I build useful systems for stores and the people running them.
I am Oğuzhan Acar, a Shopify-focused web developer from Turkey. My work sits between storefront experience, technical implementation and the operational details that keep a digital business moving.
01
My path
I started building websites as a freelancer in 2018 while studying Electrical-Electronics Engineering at Istanbul University. WordPress, OpenCart and PHP gave me a practical foundation in delivering real client work; later, Shopify, React and Next.js became the center of my work.
02
How I work now
As a freelance Shopify developer, I work directly with clients across planning, communication, technology decisions and production. I focus on Shopify storefronts, ecommerce and corporate projects, performance, technical SEO / GEO and maintainable implementation.
03
What shaped the approach
Running the Shopify store and content operation at Gül Natural taught me to look beyond the screen. A useful solution must support customers, the team managing the catalog and the daily business process at the same time.
I define the real business and user problem before choosing a feature or technology.
02
Keep it manageable
The person operating the store should be able to use the result without fighting the implementation.
03
Finish the loop
I treat responsive behavior, technical QA, performance and handover as part of the build—not optional polish.
[ Experience ]
Work history
Freelance Shopify Developer
Direct clients
Jul 1, 2026 — Present
Ankara · Self-employed
ShopifyNext.jsWordPressClaudeCodexSpeedTechnical SEO
Develop direct client projects with Next.js, Shopify and WordPress.
Take part in client communication, planning, technology selection and delivery.
Build corporate and ecommerce websites and improve performance and technical SEO.
Web Developer
Harmony Web Design Agency
Aug 2024 — Jun 2026
Ankara · Agency
ShopifyNext.jsWordPressSpeedTechnical SEO
Migrated Ankara Tadilat Dekor from WordPress to Next.js, growing monthly visitors from about 100 to 500–600 and improving mobile performance from roughly 70 to 90.
Built Petjew's Node.js Shopify integration for real-time silver pricing through product weights and metafields, contributing to stronger conversion, higher average order value and lower support load.
Delivered agency projects across client communication, planning, technology selection, development and launch.
Web Developer & Social Media Content Manager
Gul Natural Furniture
Sep 2023 — Aug 2024
Bursa · Full-time
ShopifyEcommerceContentOrganic growth
Developed and operated a Shopify-based furniture ecommerce website.
Produced and managed social and video content for the brand.
Drove approximately 3–4K visitors to category and product pages and supported 3–6 custom desk sales per month during 2023–2024.
Helped grow the channels organically to 42K+ Instagram followers and 10K+ YouTube subscribers.
Freelance Web Developer
Upwork & direct clients
Jan 2023 — Sep 2023
Bursa / Remote · Freelance
ShopifyNext.jsWordPressSpeedTechnical SEO
Built responsive customer websites and custom WordPress solutions.
Worked on Shopify and Next.js projects after military service.
Focused on speed optimization, technical SEO and maintainable delivery.
Reserve Officer
Compulsory Military Service
Oct 2021 — Oct 2022
Ankara · National service
LeadershipResponsibilityTeam coordination
Completed compulsory military service as a reserve officer.
Took responsibility in structured team and operational processes.
Freelance Web Developer
Upwork & other platforms
Apr 2018 — Sep 2021
Istanbul / Remote · Freelance
WordPressOpenCartPHPResponsive UI
Developed corporate and ecommerce websites for small businesses through freelance platforms.
Focused on WordPress, OpenCart and PHP before military service.
Managed projects from planning and client communication through final delivery.
[ Education ]
Background
İÜ
BSc, Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Istanbul University
2021 · Bachelor's degree
PD
VitrA Data Science Bootcamp
PatikaDev
2021 — 2022 · Applied data science program
[ Profile ]
Languages, learning and life beyond the screen.
01
Languages
Turkish · Native proficiency
English · B2 proficiency
02
Continuous learning
StatQuest, freeCodeCamp, fast.ai and Sentdex
03
Interests
Weightlifting and hiking
[ Selected tools ]
Tools I actually use
Shopify · LiquidNext.js · React · Node.jsWordPressTechnical SEO / GEO
Let's work.
Available for selected ecommerce, corporate web, performance and technical SEO / GEO projects.
