Senior Web Developer & WordPress Specialist

Richard Emmanuel Q. Abela

16+ years building scalable web applications. I deliver maintainable, performant solutions—from custom WordPress platforms to enterprise integrations.

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Richard Emmanuel Q. Abela

About

I’m Richard Emmanuel Q. Abela, a Web Developer with over 16 years of experience building websites and web applications. I specialize in WordPress and PHP development, delivering scalable, well-structured, and maintainable solutions.

I’ve also worked extensively with large-scale legacy systems and complex database architectures, gaining strong experience in maintaining, refactoring, and improving existing platforms while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.

13+
Projects
16+
Years Experience
100%
Project Delivery Rate

Expertise

Core Technologies

WordPress (Custom Themes & Plugins), PHP (OOP), MySQL, JavaScript / jQuery, HTML5 / CSS3

WordPress Expertise

Custom Plugin & Add-on Development, Theme Customization, Page Builders: Divi, Elementor, WooCommerce, Performance Optimization, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Front-End Implementation

Responsive Layouts, Figma-to-WordPress Conversion, Cross-browser Compatibility

Backend & Integrations

REST API Integration, Third-party Plugin Extensions, Custom Business Logic

Tools & Workflow

Git, Staging & Production Environments, Debugging & Issue Resolution

Professional Strengths

Problem Solving, Client Communication, Mentoring Junior Developers, Long-term Project Ownership

Featured Work

Poppyz E-Learning Platform - WordPress e-learning website screenshot
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Poppyz – E-Learning Platform

WordPress-based e-learning platform with custom features and responsive page implementation.

WordPress Poppyz e-learning WordPress plugin PHP (OOP) Divi Theme and customized modules Mollie Payment Gateway Newsletters API Integration
Bloompy Booking Platform - WordPress booking system website screenshot
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Bloompy - Booking Platform

WordPress-based booking platform with custom add-on plugins extending Booknetic functionality.

WordPress Bloompy WordPress plugins PHP (OOP) Mollie Payment Gateway WooCommerce and hooks integration Newsletters API Integration
Bluekey.ca Real Estate Website - Zend Framework real estate platform screenshot

Bluekey.ca - Real Estate Website

Real estate website built on WordPress with automated property listings imported from a third-party provider.

PHP/Mysql Zend Framework 2 Bootstrap/CSS3 JavaScript/jQuery TREBB API Integration

Case Studies

Selected projects demonstrating custom development, integrations, and long-term platform ownership.

Poppyz - Main website
Poppyz - Main website
Poppyz – E-Learning Platform
What It Is:
WordPress-based e-learning platform designed to deliver structured online courses.
What I Did:
Implemented page layouts using Divi and contributed custom features to the Poppyz e-learning plugin to meet specific client requirements.
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Bloompy Booking Platform - Main website homepage
Bloompy – Booking Platform
Bloompy – Booking Platform
What It Is:
WordPress-based booking platform extended with custom functionality built on top of the Booknetic plugin.
What I Did:
Developed custom WordPress add-on plugins, including payment gateway and third-party API integrations, and redesigned front-end pages for booking and customer panels.
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SimoneLevie.nl - Corporate WordPress website
SimoneLevie.nl
SimoneLevie.nl
What It Is:
Corporate WordPress website built to present company information and services.
What I Did:
Converted design layouts into responsive WordPress pages using the Elementor page builder.
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DeOnlineAcademy.nl - WordPress learning platform with tutorial carousels
DeOnlineAcademy.nl
DeOnlineAcademy.nl
What It Is:
WordPress-based learning platform focused on structured online tutorials.
What I Did:
Developed a custom WordPress plugin featuring category-based post carousel sliders and a user wishlist for saving tutorials.
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Bluekey.ca Real Estate Website - Property listings with Google Maps integration
Bluekey.ca - Real Estate Website
Bluekey.ca - Real Estate Website
What It Is:
Real estate platform built on Zend Framework 2 with automated property data synchronization and interactive map features.
What I Did:
Developed the website using Zend Framework 2, integrated the TREBB API for automated property listings, and implemented Google Maps marker clustering for efficient property visualization.
Cloudrealty.ca
Cloudrealty.ca
Cloudrealty.ca
What It Is:
Real estate platform built on Zend Framework 2 with automated property listings and agent-based filtering.
What I Did:
Developed the website using Zend Framework 2, integrated the TREBB API, and implemented area-based listing restrictions per agent.
ICS Webapp - Trading signal platform with interactive charts for Buy/Sell signals
ICS Webapp
ICS Webapp
What It Is:
Web-based trading signal platform providing Buy and Sell signals for commodities, stocks, forex, and ETFs.
What I Did:
Developed the application using Zend Framework 1, integrated third-party market data via SOAP API, and implemented interactive charts using AnyChart to display trends and trading signals.

Code on GitHub

Explore my open-source projects, plugins, and contributions.

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Contact

I’m always open to new projects, collaborations, and long-term opportunities. Let’s connect.

richardabela@gmail.com +63-933-820-1031