The editor experience feels brittle
Replace awkward controls and inconsistent states with an editor workflow that content teams can understand without training.
Gutenberg block development
Production Gutenberg blocks built for real plugin products
I build blocks that remain predictable in the editor, render reliably on the frontend, and can evolve without invalidating published content. My work covers individual custom blocks, complete block plugins, dynamic rendering, migrations, and long-term maintenance.
Problems I solve
Where I can make the biggest difference
Saved markup blocks future changes
Choose static or dynamic rendering deliberately and add versioned deprecations when saved content must evolve.
A block plugin needs product depth
Move beyond a demo block into reusable architecture, responsive controls, extensions, Pro features, and release-ready polish.
Deliverables
What you can bring me in to deliver
- Static and dynamic custom Gutenberg blocks
- Inspector controls, toolbar interactions, responsive settings, and block variations
- Server-side render callbacks and REST-backed editor experiences
- Deprecated versions and content migrations
- InnerBlocks, block bindings, patterns, and FSE integrations
- Accessibility, editor/frontend parity, and performance testing
Development process
Clear decisions, reviewable progress, fewer surprises
- 01
Editorial workflow
Start with how editors create, revise, reuse, and publish the content instead of starting with component code.
- 02
Block contract
Define attributes, context, rendering strategy, responsive behavior, and migration requirements.
- 03
Editor and frontend build
Implement both surfaces together so previews, controls, saved markup, and frontend output stay aligned.
- 04
Compatibility verification
Test serialization, historical fixtures, themes, responsive output, accessibility, and supported WordPress versions.
Relevant work
Production work behind the service
WordPress Plugin
Galleryberg — Gallery Block with Lightbox & Layouts
A WordPress gallery plugin focused on helping publishers create stunning image galleries with flexible layouts and a cleaner visual presentation inside the block editor.
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WordPress Plugin
SliderBerg — Slider Block for WordPress Gutenberg
An all-in-one Gutenberg slider plugin for WordPress that lets teams slide images, posts, products, and other content blocks without relying on extra builder plugins.
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WordPress Plugin
Ultimate Blocks — Primary Plugin Maintenance
An all-in-one Gutenberg plugin with 36 blocks. As primary maintainer, I ship free and Pro features, bug fixes, deprecations, and compatibility releases across PHP and React.
View case study →Client perspective
“Ultimate Blocks runs on 50,000+ WordPress sites, and Farhan has kept it reliable and easy to use for years. He understands WordPress deeply and consistently ships work that feels polished and professional.”
Istiak Rayhan
Co-founder · DotCamp
FAQ
Questions about gutenberg block development
Should my block use static or dynamic rendering?
It depends on whether the output must update after publication and whether the data lives in post content or elsewhere. I make that decision before the block schema is locked.
Can you migrate an existing block safely?
Yes. I use deprecated block versions, transforms, PHP migrators where needed, and fixtures for historical content rather than silently changing stored markup.
Can you build a complete block plugin?
Yes. I can handle shared component architecture, multiple blocks, free and Pro boundaries, onboarding, releases, and ongoing maintenance.
Start a conversation
Have a project that needs this expertise?
Send the scope, current state, timeline, and constraints. I usually reply within 1–2 business days.