Creation of a media site: WordPress (GeneratePress + GenerateBlocks)
Technical Task for the Developer
Job Title: Creation of a High-Performance Media Site: The Weed Blog (GeneratePress + GenerateBlocks)
Project Description: We are executing "clean" development for an authoritative media site (The Weed Blog — https://theweedblog.com/). This is a technical implementation project, not a creative design exploration. The technology stack, design system (hex codes, fonts), and layout logic are defined. A qualified performer is needed to realize this vision.
Deadline: 7 days from the moment of hiring
Current Project Status: Ready for development
Hosting: WP Engine development environment
Plugins: All premium plugins installed, licensed, and active
Access: Administrative access provided immediately
Materials: All global colors, typographic scales, and reference layouts defined and ready for use
Scope of Work
The performer will create the main framework of the site using GeneratePress Premium + GenerateBlocks Pro. The build includes a custom mobile layout in the style of Netflix, a high-density desktop grid, and a custom-styled recipe engine.
1. Technical Specifications and Plugin Stack
Base Infrastructure:
GeneratePress Premium (theme)
GenerateBlocks Pro (layouts and patterns)
Code Snippets (for custom PHP functions — keep
functions.phpclean)
Performance and Security:
Perfmatters (script manager, deferred JS, removal of unused CSS)
Imagify (image optimization — WebP/AVIF)
Wordfence (web firewall)
Limitations: Wordfence must be configured in "optimization mode" (.user.ini) with the Live Traffic option TURNED OFF.
Limitations: Must not override or conflict with Global Edge Security from WP Engine.
SEO and Content:
Yoast SEO Premium (headings, canonical URLs, breadcrumbs, schema)
TaxoPress (taxonomy management)
Limitations: Manual cleanup only; DO NOT enable automatic tagging.
Recipes:
WP Recipe Maker Premium
Limitations: Write custom CSS to style recipe cards according to the global design system (green/black borders, typography, spacing). Standard plugin styling is unacceptable.
Forms and Metadata:
Gravity Forms (lead generation — style to match the theme)
ACF Pro (custom fields for reviews/recipe metadata)
Operations:
WP All Import/Export Pro (active only during migration tasks)
2. Site Structure and Pages (Skeleton)
The performer is responsible for creating an empty structure/skeleton. DO NOT migrate old content yet (except for pages that meet the requirements).
Main Pages (create empty templates and add to the footer menu):
About Us
Contact — integrate Gravity Forms
Privacy Policy — Critical: text must be transferred verbatim from the live site to meet SMS requirements
Terms & Conditions — Critical: text must be transferred verbatim from the live site to meet SMS requirements
Advertise / Media Kit
Page Layout Settings:
All pages must use the default layout (content only, no sidebars) with a container width of 800px for readability.
Taxonomy Structure (Main Menu):
Set up the main menu with 6 categories: News, Culture, Growing, Science, Advocacy, Reviews.
3. Main Page Architecture ("Responsive Transformation")
A high-density main page is needed, implemented with Query Loops from GenerateBlocks, adapting behavior based on the device.
A. Mobile Layout: "Netflix" Stack (Critical)
A specific layout is needed — a vertical+horizontal hybrid navigation.
Technical Implementation:
Use CSS Scroll Snap (
display:flex; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory).No slider plugins.
Visual Hint:
1.2 cards should be visible (the second card peeking from the right, hinting at scrolling).
Element Flow:
Search bar: small, sticky at the top.
Trending banner: main headlines.
Category carousels: 3–5 horizontal rows (e.g., News, Growing, Strains). Each with a clear heading.
Featured story: highlighted "hero" card separating carousels and the feed.
Latest news: vertical feed (standard grid) at the bottom.
B. Desktop Layout
Hero: split grid (70% — main story / 30% — stack of 3 smaller stories).
Sections: mobile carousels transform into high-density 4-column grids for desktop.
4. Custom Functions (on code/blocks — WITHOUT plugins)
Social Media Buttons:
Build using GenerateBlocks and embedded SVGs.
Limitations: DO NOT install heavy JS plugins like AddToAny or ShareThis.
Location: header, footer, and "Share" section in individual posts.
Related Posts:
Custom Query Loop from GenerateBlocks at the bottom of articles.
Logic: main filter — posts that share at least one common tag. Backup: posts from the same main category. Exclude the current post.
Estimated Reading Time:
Implement via a lightweight PHP snippet based on word count.
Display in the meta block of the post hero.
Table of Contents:
Create a lightweight custom block pattern that automatically generates links from H2/H3 headings, with minimal JS.
Limitations: no layout shift (reserve space for TOC in the template).
How We Work
I act as the lead architect. I have defined the stack, design system, and site map. I need a qualified performer to implement this vision strictly according to the specifications provided.
