WordPress Developer - AI Blog Automation Plugin

WordPress Developer - AI Blog Automation Plugin

Contract Position | Remote | Estimated 100-130 Hours

Project Overview

We're seeking an experienced WordPress plugin developer to build a Blog Writer, a sophisticated AI-powered content automation system. This plugin will integrate with an AI through API to develop content and images. The goal is to generate, schedule, and publish SEO-optimized blog posts at scale.

The system accepts CSV uploads containing blog topics and keywords, then autonomously generates complete blog posts with AI-generated images, custom infographics, intelligent internal linking, and strategic scheduling—all while maintaining brand voice and SEO best practices.

What You'll BuildCore Features

• CSV Processing Engine: Upload, validate, and preview up to 1,000 blog posts with comprehensive data validation
• AI Content Generation: Deep integration with an AI API to create 1,500+ word SEO-optimized blog posts
• AI Image Generation: AI integration generating two unique images per post with proper alt text and WordPress media library integration
• Dynamic Infographic Creator: Chart.js-powered data visualization system with customizable color schemes
• Intelligent Linking System: Sitemap parser with relevance scoring algorithm for automatic internal linking
• Smart Scheduler: Random distribution algorithm spreading posts across days with WordPress Cron integration
• Comprehensive Admin Interface: Three-panel dashboard for upload, settings management, and post monitoring
• Must be able to turn off/on remotely through a backend.

Technical Complexity

• Multi-API orchestration (Anthropic, Stability AI)
• Advanced content validation (word count, keyword density, SEO compliance)
• Server-side chart rendering for infographic generation
• Custom database table with status tracking
• AJAX-powered admin interface with real-time validation
• WordPress Cron integration for automated publishing
• SEO plugin integration (Yoast, Rank Math, All in One SEO)

Required Skills & ExperienceMust Have

• 5+ years WordPress plugin development with custom database tables, cron jobs, and admin interfaces
• Advanced PHP 7.4+ including OOP, namespaces, and WordPress coding standards
• REST API integration experience with error handling, rate limiting, and retry logic
• MySQL/Database optimization with indexes, prepared statements, and query optimization
• WordPress Security expertise: nonces, capability checks, sanitization, escaping
• JavaScript/jQuery for AJAX, dynamic forms, and real-time validation
• Responsive CSS for mobile-friendly admin interfaces

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with AI API integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)
• Image generation API experience (Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, Midjourney)
• Chart.js or similar data visualization libraries
• Server-side rendering (Puppeteer, PhantomJS, or similar)
• WordPress Cron debugging and optimization
• Large-scale content automation systems
• SEO plugin integration experience

Technical Environment

• Backend: PHP 7.4+, WordPress 5.0+, MySQL 5.6+
• Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, WordPress Color Picker API
• APIs: Anthropic Claude API, Stability AI API
• Libraries: Chart.js 4.4.0 (CDN)
• Tools: Git, Composer (optional), WP-CLI

DeliverablesPhase 1: Core Development (40-60 hours)

✅ Complete plugin structure with proper WordPress standards✅ Custom database table with migration/activation hooks✅ CSV upload, validation, and parsing system✅ Claude API integration with content generation✅ Stability AI image generation with WordPress media library integration✅ Chart.js infographic generation system✅ Scheduler with random distribution algorithm✅ Sitemap parser with relevance scoring

Phase 2: Admin Interface (20-30 hours)

✅ Dashboard page with CSV upload and preview✅ Settings page with API key management and color pickers✅ Scheduled posts monitoring page with filtering✅ Modal-based post editing system✅ AJAX handlers for all interactions✅ Responsive CSS for mobile compatibility

Phase 3: Testing & Documentation (15-20 hours)

✅ Comprehensive testing with sample data✅ Error handling for all failure scenarios✅ Email notification system✅ README.md with technical documentation✅ INSTALLATION-GUIDE.txt for quick setup✅ END-USER-GUIDE.md for end users✅ Sample CSV with 10 test posts

Phase 4: Deployment Support (10-15 hours)

✅ Deployment assistance and troubleshooting✅ Performance optimization review✅ Security audit compliance✅ WordPress compatibility testing✅ Initial rollout monitoring

Project Specifications

Complete 50+ page technical specification document provided including:

