Mehul Lakhatariya (@mehulgitech) – WordPress user profile

Bio

I am a Senior WordPress & WooCommerce Developer with 13+ years of experience building high-performance websites, custom plugins, and scalable eCommerce solutions. I specialize in custom theme development, API integrations, performance optimization, and solving complex technical challenges. I have worked with international clients across various industries, delivering solutions that enhance speed, usability, and conversions. My focus is on clean code, SEO-friendly builds, and long-term maintainable solutions.

Interests

WordPress & Open Source – Exploring new plugins, contributing to community discussions, and staying updated with the latest WordPress/WooCommerce trends.

Performance Optimization – Finding smarter ways to improve site speed, Core Web Vitals, and scalability.

UI/UX & Accessibility – Designing interfaces that are not only beautiful but also accessible to everyone.

API Integrations – Experimenting with REST API, GraphQL, and connecting WordPress with external systems.

Continuous Learning – Exploring new frameworks like Next.js, Payload CMS, and headless WordPress.

Personal – Tech blogging, mentoring juniors, traveling, and exploring productivity hacks.

WordPress Origin Story

My journey with WordPress started over a decade ago when I was searching for a flexible way to build websites without reinventing the wheel every time. What began as curiosity—customizing themes and fixing small issues—quickly turned into a passion for solving real business challenges with WordPress.

Over time, I dove deeper into the core, learning how hooks, filters, and the WordPress ecosystem truly worked. I began developing custom plugins, integrating third-party APIs, and optimizing websites for speed and scalability.

What excites me most about WordPress is its balance of simplicity and power—whether it’s empowering small businesses with a solid online presence or building large-scale WooCommerce solutions for enterprises.

Today, after 13+ years in the field, I specialize in:
Building custom plugins and themes
Crafting high-performance WooCommerce stores
Ensuring Core Web Vitals & SEO readiness
Creating future-proof solutions that scale with business growth

WordPress is more than just a tool for me—it’s the foundation of my career, my expertise, and the way I help businesses succeed online.

Contributions Sponsored

Mehul Lakhatariya contributes 2 hours per week to the following teams: CLI, Core, Design, Meta, Polyglots, and Test.

Member Since: May 24th, 2017
Location: Ahmedabad, India
GitHub: Mehul-WP
Job Title: Senior WordPress & WooCommerce Developer | Custom Plugins, API Integrations, Performance Optimization
Employer: Freelancer
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Contribution History

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Translation Contributor

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Translated 7 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
2 months ago
Completed the course Basic principles of conflict resolution on learn.wordpress.org
3 months ago
Completed the course Community team event mentor training on learn.wordpress.org
3 months ago
Completed the course Beginner WordPress Developer on learn.wordpress.org
3 months ago
Completed the course Advanced WordPress User on learn.wordpress.org
3 months ago
Committed [3356441] to Plugins SVN:
Add plugin banner (772x250)
6 months ago
Committed [3356438] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.0.1
6 months ago
Committed [3356436] to Plugins SVN:
Add plugin assets (banner, icon, screenshots)
6 months ago
Committed [3356429] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging version 1.0.1
6 months ago
Committed [3356428] to Plugins SVN:
Add plugin website assets (banner, icons, screenshots)
6 months ago
Committed [3356423] to Plugins SVN:
Release version 1.0.1
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Can’t login to wp admin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello,I hope your issue has been resolved. If not, please share the details with us,…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to Adding posts to sidebar via category, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello,I hope your issue has been resolved. If not, please share the details with us,…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to Link on Button apprance issue, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello,I hope your issue has been resolved. If not, please share the details with us,…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to How can I output the HTML of a query loop to a variable?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The issue you're facing is likely due to the behavior of the_permalink() and the_title(). Both…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to How can I output the HTML of a query loop to a variable?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Can you please try below version : function onepost() { // Set up the query…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to Link on Button apprance issue, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
On which specific page or article are you noticing the issue? Can you provide the…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to Adding posts to sidebar via category, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Using a Widget and Custom Query You can use a Custom HTML or Text Widget…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to Can’t login to wp admin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
If you can’t log in to your WordPress admin dashboard, follow these steps to troubleshoot…
1 year ago
Posted a reply to Unable To Add Comment Section On My Blog, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Adding a comment section to your WordPress blog depends on the theme and settings you're…
1 year ago
Is the 364th person to arrive at WordCamp Ahmedabad 2025
1 year ago
Posted a reply to I am receiving the below error. Kindly check and confirm., on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The errors are not site-specific, as others have experienced the same issue. It’s related to…
1 year ago
Created a topic, Category Issue, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi, Default category setup available in setting pag…
2 years ago
Translated 2 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
3 years ago
Translated 2 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Translated 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
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Suggested 16 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Suggested 6 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Suggested 28 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Created a topic, Excellent Plugin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Awesome plugin Easy to manage configurations and sett…
8 years ago
Created a topic, Great Plugin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
WooCommerce is like the child of WordPress, It’s ope…
8 years ago