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I need a new WordPress design to revamp a minimalist yet fully functional PR platform focused on publishing press releases. This is not a commercial project; no revenue has been generated so far. The whole thing has been a test project, albeit one that has been running for years. However, the project will begin with a fresh installation on a separate staging domain so that everything can be developed and tested without affecting the current live environment. Key scope • Installation of a ‘purchased’, modern and fully responsive theme that conveys a professional, media-oriented look and feel. • Configuration of the website to ensure the automated process for press releases continues to run quickly and intuitively, and that PR announcements can be scheduled and published. • Implementation of a new, secure login area with detailed user management (different roles for employees, partners, journalists, etc.). • Reactivation of a minimalist shopping basket process that allows users to purchase selected items via PayPal – nothing complicated, just the essentials. Technical workflow 1. Setting up and configuring the staging site. 2. Creating and designing the theme, integrating the press release module, the user system and the PayPal shopping basket. 3. Carrying out a full test cycle on the staging domain; I would like to see that the login, the publication of press releases and the PayPal checkout work seamlessly. 4. Once approved, migrate everything to the live domain. Acceptance The project is complete when the live website matches the staging version, all press release functions work as before, roles and permissions operate as expected, and a brief handover document explains the theme updates, user management and PayPal settings.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ WordPress PR Platform Redesign & Staging Deployment⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ll rebuild your PR platform on a clean staging setup, installing and customizing a modern, media-focused theme that keeps your press-release workflow fast, intuitive, and fully functional. I’ll configure structured user roles (employees, partners, journalists), secure login access, and re-enable a simple PayPal-based checkout for selected services without overcomplication. All core flows—press release publishing, scheduling, user access, and payments—will be thoroughly tested on staging to ensure everything works seamlessly before launch. Let’s chat… Thanks
€540 EUR in 12 days
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9.7

Hello, I hope you’re doing well. I’ve reviewed your requirements, and they align perfectly with our core expertise. With 9+ years of hands-on experience, I’ve developed a thorough understanding of WordPress and its various elements. I possess extensive experience in setting up and configuring staging sites, developing bespoke themes, and integrating complex modules like the press release system, user management features, and payment gateways. These skills enable me to strategize, implement, test, and ultimately deliver your project with utmost efficiency and quality. Moreover, as a WordPress specialist, I understand the significance of maintaining consistency between the staging and live environments. Therefore, I guarantee you a seamless migration process ensuring that all your chosen features perfectly align with each other on the live domain. I’d love the opportunity to discuss your project in detail and share how we can deliver the best possible solution for you. Looking forward to connecting. Best regards, Gaurav P.
€500 EUR in 7 days
8.7
8.7

Hi there, To revamp your WordPress design for the PR platform, I'll install a modern theme and ensure all functionalities work seamlessly. This will include: - Installation of the purchased theme and configuration for press releases. - Setting up a secure login area with user management. - Reactivating the PayPal shopping basket process. - Full testing on the staging site before migration. I'll handle the project in a structured manner, ensuring each component is tested thoroughly before going live. Ready to start once you provide the theme and access to the staging domain. Thanks!
€550 EUR in 10 days
8.3
8.3

Hello, I’ve reviewed your project and can revamp your PR platform with a modern, professional WordPress setup while preserving and improving your existing press release workflow. With 13+ years of experience in WordPress development, I’ve worked on custom platforms involving user roles, automated publishing systems, and PayPal integrations—ensuring performance, security, and scalability. I will set up the staging environment, install and customize your theme, configure the press release system, implement secure role-based user management, and restore a clean PayPal checkout flow. Everything will be fully tested before smooth migration to the live domain. You’ll receive a polished, responsive platform along with a clear handover for ongoing management. I’m ready to start immediately and can ensure a reliable, well-structured result. Best regards, Muhammad Rizwan LA
€500 EUR in 7 days
8.2
8.2

Hey, I will set up your staging environment, install and configure the theme, build out the press release publishing workflow, implement role-based user management, and integrate a minimal PayPal checkout — then migrate everything to live once approved. For the user roles, I will create custom capability sets so journalists get read-only access to embargoed releases while partners and employees each see only what they need. This keeps the login area clean and avoids permission creep as you add users over time. Questions: 1) Which PayPal integration do you prefer — PayPal Standard or WooCommerce with PayPal as the sole gateway? 2) Are press releases ingested via RSS/API automation, or are they manually created as posts? Send me a message and we can go over the details. Best regards, Kamran
€276 EUR in 13 days
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8.5

