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Independent developer. Based in the Philippines.

Good ideas.
Built to work.

Websites, web apps, and the systems in between. I'm Michael — I turn business problems into thoughtful digital products, from the first sketch to everyday use.

One person to talk to.
One builder from idea to launch.

A glimpse of the things I build. Go on, explore.

Good design meets dependable development.
WordPress·Shopify·Next.js·Automation

What would make
your work easier?

You don’t need a finished brief.
Start with the thing you want to change.

Make your first impression count.

A clear story, a thoughtful buying journey, and a site your team can actually manage. Start with the experience your customers need.

  • Brand experience
  • WordPress & Shopify
  • Custom development
Explore website development

A feel for what’s possible

Commerce storefront demonstration

Commerce experience · Interactive demo · Sample data

Still connecting the dots?Loop can help you find a direction.

The right build
for your
next step.

A better website. A new product. A workflow that finally makes sense. Let's build what your business actually needs.

Find the right starting point

Built with purpose.
Ready to explore.

Working products and interactive demos.
A feel for how I think, design, and build.

An owned product, built from the ground up
nerdvine.

Good people.
Better connections.

A marketplace connecting Filipino freelancers with clients. A real product brings the whole picture together: discovery, profiles, opportunities, and the decisions in between.

My role
Founder, product & development
The focus
A clearer path from discovery to hire
Go behind the build
From product direction to production
NerdVine marketplace product preview
Built for Filipino talent.Owned product ↗

Client work can be confidential. These are owned products and clearly marked demonstrations, not implied client commissions.

A little less
busywork.

Explore the toolkit
INVOICEma/
Fictional StudioWeekly project work
Design & development— h
Gross amount$—
Deduction−$—
Total due$—.00
Illustrative sample✓ Ready to export
More time for the good stuff.
Free to use · Private workspace

Your weekly report.
A clean invoice.

Upload your spreadsheet, review the work, allocate project fees, and download a polished PDF. Built for the weekly admin you'd rather get on with.

Try report-to-invoice

Less handoff.
More follow-through.

You work directly with the person building it.
Clear conversations, visible progress, and
care beyond launch day.

01

Start with the real problem.

We talk through who it is for, what is getting in the way, and what a useful outcome looks like.

02

Make the plan tangible.

Scope, direction, and priorities come first. You know what we are building and why before the build begins.

03

Build it. Use it. Refine it.

See working progress, give feedback, and shape the details. The important journeys get tested before launch.

04

Launch with a way forward.

Deployment, handover, and a plan for what comes next. A working product needs care after its first day.

Things worth
working through.

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Hi, I'm Michael.

I'm an independent developer in the Philippines, working across websites, applications, and business systems. I like understanding the whole problem — and staying close enough to build the right solution.

A little more about me

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Have a different question? You can talk to the person who’ll build it.

Ask Michael ↗
Do I need to know exactly what I want?

No. Start with the problem, the people affected, and what a better outcome would look like. Discovery helps turn that into a sensible scope and a clear starting point.

Can you improve a website or app I already have?

Yes. The first step is to review the existing experience, setup, and constraints. That helps decide whether a focused improvement, integration, or larger rebuild makes sense.

How much will my project cost?

Pricing depends on the scope, complexity, and existing systems. Share your goals, priorities, and budget through the project form so Michael can discuss a suitable approach.

Who owns the finished code and accounts?

The goal is practical ownership: your code, your accounts, and a system you can continue improving. Ownership, handover, and any third-party licenses should be agreed in the project scope.

What happens after launch?

Launch includes verification and handover. Ongoing support, maintenance, and future improvements can be discussed as part of the project so everyone knows what comes next.

Have a good problem to solve?Philippines / Working worldwide

Let's make
something useful.

A new idea, a better website, or a system that needs a little untangling.
Tell me what you have in mind.

hello@michaelabella.me