The person behind the work

Hi. I'm Michelle.
Let's skip the corporate bit.

I build websites for businesses that deserve more than a template and a number in someone's CRM. I care about the work, I care about the people I work with, and I will probably ask too many questions about your business — because that's the only way to build something that actually fits.

Michelle de Villiers — Nova Web Studio
Michelle
Founder — Nova Web Studio

Not the LinkedIn version.
The real one.

Nova Web Studio exists because I couldn't find what I was looking for — a web designer who actually listens, builds something personal, and doesn't disappear after the invoice. So I became that person instead.

I'm based in Oostvoorne, in the heart of Voorne-Putten. I walk the same streets as my clients, I know the businesses around here, and I understand what it means to build something from nothing in a place where nobody hands you anything.

I didn't come from a design school or a big agency. I built this through stubbornness, curiosity, and a refusal to settle for less than what I know is possible.

I'm SheCodes certified — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, and API integration. I also serve clients in the UK, which means I understand both markets and both mentalities. And yes, I speak Dutch.

You talk.
I actually listen.

I don't start designing until I understand your business. Not the surface version — the real version. What makes you different, who your customers actually are, what you're proud of and what keeps you up at night.

Every project is a conversation, not a transaction. You'll always know what's being built, why, and when. No jargon, no disappearing acts, no surprises on the invoice.

And when I hand over your website, I don't vanish. The Care Plan means I'm still there — updating, maintaining, answering questions — because a website isn't finished when it goes live. It's finished when it stops working for you. Which, if I do my job right, is never.

The technical bit.
Since you asked.

Languages & Frameworks
  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React
  • Python
  • API Integration
  • Responsive & Mobile-first
Tools & Platforms
  • VS Code
  • GitHub & Git
  • Netlify
  • Formspree
  • Google Workspace
  • SEO fundamentals
SheCodes Certified HTML · CSS · JavaScript · React · Python · API Integration

A few things I
won't compromise on.

01
Honesty over comfort
If something won't work, I'll tell you. If I think you're making a mistake, I'll say so — kindly. I'd rather have an awkward conversation than build the wrong thing.
02
Quality is non-negotiable
I don't do good enough. Every project gets the same attention whether it's a one-page starter or a full hospitality platform. The standard doesn't change.
03
People first. Always.
I walked into businesses cold in Brielle because I wanted to meet the people, not just send emails. That's how I work. Human connection isn't a marketing strategy — it's just how I am.

Sounds like someone
you want to work with?

Let's have a real conversation about your business. No pitch, no pressure.

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