About me

Hi, I'm Manuel !

I could tell you I’m a web developer, an accessibility nerd, a guy who spent years studying languages before discovering that my true language was code. All true. But here’s what really matters: I love building things that shouldn’t exist yet.

A blank screen doesn’t scare me. It excites me. It’s like standing in front of fresh snow with no footprints—time to make the first mark.

When I’m not coding, I’m cooking weird new recipes, losing myself in pixel art, or teaching my dog to understand CSS (still a work in progress).

I’ve played around with affiliate marketing, launched a YouTube channel about frontend dev, and now I’m diving headfirst into Web Accessibility and game development (have been developing a game called The Runic Edda for some time already).

So, if you’ve got an idea that deserves to live online—whether it’s a clean, lightning-fast site or a wild experiment that bends the rules—I’m in.

Let’s make something worth showing off.

Black and white portrait of Manuel wearing glasses and looking thoughtful.

My career so far

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Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

Melting Elements

Took charge of Loving New York ES, a travel blog with 40K+ monthly readers. My mission? Make Spanish-speaking travelers fall in love with the Big Apple before they even landed. From monthly reporting to engagement strategies, every move was about turning curiosity into booked flights and unforgettable trips.
Jan 2020 - Jun 2024

Doiche Living

Ran a blog that became a digital compass for Spanish speakers exploring Germany. I crafted content, sharpened SEO, and kept the community alive through social media and newsletters. The result: a loyal tribe that didn’t just read, but returned for more stories, tips, and reasons to keep traveling.
Nov 2020 - Jun 2024

webschuppen GmbH

Built and polished a wide range of apps with modern tech stacks. While frontend was my playground, I also got my hands dirty with backend tasks. Performance and accessibility weren’t afterthoughts—they were my obsession. Even had the chance to influence design, making apps not just functional, but delightful to use.
Nov 2022 - Today

Content Creator

Sharing knowledge, experiments, and lessons learned about Web Development and Design under @manuelsanchezweb. Whether through articles, videos, or posts, my goal is simple: make complex things click for others—and inspire them to build, too.
Jul 2024 - Today

Die Zeit

Now part of the Engagement & Games team at Die Zeit, shaping experiences for one of Germany’s most iconic newspapers. My focus: designing and building games that keep readers engaged. Over 10,000 monthly subscribers dive in—not just for news, but for the playful, interactive side of journalism.
I am currently here in my journey :D

Life Influences

These are some of the people who have influenced my life and work. Their words and actions have left a lasting impact on me, shaping my perspective and creativity.

Chester Bennington

Who cares when someone's time runs out if a moment is all we are? [...] Who cares if one more light goes out? Well I do

Foto original: © GettyImages

Ben Howard

You were the boat that breached, in a tale of Conrad's. We will never be the change to the weather and the sea, and you knew that

Foto original: © RODDY BOW

Keenan Back

Bro, und thiese?

Foto original: Keenan Back

Charles Bukowski

Find what you love and let it kill you.

Foto original: Mark Hanauer

Santi Balmes

Siempre me dicen: 'deja la cabeza y hazle caso a tu corazón', pero ¿qué hacer cuando tu corazón está fatal de la puta cabeza?

Chris Martin

I'd rather be a comma than a full stop.