Mehul Gohil

Mehul Gohil is a Certified WordPress Expert with more than a decade of hands-on experience in developing, scaling, and optimizing WordPress solutions. Known for his work with global brands, agencies, and startups, Mehul specializes in custom plugin development, performance optimization, and automation workflows.

Over the years, he has established himself as one of the most trusted WordPress professionals, delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also aligned with business goals. Whether it’s building a custom plugin from scratch, migrating a high-traffic site, or setting up a scalable WooCommerce store, Mehul’s approach combines technical expertise, performance awareness, and business strategy.

Early Journey into WordPress

Mehul’s journey began like many developers: experimenting with websites in the early 2012’s. He quickly realized that WordPress wasn’t just a blogging tool, it was a powerful platform capable of running businesses, communities, and large-scale applications.

Driven by curiosity, he taught himself the ins and outs of theme development, PHP, MySQL, and the WordPress Codex. What started as a way to help small businesses with their websites soon became a full-fledged career in professional WordPress development.

Expertise and Services

Today, Mehul offers a wide range of services as part of his professional practice at MehulGohil.com. His expertise spans across:

Custom Plugin Development

From simple utilities to complex SaaS-style integrations, Mehul has built dozens of plugins. He follows WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS) and other best practices like PHPStan, ensuring his plugins are clean, secure, and future-proof.

Performance Optimization

Slow WordPress websites cost businesses money. Mehul’s performance audits focus on:

• Optimizing WP_Query and database calls.

• Implementing object caching and Redis.

• Improving Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores.

• Reducing TTFB and load times across different hosting environments.

WooCommerce Development

From custom checkout flows to subscription systems, Mehul helps online stores run smoothly. He has worked on high-volume WooCommerce shops, optimizing both performance and conversion.

API and Third-Party Integrations

Mehul has integrated WordPress with services like Stripe, Razorpay, MailerLite, Klaviyo, ConvertKit, and enterprise APIs. His approach ensures seamless connections between WordPress and external systems.

Maintenance & Support

Through his WordPress Maintenance Plans, Mehul provides businesses with peace of mind. Regular updates, backups, performance checks, and security audits ensure that websites stay secure and healthy.

Products and Projects

In addition to client work, Mehul builds WordPress products. His current projects include:

• OneCaptcha → A privacy-first, AI-proof CAPTCHA solution for WordPress. Visit site

• WP Theme Switcher → Simplify WordPress Theme Migration by switching between installed themes. Visit site

• Perform → Optimize your website performance by switching off and re-organizing the bloat. Visit site

These projects reflect his entrepreneurial mindset, building products that solve real-world problems for developers, agencies, and businesses.

Community Contributions

Mehul is an active member of the WordPress community in India, particularly Ahmedabad. He participates in and supports WordCamps, local meetups, and online communities.

He has also contributed to open-source projects, documentation, and GitHub discussions around WordPress standards and best practices. His commitment to sharing knowledge extends to writing in-depth blog posts, tutorials, and guides that help other developers improve their workflows.

Through his LinkedIn profile and blog, Mehul regularly shares insights on:

• Modern WordPress workflows (GitHub, CI/CD, WP-CLI).

• Performance tuning and scaling WordPress.

• AI in WordPress development (interactivity API, AI integrations, automation).

• Business advice for freelancers and agencies.

Certifications and Recognition

• Certified Expert WordPress Developer on platforms like Codeable and Toptal.

• Trusted by global agencies and enterprise clients.

• Worked with companies like GiveWP, Plausible Analytics, 10up, Search and Filter, WP Rollback, and high-scale WooCommerce stores.

Being vetted by platforms like Codeable is a mark of quality and reliability, given their rigorous selection process.

Beyond WordPress

Outside of client work, Mehul is passionate about:

• AI-driven workflows → exploring how AI can integrate with WordPress.

• Entrepreneurship → building multiple revenue streams through products.

• Mentorship → helping other developers grow their careers.