
Thomas Burnside
#HopeAfterPsychosis
100 WordPress Development Projects
5.20 Global Edge Delivery
Deploy a globally distributed WordPress environment with micro-caching at edge nodes.
5.19 AI-Driven Personalisation
Track user behaviur and personalise content or product recommendations in real-time.
5.18 Media Streaming & Analytics
Host and stream video content directly in WordPress with analytics tracking.
5.17 Concurrent Editing System
Implement real-time concurrency control for multiple editors collaborating on a post.
5.16 Automated Performance Plugin
Develop a plugin that automatically detects performance issues and applies fixes.
5.15 Multi-Region Hosting
Configure geo-redundant, multi-region hosting and failover for WordPress.
5.14 Database Sharding
Split or shard WordPress tables across multiple servers for extreme scalability.
5.13 Real-Time Financial Data
Integrate an API for stock prices, crypto, or other real-time financial info with caching.
5.12 Comprehensive Testing Framework
Combine automated unit, integration, end-to-end, load, and visual regression tests.
5.11 Custom Gutenberg Site Builder
Create a proprietary site builder experience for large brand consistency across pages.
5.10 Zero-Downtime Deployment
Implement rolling updates or blue-green deployments for WordPress in production.
5.09 WordPress + ElasticSearch
Scale search capabilities for large data sets with near-instant results and advanced filtering.
5.08 Serverless Media Processing
Offload media processing to AWS Lambda or a similar function-as-a-service model.
5.07 Headless E-Commerce Mobile App
Combine a React Native front end with a WooCommerce-powered backend.
5.06 Enterprise Plugin with Licensing
Build a commercial plugin with secure license validation and remote updates.
5.05 Advanced AI Tools
Create an AI-driven chatbot or content generator integrated with WordPress (Natural Language Processing).
5.04 Blockchain Integration
Use Ethereum or similar to store or verify user authentication data within WordPress.
5.03 Custom LMS
Develop a robust Learning Management System with courses, quizzes, grading, and progress tracking.
5.02 Kubernetes-Orchestrated WordPress
Containerise WordPress and use Kubernetes for auto-scaling and self-healing.
5.01 Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture
Build a platform allowing users to spin up individual WordPress sites in a single codebase.
4.20 WordPress Multi-Site Mastery
Manage a large-scale network with domain mapping, global content, and unified user management.
4.19 Encryption & Data Privacy
Create a plugin that stores sensitive user data securely (GDPR compliance).
4.18 Server Hardening
Deploy WAF (Web Application Firewall), advanced firewall rules, and system-level security measures.
4.17 Custom Gutenberg Editor
Overhaul the editor with specialized blocks, block patterns, and advanced styling.
4.16 Full QA & Regression Tests
Implement code reviews, unit tests, integration tests, and visual regression tests.
4.15 Performance Load Testing
Use tools like JMeter or Locust to simulate high-traffic scenarios and fix bottlenecks.
4.14 WooCommerce Extension
Develop a custom extension for shipping calculators, subscription add-ons, or advanced analytics.
4.13 Varnish/Cloudflare Caching
Achieve ultra-fast performance with advanced caching rules and edge optimization.
4.12 Vue/Angular Front End
Use a modern JS framework to build a single-page application powered by WordPress data.
4.11 CRM Integration
Sync WordPress user and order data with an external CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
4.10 Real-Time WordPress Apps
Build a real-time chat, collaborative editing, or live feed system with WebSockets.
4.09 Load-Balanced WordPress Cluster
Configure multiple application servers behind a load balancer for high availability.
4.08 High-Level Security Plugin
Integrate two-factor authentication, login geofencing, file integrity checks, and IP blocking.
4.07 Advanced WP-CLI Tooling
Build a specialised WP-CLI suite for bulk site management (theme updates, security checks).
4.06 Microservices Architecture
Separate out search, media processing, or user management as independent services.
4.05 Custom Gutenberg Layouts
Develop complex block-based layouts for entire pages (magazine layouts, dynamic grids).
4.04 Full CI/CD Workflow
Deploy WordPress to a cloud platform using automated tests, linting, and versioning (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
4.03 AI-Powered Plugin
Integrate a machine learning API (e.g., OpenAI) to suggest content improvements or product recommendations.
4.02 Multi-Vendor Marketplace
Transform WooCommerce into a platform for multiple vendors, each managing their own store.
4.01 Headless WordPress with React
Create a decoupled front end consuming the WP REST API or GraphQL.
3.20 Xdebug & Profiling
Configure Xdebug to step through plugin logic and identify performance bottlenecks.
3.19 Advanced SEO Enhancements
Build a plugin to handle schema markup, open graph tags, and advanced meta fields.
3.18 Custom Gutenberg Permissions
Restrict blocks or limit editing capabilities based on user roles.
3.17 Analytics Dashboard
Track and visualise website metrics (page views, user signups, etc.) in the WP Admin.
3.16 Multilingual Setup
Implement a custom or plugin-based (Polylang/WPML) solution for a multi-language site.
3.15 Nginx Reverse Proxy Load Balancing
Distribute traffic across multiple WordPress instances for redundancy.
3.14 Extended REST API
Add custom endpoints for advanced data retrieval/manipulation (e.g., filtering, sorting).
3.13 Theme Customiser Pro
Add multiple panels, sections, and live preview features for fonts, colours, and layouts.
3.12 Advanced User Management
Create a plugin with front-end user directories, custom profile fields, and AJAX searches.
3.11 Automated Testing Pipeline
Combine PHPUnit for backend tests and Cypress or Puppeteer for end-to-end browser tests.
