Freelance Web Developer & SEO Consultant
I build fast, search-ready websites and help them rank, then keep them secure and up to date. One experienced specialist from first sketch to page one, for businesses and nonprofits anywhere in the world.
480+ projects for 200+ clients. Some have trusted me with their website for 15+ years. See the portfolio.
Mihail Mitovhttps://mihailmitov.comPosition 1Mihail Mitov: Web Developer & SEO Consultant
WordPress and eCommerce websites, SEO, speed optimization and website care. Senior, hands-on and easy to reach. Free consultation.
- 25+ years
- 480+ projects
- 200+ clients
One person who builds the site and makes it rank
Most businesses end up juggling a designer, a developer, an SEO agency and someone who “does the updates”. Each blames the others when something goes wrong.
I’ve done all of those jobs since 2000. I started coding in FrontPage, moved through Dreamweaver, Joomla and WordPress, founded Deon Designs in 2008, and spent years as Website Developer and SEO Project Manager at an SEO agency. Today I specialize in WordPress and WooCommerce: development, maintenance, security, speed, local search, audits, analytics and conversion optimization.
When you hire me, the person you talk to is the person who does the work. Nothing gets lost in hand-offs, and the site is built to rank from the first line of code.
Web development, SEO and website care
Twelve services that cover the full life of a website: building it, growing its traffic, and keeping it healthy.
Websites & development
New websites, redesigns, WordPress and online stores.
SEO & marketing
Search visibility, leads and smarter marketing.
- SEO Consulting & ManagementStrategy, technical fixes, content and monthly SEO.
- SEO AuditA prioritized list of what’s holding your site back.
- Local SEO & Google Business ProfileGoogle Business Profile, citations and the map pack.
- Digital Marketing & Conversion OptimizationTracking, landing pages, Google Ads and email.
- AI Automation for Small BusinessWorkflows that remove repetitive work.
Maintenance, speed & security
Keeping your site fast, secure and running.
Built to score well, not just look good
These are the Google Lighthouse targets I build every site toward. They measure what visitors and search engines actually experience.
Selected work
A few of the 56 websites I’ve designed, built or maintained, for contractors, architects, accountants, nonprofits and more.
What clients say
Real words from clients I’ve worked with for 10 to 15+ years.
I know Mihail since 2008 when I hired him as a contractor to develop our company website. His outstanding web development experiences and programming knowledge help the website to be develop in a professional manner. He ensured that the requirements for the corporate branding were met and all the technical requirements were implemented. Mihail is still working, updating and maintaining our website for the last 15+ years, and we feel very confident in his ability and web development skills.
Mihail was referred to me by a mutual associate, Prof. Deltina H., in 2014. Since then he has been instrumental in launching two professional WordPress websites for my consulting practice. Mihail impressed me with his thorough and deep knowledge in all things website development, cyber security, e-commerce, and membership sites. He has a very quick turnaround time, provides timely communication, and is on top of his game in this field.
Mihail has been effectively managing our web site, for the past 10+ years. He has not only been managing it, but he designed and developed it. On the web site he effectively implemented a catalog system and downloadable resources for the publications. We are very satisfied with the excellent quality of work that he has been doing for us.
I had the privilege to know Mihail for more than 15 years. We have hired him as a contractor to develop, customize, and maintain our website. His professional attitude, experience, web development skills, and programming knowledge help the website to be develop according to our requirements for the corporate branding.
How a project works
A clear, fixed process so you always know what happens next.
Free consultation
A 20–30 minute call or email exchange about your goals, your current site and your budget. You get honest advice, even if that means I’m not the right fit.
Proposal & fixed quote
A written scope with deliverables, timeline and a fixed price split into milestones. No open-ended hourly billing on projects.
Discovery & planning
Research into your customers, competitors and keywords, then a sitemap and content plan we agree on before design starts.
Design & build
Design first, reviewed with you, then development on a private staging site you can click through at any time.
Launch
Final checks for speed, SEO, forms, tracking and redirects, then a careful go-live with monitoring afterwards.
Care & growth
Training so you can make edits yourself, plus optional maintenance, SEO and improvements month to month.
Industries I know well
Every industry searches, compares and buys differently. These are the ones I’ve built for most.
Contractors & Home Services8 sites in my portfolio
Real Estate & Property5 sites in my portfolio
Accountants, Legal & Professional Services6 sites in my portfolio
Architects & Design Firms2 sites in my portfolio
Nonprofits, Churches & Associations14 sites in my portfolio
Health, Beauty & Wellness3 sites in my portfolio25 years on the web
From hand-coded HTML to AI automation, I’ve kept learning as the web changed.
First website
Took computer courses and built my first website.
A new start in Canada
Left Europe for Canada and kept coding, building and maintaining websites in FrontPage (HTML and CSS).
Deon Designs founded
Started my own company, Deon Designs.
eCommerce
Started building on eCommerce platforms: WooCommerce, Magento, Joomla VirtueMart, Shopify and X-Cart, while continuing to work with nonprofit organizations.
SEO agency
Joined an SEO agency as Website Developer and SEO Project Manager, building websites and web stores, maintaining client sites, and working across digital marketing and hosting.
AI automation
Website development, eCommerce and SEO projects continue, now with AI automation built into my own workflow and my clients’ sites.
Published articles
Bylined articles on web design and SEO, written for 1st on the List.
Questions people ask before hiring me
Do you work with clients outside Canada?
Yes. I work remotely with businesses and nonprofits across Canada, the United States and internationally. Everything from the first call to launch happens online, by video, phone and email.
What does a freelance SEO consultant do?
A freelance SEO consultant improves how visible your website is in search engines, through technical fixes, on-page optimization, content strategy, local SEO and link earning, and reports on the results. As a developer as well, I can implement the changes myself.
Why hire a freelancer instead of an agency?
You work directly with the person doing the work, usually at a lower cost, with less hand-off between people. Agencies make sense for very large teams and budgets. For most small and mid-size businesses, an experienced freelancer is faster and more accountable.
How much does a website cost?
Most small business websites cost between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on size, design and features. I quote a fixed price after a free consultation. See my website cost guide for typical ranges.
How much does SEO cost?
Most SEO retainers fall between $501 and $2,000 per month. My SEO pricing guide explains the ranges and what you should get for your money.
Is SEO still worth it in 2026?
Yes. Search, including AI Overviews and AI assistants, still sends more qualified visitors to most businesses than any other channel, and the fundamentals that earn rankings also make you citable in AI answers.
Have a project in mind?
Tell me what you’re planning. I’ll reply within one business day with honest advice and a clear next step, whether or not we end up working together.