A one-person web development studio in Dearborn, Michigan — building fast, custom websites and web apps without the overhead.
I'm Hamoudy Tiba, a web developer based in Dearborn, MI. I started dearborn.dev because I kept seeing the same problem: local businesses paying thousands for bloated WordPress sites they couldn't update, loaded with plugins they didn't need, hosted on servers they were overpaying for. It didn't make sense.
So I started building the alternative. Every site I deliver is hand-coded from scratch using modern tools like Astro and Next.js. No WordPress. No Squarespace. No drag-and-drop page builders generating 4MB of JavaScript for a five-page website. I write the code myself, line by line, which means every element exists because it serves a purpose — not because some template included it by default.
The result is websites that load instantly, cost less to maintain, and actually do what the business needs. I work with small businesses, startups, and organizations across Dearborn, Metro Detroit, and remotely. Whether you need a clean marketing site, a client portal, or a custom web application, I build it lean and I build it right.
You talk to the person writing the code. That's it. No layers.
There are no account managers, no project coordinators, no ticket systems where your request disappears for a week. When you email me, I read it. When you have feedback, I hear it directly and push the update. This is how small studios should work — fast decisions, fast turnaround, zero bureaucracy.
I scope every project before writing a line of code. You get a clear breakdown of what I'm building, what it costs, and when it ships. No surprise invoices. No scope creep dressed up as "discovery phases." If something changes mid-project, we talk about it like adults and adjust. Most client sites go from first conversation to live in two to four weeks.
I pick the right tool for each project — not whatever's trending on Twitter this week. These are the technologies I reach for most.
My go-to for marketing sites and content-driven pages. Ships zero JavaScript by default. Sites load in under a second.
For web apps that need interactivity, authentication, and dynamic data. Server-side rendering where it matters.
Every project is written in TypeScript. Fewer bugs, better tooling, code that's actually maintainable long-term.
Serverless edge functions for APIs and backend logic. Runs in 300+ cities worldwide. Fast everywhere, not just in one data center.
Cloudflare's edge database for structured data. Paired with Workers for full-stack apps with no traditional server to manage.
Custom interactive maps for businesses that need location features. Lighter and more customizable than Google Maps.
Tell me what you need. I'll tell you exactly what it takes — no sales pitch, no fluff.
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