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Orbis Futura is an existing research institute with a Wordpress website at orbisfutura.com. We are launching Orbis Futura Review — an editorial publication focused on defence technology and strategic futures — as a dedicated section of the existing site. The Review requires its own visual identity, templates, and editorial infrastructure within Wordpress. It must feel like a distinct publication while remaining integrated with the parent site's masthead, footer, and CMS login. Think of the relationship as analogous to Foreign Affairs within the Council on Foreign Relations' web presence, or Lawfare within Brookings. 2. Scope of work 2.1 Templates to be built Review landing page — to live at /review/ (replacing the current /orbis-futura-review/ URL, with redirects). Homepage-style layout featuring a lead essay, recent pieces grid, signals list, podcast block, newsletter signup. See the accompanying HTML sample for the exact design intent. Review article template — a dedicated single-post template for Review pieces, distinct from the existing institute article/post template. Key requirements: Narrow measure body copy (65–75 characters per line) Featured image above the body, not as a background or full-bleed Author byline with link to author page, affiliation, and estimated reading time Dropcap or stylised first paragraph option Footnote / endnote support with backlinks Pull quote component End-of-article author bio Two or three "further reading" pieces at the foot of the article, manually curated or auto-populated by tag No sidebar, no social share clutter, no related-posts injection mid-article Clean print stylesheet Section landing pages — three template variants for the Review's internal sections (Research, Essays, Signals). Each is a typographic listing page with a section title, a one-paragraph section description, and a reverse-chronological list of pieces. No hero image. See sample HTML for visual treatment. Issue page — template for displaying a curated issue (e.g., "Issue I"). Includes an editorial introduction from the editor, issue cover illustration, and a curated list of the pieces in the issue, grouped by section. Author / contributor page — template for individual contributors showing biographical information, photo, affiliation, and a list of their published pieces. Review About page — static page template with the Review's editorial statement. Pitch / Contribute page — static page template with submission guidelines and a pitch submission form. Podcast page — template listing episodes with embedded players, guest names, and episode descriptions. 2.2 Content architecture Custom post type: Register a new custom post type called review_article (or equivalent) so Review content is cleanly separated from the institute's existing White Papers, Research Areas, and general posts. This keeps the editorial workflow distinct and makes listing pages reliable. Custom taxonomies: review_section — with three terms: Research, Essays, Signals (used to route pieces to the correct section template) review_issue — with terms like "Issue I", "Issue II" (used for the issue page) review_topic — free-form topic tagging (e.g., Autonomy, Space, Undersea, Industrial Base, Cyber, Biosecurity) Custom fields (ACF or equivalent): Standfirst / deck (separate from the WP excerpt) Estimated reading time (or auto-calculated from word count) Peer reviewer credit (for Research track pieces) Piece kicker (short topic label shown above the headline) Featured illustration alt text and credit line Word count (optional display) Migration of existing content: The existing institute articles (currently at root URL slugs like /from-droplets-to-defence-...) include pieces that fit the Review's editorial scope — specifically the hydrodynamic quantum analogues piece, the polymath power piece, and the quantum realism piece. These should be optionally migratable into the new review_article post type with appropriate redirects from their current URLs. Include this as an optional line item in the quote. 2.3 Editorial and subscriber plugins to configure Newsletter: Newsletter Glue or MailPoet, configured for weekly sends with a custom branded template matching the Review's visual identity. Or integration with an external ESP (ConvertKit, Mailchimp, Buttondown) if preferred — please advise on tradeoffs. Podcast: Seriously Simple Podcasting or Blubrry PowerPress, configured to generate the RSS feed required for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. Podcast audio hosting will be external (Transistor / Captivate); Wordpress only handles the feed and on-site player. Editorial workflow: PublishPress or an equivalent plugin providing editorial calendar, custom post statuses (Pitch Received, Commissioned, In Draft, In Edit, In Peer Review, Ready to Publish, Scheduled), and editorial notes on posts. Pitch submission form: a form on the Pitch page (WPForms, Fluent Forms, or Gravity Forms) that routes to the editor's inbox with a structured payload (contributor name, affiliation, pitch subject, 150-word pitch, relevant prior work). 