Petros Charitopoulos
Thrillingly Digital
WordPress Performance & Gutenberg Expert
ABOUT
I help businesses and agencies fix slow, hard-to-maintain WordPress
sites and replace bloated setups with clean, reliable Gutenberg
solutions.
With 15+ years of hands-on experience, I focus on performance, structure, and long-term usability — so your site is fast, stable, and easy for your team to manage without relying on page builders.
My work typically involves improving Core Web Vitals, fixing broken or inconsistent layouts, and building custom Gutenberg blocks that support real-world content like product details, documentation, and downloads.
If your WordPress site feels fragile, slow, or difficult to update, I can quickly identify what’s holding it back and recommend the right path forward.
WordPress Performance & Stability
I help businesses fix slow, fragile WordPress sites by improving performance, resolving plugin conflicts, and optimizing Core Web Vitals — so pages load fast and work reliably on every device.
Custom Gutenberg Development
I build clean, reusable Gutenberg blocks and layouts that make it easy for teams to manage real-world content like product details, documentation, and downloads — without relying on bloated page builders.
Not sure which one applies to you? I’m happy to take a quick look.
WORK
Selected examples of WordPress work focused on performance, structure, and long-term maintainability.
These projects involve custom Gutenberg layouts, performance improvements, and cleaning up complex setups so sites are faster, easier to manage, and reliable for internal teams.
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Amtrak Missouri River Runner
I had an absolute blast building the website for the “Amtrak Missouri River Runner”! It was a fantastic experience diving into the project, blending creativity with functionality to showcase such a scenic and important rail route. From selecting the perfect images to designing an intuitive user interface, every step was enjoyable. Working on a project that highlights the beauty and convenience of train travel in Missouri made the whole process even more rewarding. I’m thrilled with how it turned out and can’t wait for everyone to explore it!
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Friends Of Animals
Embarking on this extensive project was a joyous journey that I thoroughly relished. The individuals at ‘Friends of Animals’ proved to be truly remarkable! We collaborated to bring two brand-new websites to life for the organization, each exuding a fresh, vibrant, and user-friendly appeal.
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Twelve Gods Brewery
I thoroughly enjoyed developing the website for Twelve Gods Brewery. The project allowed me to blend creativity with technical expertise, resulting in a visually appealing and user-friendly interface that captures the brewery’s unique brand.
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Primarily Primates
It was truly gratifying collaborating with Primarily Primates, an organization driven by an admirable mission. Together, we crafted a bespoke WordPress theme tailored to their needs, encompassing full support for both WordPress functionalities and their e-commerce component. Recognizing the importance of seamless updates for their regularly evolving content, I implemented a plethora of custom post types, custom fields, and customizer options. This ensures that backend users can effortlessly manage content without the need for coding, guaranteeing content integrity and website stability.
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Events WordPress Theme
I developed this theme by exploring the capabilities of the Events Espresso plugin, renowned for its registration management features. Through the WordPress customizer, users have extensive control over theme customization, empowering them to tailor their experience to their preferences. Utilizing Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), I integrated dynamic content for speakers, agenda, and sponsors. Additionally, to enhance user interaction on the frontend, React.js is employed to seamlessly render these sections.
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Connecticut Building Congress
Since 1952, CBC has stood as Connecticut’s foremost organization, dedicated to fostering collaboration and nurturing relationships within the construction industry to promote growth and success. Our WordPress website features a bespoke theme enhanced with custom Gutenberg blocks, tailored to our unique needs and vision.
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RS WordPress Theme
Introducing the RS Theme, designed for restaurants, diners, drive-ins, and dives. With this theme, you can update your website without any design or development skills, thanks to the WordPress Customizer, which gives you full control over banners, colors, sections, and more. The highlight is the Food Menu feature, which simplifies menu updates through integration with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) and utilizes a React.js component to fetch dish information from the WP API and display it in your preferred format. Experience effortless website management with the RS Theme.
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Aventri Template
During my tenure at Aventri, I crafted a dynamic template for a client, where numerous sections, such as the agenda and speakers’ list, are generated dynamically using data sourced from the registration site. To bring this project to life, I employed Twig, a contemporary template engine for PHP, ensuring seamless integration and efficient performance.
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Zorba’s Kitchen
If you’re looking to whip up a Greek-inspired dish using whatever ingredients you have on hand, Zorba’s Kitchen could be just the place to spark your culinary creativity. Their website, a seamless single-page application crafted entirely with React.js, offers a treasure trove of ideas to tantalize your taste buds.
CONTACT
Not sure what your WordPress site needs?
If your site is slow, hard to manage, or built with too many moving parts, I’m happy to take a quick look and point you in the right direction — no pressure, no obligation.
