Project Description
WordPress Expert Needed: Sports News Site Redesign & Manual Stats System Setup
I need a skilled WordPress developer to redesign my website into a professional sports news portal. The focus is on a high-impact homepage and a user-friendly back-end system that allows me to manually input and display league tables, results, and player stats without needing a data API.
Scope of Work
Homepage Overhaul: Build a sports-centric layout with sections for breaking news, category grids, and a dedicated YouTube Video Gallery (embedded).
Manual Data Management: Set up a streamlined system (using plugins like SportsPress, TablePress, or ACF) where I can easily input:
League Standings: Updatable tables for different divisions.
Match Results: A feed for recent scores and upcoming fixtures.
Records & Stats: Historical data and player/team statistics.
Article Ecosystem: Implement a robust Internal Linking system (e.g., "Related News" widgets, "Player Profiles" linked within articles) to maximize SEO and keep readers on the site.
Performance: Ensure the site remains fast even with multiple tables and video embeds.
Technical Requirements
CMS: WordPress.
Customization:Ability to style tables to be fully responsive (must look great on mobile).
SEO Focus: Optimized heading structures and internal linking architecture.
Ideal Candidate
Experience with sports-specific WordPress themes or plugins.
Strong UI/UX skills to create a sports media feel (think ESPN or regional football portals).
Ability to create a back-end workflow that makes manual data entry fast and organized.
Application Instructions
Please share:
1. Examples of WordPress sites you’ve built (sports or news sites preferred).
2. Which plugin or method you suggest for managing the league tables manually.