2.4 Design system implementation Implement the design system established in the accompanying HTML sample. Key elements: Typography: Display: Fraunces (Google Fonts, variable font with SOFT and WONK axes enabled) Body: Source Serif 4 (Google Fonts, variable) UI/metadata: Archivo (Google Fonts) Palette: Paper: #F4EFE4 Deeper paper: #EBE5D6 Ink: #14213D Accent: #8B2635 Rule: #14213D22 Layout principles: One-column body copy at 65–75 characters per line Generous whitespace, hairline rules, no shadows or gradients Italic display type used meaningfully (on specific words within headlines) Metadata in tracked uppercase Archivo No rounded corners on primary UI 2.5 Integration with the parent site The Review's top masthead and bottom footer should match the parent institute site's masthead and footer for navigation consistency, but within the Review section the internal navigation and visual treatment match the Review's own design. A secondary strip below the main masthead, visible on Review pages only, surfaces the Review's own navigation (Research / Essays / Signals / Podcast / About / Pitch). Clear visual cue that the user is in the Review section (possibly a "Review" wordmark in the secondary masthead, as in the sample). 2.6 Technical requirements Must work with the existing Wordpress installation and hosting; please audit the current theme and flag any conflicts. Page speed: target Lighthouse performance score 90+. Fonts loaded with font-display: swap. Images lazy-loaded. Minimal JavaScript. Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. Semantic HTML, correct heading hierarchy, alt text fields for all imagery, keyboard navigation. Responsive: designs work cleanly from 360px mobile up to 1600px desktop. SEO: schema markup for articles (Article, Author, Publisher), Open Graph and Twitter Card tags, automatically generated SEO titles and descriptions with editor override. Analytics: Plausible or Fathom integration preferred over Google Analytics. 2.7 Out of scope (for this phase) Paid subscriptions and membership (to be added in a later phase once the Review has traction) Multilingual (the Review launches English-only) Comments (the Review does not plan to host comments) Forum or community features 3. Deliverables Custom Wordpress theme or child theme implementing all templates above Configured plugins: newsletter, podcast, editorial workflow, pitch form Custom post type and taxonomies registered Migration of three existing articles into the new structure, with URL redirects (optional line item) Admin documentation: a short Loom video or PDF walking the editor through publishing a piece, assigning it to a section and issue, and scheduling it Handover of theme source code via Git repository Thirty days of post-launch bug fix support 4. Timeline Target launch: eight weeks from project start. Suggested milestones: Week 1: Discovery, audit of existing theme, design system setup Weeks 2–3: Review landing page and article template built Week 4: Section landing pages, issue page, author page Week 5: About, Pitch, Podcast pages; plugin configuration Week 6: Content migration, admin documentation, QA Week 7: Client review, revisions, soft launch to staging Week 8: Production launch 5. What we are looking for in your proposal A fixed-price quote for the core scope, with optional line items priced separately (content migration, podcast plugin configuration, advanced editorial workflow) Proposed technology choices with reasoning (which plugins you recommend, whether you would extend the existing theme or build a new parent theme) Two or three portfolio pieces of comparable editorial Wordpress work Estimated timeline How you propose to handle ongoing maintenance after the 30-day warranty period (monthly retainer options welcome) 6. Reference publications for the editorial experience When designing the reading experience and interaction patterns, please reference: Foreign Affairs ([login to view URL]) — article template, typography The New Atlantis ([login to view URL]) — restraint, editorial tone in layout Works in Progress ([login to view URL]) — contemporary editorial publication Asterisk ([login to view URL]) — issue-based structure Lawfare ([login to view URL]) — institute-hosted editorial publication
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Hi, I can implement Orbis Futura Review as a fully structured editorial layer inside your existing WordPress install, giving it its own identity, templates and workflow while keeping masthead, footer and CMS unified. I’ll build a dedicated CPT with taxonomies, all required templates (landing, article, section, issue, author, About, Pitch, Podcast), integrate your typography and layout system, configure newsletter, podcast and editorial workflow plugins, and ensure performance, accessibility and SEO meet your standards. A clean handoff and Git‑based code delivery are included. Let’s discuss in chat as I have some queries to ask regarding the project to proceed further.
£750 GBP in 10 days
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With over a decade of experience in full-stack architecture and high-scale systems, I understand the importance of designing and building the Orbis Futura Review journal section within your existing Wordpress site. Your project goal of creating a distinct publication focused on defence technology and strategic futures, while seamlessly integrating it with the parent site, aligns perfectly with my background in developing high-complexity systems for over 1 million users. To ensure the scalability and security of the Orbis Futura Review section, I propose implementing a custom post type for Review content, along with custom taxonomies and fields to streamline the editorial workflow. My past success in building and scaling Telegram Mini Apps for a large user base demonstrates my ability to handle projects of this complexity with ease. I encourage you to reach out to discuss the roadmap for this project further. I am confident that my expertise in Wordpress development and deep understanding of high-performance solutions can help bring your vision for the Orbis Futura Review to life within the specified timeline and budget.
