Leah Richter
Web Designer, Web Developer, IA And UXA at Richterworks Web Design and Development
Greater Chicago Area United States
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Top SchoolLeah Richter is a web designer and developer with over two decades running Richterworks, crafting custom WordPress sites that marry thoughtful information architecture with polished visual design and conversion-focused functionality. She combines hands-on coding (HTML, CSS, PHP, WooCommerce) with user-centered strategy—helping small and mid-sized organizations find their voice, retain SEO during redesigns, and turn visitors into customers. Leah’s background in large-event coordination and fashion design informs her meticulous attention to detail and user flow, and she’s known for obsessing over those subtle styling decisions that elevate a site. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, she freelances for agencies as well as direct clients, emphasizing maintainable architecture and content-first design.
5 years of coding experience
BA, Jewish Studies, BA, Jewish Studies at University of MinnesotaMaster's Certificate, Web Design- Coding and Graphic Design, Master's Certificate, Web Design- Coding and Graphic Design at Sessions College for Professional DesignFashion Design School of Fine Arts, Fashion Design School of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
Github Skills (23)
javascript10
wordpress10
redux10
plugin10
api10
wordpress-plugin10
nodejs10
react10
wordpress-themes9
jetpack9
php9
traffic9
js9
gutenberg-blocks8
security8
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
Automattic/wp-calypso
Sep 2020 - Apr 2023
The JavaScript and API powered WordPress.com
Contributions:52 comments, 21 issues in 2 years 6 months
apireactwordpressjavascriptes6
Automattic/themes
Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
Free WordPress themes made by Automattic for WordPress.org and WordPress.com.
Contributions:1 commit, 1 PR, 2 pushes in 1 day
wordpresswordpress-themeautomatticwordpress-themesthemes
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