Hi, I'm Matthew Wright, WordPress Developer

Element is a video production studio with a flair for the dramatic and comedic. The highlight of this build for me was working with some really great designs and figuring out a lightweight way to present a large volume of video clips. After testing a few off-the-shelf solutions, I ended up building my own approach from scratch, and it worked beautifully. Collaborating with a team of creatives can sometimes be challenging, but this project was a dream from start to finish.

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This project was a rewarding challenge. I worked with an extensive design system built on a niche programming language that was new to me. Although building sites for higher education is always demanding, this project was among the best planned, documented, and managed I’ve ever experienced. Rather than feeling abandoned in the deep end, the documentation provided continuous guidance through the build, almost like having a swim instructor by my side.

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I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project for a local musician. Collaborating with a local freelancer, we designed user-friendly UX concepts that enabled Chris to connect with his fans and stay updated on new releases. Even though the site is older, it has aged gracefully. My personal highlight was developing a custom audio player that enhances the native WordPress audio setup, while the lightweight, secure theme ensures optimal performance.

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MIT launched a completely redesigned version of their existing site, and I was responsible for translating those designs into a user-friendly digital experience. A particular highlight for me was collaborating closely with their accessibility expert to ensure the site was fully compatible with assistive technologies. This experience profoundly changed my perspective on web development. I’ve always prided myself on creating sites with end-users in mind, but this additional focus on accessibility was both humbling and transformative. It revealed new, innovative solutions to familiar challenges, solutions that ultimately enhanced usability for everyone.

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This was one of my earliest projects in the business and remains one of my favorites. At the time, I was working for Angelsmith, a digital marketing agency, where I built websites and created client content. Our team coordinated nationally with food bloggers for a live event held simultaneously in four cities. Despite the tight timeline, we continued optimizing code right up until the morning of the event. Everything went smoothly, the excitement was incredible, and our efforts earned us a nomination for a Shorty Award. The highlight for me was realizing that even challenging timelines can still yield outstanding results.

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I helped a local nonprofit transform an outdated Blogger site into one that truly reflects its gravitas. The Meetinghouse is a small yet remarkable performance space in remote Massachusetts. It’s a place defined by community support, historic preservation, and the celebration of local talent. We built a ticketing system and a custom calendar to enhance its unique character. Truly, it’s one of the best examples of what makes Western Mass a special place.

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