Murad Raza
Available for freelance work · Karachi, PK

I Build Websites That Work as Hard as You Do

Freelance web developer based in Karachi — specializing in React, Next.js, Shopify, and WordPress for founders and small businesses who need a real online presence, not just a pretty template.

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Top Rated Plus on Upwork · 100% Job Success Score · Freelancing since 2022

Murad Raza
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What I do

Services built around shipping, not just designing.

Pick a lane below, or bring a problem that doesn't fit neatly into one — most projects don't.

Selected work

A few projects worth showing.

From storefronts to internal tools — each one shipped, in production, still running.

Skills

The stack I reach for by default.

Not an exhaustive list — the tools I'm fastest and most confident with.

Frontend

React95%
Next.js92%
TypeScript90%
Tailwind CSS93%

Backend

Node.js85%
PostgreSQL82%
Supabase88%

Design

Figma80%
Client feedback

What it's like to work together.

“Highly recommend Murad! He redesigned my Shopify store and did an amazing job. He quickly understood what I needed and delivered a clean, professional result. Great communicator and very knowledgeable in Shopify. Will definitely hire again!”
M

Muhammad Raheel

Upwork client

“Murad is extremely qualified and helpful. He worked with my schedule to make sure the job was done beautifully.”
T

Tood

Upwork client

“I had the pleasure of working with Murad to create a website for my nonprofit organization. From start to finish, Murad was professional, attentive to my needs, and truly dedicated to bringing my vision to life. He was able to design a user-friendly, visually appealing website that perfectly represents our mission. Not only was the process smooth and efficient, but Murad also provided excellent support and guidance throughout. I recommend his services to anyone in need of a top-quality website.”
S

Sang

Upwork client

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Writing

Notes from the field.

Mostly on the tradeoffs behind client work — what I'd do differently, what held up.

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Frequently asked questions

01How much does a website cost?
Starter sites (up to 5 pages) start at $150, Business sites (up to 10 pages) start at $300, and Premium/E-commerce builds (up to 20 pages, WooCommerce or Shopify) start at $600. See the Pricing page for what's included in each.
02How long does a website take to build?
3 to 5 days for a Starter site, 7 to 10 days for Business, and 20 to 25 days for Premium/E-commerce.
03Do you work with clients outside Pakistan?
Yes — most clients are founders and small businesses in the US, UK, and other English-speaking markets, alongside local Pakistani businesses.
04What happens after the site launches?
Launch isn't the end — ongoing website maintenance (updates, backups, monitoring) is available if you don't want to manage that yourself.

Have a project in mind?
Let's build it right.

Two project slots open right now. Tell me what you're building and I'll reply within two business days.

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