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Web Developer for Chicago Businesses
I'm Bilal Burney, a freelance web developer building fast, modern websites and online stores for businesses in Chicago and across the US. Custom Shopify, WordPress, React and more, delivered remotely on US business hours, with clear communication from quote to launch.
Platforms & technologies I build with
Remote delivery, US-hours availability
You get the value and speed of working directly with the developer building your site, on US business hours, with clear quotes and fast turnaround. No agency overhead, no junior handoffs.
Services for Chicago businesses
Whatever your project needs, I cover it end to end, from a simple business website to a full e-commerce store or custom web app:
- Web Development
- E-commerce Development
- Shopify Development
- WordPress Development
- React Development
- Webflow Development
- Laravel Development
- Framer Development
Why Chicago businesses work with me
With 4+ years and 100+ delivered projects, I bring agency-level quality without the agency price tag. You work directly with me, clear quotes, clean code, fast turnaround, and a website you fully own. Every build is mobile-first, fast (Core Web Vitals) and SEO-ready so you get found on Google.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Chicago clients remotely?
Yes, I work with Chicago and US-based clients fully remotely. We communicate via email, WhatsApp, and Zoom. Most clients find async collaboration seamless with same-day or next-day responses.
What timezone do you work in?
I'm based in Karachi (PKT) but align my availability with US Central Time (Chicago) for calls and urgent updates. Day-to-day work is delivered within 24 hours.
Can you build a Shopify store for my Chicago-based brand?
Absolutely. I specialise in Shopify development for D2C and ecommerce brands, including fashion, lifestyle, and consumer products. I've delivered projects for brands across the US.
How much does a freelance Shopify developer cost compared to a Chicago agency?
Freelance rates are typically 40-60% lower than Chicago agency rates, with no compromise on quality. You also get direct access to a senior developer rather than being passed to a junior team.
Recent Work
Live websites and stores delivered for US and international brands.
Zero Lifestyle
Pakistan's top smart wearable brand. End-to-end Shopify storefront development, automation & performance for 2M+ users.
OutriderX
Custom WordPress website with responsive design and performance-optimized theme for business needs.
RX Direct
Electronic prescribing platform for private GPs, custom Laravel backend with automated prescription management.
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Learn more about Shopify development for Chicago businesses
Chicago businesses hiring a developer remotely usually want two things: someone senior enough to own the whole build, and someone reachable during their working day. I align my hours with US Central for calls and urgent updates, so questions get answered inside your day rather than bouncing back overnight. Chicago work also tends to be broader than the Shopify-only projects I run for D2C brands: a marketing site in WordPress or Webflow, a React front end, a Laravel back office. I build all of those, and the same person who quotes your project is the one who writes the code. There is no account manager in the middle, no junior handoff, and nothing subcontracted out. You get a fixed quote before anything starts, code and hosting you own outright, and a build that is mobile-first, fast on Core Web Vitals, and structured so search engines can actually parse it. Comparing a freelancer to a Chicago agency, the honest trade-off is this: an agency sells you a team and a process, and both are useful on large multi-stakeholder builds. What I offer instead is senior work, a direct line, and a much shorter path from decision to shipped.