Now booking freelance and contract projects
I'm Melanie Arnold, a developer based in the US. I build websites and web apps for small businesses, startups, and individuals. Built right, delivered on time, and maintained after launch.
Custom websites
A professional website built specifically for your business. Responsive on every device, easy for your customers to navigate, and customized to fit your business instead of forcing you into a template. No page builders, no unnecessary extras.
Custom software
Need something more than a standard website? I can build custom tools like booking systems, client portals, dashboards, and internal apps designed around what you need.
Rescue work
Already have a site or codebase that's broken, slow, outdated, or half-finished? I can take over, clean it up, and get it working the way it should.
After launch
Launch day isn't the end. I offer ongoing site management to keep your website updated, secure, and running smoothly. You don't have to manage everything yourself once your site is live.
Featured client work
A multi-page tournament website for the Cup Check Classic, an annual four-day hockey event in Albuquerque with five divisions from elite to entry-level. Built from scratch with a full site structure including home, schedule, sponsors, registration, and contact pages. Custom design, fully responsive, and built to grow with the tournament each season.
Ongoing client. I handle annual updates and site management for each tournament season.
Designed and built from scratch for a financial services business: a fully responsive, fast-loading site with no framework overhead, delivered on time and built to represent the business professionally online.
Ongoing client since launch. I handle site management, maintenance, and private application development for their business.
I'm a freelance web developer. Websites, web apps, React components, full projects from scratch. If it lives in a browser, I can build it. I work directly with clients from first conversation to launch, and I stick around for maintenance when they want me to. Both of my current client relationships have been ongoing since their sites launched.
I have full-stack experience with Node.js, Express, SQL, and MongoDB, which means I can work across the whole project when needed and communicate clearly with backend developers. I have also been building with Tailwind CSS and Vite and enjoy how quickly I can ship polished interfaces with those tools.
Outside of client work I build personal projects to keep my skills sharp and explore new technologies. I enjoy taking on projects that solve real problems, whether that is for a client or just for myself.
Most of my work is freelance and contract projects for small businesses, startups, and individuals, but I'm comfortable with larger organizations too, and I'm open to part-time or full-time roles for the right team. If you need a developer, reach out and let's talk.
Whether you need a new website, a web app, help fixing existing code, or a developer to bring onto your team, I'm happy to talk. No commitment required. Just tell me what you're working on and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.