£1,200 GBP in 20 days
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Queries: Do you want the Review to inherit any functional elements from the existing Orbis Futura theme (e.g., header navigation behavior, post templates), or should it be fully decoupled visually while only sharing global layout elements like masthead and footer? For the editorial workflow, should peer review and commissioning stages be strictly internal admin statuses, or do you want any of these visible to contributors through role-based access or dashboards? I’m available for a structured freelancer audio call to align on architecture, theme strategy, and plugin stack before I prepare a detailed technical approach and quote breakdown—feel free to share a convenient time.
£750 GBP in 12 days
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Hi, I am a seasoned WordPress developer, and I can design and build the Orbis Futura Review section as a fully integrated editorial system within your existing site, including custom post type (review_article), taxonomies (sections, issues, topics), ACF fields, and a complete set of custom templates (landing pages, article template, issue pages, author pages, podcast, About, Pitch). I will implement your design system with Fraunces, Source Serif 4, and Archivo, ensure strict typographic layout, and build a clean, print-ready reading experience with footnotes, pull quotes, and structured editorial hierarchy. I will also configure newsletter, podcast RSS, editorial workflow, and pitch submission forms, while ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, SEO schema, and 90+ Lighthouse performance. Please send a message so we can go through the details, decide on the timeline and deliverables, and we can start working on the project right away. Best regards.
£750 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, This is Elias from Miami. I checked your project description and understand you’re looking to design and build the Review journal section within your existing WordPress site for Orbis Futura. The goal is to enhance user engagement and facilitate feedback collection. I’ve worked on several similar WordPress projects and understand the key technical challenges involved. My approach would include creating a user-friendly interface while ensuring seamless integration with your current site. I have a few questions to get a better understanding: Q1 – What specific features do you envision for the Review journal section? Q2 – Are there any existing plugins you’d like to utilize or avoid? Q3 – How do you plan to manage user roles and permissions for this section? I’d be happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Hi there, Based on your requirements, I can design a responsive set of templates that effectively separates this new publication while maintaining integration with the parent site. I’ll develop custom post types and taxonomies for clean content management and ensure that all editorial features, including templates for articles and discussion pages, are both functional and aligned with your design vision. Plus, I have solid experience in optimizing user experience and adhering to accessibility standards. With over 10+ years of experience in WordPress and a strong portfolio in editorial projects, I’m confident I can meet your needs efficiently within the proposed timeline. Let’s discuss further how I can help you launch this new section seamlessly! Best, Priyanka
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Hi There , I’ve carefully checked your requirements and really interested in this job. I’m working as a freelance graphic designer with U.S. and European teams. I’m offering best quality and highest performance at lowest price. I can complete your project on time and your will experience great satisfaction with me. I have rich experienced in Website Design, PHP, Graphic Design, Backend Development, HTML, PostgreSQL, Web Development, UX / User Experience, Frontend Development and UI / User Interface. For more information about me, please refer to my portfolios. I’m ready to discuss your project and start immediately. "Review" Looking forward to hearing you back and discussing all details.. Best Regards
£750 GBP in 1 day
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Hi, I’m a full-stack WordPress developer with experience building editorial platforms and custom content systems. I can extend your current site to launch Orbis Futura Review as a distinct publication, with custom templates, CPT structure, taxonomies, and clean editorial UX. I’ll implement your design system, configure newsletter, podcast, and workflow tools, and ensure performance, SEO, and scalability across the entire Review section . This isn’t just a section—it’s a publication experience. Do you prefer extending the current theme or building a lightweight custom child theme for better control?
£1,000 GBP in 60 days
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With over six years of experience in web development, I have honed my skills in HTML, PHP, and WordPress, making me a perfect fit for your project. I understand the intricate relationship between web design and the end user's experience, and can assure you that my designs will not just be visually unique but also functional. Your project description clearly outlines your need, and I am well-equipped to deliver on every aspect of it. Not only have I built similar 'templated-layout' websites before, but I've also had hands-on experience in creating fully customisable templates and taxonomies as required by your project. The detailed timelines of migration and redirection, integral to your project's continuity, has been one of my key responsibilities across projects I worked on in the past. In addition to this project enablement work culminating in a user-friendly interface for uploading content, I bring to the table a great sense of collaboration and customer service. Having worked with clients across varied industries, I understand the criticality of creating an identity that is uniquely yours while being deeply integrated with your parent site. It would be my delight to be a part of Orbis Futura Review's journey and leverage my skills and spirit to meet your vision of a distinct yet aligned identity.