Website Link: https://theweedblog.com/
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1973 17 0 1 Hello. I have carefully reviewed the technical task. I work specifically with the GeneratePress Premium + GenerateBlocks Pro stack, so your vision of "clean" development resonates with me.
I understand that this task is for implementation, not design. I am ready to implement the project strictly according to the specifications:
Key points of implementation:
Mobile "Netflix" layout: I will implement it using native CSS Scroll Snap (scroll-snap-type: x mandatory), without using heavy JS sliders. This will ensure maximum speed.
WP Recipe Maker: I have experience customizing this plugin. I will rewrite the default styles to yours (green borders, typography) via CSS, so the cards look like part of the design system.
Functionality without unnecessary plugins:
"Time to Read" and "Related Posts" will be implemented through lightweight PHP snippets and Query Loop (GB).
… Social buttons will be made in SVG through GB blocks, as you require.
TOC (Table of Contents) will be done in pure JS/CSS without layout shift (CLS).
Settings: Wordfence in optimization mode, Perfmatters to disable unnecessary CSS, Imagify for WebP.
I am ready to work in the WP Engine environment. I guarantee clean code and adherence to deadlines.
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6666 28 0 2 Hello!
I have carefully reviewed your detailed technical specification for creating a high-performance media site The Weed Blog based on GeneratePress Premium + GenerateBlocks Pro. This is a technical implementation project, and I am ready to strictly adhere to all architectural and technical specifications.
My experience with this technology stack allows me to guarantee quality, high speed (clean code), and the absence of conflicts with plugins and WP Engine hosting.
Key implementation guarantees
I will ensure the completion of all points in the specification within 7 days:
… Cleanliness and infrastructure. Using GeneratePress Premium and GenerateBlocks Pro as the foundation. Custom functions will be implemented through Code Snippets to maintain the cleanliness of functions.php.
Performance. Configuration of Perfmatters (removal of unused CSS, deferred JS) and correct configuration of Wordfence (optimization mode, Live Traffic DISABLED) to avoid conflicts with Global Edge Security.
Recipes (WP Recipe Maker). I will write custom CSS for full styling of recipe cards according to your design system (green/black borders), ignoring the standard styling.
Critical pages. I will literally transfer the text for the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions pages from the live site.
Architecture of the main page
I will implement a complex responsive transformation of Query Loops:
Mobile layout "Netflix". Creating a vertically-horizontal hybrid layout using CSS Scroll Snap (scroll-snap-type: x mandatory), without slider plugins. I will ensure the visibility of 1.2 cards to prompt scrolling.
Desktop layout. Mobile carousels will transform into high-density 4-column grids. The hero block will be divided into 70%/30%.
Custom functions (without heavy plugins)
All these functions will be implemented through GenerateBlocks and lightweight snippets:
Social media: Building buttons with embedded SVG.
Related posts: Custom Query Loop that filters posts by shared tags, with fallback by categories.
Reading time: Implementation through a lightweight PHP snippet.
Table of contents (TOC): Custom block pattern that generates links from H2/H3 headings with minimal JS, reserving space to prevent layout shift.
I am ready to immediately start developing the skeleton of the site in the provided WP Engine environment, strictly adhering to all your specifications.
Can we discuss the transfer of design and access to start working?
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242 Hello!
I work in WordPress + GeneratePress - I create fast, flexible, and optimized landing pages and corporate websites, including design customization and integration of necessary tools.
Time needed is 14 working days.
Write privately and we will agree.
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1762 19 0 1 Hello!
We are working on the development of software, websites, automation systems, and more.
We accept projects for development "from scratch" as well as for technical refinement.
We work with a wide stack: WordPress, Opencart, Shopify, WIX, Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, Unity 3D, SQL, MSSQL, WPF, WinForms.
We have practical experience in:
– system and application programming
– business process automation
… – information security
– technical project management
After project delivery, we provide free technical support for 14 days.
We work quickly, clearly, and results-oriented.
We look forward to collaborating!
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835 7 0 1 Good day.
I am ready to develop a media website turnkey on WP.
The price for creating the website:
Template from 12,000 UAH Individual development from 20,000 UAH
I suggest discussing the details of the project.
Example of Landing Pages: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m5oHbYvSOTMHqEXjKGqMKzEg3WWxHvKDlWf2khixjpE/edit
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Example of Online Store: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QqchaqJbq-4Clxm1BULy2aj7tEoaNQNNi0j_qhJ8x7E/edit?usp=sharing
… Examples of Bitrix: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqJK7r6Ryxm4J3HQ7YSmuljOYAfMyJr8mr0wA76WJcA/edit?usp=sharing
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