I build fast, dependable websites and applications.

I plan, build, launch and support full-stack products, from websites and admin dashboards to APIs and mobile apps. Hosting and technical SEO are covered too.

Builds
Custom & tailored
Stack
Astro, React, Vue, Node
Hosting
Cloudflare, with ongoing support
Based in
South Africa

Tools I work with

  • TypeScript
  • Astro
  • React
  • Vue.js
  • Nuxt
  • Node.js
  • PHP
  • Supabase
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Docker
  • Cloudflare
  • AWS

Websites I've built

A few client projects, each shaped around a different audience and goal, and each painted in that client's own colours.

The Smash

TSM · Restaurant · Smashburgers · Somerset West

A bold, appetite-first site for The Butcher & Son's smashburger spot, built so hungry visitors find the menu, the weekly specials and the way there fast.

Built withAstro, Responsive UI, Local SEO, WhatsApp links

What I can help you build

Four practical ways I help businesses plan, build, launch and support modern digital products.

  • Custom websites

    Purpose-built business websites, developed from scratch or tailored from a proven platform to suit your goals, budget and timeline.

    • Purpose-built
    • Responsive
    • Easy to maintain
  • Web apps & admin dashboards

    Full-stack applications, portals and dashboards connected to the data and services your business relies on.

    • Frontend & backend
    • APIs & databases
    • Admin dashboards
  • Android & mobile development

    Mobile products built around clear interfaces and reliable connections to your backend services.

    • Android apps
    • Clear interfaces
    • Connected services
  • Hosting, technical SEO & support

    Fast, secure hosting on Cloudflare, sound technical SEO foundations and ongoing maintenance to keep your product healthy and easy to find.

    • Hosting on Cloudflare
    • Technical SEO
    • Ongoing support

Dependable work, without the fuss

I’m a hands-on full-stack software developer who takes ownership from planning through launch, hosting and ongoing support. I build carefully, communicate plainly and stay available when a product needs attention.

I use AI tools to move faster on routine code, so more of your budget goes into the parts that need judgment: architecture, testing and the details.

  • Take ownership

    I care about the result, not just completing a list of features.

  • Build with care

    Fast, accessible and maintainable work that holds up after launch.

  • Stay available

    Clear communication and dependable support when something needs attention.

A straightforward process

From the first idea to ongoing care.

  1. Plan

    Understand the goal, shape the experience and agree on a practical way forward.

  2. Build

    Create, test and refine with performance built in from the start.

  3. Launch

    Deploy securely, configure hosting and make sure everything runs smoothly.

  4. Support

    Stay available for updates, fixes and improvements after launch.

Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.

Whether it’s a brand-new site, a rebuild, or an app you’d like to bring to life, tell me a bit about it and I’ll get back to you with honest, practical next steps.

  1. You send a rough brief. Only your name, email and a few lines about the project are required.
  2. I read it and reply personally with honest, practical next steps.
  3. If we're a good fit, we agree on a practical way forward together.

Prefer plain email? Write to hello@philipvtonder.co.za

Your projectTo be mixed

Step 1 of 4

What do you need?

What do you need?

Pick any that fit. If you are not sure yet, skip ahead.

When, and what exists today?

When, and what exists today?

Both are optional, but they help me plan.

Ideal timeline

Tell me about it

Tell me about it

A rough idea is enough to get started.

Where should I reply?

Where should I reply?

I’ll reply personally with practical next steps.