Joshua Tesch

Building Modern Web Experiences

I'm a Web Developer specializing in building modern web experiences with a focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience.

About Me

Joshua Tesch

Website Engineer with hands-on experience building and maintaining modern web applications across WordPress, headless CMS, and eCommerce platforms.

Skilled in Next.js, React, Headless WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript, with a strong focus on UX/UI, performance optimization, and maintainable code.

Regularly contributes recommendations around layout, content structure, and technical improvements to support usability, page speed, and conversion goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highlights

Modern Stack

React, Next.js, WordPress

Scalable Solutions

E-commerce & Web Apps

Performance Focused

SEO & Accessibility

Skills & Expertise

Frontend Development

React•Next.js•TypeScript•JavaScript (ES6+)•HTML5•Tailwind CSS•SCSS•Bootstrap

CMS & E-Commerce

WordPress•Headless WordPress•Shopify (Liquid)•Strapi•WooCommerce•Advanced Custom Fields•Elementor•Gutenberg

Performance & Optimization

Page Speed Optimization•Core Web Vitals•Accessibility (WCAG)•SEO Best Practices•Responsive Design•UX/UI Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

Git Version Control•Docker•Node.js•PHP•AWS (EC2, S3)•Vercel•Figma•Adobe XD

Featured Projects

The Piped Peony

The Piped Peony

Full-stack e-commerce web application using Next.js and TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS and powered by a Strapi headless CMS. Implemented modular components and API-driven content with focus on UI patterns, accessibility, and performance improvements.

Next.js•TypeScript•Strapi•Tailwind CSS•Headless CMS
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Modern Metals

Modern Metals

Custom WordPress theme using Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), creating flexible, reusable templates and a fully client-editable content system. Contributed UX and layout recommendations to improve content clarity, responsiveness, and overall site performance.

WordPress•Elementor•ACF•PHP•Custom Theme
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SWAN Toilets

SWAN Toilets

Custom WordPress eCommerce site using Elementor and WooCommerce. Implemented reusable templates, optimized product layouts, and contributed UX recommendations to improve product discovery and conversion flow.

WordPress•WooCommerce•Elementor•E-Commerce
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Forevering Jewelry

Forevering Jewelry

Custom Shopify eCommerce site using Liquid, delivering a responsive, conversion-focused storefront. Implemented reusable theme components and contributed UX improvements to product presentation and checkout flow.

Shopify•Liquid•E-Commerce•Responsive Design
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Celebree School

Celebree School

Custom WordPress theme using Elementor and ACF for a national brand. Built reusable templates and a client-editable content system while contributing UX and performance improvements to support accessibility and consistent branding across locations.

WordPress•Elementor•ACF•Enterprise•Multi-location
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Experience

2022 – Present

9th South Digital

Contractor

  • •Building modern web applications across WordPress, headless CMS, and eCommerce platforms
  • •Contributing UX and performance recommendations to client projects
  • •Developing custom themes and reusable components
2025 – Present

STRS Development

Web Developer

  • •Collaborated on scalable, production-ready web applications
  • •Participated in discussions around usability and performance
  • •Implemented features and UI updates
2024 – Present

Omni Creative

Web Developer / Contractor

  • •Developed custom WordPress and Shopify sites
  • •Built modular templates and reusable components
  • •Contributed feedback on layout structure and performance

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!