Hi, I'm TJ

Web developer building modern client sites with React, Next.js, and WordPress, plus the APIs and data pipelines behind them.

ABOUT

I'm TJ Slade, a web developer building modern, scalable client sites with React, Next.js, and WordPress. I focus on clean code, strong performance, and interfaces that hold up under real world use.

My work spans the full stack of front end engineering: JavaScript and ES6, React component architecture, Next.js applications, and custom WordPress themes and plugins. Behind the interface I build the data layer that ties it all together: PHP, Node, and Python automation, REST API integrations, and real-time data pipelines that keep content, inventory, and payments in sync across systems.

I deliver everything a client needs to launch and maintain a digital presence: design, development, hosting, Google Workspace, SEO, and ongoing maintenance. From small business landing pages to large scale subscription platforms, I build scalable, reliable systems that are easy to operate, simple to monitor, and built to last.

I also build AI into how I work. Custom Claude agents handle the repetitive parts of a project, like research, first drafts, and QA checks, so more of my time goes to the design decisions, client conversations, and careful code that need a person.

MY WORK

Spot in Heaven

Brand & Logo, Next.js E-Commerce, Stripe API, PDF Generation, Photo Uploads, Order Admin

A brand and storefront built from scratch for a business that registers a spot in heaven and delivers it as a personalized certificate and deed. Customers personalize their order and pay through Stripe, then a custom pipeline renders their documents as PDFs, stores uploaded photos, and emails the finished deed, with an admin view for managing orders.

Harbor Counseling

Squarespace Migration, Next.js Rebuild, SEO Strategy, Instagram Feed, Email Authentication, Hosting

A twenty-page rebuild for an eating disorder and sport psychology practice, moved off Squarespace onto a fast Next.js site. Built around how clients actually search, with pages for each specialty, fees, telehealth, and the areas served, plus an SEO strategy onboarding, a live Instagram feed, and email authentication for the practice's domain.

Greater Kansas City Chapter, NTMA

Full Site Rebuild, Next.js, Events & Member Directories, LinkedIn Embeds, Custom Forms, Headless WordPress

A full rebuild for the Kansas City chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association, with events, member and sponsor directories, board profiles, and curated LinkedIn posts across twenty pages. Content is organized as structured data so it can move onto a headless WordPress backend the chapter can edit on its own.

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

React Rebuild, Headless WordPress, Custom Plugin Development, Google Workspace, Ongoing Maintenance

A complete platform overhaul for a global academic organization, replacing a legacy WordPress site with a custom React frontend backed by a headless WordPress CMS. Includes custom plugin development for editorial workflows, Google Workspace integration, and ongoing maintenance for sustained operation.

KRN NY Pilates

Website Overhaul, Subscription Platform, Stripe API, Vimeo API, Zoom API, Event & Ticket Management

A complete platform overhaul for a Pilates studio combining a subscription based video library, e-commerce, and live class ticketing. Integrated the Stripe API for recurring payments, the Vimeo API for the gated video library, and the Zoom API for class scheduling and attendance.

Lucky Finn Designs

New Website, E-Commerce, Square Payments API, Custom Python Inventory App, Real-Time Data Sync, Hosting

A fully branded online storefront for embroidered apparel built around the Square Payments API with custom variation logic for personalization. Paired with a custom Python application that manages inventory and syncs stock data between the owner's system and the storefront in real time.

Twin Suns Gaming

Next.js, MDX Publishing, AI-Assisted Editorial Workflow, Social Automation, Scheduled Jobs

My own Star Wars gaming news and review site, built on Next.js with an MDX content system. AI agents handle research, first drafts, and scheduling under an editorial voice guide I wrote, while I set direction and review every piece. Automated scripts generate social graphics and video, post to X and Instagram, and check every embed before it publishes.

Dr. Zoe Ross-Nash

New Website, Custom Plugin Development, API Integrations, Hosting, Ongoing Maintenance

A professional practice site featuring custom WordPress plugin development that pulls live Google Places API reviews and an Instagram Graph API feed directly onto the page. Delivered end to end through design, development, managed hosting, and ongoing maintenance.

Eylar Insurance Solutions

New Website, Custom Form Development, Google Workspace, Email Hosting, Hosting

A trust focused insurance site built to communicate coverage clearly and capture qualified leads through custom intake forms with intelligent routing. Paired with Google Workspace integration for unified email infrastructure and team collaboration across the business.

