If you're searching for a freelance web developer in the Philippines, you probably want three things. Someone who knows what they're doing, someone who replies, and a price that makes sense before anything starts. That's how I try to work on every project.
I've been building and maintaining websites for more than five years. Today I work full time as an independent developer, mostly on business websites, WordPress and WooCommerce stores, custom web apps and the technical fixes that slow a business down. I've worked with businesses in the US and Australia, I'm happy to work with businesses here at home, and almost all of the work happens remotely.
What I can build for you
Most projects that reach me fall into one of these groups:
- Business websites. A clean, fast site that explains what you do, shows your work and makes it easy to contact you. Hand-coded or built on WordPress, depending on what you need to manage yourself.
- Online stores. WooCommerce or Shopify setups, product uploads, payment and shipping settings, and stores that still work after the next plugin update.
- Web apps and portals. Booking tools, client portals, dashboards and internal systems with sign-in, roles and a real database behind them.
- Fixes and maintenance. Broken forms, slow pages, errors after an update, hacked sites, old PHP versions and all the small things that pile up.
If your project doesn't fit neatly into a box, that's fine. Send me a short description and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.
Why work with a freelancer instead of an agency
An agency can be the right choice for a big team with a big budget. For most small and growing businesses, a good freelancer is simpler.
You talk directly to the person writing the code. There's no account manager passing messages back and forth and no junior developer learning on your project. When you ask a question, the answer comes from someone who actually knows how your site works.
It's also usually lighter on cost. You're not paying for an office, a sales team or layers of management. You're paying for the work.
The trade-off is that one person can only take on so many projects at once. I keep my schedule realistic, so if I can't start right away, I'll tell you when I can.
How a project with me usually goes
Every project is a little different, but the steps stay roughly the same.
1. A short conversation
You tell me about your business, what you need and any deadline you're working with. I ask questions until I understand the goal, not just the list of pages. This can happen by email, chat or a quick call, whatever is easiest for you.
2. A written plan and a fixed quote
I send a plan with what I'll build, what I need from you, a timeline and a price. If something is unclear, I'll say so. You know exactly what you're paying for before any work starts.
3. Building in small, visible steps
I share progress as it comes together, usually through a live preview link you can open on your phone. You don't wait weeks to see something. If a layout or feature feels wrong, we fix it early while it's cheap to change.
4. Testing before launch
Every page is checked on phones, tablets and desktops. Forms are tested, links are checked and the site is tuned for speed. I also set up the basics search engines need: page titles, descriptions, a sitemap and clean URLs.
5. Launch and handover
I handle the launch, connect your domain and make sure nothing breaks on the way. You get the logins, a short guide on how to update your content and a clear summary of what was done.
6. Support after launch
I don't disappear after the site goes live. If something needs fixing or you want to add a page later, you already know who to message.
Working remotely with businesses across the Philippines
I don't have offices in different cities, and I won't pretend to. What I do have is a process that works well remotely, whether you're in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Pampanga, Baguio or anywhere else in the country.
Being in the same time zone helps a lot. If you message me during business hours, you won't wait until tomorrow night for a reply because of an overseas schedule. We can hop on a call when it suits both of us, and I understand how local businesses actually operate, from GCash and Maya payments to customers who mostly find you through Facebook.
If you're outside the Philippines, that works too. Many of my clients are abroad, and I overlap well with Australian business hours and with mornings or evenings in the US.
What makes my websites different
I care about the parts most people never see, because those are the parts that cause problems later.
Speed. I keep pages light. No piles of plugins, no oversized images and no scripts that don't need to be there. A fast site keeps visitors around and helps your search rankings.
Clean code. Whether I'm writing a custom theme or a web app, the code is organized so another developer can pick it up. You're never locked in to me.
Security from the start. Updates, backups, safe forms and sensible permissions are part of the build, not an extra you have to ask for.
Honest content. I won't fill your site with fake reviews, made-up numbers or stock claims. Real businesses earn trust with real proof, so that's what we put on the page.
You own it. Your domain, your hosting account, your code and your content stay in your name.
How much does a website cost?
I can't give you a fair number without knowing what you need, and I'd be wary of anyone who quotes a price before asking a single question. A five-page business site and an online store with a hundred products are very different jobs.
What drives the cost is usually the number of pages and templates, whether you need a store or booking system, how much content is ready, any integrations with other tools, and how soon you need it. I wrote a longer guide on what a website costs in the Philippines if you want to understand the factors before we talk.
Once I know what you need, you get a fixed quote in writing. No hourly surprises.
Proof you can click through
I'd rather show you real work than describe it. Below are a few recent projects: a WooCommerce store I revamped and moved from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.4, a full WordPress rebuild for an accounting firm, and a website for a software company. Each one links to the live site, so you can see how it actually loads and behaves.
You can also browse all of my work or read about the services I offer.
Ready to talk about your project?
Send me a few details about what you need. Rough notes are fine. I'll reply with questions or a plan and a price, and there's no pressure to go ahead.
