Welcome!

Marty Himmel

Years of Experience

HTML: 22 CSS: 18 PHP: 18 JavaScript: 12

I'm a full stack web developer specializing in custom apps written in PHP and JavaScript. I currently lead development for ClickBid, and I've built custom tools for clients like Expectancy Learning and Access of West Michigan. I also love teaching web development to aspiring students.

Custom Web Apps

I'm a strong believer in simplicity. With all the technology out there, it's incredibly easy to get lost in complexity - the best language, the best framework, the best database. My goal is to cut through that noise: reduce complexity, let your users enjoy a simple experience, and give you insights through real data. That last part is a personal passion too - I've been tracking every book, game, and movie I've finished since 2012 in a tracker I built for myself.

Featured Work

A few recent projects - see the full list for more.

F.A.T. Boys Website

Web Development

Developed web site for church men's group, including email sign up list and teaching notes archive.

Vow Renewal

Web Development

2023, Created a personalized video game themed vow renewal site for tracking RSVPs, meal choices, tasks, etc.

Twilio Messaging App

Pebble Creek Produce

Web Development

2026, Created a Twilio backed SMS messaging app to automate weekly ordering messages and facilitate messaging between sales reps and chefs.

Teaching

Teaching is something I've enjoyed doing in various capacities for over a decade. Web development is more than just code - it involves problem solving, team building and management (if working with a team), project management, communicating with clients, and much more. I write about it on the blog and share tutorials on dev.to.

Let's Build Something

Have a project in mind? Get in touch - I'd love to hear about it.