Hi, I am Preferred freelancer and WordPress developer with 12 years of experience in WordPress development, Website design, WooCommerce development and API integration. I have successfully worked on a variety of projects and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly websites. I can assist you with: - Figma to Website - WordPress optimization - WooCommerce/eCommerce web development - Elementor design and development - Website design - Business/Informational Website - Developing WordPress/WooCommerce site from the ground up - API Integration - Website support & maintenance - Custom theme & plugin development or customization Kindly review my clients feedbacks and portfolio at https://www.freelancer.com/u/bhaveshjnariya Let's connect and discuss to start right away! Best regards, Bhavesh
€300 EUR in 7 days
8.3
8.3

I can rebuild your PR platform on a staging WordPress setup with a modern responsive theme, secure user roles, press release workflow, and a simple PayPal checkout system. I’ll keep the publishing process smooth while improving structure, usability, and mobile experience. After full testing on staging, I’ll migrate everything to the live domain and provide a clear handover guide for theme, user, and PayPal management. Best regards, Ranjika.
€250 EUR in 7 days
7.9
7.9

Greetings from Essen, I have read the project and I can do it. I am also fluent in German and can communicate in German as well. I have some questions, please let me know when can we talk. Regards Shuja
€750 EUR in 14 days
8.3
8.3

Hi, We’ve developed similar platforms where users can publish press releases and manage them through a dedicated dashboard. We also integrated a PayPal payment system for purchasing credits, which users could later use to publish press releases. We can set up a new WordPress instance with a modern, responsive theme and configure it to ensure that the existing automated processes continue to work seamlessly. We’ll also implement a secure login system with multiple user roles, along with a minimalist shopping cart for purchasing credits. Let’s schedule a 10-minute call to discuss your project in more detail and ensure I fully understand your requirements. I’m ready to start immediately and can dedicate 15 hours per week at the same rate. Best regards, Adil
€524.07 EUR in 7 days
7.5
7.5

Hello, My name is Manish, and I lead a team experienced in WordPress redesigns and system migrations with a focus on clean UX and stable functionality. We can help you revamp your PR platform by setting up a staging environment, installing and customizing a modern responsive theme, and ensuring your press release workflow, scheduling, and publishing system continue to run smoothly. We will also implement a secure user login system with role-based access (employees, partners, journalists, etc.) and reconfigure a simple PayPal-based checkout for your shopping basket. The full process will include staging setup, development and integration, complete testing (login, publishing, checkout), and safe migration to your live domain once approved, ensuring everything works exactly as expected. You’ll receive a fully functional site, clean configuration, and a brief handover guide covering theme updates, user management, and PayPal setup. We can align on milestones and timeline once we review the current setup. Thank you, Manish
€500 EUR in 15 days
8.1
8.1

I am an expert in Shopify, WordPress, and web development technologies, ready to revamp your minimalist PR platform on a new WordPress installation. I will ensure a modern design, seamless functionality, and a secure user management system. I am willing to start RIGHT AWAY! Regards, Pooja
€500 EUR in 3 days
7.1
7.1

Good morning! I'll set up a staging environment, install and configure a modern responsive theme tailored for your PR platform, rebuild the press release scheduling workflow, implement role-based user management (employees, partners, journalists), and wire up a clean PayPal checkout. After a full test cycle covering logins, publishing, and payments, I'll migrate everything to your live domain and deliver a concise handover document covering theme settings, user roles, and PayPal configuration. Any specific theme you have in mind, or would you like me to recommend one?
€550 EUR in 18 days
6.5
6.5

Hello! I’ve read your project description for the WordPress PR Platform setup carefully and I’m excited about the opportunity to help revamp your minimalist yet functional platform. With over 10 years of experience in web development, particularly with WordPress and PHP, I believe I have the skills and expertise to deliver a design that aligns perfectly with your vision. To ensure I fully understand your requirements, could you please clarify the following questions? 1. What specific features are you looking to prioritize in the new design? 2. Do you have any preferred themes or styles that you want to incorporate? 3. Are there any integrations you need, such as specific plugins or payment gateways like PayPal? I’ve successfully completed similar projects, including a PR platform for a local agency, a minimalist blog site for a startup, and a community forum that emphasizes user engagement. Each project received positive feedback for its design and functionality. I’m eager to bring your vision to life and ensure the platform meets your expectations. Let’s chat soon! Best regards!
€600 EUR in 5 days
6.5
6.5

Hi there, When redesigning a WordPress-based PR platform, it's crucial to ensure the site's functionality is not compromised during the transition. A common issue is the disruption of automated processes, which can lead to scheduling mishaps and user access problems. However, with my expertise in WordPress and web design, I will seamlessly integrate a modern theme while maintaining your site's core functionality, ensuring a smooth, user-friendly experience. Here are my questions: First, do you have a specific theme in mind, or should I recommend one? Second, could you provide more details about the existing user roles and their permissions? Drop me a message so we can get started right away!
€550 EUR in 14 days
5.8
5.8

