Jonathan Rapusas
Front-end Developer · Metro Manila · Remote Only
Ideas, execution, and good sense, without the noise.
Freelancing since 2013, with years of in-house web systems work before that. Web development, technical support, and training - usually on the same project.
Only open to remote work.
Work I Take On
What freelance clients usually hire me for.
- WordPress & static sites
- WordPress builds, theme work, and static site generators like Hugo - fast sites without the usual hosting headaches.
- Hosting, sites & email
- Linux hosting, websites, and business email - setup, moves, and the problems that show up after go-live.
- Migrations & upkeep
- Hosting moves, CMS migrations, core and plugin updates, and theme customizations.
- Team training
- Classroom, video conference, and hands-on sessions on the tools your team actually uses.
Writing for site owners
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Consistent AI Output for WordPress Builds
- May 30, 2026
- Technology, AI, Web Development
Month one with AI on WordPress builds I was thrilled. Month three I finally got consistent output - helpers, reference examples, and a short rules doc that stop every feature from drifting.
Top Reasons to Create and Maintain Your Own Website
Every time I tell someone I run my own website, they ask why I don't just post on Facebook. After years of watching platforms die and rules change, here's why I keep my own corner of the internet.
Facebook's Hidden Gem: The Favorites Feed
- February 4, 2024
- Social Media, Technology, Tips
I almost deleted Facebook a couple of years ago. Then I stumbled onto a built-in feature most people don't know exists - and it's the only reason I still open the app.
Top Reasons Why You Still Need a Desktop or Laptop
- June 14, 2021
- Technology, Productivity, Tips
Every couple of years, someone tells me they're going mobile-only. A few months later, they're sheepishly asking to borrow my laptop for taxes, video edits, or a PDF form. Here's why I keep mine around.
Getting Started with RSS Feeds
- March 30, 2024
- Technology, Productivity, Guide
I figured RSS quietly died around 2010. A friend pointed out it never actually did - it just stopped being trendy. Two weeks of using it later, I was a convert.