I’m looking for an experienced WordPress developer (individual freelancer only, no agencies) to handle a small but structured set of tasks. I understand the basics, so please follow instructions carefully and keep implementation clean and efficient. Scope of work: 1. Staging & Workflow * I will provide a staging environment (Hostinger) * All work must be done on staging first * No changes on live site until everything is tested 2. Plugin Management * Update plugins carefully, one by one (test after each update) * Remove unused or unnecessary plugins * Avoid adding heavy or duplicate plugins 3. Stripe Integration * Remove existing Stripe account connection * Connect new Stripe account * All testing will be done using Stripe test mode (no real charges required) * Remove old/test API keys if needed and keep setup clean 4. Checkout Flow (Custom – NOT WooCommerce) * This is NOT a WooCommerce-based site * I will provide a reference video for the desired flow Required flow: * User clicks “Buy” * Redirect to checkout page * A modal/popup appears with: • Continue as guest • Login with Google (Gmail) • Register * After checkout (for any option used): • User account should be created automatically • Send email to customer with: * their email * generated password * Google login must be implemented properly (OAuth, no hacks) * Keep flow simple, fast, and clean 5. UI Adjustments * Add 2 simple pages based on competitor examples (I will provide links) * Mostly copy layout/structure, I will edit content later * Move currency selector from header to a different position (details provided) * Follow provided references carefully 6. Speed Optimization + CDN + Cache * Setup LiteSpeed Cache plugin * Configure Hostinger CDN correctly Requirements: * Cache must work on public pages * Cache must NOT apply to: • Checkout page • Payment/dynamic pages • Logged-in users * Ensure CDN + cache do NOT break: • Checkout flow • Google login • Payment process * Optimize performance: • Target 85–90+ PageSpeed score • Minify CSS/JS • Lazy load images • Proper asset optimization 7. Testing (Important) * Full testing required before delivery: • Checkout (guest + Google login) • Account creation + email delivery • Payment flow (Stripe test mode) • Website speed after optimization • No issues with cache/CDN General Notes: * Keep everything lightweight and stable * Do not overcomplicate with unnecessary plugins * Focus on performance and clean implementation Budget: $50–70 Looking for a reliable individual developer who can execute cleanly.