I make the web more beautiful

Hey there, I’m Mike. 👋 For over 20 years, I’ve designed delightful experiences and crafted intuitive software that make the web a more enjoyable place to be. Right now, I’m making Ollie and partnering with companies to bring top-shelf design to their products, apps, and services.

An introduction

I’ve spent 20+ years designing and building software products that thousands of creators depend on to build their businesses. Now, I want to help design yours.

I thrive on building products that solve real problems with meticulous attention to detail and user experience. This thoughtful approach has led to multiple acquisitions, with products scaling from zero to seven-figure revenue.

Whether leading engineering teams or crafting user experiences that drive growth, I bring a rare blend of product vision, vibrant aesthetic, and technical expertise to every project.

Today, I’m focused on high-impact design partnerships while also building my own products and sharing knowledge through books and videos. I work with founders who need their products to stand out in crowded markets.

Using design as a strategic growth tool, I can help you cut through the noise and convert your target audience.

Sound like something you need? Let’s talk.

Timeline of recent events

2024

Ollie + Ollie Pro

2022

Liftoff Course

2018

Principal Engineer

2016

Atomic Blocks

2012

Array

Interviews, Podcasts, Etc.

Webmasters.fm

I joined Brian Coords again to chat about the state of dev education in the AI era and other industry topics.

Podcast

WordSesh

At this virtual conference, I did a presentation on how to use WordPress as a modern design system.

Conference

Yo! Podcast

I joined Rob Hope in for an engaging conversation about being a creator, the cosmos, and other great segments.

Interview

Web Talk Show

Armando invited me on his podcast to talk about creating consistent and scalable websites with WordPress.

Podcast

Make Lemonade

I joined JR Farr from Lemon Squeezy to chat about creating and selling product businesses in the modern era.

Podcast

Webmasters.fm

I hopped on a podcast with Brian Coords to talk about the launch of Ollie and Ollie Pro for WordPress.

Podcast

Open Threads

A conversation with Brian Casel about balancing building our own products while taking on select partnerships.

Interview

They Got Acquired

A look back on the sale of my pair of popular WordPress products, Array and Atomic Blocks.

Interview

CreativeMKE

I chatted with Elisabeth Gasparka about the Liftoff Creator Course, creative leadership, and more.

Interview

There’s more, if you’re interested…

InstaWP

I joined Vikas and Brian to talk about the power of building with WordPress patterns and best practices.

Webinar

PootlePress

I chatted with Jamie Marsland about the launch of Ollie Pro and what it means for the industry.

Podcast

Product Talk

A conversation with Brian Casel about balancing building our own products while taking on select partnerships.

Interview

Speed Build Challenge

A conversation with Brian Casel about balancing building our own products while taking on select partnerships.

Interview

Grayd Conversations

A conversation with Brian Casel about balancing building our own products while taking on select partnerships.

Interview

WP Tavern

I interviewed with WP Tavern about the future of WordPress, block themes, building Ollie.

Podcast

Some of my work has been recognized with awards in design and innovation. I just thought I’d mention it.

1st Place – Bluehost Creator Awards 2024

My work on Ollie for WordPress won 1st place in the Bluehost Creator Awards.

1st Place – Bluehost Creator Awards 2023

My work on the Liftoff Creator Course won 1st place in the Bluehost Creator Awards.

Finalist – Automattic Design Awards

My work on the Atomic Blocks plugin for WordPress won a finalist prize for design and innovation.