Metro Manila is where competition online is toughest. Your customers in Makati, BGC, Ortigas or Quezon City have seen hundreds of websites, and they'll judge yours in a few seconds. If it's slow, dated or confusing on a phone, they go back to Google and click the next result.
I'm Aldrian, an independent web developer in the Philippines. I work with businesses remotely, including companies across Metro Manila, building websites, online stores and web apps that load fast and make it easy for customers to take the next step.
Honest about how I work
I don't have an office in Makati or a meeting room in BGC, and I'm not going to pretend I do. I work remotely, the same way I work with clients in the US and Australia.
For most Metro Manila businesses, that's actually a plus. You don't lose an afternoon sitting in EDSA traffic for a meeting that could have been a 20-minute video call. You get answers in writing, decisions documented and progress you can check from your phone between meetings.
And because I'm here in the Philippines, we're on the same clock. You message me during business hours, you get a reply during business hours.
What Metro Manila businesses usually need
The capital has every kind of business, but a few needs come up again and again.
Corporate and professional websites
Law firms, accounting firms, consultancies, recruitment agencies and B2B companies in Makati and BGC need sites that look credible enough for corporate clients. That means a clean design, clear services, real team profiles and fast load times. I rebuilt the website of an accounting and consulting firm with exactly that structure: services, team, workshops, blog and contact, all responsive.
Online stores and payment integration
Brands in Quezon City, Pasig and Manila increasingly sell direct instead of relying only on marketplaces. That means a store that takes GCash, Maya and cards, handles shipping fees properly and doesn't break during a sale. I build and fix WooCommerce stores and integrate local payment options. More on GCash and Maya payment integration.
Booking and appointment systems
Clinics, salons, spas and service businesses across the metro lose customers when booking means calling during office hours. An online booking page that works on a phone fixes that.
Web apps and internal tools
Startups and growing companies in BGC and Ortigas often need custom tools: client portals, admin dashboards, quotation tools or simple CRMs. I build these with modern frameworks and proper security from day one.
Fixes and rescues
A lot of Metro Manila sites were built a few years ago by someone who's no longer around. They're slow, the contact form stopped sending emails or a plugin update broke the layout. I fix these regularly, without rebuilding everything unless it's actually needed.
Built for how Manila browses
A website for Metro Manila customers has to work well in real conditions:
- Mobile first. Most of your visitors are on phones, often on mobile data in a jeep, an MRT carriage or a Grab ride. Pages have to load quickly even on a patchy connection.
- Fast checkout. People abandon carts when payment takes too many steps or their preferred e-wallet isn't there.
- Clear contact paths. Many customers want to message first. Click-to-call, Messenger or Viber links and short forms all help.
- Local search. Your site should tell Google exactly what you do and which areas you serve, with proper page titles, structured data and a connected Google Business Profile.
What you get from me
- A written plan and a fixed quote before work starts
- Direct communication with the developer, not an account manager
- A site that works on phones, tablets and desktops
- Speed tuning and the search basics set up properly
- Your domain, hosting and code in your name
- Support after launch when you need changes
Standing out in a crowded market
In Metro Manila, you're rarely the only option. A customer searching for a dentist in Pasig or an accountant in Makati will see dozens of results. What makes them pick you is usually simple: your site loads fast, it's obvious what you do, it looks current and it's easy to contact you. Most competitors get at least one of those wrong.
How we'd work together
- You send me the details. What your business does, what you need and any deadline.
- We talk. A short call or chat to fill the gaps.
- You get a quote. Scope, timeline and fixed price in writing.
- I build in visible steps. You see a live preview as pages come together.
- We launch. I handle the domain, testing and handover.
The whole process works without anyone needing to cross the city.
Areas I commonly work with
I work remotely with businesses anywhere in the metro, including Makati, BGC and Taguig, Quezon City, Pasig and Ortigas, Mandaluyong, Manila, San Juan, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa and Alabang, Marikina, Caloocan and Valenzuela.
If you're just outside the metro, I also have pages for Calabarzon and Central Luzon.
Real work you can check
I'd rather show than tell. The projects below are live sites I've worked on, including a WordPress revamp for a professional firm and a WooCommerce store I moved safely from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.4. Click through and see how they load on your phone.
Let's talk about your project
Tell me what your business needs. I'll reply with questions or a clear plan and a fixed price. No meeting in traffic required.
