DIVI 5 DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Expert Divi 5 Development
Expert Divi 5 Development
Stop wrestling with legacy layouts, unnecessary plugins and slow workflows. Work with a developer who knows Divi’s core engine inside out to build cleaner, faster, future-ready WordPress websites.
━━━ WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME
Less friction. More time building what matters.
Less friction. More time building what matters.
Practical Divi expertise for developers and site owners who care about clean architecture, maintainability and performance.
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Zero Bloat Code
Native-first implementations, lean dependencies and clean module structures instead of unnecessary wrappers or hacky workarounds.
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Native JSON Framework
Structured layout data, global design variables and reusable components designed for maintainability and future upgrades.
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Instant Backend Rendering
Take advantage of Divi 5's modernised builder architecture and a workflow focused on responsiveness, efficiency and a cleaner editing experience.
━━━ 01 / CLEAN ARCHITECTURE
Native-first builds that stay maintainable.
Your website shouldn't need layers of custom code just to achieve a straightforward layout. I use the right native tools, considered design systems and clean structure to keep projects easier to manage long after launch.
- Native flex and grid layouts with sensible responsive behaviour.
- Global colours, typography and reusable design settings.
- Fewer unnecessary wrappers, plugins and custom-code dependencies.
- Clear layouts that another developer can understand.
━━━ 02 / SAFER UPGRADES
Move to Divi 5 without losing what you've built.
A major framework upgrade deserves more than a one-click-and-hope approach. I assess the existing site, identify compatibility risks and plan the migration around your actual content, integrations and business needs.
- Audit existing layouts and third-party dependencies.
- Plan for custom modules, integrations and legacy functionality.
- Preserve URLs and SEO-critical elements wherever possible.
- Test desktop, tablet and mobile before launch.
━━━ THE DEVELOPER BEHIND THE WORK
Divi expertise, from the inside out.
I'm Penny, a British WordPress developer based in the South of France. I spent two years working for Elegant Themes, the creators of Divi. That experience shapes how I approach every project: understand the underlying system, choose the cleanest solution and communicate clearly.
Technical depth
Specialist experience across Divi 4, Divi 5, WordPress and complex integrations.
Reliable delivery
Meticulous work, straightforward advice and regular project communication.
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Penny Lamont
WordPress & Divi Developer
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Former Elegant Themes employee
2 years working directly with the creators of Divi
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Top Rated Plus on Upwork
Proven experience across complex client projects
━━━ SELECTED WORK
Complex WordPress projects, made clearer.
Four of many genuine client projects spanning rebuilds, content architecture, memberships and multi-country ecommerce. See far more on my Upwork profile.
01 / WordPress & Divi rebuild
Nano Cosmos
A responsive website rebuild translating new designs into Divi, with Stripe and ActiveCampaign integration.
WordPress · Divi · Stripe · ActiveCampaign
★★★★★ 5.0
“Penny was absolutely great and accomplished the goals fast!”
Verified client feedback · Upwork
02 / Artist website redesign
Linda Macaulay
A large, content-rich artist website reorganised with a new wireframe, clearer navigation, reusable Divi templates and SEO advice.
WordPress · Divi · Content architecture · SEO
★★★★★ 5.0
“Penny went above and beyond to get my website migrated to a new theme and reorganise it into a more modern theme.”
Verified client feedback · Upwork
03 / Complex non-profit rebuild
Somatic Experiencing
A complex WordPress redesign using Divi, WooCommerce and MemberPress, with Mailchimp integration.
WordPress · Divi · WooCommerce · MemberPress
★★★★★ 5.0
“She is trustworthy and takes initiative on projects. She is resourceful in finding new solutions to challenges.”
Verified client feedback · Upwork
04 / Ecommerce website rebuild
Fabric Sauce
A complex rebuild of a live fabric ecommerce website using Divi and WooCommerce, with Mailchimp integration.
WordPress · Divi · WooCommerce · Mailchimp
★★★★★ 5.0
“Penny offers a fantastic, efficient quality of work. I highly recommend her services, she has been a wonderful help.”
Verified client feedback · Upwork
━━━ CLIENT FEEDBACK
Good work together with good working relationships.
Genuine feedback from clients whose WordPress projects required clear thinking, dependable execution and thoughtful communication.
★★★★★ 5.0
"What a great person to work with! Highly professional, very knowledgeable and is very conscious of her time and money she charges. Her work is exactly what we asked for and very quick to respond to any questions and fix any changes we requested. We highly recommend Penny and will use her again on any upcoming jobs. She is our #1 go to when needing to hire a contract employee!"
Sandy Scroggs
Pleasant Valley Church
Verified Upwork client
★★★★★ 5.0
"I have partnered with Penny on many projects. She is a strong communicator and hard worker. She is trustworthy and takes initiative on projects I sometimes didn't realize were issues. She is resourceful in finding new solutions to challenges. She's a great addition to any team!"
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing® International
Verified Upwork client
★★★★★ 5.0
"I am so fortunate to have found Penny. I've been looking for a Divi expert for ages and she ticks every box:
- a legitimate Divi expert
- incredibly responsive
- readily available despite the time zone difference
- excellent work product
- reasonable price
- great to work with
I will be using Penny for all my Divi clients in the future."
Margaret Pacheco
The OAG
Verified Upwork client
━━━ READY TO BUILD BETTER?
Make your next Divi project your cleanest one yet.
Whether you're planning a Divi 5 upgrade, a performance-focused rebuild or a new landing page, let's find the right technical approach for your project.
━━━ LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Tell me what you're building.
Have a complex Divi problem, an upgrade to plan or a new site to develop? Share the details and I'll help you work out the best next step.
Start a conversation
Start a conversation
Send your project enquiry directly to me.