£750 GBP in 5 days
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Hello, I’ve reviewed the scope for Orbis Futura Review in detail, and this is a strong editorial systems project rather than a standard WordPress build. The requirements around typography, templates, content architecture, and editorial workflow are clear and well-defined, and I can implement this as a structured, scalable publication layer inside your existing WordPress installation. Deliverables Fully built WordPress Review system (theme or child theme) All templates listed in scope Custom post types + taxonomies + ACF fields Plugin configuration Optional content migration + redirects Admin documentation (Loom walkthrough or PDF) Git repository with clean versioned code 30-day post-launch support I can comfortably deliver within your 8-week plan, with milestone-based delivery and staging review cycles as outlined. Best regards, RAHEEL
£750 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, This is a thoughtfully scoped project—and you’re right to treat Orbis Futura Review as a true publication layer, not just a blog section. I can build this as a clean, editorial-grade system inside WordPress that preserves your institute’s structure while giving the Review its own identity and workflow. Why Me Editorial UX focus – I build for reading, not just layout Clean architecture – future-proof CPT + taxonomy design Design precision – strong typography implementation (often where devs fail) Low-bloat WordPress – fast, maintainable, minimal plugin reliance Institution-grade builds – structured, documented, and scalable If executed properly, this won’t feel like a “section”—it will feel like a standalone publication with institutional backing. Best regards, ADEEL
£750 GBP in 7 days
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Hello I have reviewed your project requirements, I can help you develop the Orbis Futura Review journal section within your existing Wordpress site to bring your vision to life. With my expertise in backend and frontend development, I can create specific templates for your landing page, article layout, section pages, issue pages, author/contributor pages, and more - all aimed at providing an intuitive, navigable and immersive experience to your users. My technical skill set includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WooCommerce customization, third-party API integrations, speed optimization, and cross-browser compatibility, ensuring high-quality and maintainable builds. I’d be happy to discuss your project requirements and how I can help bring your vision to life. ⭐Due to NDAs, links aren’t public—but once you open the chat, I’ll share live demos and walkthroughs. Note: Budget can be discussed over chat. Thanks & Regards Ranjana
£1,125 GBP in 30 days
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Hi, To design and build the Orbis Futura Review journal section within the existing Wordpress site, I will create custom templates for the Review landing page, article template, section landing pages, issue page, author/contributor page, About page, Pitch/Contribute page, and Podcast page. I will implement a custom post type, taxonomies, custom fields, and configure newsletter, podcast, and editorial workflow plugins. The design system will be based on the provided HTML sample, integrating seamlessly with the parent site. Let's discuss the project further. Please start the chat. Regards, Sai Bhaskar
£750 GBP in 20 days
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BUILDING A DISTINCT, HIGH-END EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE INSIDE YOUR EXISTING WORDPRESS WITHOUT BREAKING CORE STRUCTURE. With 10+ years in WordPress architecture and editorial platforms, I’ve built publication-style systems with custom post types, complex taxonomies, and clean typographic layouts similar to your requirement. Approach: Audit existing theme → create scalable child/custom theme → implement Review design system (Fraunces, Source Serif 4, Archivo) → build CPT review_article with taxonomies (section, issue, topic) → develop all templates (landing, article, sections, issue, author, podcast, pitch). Workflow & Roles: Admin (full control), Editor (workflow via PublishPress), Contributor (pitch → draft → review → publish). Structured editorial pipeline with statuses and notes. Core Features: • Dedicated /review/ hub with homepage-style layout • Clean article template (dropcaps, footnotes, pull quotes, reading time) • Section & issue-based architecture • Author profiles + further reading logic • Newsletter + podcast + pitch submission integration • SEO schema, WCAG compliance, 90+ performance Tech Stack: ACF Pro, PublishPress, MailPoet/ConvertKit, SSP/PowerPress, WPForms, Plausible Seamless integration with existing masthead/footer while maintaining a distinct Review identity. Ready to deliver within 8 weeks with clean documentation. I eagerly await your response. Thanks.
