Available for freelance & custom web projectsPhilippines / Worldwide

Build faster.
Think further.

Crafting High-Performance Websites & Smart AI Workflows.

5+ years of experience blending modern static frameworks, WordPress engines, and automated workflows to deliver lightning-fast digital experiences.

Portrait of Axel Elisterio, freelance web developer and AI automation specialist based in the Philippines
Working across Astro.js Elementor Divi Custom Plugins Replit WordPress Supabase Vercel freebuff

About / 01

A technical partner, not a ticket taker.

The best work happens when design, engineering, and the business problem are in the same room. I bring all three to the table.

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For nearly five years, I’ve helped founders, agencies, and service businesses turn ambitious ideas into digital systems people actually want to use.

Sometimes that means a precise Astro build deployed to Vercel, or a high-performance WordPress site built with Elementor. Sometimes it’s the unglamorous work behind the scenes: a member portal, an API, or an agentic workflow that gives a team its time back.

Different tools. Same standard: fast, thoughtful, and built to last.

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Axel Elisterio

Independent by design.

5+

Years of client-facing development

100%

Performance score focus with WordPress, Elementor and Astro

End-to-end

Design, code, automation, and server config

Selected work / 02

A few systems I’m proud to have shipped.

A small selection of work across high-performance marketing sites, custom WordPress builds, and automation infrastructure.

01 / 04

Custom WordPress & dynamic membership portal

Crestmark Home Services

A property-first service experience with flexible pricing, a tailored membership layer, and a booking journey built to remove friction.

WordPress 7.1Elementor ProPaid Memberships ProSimply Schedule Appointments

The brief

  • Paid Memberships Pro integration
  • Simply Schedule Appointments booking flow
  • Elementor Pro design system

02 / 04

WordPress & Elementor high-performance marketing site

Decks Appeal

A sharp, conversion-focused site for a craft-led brand, engineered around speed, search visibility, and a calm visual system.

WordPress 7.1Elementor ProHello ElementorYoast SEO

The brief

  • Elementor Pro design system
  • Yoast SEO optimization
  • Custom Hello Elementor child theme

03 / 04

Event & Entertainment Platform

A John Cameron Experience

A vibrant, dynamic presence for the John Cameron Experience, showcasing major musical events like CRESCENDO with engaging visuals and smooth navigation.

WordPressElementorHello ThemeUltimate MemberCustom Post TypeACF

The brief

  • Custom Elementor theme
  • Dynamic event showcasing
  • High-impact visual design

04 / 04

WordPress & Elementor Senior Care Platform

NCC Senior Care

A trust-driven website for a senior care service, featuring star-rating reviews, service listings, and a clean layout built to convert families searching for care.

WordPressElementor ProHello ThemeSite ReviewsCleanTalk

The brief

  • Site Reviews integration
  • Elementor Pro layout system
  • CleanTalk spam protection

Capabilities / 03

What I can help you move forward.

A focused set of skills for teams who care about the result, not just the deliverable.

01 / Build

Interfaces that stay out of the way.

High-clarity marketing sites and product surfaces that feel considered from the first click to the final scroll.

  • Astro.js & React
  • Tailwind systems
  • TypeScript
  • Conversion UX

02 / Extend

WordPress without the limits.

Custom PHP, memberships, booking systems, and dynamic pricing that make a familiar CMS perform like a custom product.

  • Custom PHP
  • PMPro & WooCommerce
  • Booking APIs
  • Member portals

03 / Automate

Operations with a pulse.

Practical AI workflows that connect your tools, reduce manual handoffs, and give small teams more leverage.

  • n8n workflows
  • Agentic systems
  • MCP servers
  • LLM integrations

A note from the other side

“Axel is one of those rare people who can zoom into the details without losing sight of the bigger picture. He’s fast, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making the work better.”
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Olaf van Gessel

Client & collaborator

Contact / 04

Ready to build something fast, functional,and scalable?

Tell me where you’re trying to go. I’ll tell you what it takes to get there — plainly.

Usually replies within 1–2 business days.