Hi, I'm Petro.
I build things that work.
I've been building websites since 2000 — back when Macromedia was the tool of choice and South Africa was just discovering the internet.
24 years later I'm still at it — only now I'm building custom platforms, e-commerce stores and digital systems for clients across four continents, and getting ready to run Destinos from Portugal.
let's work together →24 years in the making
It started with a magazine
Launched etydskrif.co.za — an online magazine, possibly before South Africa was quite ready for it. But it sparked something.
Going deeper
Completed formal courses in PHP and MySQL. Started understanding what was really happening under the hood.
The WordPress years
Got introduced to open source through eCash, then discovered WordPress. Started building for large companies and doing well.
Destinos is born
When circumstances changed, I didn't stop — I started Destinos.dev. Built for resilience, designed to work from anywhere in the world.
Going global
Clients in South Africa, Portugal, the US, New Zealand and the UK. Next stop: operating full-time from Portugal.
Why clients keep coming back
Fast turnaround
Most projects delivered within 24–48 hours. When you need it done, it gets done.
I find a way
No problem is unsolvable. I adapt, I research, I push until there's a solution that works.
Budget flexible
I've worked with bootstrapped startups and large corporates. We find what works for your budget.
Global experience
Clients in SA, Portugal, the US, New Zealand and the UK. I understand different markets.
AI-powered
Using the latest AI tools means faster delivery, smarter solutions and better results for you.
Long-term partner
I don't disappear after launch. Your success is ongoing — and so is my support.
Cyber security
With 7 completed security courses and more underway, I build with security baked in from day one — not bolted on afterwards. A dedicated cyber security platform is coming soon.
Small team. Big results.
Destinos is led by me — Petro — with a small trusted network of specialists I bring in when a project needs extra hands. This means you always deal directly with the person who actually builds your site, not an account manager passing messages down a chain.
Currently based in South Africa, relocating to Portugal in 2026 — and fully set up to serve clients anywhere in the world.