Hi, I’ll rebuild your PR platform on a clean staging setup with a modern theme, seamless publishing flow and secure role-based access. You need press release automation preserved, role tiers and a simple PayPal checkout; I’ve optimized WooCommerce systems and reduced load time from 8s to under 2s. I’ll configure a lightweight theme, refine workflows and deliver a tested, migration-ready build with clean handover. Do you already have the purchased theme and current plugin stack to mirror or improve? Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem K
€250 EUR in 5 days
5.9
5.9

Hello, I will set up the staging install with your purchased theme, configure the press release CPT with scheduled publishing, role-based access for employees/partners/journalists, WP Simple Pay for the PayPal cart, full test cycle, and migrate to live with a hand-over doc. The trap most PR platforms fall into on user roles: reaching for paid membership plugins (Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress) which add subscription billing you do not need. I will use Members + User Role Editor instead, for granular per-role access to press release actions without the payment-gating overhead. Questions: 1) Existing press release automation in place (email-to-WP, RSS, custom plugin)? 2) Theme already purchased, or part of the recommendation? Send me a message and we can go over the details. Best regards, Faizan
€410 EUR in 7 days
5.6
5.6

Hello! I am a US-based senior software engineer with extensive experience in WordPress development, and I’ve carefully read your project description about revamping a minimalist PR platform. I understand the importance of creating a fully functional site that balances aesthetics with usability. With over 15 years of experience, I have the skills needed to deliver a high-quality solution tailored to your needs. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. What specific functionalities do you envision for the PR platform? 2. Are there any existing design inspirations or competitors you want to emulate? My approach involves clear communication and structured milestones to ensure we stay aligned throughout the project. I have successfully completed similar projects, including a minimalist blog platform and a small e-commerce site, both built on WordPress. Additionally, I can integrate payment systems like PayPal seamlessly, ensuring a smooth user experience. I believe my attention to detail and commitment to understanding your requirements will make me the right fit for your project. Looking forward to the opportunity to discuss this further! Best, James Zappi
€600 EUR in 3 days
5.4
5.4

I can rebuild your PR platform on a clean staging WordPress installation with a modern, lightweight, media-oriented theme, ensuring the system remains minimalist but fully functional and stable; I will set up the staging environment first to protect your current live site, then install and configure a purchased responsive theme optimized for publishing workflows and press release readability, followed by structuring the system so your automated press release process continues smoothly with scheduling, categorization, and fast publishing intact; I will implement a secure user management system with role-based access (employees, partners, journalists, etc.), ensuring permissions are clearly defined and easy to maintain, and also restore a simple, clean PayPal-based checkout flow for purchasing selected items without unnecessary complexity; once everything is integrated, I will run a full end-to-end testing cycle on the staging domain covering login flows, press release publishing, scheduling, and payment processing to ensure everything works reliably; after approval, I will migrate the complete setup to the live environment and provide a concise handover document explaining theme configuration, user roles, and PayPal settings so your team can manage the system independently.
€450 EUR in 7 days
5.1
5.1

Your PR platform sounds like a long-running system that now needs a clean reset on a staging environment without risking current operations. The focus here is keeping press release publishing reliable while modernizing the theme, access control, and checkout flow. We'll set up a separate staging install, then deploy a modern responsive WordPress theme and configure custom post workflows for press releases, ensuring scheduling and publishing remain consistent with your current system. User roles will be rebuilt using a secure role-capability structure for employees, partners, and journalists. The PayPal checkout will be reactivated using a lightweight integration focused only on core purchase flow. I’ll also add a small UX improvement by streamlining admin publishing steps and validating end-to-end performance in staging before migration. Ready to implement this cleanly on staging first. Q1: What system currently generates and schedules press releases? Q2: Which exact user roles and permissions differ today? Q3: Should PayPal support single payments or multiple item cart?
€500 EUR in 7 days
5.1
5.1

⚠️ If you're not happy, you don’t pay. ⚠️ Hi there, thank you for sharing the detailed project brief. I can revamp your minimalist PR platform with a fully responsive and modern WordPress design, focusing on professional media aesthetics. I will deliver: • Installation of a modern and responsive theme • Configuration for automated press release processes • Implementation of secure login area with detailed user management • Integration of a minimalist PayPal shopping basket process You will also receive: • Documentation for theme updates, user management, and PayPal settings. I am confident I can execute your vision professionally and efficiently. Looking forward to discussing timeline and next steps. Best regards, Chirag
€550 EUR in 7 days
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