My name is Giorgio Fazio, and my online journey began in 1995, when the online world was just beginning to unfold. I still remember the sound of dial-up tones, websites built with nothing more than HTML and hope, and the sense that we were all pioneers in a new digital land. Giorgio Fazio Lugano
That’s when I created my initial web page, crafted entirely in plain text editors, watching it come alive on GeoCities like magic. It was raw code, trial and error, just tables, blinking text, and a lot of heart. It didn’t look impressive, but it was a reflection of my curiosity.
I’ve seen the internet go through countless transformations, from static pages to dynamic content. I kept learning new skills, teaching myself how to turn ideas into functioning experiences online. I’ve experimented with every kind of online venture, each one a lesson in design, usability, and digital psychology.
In the days before YouTube and Facebook, it was about expression, not perfection. There was something magical about how communities formed out of pixels and posts, and that same curiosity still fuels me now.
Being online turned into my career and my calling. From designing interfaces to building backend systems, solving problems through code. My clients range from indie creators to global enterprises, translating their goals into beautiful and functional websites.
But I’ve always stayed true to that first spark, and staying up all night fixing broken code with trial and error. I believe the best websites aren’t just pretty—they’re purposeful.
My journey hasn’t ended—it’s just evolved, sharing insights with the next generation of makers. Technology has changed, but the heart of the web hasn’t.
If I’ve learned anything in nearly three decades online, it’s this: Keep building. Each line of code is part of something bigger, and someone out there your work can help.
Behind the screen, I’m still that curious explorer from 1995, just with better tools now, and I wouldn’t change a thing.
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