£800 GBP in 7 days
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Hi there, We’ve developed similar editorial platforms using WordPress, including custom post types, advanced editorial workflows, and newsletter integrations. We also built a fully-fledged podcast platform with dynamic episode pages and RSS feeds for Apple and Spotify. For your project, we can create a dedicated custom post type for Review articles, ensuring they remain distinct from other content. We can also implement a robust editorial workflow with custom statuses like ‘In Draft’ and ‘In Review’ to streamline the process. Let’s schedule a 10-minute call to discuss your vision in more detail and see if I’m the right fit for this exciting project. I’m eager to learn more. Best, Adil
£1,237.50 GBP in 21 days
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Hi there, I’m Shamshad, and I’ll design and implement Orbis Futura Review as a distinct yet integrated WordPress section. I’ll align with your design system (Fraunces, Source Serif 4, Archivo), build a new custom post type review_article with the three taxonomy terms (Research, Essays, Signals), and create the landing, article, section lists, issue, author, podcast, and pitch pages. The setup includes a dedicated editorial workflow, newsletter and podcast plugins, and a clean, fast, accessible experience that matches the parent site masthead/footer but keeps the Review’s look and navigation distinct. I’ll ensure a 90+ Lighthouse score, lazy-loading, semantic HTML, WCAG 2.1 AA, responsive layouts from mobile to desktop, and proper SEO/Open Graph settings. I’ll migrate suitable existing content with careful redirects and maintain editorial control through a lightweight admin doc. This is a fixed core scope with optional migrations and add-ons priced separately. What is your preferred editorial workflow (status pipeline, review steps, and who handles final approvals) for the Review? Best regards,
£1,500 GBP in 13 days
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Hello, You’re not building a typical blog, you’re launching a serious editorial publication within an institute framework, similar to Council on Foreign Relations (*Foreign Affairs*) or Brookings Institution (*Lawfare*). That requires clean architecture, strong typography, and a proper editorial workflow. We will implement *Orbis Futura Review* as a modular layer your existing WordPress, ensuring it feels distinct while staying fully integrated. ✅ What I’ll Deliver * Custom post type: `review_article` * Taxonomies: Sections, Issues, Topics * Full template system: * Review landing page * Article template (clean, distraction-free reading) * Section, Issue, Author, About, Pitch, Podcast pages * ACF fields (standfirst, reading time, kicker, etc.) * Newsletter, podcast, editorial workflow & pitch form setup ⚙️ Approach * Custom child theme (lightweight, no page builders) * Performance-focused (90+ Lighthouse) * WCAG-compliant, SEO-ready, schema included ⏱ Timeline 8 weeks (structured milestone delivery) We’ve built similar structured WordPress systems focused on editorial UX, readability, and performance, not just design. Let’s schedule a quick call to align and get started. Team NIZAGEN
£1,125 GBP in 20 days
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I am ready to start RIGHT AWAY and will expertly develop the visual identity, templates, and editorial infrastructure for Orbis Futura Review on Wordpress. With proficiency in Shopify and web development technologies, I guarantee a seamless integration and unique publication. Regards, Pooja
£1,125 GBP in 3 days
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Hello, I’d be excited to help you build the full Orbis Futura Review section so it feels like a distinct publication while staying tightly integrated with the existing Wordpress site. I’ve worked on similar editorial builds where strong typography, clean templates, and a custom CPT structure were key to keeping workflows smooth. Your detailed brief makes it clear what design system, templates, and content architecture you need, and I can handle the full theme development plus the optional migration. I keep things simple, fast, and clean, following the exact structure you outlined. Thanks, Teo
£1,250 GBP in 5 days
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Hi I can build Orbis Futura Review as a distinct editorial publication inside your existing WordPress install while keeping the parent masthead, footer, and CMS workflow intact. My approach would be to create a clean custom child theme or Review layer with dedicated templates, CPTs, taxonomies, and editorial fields that match your sample and preserve long-form reading quality. A key technical challenge is separating Review content and workflows from the institute site without creating theme conflicts, brittle templates, or editor confusion. I would solve that with a structured review_article architecture, reusable section and issue templates, ACF-powered metadata, and plugin configuration for newsletter, podcast, editorial states, and pitch intake. I’m comfortable building accessible editorial WordPress systems with semantic templates, minimal JavaScript, schema markup, responsive typography, and performance-focused asset loading. I can also wire contributor pages, footnotes, curated further reading, print styles, and optional migration with redirects so the Review feels native, polished, and maintainable. You’ll receive documented components, clean source code via Git, and a practical editor handoff for publishing and scheduling. Thanks, Hercules
£1,500 GBP in 7 days
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