Alex Magana
WordPress, CMS, website operations, and digital support for real-world business needs.
Chicago-based web developer working across WordPress, CMS platforms, content, analytics, SEO, hosting, DNS, and practical design support.
What I do
I’m usually the person people call when a website needs to be built, fixed, cleaned up, connected, moved, updated, or simply made easier to manage.
What I do
I help teams manage and improve their web presence across design, development, content, analytics, hosting, DNS, SEO, and day-to-day website operations.
Chicago, IL
Available for web roles, freelance projects, and consulting.
Areas of focus:
WordPress and CMS websites
Website maintenance and troubleshooting
Landing pages and content workflows
GA4, SEO, redirects, and reporting
Hosting, DNS, SSL, forms, and integrations
Design support, branding, and production assets
Selected Work
Projects
A small selection of web, content, ecommerce, nonprofit, and digital operations projects. Full case studies are being added over time.
Hyundai Hub — Project & workflow support
Website and operations support using Trello to organize tasks, content, updates, and project communication.Links:
View project / Notes / Trello workflow
Chava’s Tacos — Digital menu displays
Digital food menu system for restaurant TVs, including menu structure, image/video assets, day/night schedules, and display management.Links:
View project / Menu system / Images
Pachacamak — Nonprofit website
Nonprofit web presence focused on clear information, community visibility, content organization, and simple ongoing maintenance.Links:
View project / Website
Pro Image — Project & workflow support
Website and operations support using Trello to organize tasks, content, updates, and project communication.Links:
View project / Notes / Trello workflow
Abbey Brown — Ecommerce
Ecommerce and website support for a retail business, including product/content updates, site organization, and online sales improvements.Links:
View project / Storefront
React project — Front-end build
A small React-based project to show front-end development, component thinking, and modern JavaScript workflow.Links:
View project / GitHub / Demo
Optional later additions:
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
Anagam.com
Personal web hub and writing space.
Blog
Notes on websites, tools, design, WordPress, AI, SEO, analytics, small business web work, and the practical side of keeping digital projects moving.
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
Handcut Designs
Independent web and design work for small businesses, artists, restaurants, and local organizations.
WEB DEVELOPER / DESIGNER
Location
Chicago, ILEmail
[email protected]Phone
(773) 957-3359Links
LinkedIn
Download PDF Resume
Handcut Designs
anagam.com
CORE STRENTHS
Website operations and CMS management
WordPress strategy, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Elementor and page builder workflows
SEO, redirects, metadata, and content QA
GA4 reporting and campaign tracking
Hosting, DNS, SSL, CDN, and web infrastructure
Accessibility, performance, and usability improvements
Brand, graphic design, photography, and print production
Workflow systems, documentation, and stakeholder coordination
IT support, systems administration, and business technology
CORE STRENTHS
CMS / Web
WordPress, Elementor, HubSpot CMS, Shopify, Carrd, Wix, SquarespaceAnalytics / SEO
GA4, Google Search Console, Rank Math, redirects, UTM tracking, metadata, accessibility checksInfrastructure
Hosting, DNS, SSL, CDN, Cloudflare, WP Engine, Hostinger, NamecheapDesign / Creative
Adobe Creative Cloud, Affinity, Canva, photography, print production, brandingWorkflow / Operations
Trello, Google Workspace, SharePoint, documentation systems, project trackingIT / Systems
AS400, Windows support, desktop/server support, factory technology, inventory/admin systems
Professional Summary
Senior digital experience and website operations professional with 20+ years of experience supporting websites, CMS platforms, digital infrastructure, creative production, and business technology systems. Strong background in WordPress, Elementor, HubSpot CMS, Shopify, analytics, SEO, hosting, DNS, accessibility, web troubleshooting, and cross-functional website management. Experienced working across agency, enterprise, small business, nonprofit, restaurant, artist, and manufacturing environments.Known for bridging technical execution, design judgment, content workflows, stakeholder communication, and practical problem-solving.
Experience
LKHS
Senior Web Developer / Digital Experience
Chicago, IL - Jun 2022 to Jun 2025Managed and supported enterprise and client-facing web properties with a focus on WordPress, CMS workflows, analytics, digital experience, and technical website operations.
Supported Hyundai Material Handling web properties, including enterprise WordPress work, product content, dealer resources, and ongoing website operations.
Worked on Hyundai Hub, a dealer-facing portal/resource platform supporting product literature, marketing materials, brand resources, training information, and internal content access.
Helped manage GA4 reporting, web performance concerns, PDF/resource workflows, redirects, and troubleshooting.
Assisted with hosting, bandwidth, security, traffic, and infrastructure-related issues affecting website reliability and cost.
Coordinated web updates across stakeholders, designers, account teams, content contributors, and technical vendors.
Triple Digital
WordPress Developer / Contractor
Remote - Apr to Sep 2025Supported a large portfolio of WordPress websites, primarily for law firm clients, with ongoing updates, launches, troubleshooting, SEO cleanup, and Elementor-based workflows.
Worked across 70+ WordPress websites, including active maintenance, content updates, landing pages, redirects, QA, and launch support.
Used Elementor workflows to build, update, and maintain pages efficiently across multiple client sites.
Helped with AI-assisted content and translation workflows, adapting content into usable website updates.
Supported technical SEO cleanup including redirects, 404 review, noindex issues, metadata, and page structure updates.
Coordinated with internal teams to keep high-volume website work organized and moving.
Handcut Designs
Owner / Web, Brand & Digital Consultant
Chicago IL - May 2013 to PresentBuilt and supported websites, branding, photography, print, and digital presence for small businesses, restaurants, artists, nonprofits, and independent professionals.
Created and maintained websites using WordPress, Shopify, Carrd, Wix, Squarespace, and other CMS platforms.
Provided practical web strategy, domain/DNS support, hosting coordination, email setup, forms, content updates, and launch support.
Delivered branding, graphic design, photography, print materials, menus, business cards, catalogs, and visual assets.
Worked directly with clients who needed clear guidance, reliable execution, and simple digital systems they could understand.
Vienna Beef
IT Support / Systems / Business Technology
Chicago IL - Jan 2001 - Jun 2022Provided long-term IT and systems support across office, factory, administrative, and operational environments.
Supported AS400 systems, SharePoint, desktop/server environments, user support, and business technology operations.
Assisted with factory technology, inventory/admin workflows, and internal systems support.
Participated in technology transitions, including Deacom-related business system changes.
Built a strong foundation in practical troubleshooting, user support, systems reliability, and business operations.
Phone
Contact
Need help with a website, a project, or a digital mess that needs sorting out? Send me a note.