, QA, deployment, and maintenance—while improving crawlability, indexing, and organic visibility through well-structured technical SEO.
I’m especially motivated by technical delivery roles with minimal client interaction. In my current role, I’ve led internal development workflows using Jira and Clockify, coordinated a small team (developers and interns), mentored junior developers, and served as a primary technical escalation point for production issues through root-cause analysis and preventative improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior WordPress Developer
LavaLamp Lab
Dec 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Delivered 300+ WordPress and WooCommerce websites, driving speed and technical SEO outcomes with sub-3-second page-load benchmarks across multiple builds. Led technical delivery and QA for 30–50 active live websites, mentoring developers and managing development workflows in Jira and Clockify.
Junior Web Designer & Developer
Modern Web Presence
May 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Developed and maintained 200+ business websites using WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, building responsive front ends and end-to-end website launches. Supported SEO setup and ongoing hosting maintenance, troubleshooting, and digital configuration for multiple client projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Advanced SEO Strategies (Udemy course), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
2026 -
Completed the Udemy course "Advanced SEO Strategies".
Udemy
The Ultimate SEO Training (Udemy course), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
2026 -
Completed the Udemy course "The Ultimate SEO Training".
Udemy
Introduction to Web and eCommerce User Experience Design (Udemy course), Web and eCommerce User Experience Design
2026 -
Completed the Udemy course "Introduction to Web and eCommerce User Experience Design".
Udemy
Mastering SEO Strategies with ChatGPT (Udemy course), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
2026 -
Completed the Udemy course "Mastering SEO Strategies with ChatGPT".
Microsoft
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals, Cloud Computing (Microsoft Azure)
2024 -
Completed the Microsoft AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals certification training.
Shaw Academy
Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
2018 -
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Diploma in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
2018 -
Completed a Diploma in Graphic Design through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Diploma in Viral Marketing, Digital Marketing
2018 -
Completed a Diploma in Viral Marketing through Shaw Academy.
Google Africa Challenge Scholarship
Front-End (Google Africa Challenge Scholarship), Front-End Web Development
2018 -
Completed the Google Africa Challenge Scholarship focused on Front-End development.
Shaw Academy
Advanced Diploma in Web Development, Web Development
2018 -
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Web Development through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Diploma in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
2017 -
Completed a Diploma in Digital Marketing through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Advanced Diploma in Web Design, Web Design
2017 -
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Web Design through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Advanced Diploma in Web Development, Web Development
2017 -
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Web Development through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Diploma in Web Design, Web Design
2017 -
Completed a Diploma in Web Design through Shaw Academy.
Shaw Academy
Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
2017 -
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing through Shaw Academy.
GetSmarter (UCT)
SSISA Nutrition Course (GetSmarter UCT), Nutrition
2015 -
Completed the GetSmarter (UCT) SSISA Nutrition course.
GetSmarter (UCT)
Web Design Course (GetSmarter UCT), Web Design
2015 -
Completed the GetSmarter (UCT) Web Design course.
LearnToSwim
Instructors Course (LearnToSwim), Swimming Instruction
2013 -
Completed the LearnToSwim Instructors course.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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