samuel_hadsall

Hello I'm
Samuel Hadsall,

I'm a Web DeveloperWordPress Engineer

I build things for the web.

Senior WordPress Engineer with 10+ years of experience owning backend architecture, hosting infrastructure, and performance for large-scale WordPress platforms. Deep expertise in custom plugin development, server management, DNS and SSL configuration, zero-downtime migrations, and API integrations. Proven ability to operate independently, troubleshoot complex production issues, and deliver secure, high-performance systems that scale.

What I Do

Building reliable WordPress platforms and modern front-ends

Backend architecture, custom plugins, performance, and JavaScript-powered UI—focused on maintainable code and production stability.

Web Development

Full-site builds and enhancements with clean HTML/CSS and modern JavaScript—shipping responsive, accessible UI that's easy to extend.

WordPress Engineering

Custom OOP plugins, REST endpoints, WP-CLI tooling, and data modeling—plus performance, migrations, and security hardening for production environments.

JavaScript Developer

Interactive front-ends with React/Vue and API-driven components—turning CMS content into fast, polished experiences.

UX-Focused Front-End

UI implementation with attention to usability, motion, and performance—bridging design intent with real-world, maintainable code.

About Me

Modern Front-End & Web Engineering

Modern Front-End & Web Engineering

I'm a senior web and WordPress engineer with over a decade of experience building, maintaining, and scaling production websites and applications. My work focuses on custom WordPress development, backend architecture, performance optimization, and JavaScript-driven front-end experiences.

I've worked across agency, in-house, and freelance environments, supporting everything from marketing sites to complex, data-driven platforms. I'm especially comfortable owning systems end-to-end — from database structure and APIs to front-end behavior and deployment.

Today, I work at SteadyRain, a St. Louis–based digital agency, where I help teams ship reliable, maintainable solutions for mid- to large-scale clients. I value clean code, clear communication, and building things that are designed to last.

Outside of work, I enjoy experimenting with new technologies, side projects, and hands-on creative work.

Production-Focused Development
Custom WordPress Architecture
Performance & Scalability
Clear, Maintainable Code
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Writing & Experiments

What I’m Building, Breaking, and Learning

Building a Custom Nested Widget in Elementor (Step-by-Step)

A practical guide to creating a parent “container” widget that can hold draggable child items directly inside the Elementor editor—without relying on Elementor Pro. What…
AuthorSamuel HadsallSamuel Hadsall
January 24

Building Nested Widgets in Elementor (When the Docs Stop Helping)

Elementor’s Nested Elements feature promises powerful new layout possibilities without relying on Inner Sections or templates. In theory, it opens the door to more…
AuthorSamuel HadsallSamuel Hadsall
January 24

Building Modular UI with DNN Containers (Before Everything Was “Components”)

I stopped working heavily in DNN about one to two years ago , but one thing I still appreciate about that era is how much it forced you to think about structure,…
AuthorSamuel HadsallSamuel Hadsall
February 17

Let'ss Work Together

Have a project, role, or idea you'sd like to discuss?

E-mail
me@samuelhadsall.com
Phone
309 331 4509
Location
Saint Louis, MO
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