3.10 High-Traffic Site Optimisation
Integrate a CDN, set up server-level caching (Varnish or Nginx fastcgi_cache), and monitor performance.
3.09 WordPress Membership Site
Implement subscription levels, restricted content, and recurring billing with custom code.
3.08 Real-Time Updates
Use WebSockets or AJAX polling to create a live chat or real-time notifications inside WordPress.
3.07 Multi-Environment Docker Compose:
Configure Docker for dev, staging, and production, each with unique settings.
3.06 React-Based Gutenberg Block
Build a block with React for an interactive element (e.g., a live calculator).
3.05 Security Scanner Plugin
Scan core files, themes, and plugins for suspicious code or known vulnerabilities.
3.04 WP-CLI Data Migration Too
Write a WP-CLI package to migrate content between different WordPress installations.
3.03 Advanced Caching (Redis/Memcached)
Configure object caching for WordPress on your VPS or cloud server.
3.02 Complex External API Plugin
Integrate a third-party service (like a payment gateway) and store results in custom DB tables.
3.01 Theme Framework
Develop a reusable starter theme framework with a structured file organisation and multiple template parts.
2.20 Automated Plugin Testing
Set up PHPUnit to run unit tests for your custom plugin, ensuring code quality.
2.19 Third-Party API Integration
Pull in external data (e.g., weather, stock quotes) and display it in a widget or shortcode.
2.18 AJAX Post Loading
Implement infinite scrolling or “Load More” button for blog posts using jQuery AJAX.
2.17 User Role-Based Restrictions
Restrict content to specific user roles (e.g., Premium Members) via a custom plugin.
2.16 Dockerized WP
Containerise a WordPress setup for consistent local development across teams.
2.15 Enhanced Gutenberg Block
Add block controls (colour picker, font size) and store user-defined settings in block attributes.
2.14 Automated Backups via Cron + CLI
Schedule backups using wp db export and a cron job on your LAMP/LEMP server.
2.13 WooCommerce Child Theme:
Override WooCommerce templates (single-product.php, archive-product.php) with a child theme.
2.12 Activity Log Plugin
Track user login, page visits, and post updates in a custom database table.
2.11 WooCommerce Basics
Set up WooCommerce, add sample products, and customise templates (product.php).
2.10 Debugging with Query Monitor
Use Query Monitor to identify slow queries and fix them in your theme or plugin.
2.09 Optimised WP_Query
Improve performance for a large listing site by carefully tweaking WP_Query arguments.
2.08 Simple Firewall Rules
Create a plugin or .htaccess/Nginx rules that block common malicious requests.
2.07 FAQ Accordion Plugin
Use shortcodes and jQuery to create collapsible FAQ sections without external plugins.
2.06 Staging Environment Setup
Configure a VPS-based staging environment with Git-based deployment for WordPress.
2.05 Basic Image Optimisation
Integrate a script or library to compress/resize images automatically on upload.
2.04 Bulk Import/Export (WP-CLI)
Write a WP-CLI command to import/export posts or users from a CSV file.
2.03 Dynamic Gutenberg Block
Create a block that fetches and displays latest posts or products dynamically.
2.02 Custom Post Type & Taxonomy
Develop a plugin to register “Event” and “Location” for more structured data.
2.01 Complex Theme with Customiser
Build a theme featuring multiple widget areas and Customizer options (e.g., logo upload, color pickers).
1.20 New User Role
Create a custom user role (e.g., “Reviewer”) with limited capabilities.
1.19 JQuery Form Validation
Add basic jQuery validation to the WordPress comment form or a custom form.
1.18 Shared Hosting Deployment
Upload a WordPress site to a shared hosting provider and configure SSL.
1.17 Bulk Category Creation (WP-CLI)
Write a WP-CLI command to create multiple categories/tags at once.
1.16 Navigation Customisation
Customise your navigation menu using wp_nav_menu arguments (e.g., add icons).
1.15 Basic Caching with Transients
Cache a simple API call or widget output using the WordPress Transients API.
1.14 Custom 404 Page
Implement a unique 404.php in your theme to display helpful links or a search bar.
1.13 Shortcodes Plugin
Create a plugin that offers shortcodes for reusable elements like call-to-action boxes.
1.12 Custom Meta Box
Add a meta box to the post editor (e.g., “Subtitle”) and display it on the front end.
1.11 Debug Mode & Logs
Enable WP_DEBUG and WP_DEBUG_LOG, then fix a simple PHP error in a theme.
1.10 Contact Form Plugin
Build a small plugin to handle form submissions without using external form plugins.
1.09 Basic Security Measures
Change the default login URL, limit login attempts, and remove wp_version meta info.
1.08 Custom Gutenberg Block (Static)
Create a block plugin that outputs static text or an image.
1.07 Simple Nginx Configuration
Set up WordPress on a local Nginx server (LEMP) and test your site.
1.06 JQuery Toggles
Add a basic jQuery script to toggle visibility of content (e.g., FAQ answers).
1.05 WP-CLI Essentials
Use WP-CLI to install WordPress, activate a theme, and manage basic tasks (updating plugins, creating users).
1.04 “Hello World!” Plugin
Develop a simple plugin that adds a “Hello World!” widget in the sidebar.
1.03 Child Theme Creation
Build a child theme for Twenty Twenty-Four to override styles and add small customisations.
1.02 Basic Custom Theme
Create a minimal theme (header.php, footer.php, index.php) to understand the template hierarchy.
1.01 Local Environment Setup
Spin up a local LAMP/LEMP stack and install WordPress from scratch.