About

Hi, I'm Reo. I'm a web developer in Osaka, Japan. This site helps shop owners and solo makers build a simple website themselves.

Who I am

I'm a web developer. I built a Google review management tool (a small SaaS product) on my own, from zero.
I run a small marketing service for local businesses in Japan. The work covers landing pages, social media management, and Google review management.
From 2025 to 2026, I led sales for a social media management agency, so I have talked with many business owners about what they need online.

Why this site exists

A shop or side project needs a clean, fast website, but website builders and hosting plans are hard to compare before you've spent hours on sign-ups and trials. This site is my attempt to do some of that work for you.

What you can expect

Step-by-step guides you can follow in one sitting.
Honest notes on tools: what they do well, where they fall short, and who should skip them.
A clear "(paid link)" label next to every affiliate link.
Plain English, with no hype.

How I make these articles

English is my second language. I use AI (Claude) to help me draft and polish my articles so they read clearly. Then, for every article:

I check every claim, such as features and plan limits, against the vendor's official pages.
When I write about a tool, I say whether I've used it myself.
When I show a tool's screen, it's a real screenshot, not a mockup.

Prices and features change often, sometimes right after I publish. Always check the vendor's own site for the current price before you buy. If you spot something out of date, please let me know and I'll fix it.

How this site makes money

Some links on this site are affiliate links, which I label as "paid links." If you buy something through one of them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That's how I pay for the site and the time it takes to research and test. You can read exactly how this works on my disclosure page.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or a tool you'd like me to look at? Email me at hello@makesoftly.com. I'd be glad to hear from you.