Turner Uni Drive

Website Rebuild, Site Consolidation, Google Workspace, Local SEO, SEO Sanitation, Ongoing Maintenance

A complete site rebuild that consolidated a bloated legacy presence into a focused, streamlined experience with narrowed navigation and a clearer information hierarchy. Reinforced with local SEO, SEO sanitation, Google Workspace integration, and ongoing maintenance for long term performance.

Per Aspera Strength

Website Redesign, Landing Page, Lead Capture, SEO, Reputation Management, Local Listings

A redesigned strength training site engineered around lead capture and conversion, with prominent calls to action guiding visitors toward inquiries. Reinforced with technical SEO, reputation management, and local listings to drive consistent visibility and qualified traffic.

Headed North Foundation

New Website, Custom Form Development, Hosting, Ongoing Maintenance

A nonprofit foundation site built around clear mission communication and conversion focused calls to action, with custom form development handling both student applications and donation flows. Supported by ongoing maintenance and managed hosting for sustained operation.

Wichita Vault Academy

New Website, E-Commerce, Google Workspace, Hosting, Ongoing Maintenance

An athletics focused informational site for vault programs featuring e-commerce for program registration, mobile first navigation, and content structure built around active program seasons. Supported by ongoing maintenance and content updates to keep program information current.

Zephyr Products

Custom Page Development, Custom Form Development, Local SEO, SEO Sanitation

Custom page development and form engineering for a large scale manufacturing company, including dedicated landing pages for product lines and lead capture forms tuned for sales follow up. Paired with SEO cleanup and local search optimization for indexing and reach.

Right Start Fitness

Website Redesign, Google Workspace, SEO Sanitation, Hosting, Ongoing Maintenance

A redesigned fitness business website with structured service breakdowns, program detail pages, and Google Workspace email routing for streamlined operations. Reinforced with SEO sanitation, managed hosting, and ongoing maintenance to support sustained program growth and visibility.

Tarry Chiropractic

New Website, Google Workspace, SEO Sanitation, Local SEO, Hosting

A clean and accessible chiropractic site built with patient clarity in mind, with a structured services breakdown and a clear path to scheduling appointments. Paired with Google Workspace integration, managed hosting, and a search structure tuned for local market reach.

Truman Chiropractic

New Website, SEO, Hosting, Ongoing Maintenance

A mobile first chiropractic site designed for patient clarity with simplified navigation, scannable service descriptions, and a clear path to booking. Supported by SEO sanitation, ongoing maintenance, and managed hosting to keep the site healthy as the practice grows.

Jana Koehn Photography

Design, New Website, Hosting

A photography portfolio site built to showcase galleries with fast loading optimized imagery and responsive layouts that hold their composition on every screen. Delivered through full design and development phases with managed hosting and a clean booking inquiry path.

ENFS Design Studio

Design, New Website, Hosting

A modern design studio portfolio built to highlight creative work with clean typography, a responsive image grid, and fast page loads. Delivered through full design and development phases with managed hosting for reliable client presentation.

Blue Valley Timing

Custom Web App, Live Results Platform, Real-Time Data Pipeline, Historical Archive, Hosting

A custom live timing and results platform for Blue Valley track meets, built on a real-time data pipeline that moves results from the track to the browser as each event unfolds, with a meet day live banner and a searchable archive of historical results data. Built for speed and clarity so athletes, coaches, and spectators can follow every heat.

SKILLS

JavaScript and ES6

Client logic, browser features, modern app behavior.

React Applications

Interactive views, component patterns, state flow.

Next.js

Server rendering, routing, modern React frameworks.

Front End Development

Modern UI, animations, responsive experience.

HTML and CSS

Pixel control, typography, layout execution.

WordPress Development

Custom builds, CPTs, templates, scalability.

AI-Assisted Workflows

Claude agents for the routine, human review for every call.

Plugin Extensions

WooCommerce, Crocoblock, ACF, membership logic.

PHP

Theme logic, backend structure, WP customization.

Python Development

Automation, data sync tools, scripts, workflow systems.

APIs and Data Integration

REST APIs, Stripe, Square, Vimeo, Zoom, real-time data sync.

SQL and Databases

MySQL, WordPress data layer, queries, schema design.

Data Pipelines and ETL

Ingest, transform, and sync dataflows across systems.

UI and Graphic Design

Structure, branding, typography, accessibility.

Hosting and Workspace

Server setup, email configuration, maintenance.

SEO and Analytics

Technical SEO, local search, indexing, traffic analytics.

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