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Kyra Bond

Content strategist and CMS specialist with hands-on experience writing, structuring, and publishing SEO-focused web content using WordPress. Skilled in translating client goals into user-friendly websites, optimizing for search visibility, and ensuring responsive, accessible design. Known for delivering scalable solutions that balance a seamless user experience with effective business marketing.

Websites I've Built & Managed

Subscription Magazine Platform

A digital and print magazine platform built to showcase contemporary artists across web, blog, and subscriber experiences.

Technical Stack
  • Hosting: Managed Cloud Hosting (Cloudways on Vultr High Frequency)
  • CMS: WordPress
  • Theme: AWAM
  • Page Builder: Elementor
  • DNS: Cloudflare
  • Plugins: Paid Memberships Pro, WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPCode
  • Email Marketing: MailPoet
  • Automation: Make (Integromat)
  • SEO: RankMath
  • Performance: WP Rocket
Core Assignments
  • Built a WordPress membership site with Elementor, ACF, and Paid Memberships Pro

  • Maintained site health with routine theme and plugin updates
  • Structured and uploaded content into reusable templates for consistent layout

  • Designed branded layouts for web and print with consistent visual style

  • Led brand identity design across web, print, and marketing assets

Enhancements & Optimization
  • Extended plugin behavior with custom PHP for membership logic
  • Used Google Analytics and Search Console to refine layout and content

  • Highlighted key user actions through targeted layout adjustments

  • Wrote and refined SEO landing pages and CTAs to boost conversions

  • Ran QA to resolve layout bugs, plugin conflicts, and formatting issues

  • Applied accessible, WCAG-compliant design practices

  • Improved load times with caching and performance tools

Branded E-Commerce Microsite

A standalone merch shop designed to extend the Black Art Magazine brand through apparel and accessories. Built for streamlined browsing, checkout, and fulfillment.

Technical Stack
  • Hosting: Shared Linux Hosting (Reseller via HostGator)
  • Control Panel: cPanel
  • CMS: WordPress
  • Theme: Goya
  • Page Builder: WPBakery
  • Plugins: WooCommerce, WooCommerce Ajax Product Filter, WooCommerce Stripe Gateway, YITH WooCommerce Wishlist, Variation Swatches for WooCommerce, Printify Shipping Method
  • Email Marketing: MailPoet
  • SEO: RankMath
Core Assignments
  • Built branded WooCommerce shop with Stripe integration and product variation support
  • Designed product pages with clear layouts and mobile-responsiveness
  • Structured and uploaded products with SEO-friendly descriptions and visuals
  • Integrated Printify for automated merch fulfillment and inventory syncing
  • Designed shop homepage and promo assets aligned with overall brand identity
Enhancements & Optimization
  • Improved product discovery with AJAX filters, variation swatches, and wishlist functionality

  • Refined product metadata and structured data for SEO and catalog consistency

  • Ran QA checks to catch layout shifts, filter bugs, and responsive breakpoints

Artist Brand & Portfolio Demo 1

A custom multi-page portfolio template designed to help emerging artists showcase their work with clarity and professionalism. Built for ease of use, mobile responsiveness, and seamless customization.

Technical Stack
  • Hosting: Shared Linux Hosting (Reseller via HostGator)
  • Control Panel: cPanel
  • CMS: WordPress
  • Page Builder: Elementor
  • Theme: Astra
  • Plugins: WooCommerce, MailPoet, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPCode
  • Security: WordFence
  • SEO: RankMath
Core Assignments
  • Developed a responsive WordPress site using Elementor, ACF, Astra

  • Built reusable sections for artwork galleries, bios, statements, and contact forms

  • Integrated social media links and image lightbox features

  • Ensured cross-browser and mobile compatibility

    Enhancements & Optimization
    • Compressed high-resolution artwork using WebP and adaptive image sizing for faster load times
      • Created flexible shortcodes for artists to update content without code

      Artist Brand & Portfolio Demo 2

      A customizable multi-page portfolio template for visual artists, adapted with a distinct visual identity and layout system. Built for creators seeking a clean, expressive space to present their work and story online.

      Technical Stack
      • Hosting: Shared Linux Hosting (Reseller via HostGator)
      • Control Panel: cPanel
      • CMS: WordPress
      • Page Builder: Elementor
      • Theme: Astra
      • Plugins: WooCommerce, MailPoet, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPCode
      • Security: WordFence
      • SEO: RankMath
      Core Assignments
      • Custom WordPress build using Elementor, ACF, and Astra
      • Customized typography, spacing, and color palette to support the artist’s brand tone

      • Ensured site responsiveness across device types and screen sizes

      • Built reusable sections for artwork galleries, bios, statements, and contact forms

      • Integrated social media links and image lightbox features

        Enhancements & Optimization
        • Created reusable templates for artist bios and interviews
        • Solved layout conflicts between theme and custom shortcodes

        • Built fallback logic for missing contributor content

        • Managed image compression and performance tuning

        Code Snippets I've Created

        I use AI as a co-pilot to generate lightweight code solutions for my WordPress sites.

        Domain Name Checker

        Makes Domainr API calls to check domain name availability. Displays using a shortcode.

        Shortcodes Selector

        Displays shortcodes from Elementor templates and ACF in TinyMCE text editor.

        ACF Image Shortcodes

        Inserts ACF image fields into text editors as shortcodes rather than image URLs or IDs.
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