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A guide to living and working abroad, bringing visa, work, and tax information together around a visitor’s nationality and destination.
My role · Full design & development
Visit thonexpat.com (opens in a new tab)Independent website designer & builder
A clear story.
A better website.
I’m Dan. I build websites and interactive tools, and fix the websites you already have. From a focused layout repair to a business website, comparison interface, or data dashboard.
New websites · Website fixes · Technical SEO
Clear content, first.Responsive by design.Code you can keep.
01 / Selected work
Real products.
Built from the ground up.
Three live products I designed and developed in full, from the interface to the implementation.
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A country comparison platform for retirement abroad, covering visas, cost of living, healthcare, and tax, with rankings tailored to passport and age.
My role · Full design & development
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A macroeconomic research interface that organizes sourced indicators and geographic comparisons for investors and businesses.
My role · Full design & development
Visit thoninvest.com (opens in a new tab)02 / Services
The right website
for your next step.
A new website, a focused fix, or a fresh start.
We shape the scope around what your business actually needs.
Landing pages
Give one offer a clear home. Help visitors understand the value and take the next step.
Launches · Campaigns · Lead generationBusiness websites
Bring your services, story, and contact details together in a website that feels like your business.
Small businesses · Personal brandsInteractive websites & tools
Turn structured content into a useful interface: filters, comparison views, conditional forms, and data dashboards. We define the data and expected behavior before building.
Comparison tools · Filters · DashboardsWebsite fixes & updates
Fix broken layouts and functionality, improve the mobile experience, or update content on your existing site. For larger changes, we can plan a redesign.
Bug fixes · Mobile layouts · Content updatesTechnical SEO & website optimization
Help search engines understand your pages and improve the experience for visitors. I review the site, identify issues, and implement the improvements we agree on.
On-page basics · Crawlability · Performance- Page titles, descriptions, headings, and internal links
- Sitemaps, robots.txt, canonical tags, and indexing checks
- Broken links, redirects, and relevant structured data
- Loading speed and mobile usability improvements
A practical starting point
Start with a clear scope.
You don’t need to commit to a full rebuild. We can begin with one defined problem or deliverable.
Fix one issue
Share the URL, what happens, and what you expected. I review the setup before confirming the repair.
Launch one page
A focused landing page using your content, with a responsive layout and an agreed call to action.
Build one interaction
A filter, comparison, or decision flow with defined inputs, outputs, and acceptance examples.
Review your SEO
A bounded technical review with clear priorities. Implementation is scoped separately or agreed upfront.
Scope, price, timing, and revision rounds are agreed before work begins.
The details matter
More than a
good first look.
A useful website should feel considered on every screen, and remain practical after launch.
A clear path through your content
Page structure and calls to action that help visitors find what they need.
A layout for every screen
Responsive pages with readable type, usable navigation, and room to breathe.
A practical handoff
Website files and a short guide to the structure, content, and next steps.
03 / The approach
Small steps.
Clear expectations.
You work directly with me, from the first conversation to the final handoff.
- 01 — Discover
Start with the goal.
We discuss your audience, content, and references, then agree on scope and timing.
- 02 — Build
Make it tangible.
I turn the direction into a working first version you can explore in your browser.
- 03 — Refine
Work through the details.
We review the pages together and refine them through the agreed feedback rounds.
- 04 — Handoff
Get ready to launch.
I deliver the files and handoff notes, with deployment support when included in scope.
04 / Good to know
A few answers
before we begin.
What does your SEO service include?
I focus on technical SEO and on-page basics: page metadata, content structure, crawlability, performance, and mobile usability. After reviewing your site, we agree on a prioritized list of fixes. Ongoing content production and link-building campaigns are separate from this service.
Can you guarantee higher Google rankings?
No. I deliver the agreed improvements and explain what changed. Search engines decide rankings, which also depend on content, competition, and other factors. Indexing and ranking changes can take time.
Can you fix a website someone else built?
Yes. Share the website URL and describe what needs fixing. I’ll review the issue and the site’s setup, then confirm what I can take on, what access is needed, and the scope before making changes.
Do you take on small website tasks?
Yes — you don’t need a full rebuild. A layout correction, a broken feature, a mobile issue, or a content update can be a project on its own. I’ll confirm the price and timing after reviewing the task.
How long will my website take?
A focused landing page can take a few days; a fuller business site may take one to two weeks. I’ll confirm the timeline after reviewing the content, scope, and feedback schedule.
What should I have ready?
Your business goals, any existing content, brand assets, and a few websites you like. Rough notes are a useful starting point if you don’t have finished copy.
Can you help with the wording?
Yes — I can organize your content and refine short website copy. We’ll agree on the writing scope before the project begins.
How is the project priced?
Pricing depends on the number of pages, content, and required features. We agree on the deliverables and price before work starts.
Can we work in English or Vietnamese?
Both. This website is in English, but I’m comfortable discussing and delivering projects in English or Vietnamese.
Your next chapter
Let’s give your business
a place to shine.
Start with a short brief. Describe your new website or the issue you want fixed, including the URL if you have one. Add your timing and budget, then copy the brief for our conversation.
Direct contact details will be added soon. If we’re already in touch, send your brief through that channel.