John Clark Semblante / Philippines
WordPress/Full Stack Developer
I’m John Clark Semblante, a web developer in Mandaue City, Cebu. I turn Figma designs into WordPress websites, customize WooCommerce stores, and help fix sites that aren’t working as they should. I’ve worked in web development since 2013.
A personal approach. From design to your next website.
Explore simple, useful online tools I've built to make everyday tasks easier. Completely free to use, with no sign-up required.
Create custom QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, text, emails, and more. Customize your design and download your QR code instantly.
Reduce JPG, PNG and WebP file sizes privately in your browser. Choose a target size, compare your result and download for free.
Add text, draw a signature and manage PDF pages. Edit and download locally, with no account or watermark.
From design to websiteCustom WordPress development from your Figma designs.
Layouts for different screensResponsive layouts and cross-browser improvements.
Help with an existing siteUI fixes, integrations, and performance improvements.
How I can help
Have a design ready to build? I turn Figma layouts into custom WordPress themes, including the pages and reusable sections your site needs. We’ll review how the design should work on smaller screens and which content you need to edit yourself.
Design implementation · Custom themes
If your store’s theme doesn’t quite fit the way you sell, I can help with product pages, shop layouts, theme behavior, and third-party integrations. Start by showing me the current store and what you want customers to be able to do.
Storefronts · Theme customization · Integrations
You don’t always need a new website. I investigate broken layouts, plugin conflicts, and slow pages, then work on the affected parts. Send the page link and a description of the problem so we can decide where to start.
UI debugging · Mobile usability · Performance
Not sure which service fits? Tell me what you want visitors to do and what is getting in their way. A website link or screenshot is a useful starting point. Tell me about your website
The portfolio
2024 / UI / WordPress
An author website featuring Jumping Over the Moon and the writing of E. Dee Monnen.
2024 / UI / WordPress
An author website presenting Chester Jester Finds His Smile and Sharon Kramer’s books.
2023 / UI / WordPress
A business website introducing commercial restroom hygiene services.
Beyond the screen
Coffee / Independent venture
Browse the menu & order
Travel & rentals / Independent venture
Explore services & request a quote
Photography / Independent venture
Explore the photography archive
Take a coffee break with Lazy Barista, plan a Cebu trip with Golden Travel and Tours, or explore the Lapse Hub photography archive.
Working together
Show me the current site or design files. Tell me who uses it, what they need to do, and where you need help.
We’ll identify the pages and features involved, discuss your deadline, and check which existing tools the work depends on.
I work through the agreed changes and check the affected layouts and interactions, including mobile screens and keyboard use.
You review the changes against the scope. We’ll work through feedback and agree on any remaining items before handover.
About me
I’m John Clark Semblante, a WordPress/Full Stack Developer based in Mandaue City, Cebu. I started at Cebu Rent A Car in 2013, working on websites and on-page SEO. Since then, my work has included custom WordPress themes, ecommerce stores, and front-end interfaces for business and legal technology teams.
Alongside client work, I’ve built websites for my own coffee and travel ventures. You can explore those projects here, along with my earlier WordPress work.
More about meNotes from the work
SEO & Digital Marketing
Is AI changing the future of SEO? Sharing my experience at a Cebu SEO Community workshop, the lessons I learned, and why human expertise still matters. Will AI replace SEO or simply change the game? Read my takeaways and share your thoughts!
Web Development
I started working in web development in 2013. Here are some of the lessons I've picked up through front-end work, WordPress projects, and learning new tools.
Before we start
Yes. My work includes theme changes, WooCommerce customization, layout fixes, and plugin-related issues. Send the website link and describe the change or problem. I’ll need to review the current setup before agreeing on the work.
No. Figma files are helpful for a design-to-development project, but you can also start with an existing website and a list of changes. Tell me what content and designs you already have so we can identify what else the project needs.
I’m based in Cebu, Philippines, on UTC+8, and welcome remote projects and development roles. Share your team’s time zone, required working hours, and preferred way to communicate so we can check whether the arrangement fits.
Include your website or design link, the pages or features involved, your preferred deadline, and a budget range if you have one. Cost and timing depend on the scope, the existing setup, and what is ready to use. You don’t need to know all the technical details to start the conversation.
Have a different question? Send me a message.
Let’s work together
Send me a link and a few lines about what you want to build or improve. If you’re hiring for a remote role, tell me about the team, responsibilities, and working hours.