• Detailed API integration requirements
• Database schema and SQL queries
• Exact HTML/CSS/JavaScript code patterns
• Security and validation rules
• Error handling procedures
• Cron implementation details
• Third-party plugin integration requirements
• Upon successful completion, we will look at Social Media Integration as a separate project

Timeline Estimate

Total: 100-130 hours over 6 weeks

Phase

Hours

Duration

Core Development

40-60h

2-3 weeks

Admin Interface

20-30h

1-2 weeks

Testing & Documentation

15-20h

1 week

Deployment Support

10-15h

3-5 days

Buffer (contingency)

15-20h

As needed

Preferred Schedule: 20-25 hours per week for focused, quality development

Compensation & Terms

• Rate: Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($40-60/hour typical range)
• Payment Structure: Milestone-based
• Contract Type: Fixed-term with potential ongoing support retainer
• Start Date: Immediate availability preferred
• Location: Las Vegas, NV
• Contractor would be considered for Full-Time work upon successful completion

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Portfolio/GitHub: Links to WordPress plugins you've developed (especially those with API integrations)
• Relevant Experience: Brief description of similar projects (AI integrations, automation systems, complex plugins)
• Availability: Hours per week and start date
• Rate: Your hourly rate or project quote
• Questions: Any technical questions about the specifications
• Approach: Brief overview of how you'd approach this project (2-3 paragraphs)

Bonus Points

• Examples of AI API integrations you've built
• WordPress plugins in the official repository
• Experience with content automation at scale
• Chart/data visualization implementations
• Complex scheduling system experience

What Makes This Project Interesting

• Cutting-edge AI integration: Work with the latest AI model
• Complex problem-solving: Multi-API orchestration, intelligent content assembly, advanced scheduling
• Real business impact: System will generate hundreds of professional blog posts automatically
• Full-stack WordPress development: Backend logic, admin UI, database design, API integration
• Portfolio piece: Impressive showcase project combining AI, automation, and WordPress expertise
• Clean codebase: Detailed specifications ensure professional, maintainable code

Interview Process

• Application review (2-3 days)
• Technical discussion (30-45 min video call)
• Paid test task (optional, 2-4 hours, compensated at full rate)
• Final interview & scope alignment (30 min)
• Contract & kickoff (within 1 week of acceptance)

This is a professional contract opportunity for an experienced WordPress developer who enjoys complex technical challenges and wants to work with cutting-edge AI technology. The specifications are comprehensive, the requirements are clear, and the project scope is well-defined.

Ready to build something impressive? We look forward to your application!

how many hours for this project is an estimate

Project Time EstimateTotal: 85-125 hours

Here's the breakdown from the technical specifications:

Phase 1: Core Development — 40-60 hours

• Main plugin file and database setup: 6-8 hours
• CSV handler: 6-8 hours
• Content generator (Claude API): 10-12 hours
• Image generator (Stability AI): 6-8 hours
• Infographic generator: 8-10 hours
• Scheduler system: 6-8 hours
• Sitemap parser: 4-6 hours

Phase 2: Admin Interface — 20-30 hours

• Dashboard page: 8-10 hours
• Settings page: 6-8 hours
• Scheduled posts page: 6-8 hours
• JavaScript functionality: 6-8 hours
• CSS styling: 4-6 hours

Phase 3: Testing & Documentation — 15-20 hours

• Unit testing: 4-6 hours
• Integration testing: 6-8 hours
• Documentation: 5-6 hours

Phase 4: Deployment & Support — 10-15 hours

• Deployment prep: 4-6 hours
• Initial rollout: 4-6 hours
• Post-launch support: 2-3 hours

Realistic Estimate

Conservative (experienced developer, minimal issues): ~90 hoursRealistic (accounting for debugging, revisions): ~105 hoursSafe (including buffer for unexpected challenges): ~120 hours

Timeline

• Working 20-25 hours/week: 4-6 weeks
• Working full-time (40 hours/week): 2.5-3 weeks

The most complex parts are:

• AI API content generation (10-12 hours) - parsing, validation, SEO requirements
• Infographic generation (8-10 hours) - server-side Chart.js rendering
• Scheduler system (6-8 hours) - random distribution + WordPress Cron

Bottom line: Budget 100-120 hours to be safe.

We own the Intellectual Property, you will need to sign an NDA and a non-compete for the project.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89135