I build practical websites and digital strategies for real people.

I grew up in a working-class, blue-collar family where showing up, learning a trade, and helping your neighbors was the plan.That mindset still shapes my work. You can expect reliable process, honest communication, and solutions that move a business forward.

From Myspace to Modern WordPress

I started my web dev career by hacking custom HTML/CSS/JS profile layouts when social pages were still hand-coded. Working with local artists, DJs, musicians, and bands, I found a passion for helping creators and entrepenuers who need help getting thier ideas onto the web. That drive turned into formal college training and a career building sites, stores, and content systems that help small teams punch above their weight.

While I have experience with many content management systems, coding languages, and tech stacks, these days I mostly focus on WordPress, WooCommerce, and the glue that holds a great site together: content, performance, and a clean handoff so the business can run day to day without a developer on speed dial.

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How I Work

  • Clear scope, steady pace. We agree on outcomes and a timeline, then deliver in calm, predictable steps.
  • Built for the long haul. Performance, security, and maintainability come first.
  • Content and UX matter. Navigation, copy, and structure are designed to help people get what they came for.
  • Owner-friendly systems. You'll know how to publish, update, and grow without reinventing the site.
  • Transparent process. No mystery code or hostage handoffs, just work you can keep using.

What I Do

  • WordPress & WooCommerce sites that are fast, secure, and easy to manage
  • Custom themes, structured content, and editor-friendly page building
  • Performance tuning, accessibility, and SEO fundamentals
  • Integrations: payments, CRM, email, and analytics
  • Deployment workflows, backups, and safe updates

Teaching, Training, and Community

Good work should be shareable. I teach site owners how to manage their content, mentor newer developers when I can, and document processes so teams aren't left guessing. If we work together, you'll walk away with a system you understand.

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A Good Fit If You Need

  • A professional WordPress site with clear structure and content control
  • WooCommerce configured for real-world selling, not just a demo
  • SEO foundations: metadata, schema, performance, internal linking
  • Realistic timelines, consistent delivery, and practical maintenance

Beyond the Laptop

I'm a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, a lifelong skateboarder, and a maker who still enjoys creating hands-on craftwork. Training keeps me disciplined and humble; art keeps me curious. Most importantly, I'm a dad, so I build schedules and systems that respect real life.

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Based in Austin, Texas, serving clients across the U.S. and beyond.

If you're a small business, nonprofit, or growing team that values straight talk and steady progress, we'll get along just fine.

Austin, Texas