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Faraz Shoaib

Faraz Shoaib

I am a senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the digital development landscape, and at the heart of my career lies a deep, unwavering c…

Karachi
Lead CMS Strategist & Digital Experience Architect
Since July 2026 172 views
Availability
Available for hire · Freelance Open to volunteering
Specialties
Product / Agency Owner Developer Project Manager Site Builder
Preferred Hosting
Hostinger
First WP Version Used
4.x
Birthday
March 9
Joined WP.org
May 2025
Joined WPFolks
July 2026
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About

I am a senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the digital development landscape, and at the heart of my career lies a deep, unwavering commitment to WordPress. As a specialist in WordPress plugin development, custom theme engineering, and high-performance optimization, I have spent the better part of my professional journey pushing the platform to its full potential—architecting scalable solutions, writing clean, maintainable PHP, and delivering enterprise-grade experiences that stand the test of traffic and time.

WordPress is not just a tool I use—it is a community I proudly belong to. I have built complex custom plugins from the ground up, fine-tuned database queries for sub-second load times, integrated diverse third-party APIs, and implemented robust security frameworks that protect both data and reputation. I stay deeply engaged with the evolving WordPress ecosystem, from Full Site Editing and block development to headless architectures and REST API integrations.

Beyond WordPress, my expertise extends across a diverse array of modern and traditional CMS platforms, including:

  • Shopify – for high-volume e-commerce solutions with custom theming and app integrations

  • Webflow – for visually rich, designer-friendly sites with clean exportable code

  • Framer – for interactive, prototype-driven web experiences

  • Squarespace – for rapid, aesthetic brand deployments

  • Drupal – for complex, content-heavy enterprise portals

  • Joomla – for flexible mid-tier content management solutions

This multi-platform fluency gives me a unique vantage point—I understand what makes each CMS exceptional, and I bring those cross-platform insights back into my WordPress work. It allows me to think beyond the ordinary, adopt best practices from adjacent ecosystems, and continually raise the bar for what I deliver within the WordPress space.

However, my identity as a developer is rooted in more than just platform knowledge. I am a strategic problem-solver who bridges technical execution with business vision. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate abstract goals into actionable roadmaps, mentor development teams on coding excellence, and champion agile practices that drive efficiency and quality.

Today, as I step further into the WordPress community, I come not only as an engineer but as a contributor—eager to share knowledge, learn from fellow enthusiasts, and help shape the future of a platform that has given so much to the web.

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@farazshoaib

Activity

Added a plugin: ChoiceKit for WooCommerce
16 hours ago
Added a plugin: DraftFence AI Review
2 months ago
Faraz Shoaib
Faraz Shoaib @farazshoaib 3 months ago
Replying to @farazshoaib

Thanks! Currently Botzio AI uses its own provider integration, not a native WordPress AI connector. Admins add their API key, choose OpenAI/Gemini/OpenRouter, add their knowledge base, and the chatbot sends visitor questions to the selected provider with that context to generate replies.

Faraz Shoaib
Faraz Shoaib @farazshoaib 3 months ago

Hi everyone,

I recently launched a free AI chatbot plugin called Botzio AI on WordPress.org:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/botzio-ai/

It supports OpenAI, Gemini, and OpenRouter, with a built-in knowledge base, customization options, and a daily message limit in the free version.

I'm looking for practical advice on:

  1. Which platforms (besides the WordPress repo) would be most effective for marketing a plugin like this? For example, Facebook groups, LinkedIn, Reddit, Product Hunt, or niche AI/tech communities?

  2. What initial strategies have worked for you to get early adopters and honest reviews?

I have a limited budget, so I want to focus my efforts wisely. Any insights or experiences you can share would be very helpful.

Blog Tool, Publishing Platform, and CMS - WordPress.orgFrom wordpress.org
Faraz Shoaib
Faraz Shoaib @farazshoaib 3 months ago

Hey WordPress folks 👋

I just launched Botzio AI — a free AI chatbot plugin for WordPress that helps turn your website into a smarter support assistant.

Instead of visitors digging through pages or waiting for replies, Botzio AI can answer questions, guide users, and provide instant help using your own website/business knowledge. ⚡

What it can do:

🤖 Add a floating AI chatbot to your WordPress site
🔌 Connect with OpenAI, Gemini, or OpenRouter
🧠 Train it with your FAQs, business info, services, or product details
💬 Add starter questions so visitors know what to ask
🎨 Customize the chatbot color, position, title, and welcome message
⚙️ Set daily limits, temperature, and response length
📊 Track simple chat activity from the admin panel

If you run a business website, agency site, service site, or WooCommerce store, this can help make your site feel more responsive and helpful.

Try it here:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/botzio-ai/

Would love your feedback, feature ideas, or a review if you find it useful 🙌

#plugin #showcase #news
Botzio AI – Smart Chatbot & Website AssistantFrom wordpress.org
3 months ago

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