Skills Integrations and APIs
Core
REST APIs
Robust REST API design, integration, and optimization.
Core
Practice tier
02
Integrations and APIs
4
Ways I apply it
5
Process steps
Why it matters
Where this skill sits in a programme.
API-first architecture is standard in 2026. WordPress REST API, custom endpoints, and third-party integrations require senior-level expertise to get right.
REST, headless WordPress, commerce, and the webhooks that keep another system in sync.
Services
How I put this to work.
Typical engagements, not a menu of add-ons.
01
Custom REST API endpoint development
02
WordPress REST API extension and authentication
03
Third-party API integration (CRM, ERP, payment gateways)
04
API performance optimization and caching strategy
Process
How the work actually runs.
01
Discovery
Goals, constraints, timeline, and success metrics for your project.
02
Audit & plan
Technical review, architecture options, and a clear delivery roadmap.
03
Build
Iterative implementation with performance, security, and quality checks.
04
Launch
Staging validation, deployment, monitoring, and handoff documentation.
05
Optimize
Post-launch tuning, Core Web Vitals, and ongoing support as needed.
FAQ
Questions I get on this skill.
Can you integrate WordPress with our CRM or ERP?
Yes. I have integrated WordPress with Salesforce, HubSpot, custom ERPs, and payment systems via REST and webhook architectures.
How do you handle API authentication?
OAuth 2.0, JWT, application passwords, and custom token schemes depending on your security requirements.
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