Mike Dalisay

Mike Dalisay Software Engineer turned Entrepreneur | Building SociableKIT, Webynize, and Codalify | Sharing insights on business, leadership & growth. Hi, I’m Mike Dalisay.

I’m a builder. A problem-solver. A curious mind who turned a simple idea into a successful business. But this isn’t a story about overnight success. It’s about persistence, learning, and sharing what works. From Tutorials to a Thriving Business:

Years ago, I started Codeofaninja.com—a coding tutorial site born from my love for programming and a desire to help others. For three years, I struggled.

I tried every monetization strategy I could think of. Nothing worked. Then, I stumbled on an idea. I could sell the source codes from my tutorials. I set up an online store, uploaded my first code, and went to bed. By morning, two strangers had made a purchase. That was the spark. My first online business was born. Building SociableKIT:

That small win turned into something bigger. Today, I’m the co-founder and CEO of Codalify, the company behind SociableKIT. We build software that helps creators and website owners increase engagement by embedding social media feeds on their websites. Thousands of businesses use SociableKIT to drive growth and save time. This wasn’t luck. It was years of trial, error, and relentless focus on solving real problems for real people. What I’ve Learned:

- Small, consistent steps win the race.
- Failure is not final. Failure is feedback.
- Building something meaningful takes patience, persistence, and courage. Every challenge I faced taught me something valuable. Now, I’m sharing those lessons with others. A Few Fun Facts:

- I grew up in a small village in Rizal, Philippines, where I played with rocks and insects and dreamed big.
- I’m a lead guitarist. Slash is my hero.
- My chess rating is 1400 (on a good day). Beating my father's 2400? Still a dream.
- I built Codalify with my wife, Marykris. She’s been my biggest supporter from the start. Join Me on the Journey:
Today, I’m focused on leadership, business, and mindset. I share what I’m learning about:

- Leading remote teams effectively.
- Growing a SaaS business sustainably.
- Developing a mindset to tackle challenges head-on. If you’re building something meaningful—or dreaming of starting—I’d love to share ideas, strategies, and lessons to help you move forward. Let’s grow together.

This week we focused on usability and design flexibility by adding widget search, Social Proof border radius customizati...
29/05/2026

This week we focused on usability and design flexibility by adding widget search, Social Proof border radius customization, and Job Board card gap controls.

28/05/2026

Can I customize the design and colors of a Google Reviews widget?

Yes, customization depends heavily on how you implement the reviews.

If you build a custom solution using the Google Places API, you have 100% control over the HTML and CSS, allowing you to match your brand perfectly.

If you are using a website builder's native testimonial blocks, you can usually tweak colors and fonts within their editor.

When using third-party widgets, the level of customization varies by provider, some only offer basic light/dark modes, while others let you change fonts, colors, and layouts (like grids vs. carousels ).

If you want extensive customization options, including custom CSS, to make the feed look native to your site, SociableKIT allows you to tweak almost every visual aspect.

A hibachi private dining and entertainment business in Arizona, USA just leveled up their website.They added SociableKIT...
27/05/2026

A hibachi private dining and entertainment business in Arizona, USA just leveled up their website.

They added SociableKIT’s Google Reviews widget right on their homepage.

Now, visitors instantly see thousands of glowing 5-star reviews the moment they land on the site.

Here’s why it matters:

- More reviews on display → more trust.
- More trust → more bookings.
- More bookings → more revenue.

When people see proof that others had an amazing time, they’re more likely to book their own experience.

Don’t hide your happy customers. People believe people.

Let your customers do the talking for you.

26/05/2026

Thank you, Don!

In 2016, I made a big shift, from selling source codes to building SociableKIT full-time. That leap forced me to grow fa...
25/05/2026

In 2016, I made a big shift, from selling source codes to building SociableKIT full-time. That leap forced me to grow faster than ever before.

The following are the 7 lessons I’ve learned about continuous learning and skill development.

1. What got you here won’t get you there.

I once thought coding alone could build a business.

But running a SaaS business meant learning and doing all the things I used to avoid like marketing, SEO, and customer service.

That realization pushed me to expand beyond what was comfortable.

2. You need curiosity to start learning, not money.

At first, I couldn’t afford courses or books.

So I devoured free content, articles, YouTube videos, and lessons from The Foundation by Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish.

Later, I invested in SaaS Academy with Dan Martell, Marcel, and Johnny, and the ROI was massive.

3. Apply lessons immediately to see growth.

I used to separate “learning time” and “work time.”

Now I mix them by testing new strategies on SociableKIT as I learn them.

Every small experiment taught me faster than theory.

4. Success often hides in what you resist learning.

I once skipped topics like customer support and SEO because they didn’t excite me.

But those “boring” skills turned out to be the ones that scaled SociableKIT.

They became the backbone of our long-term growth.

5. You can’t evolve if you keep holding on to who you used to be.

When I stopped focusing on CodeOfaNinja, it felt like losing a part of myself.

But letting go freed me to grow into the entrepreneur SociableKIT needed.

It was a painful but necessary trade-off.

6. When leaders learn openly, teams learn naturally.

As I grew, my team followed.

They started sharing new tools, processes, and ideas during meetings.

Continuous learning became part of how we worked.

7. Stay a student forever.

I used to think mastery meant finishing the learning phase.

Now I see it never ends, the faster the world changes, the more we must adapt.

That mindset keeps me ready for every new challenge.

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Every new skill opened a door I didn’t know existed.

The more I learned, the more possibilities appeared.

This week’s SociableKIT updates include a redesigned Billing History section and refreshed List layout improvements for ...
21/05/2026

This week’s SociableKIT updates include a redesigned Billing History section and refreshed List layout improvements for the eBay Reviews and Houzz Reviews widgets.

Your future self is built by the work you do today, not the excuses you make.
21/05/2026

Your future self is built by the work you do today, not the excuses you make.

20/05/2026

Is it possible to embed a LinkedIn feed?

It is definitely possible to embed a LinkedIn feed, but it's not as straightforward as Facebook or X because LinkedIn doesn't offer a native, copy-paste feed widget for websites.

If you only want to show a few specific posts, you can go to each post on LinkedIn, click the three dots, select "Embed this post," and paste that code into your site.

However, this won't give you a rolling, auto-updating feed.

If you have coding experience, you might think about using the LinkedIn API to build a custom feed, but I have to warn you, LinkedIn's API is highly restricted for feed access, and getting approval is a long, often unsuccessful process.

The best way to achieve a dynamic, auto-updating LinkedIn feed with a good user experience is to use a third-party aggregator.

I've spent over 10 years building web technologies, and I can tell you that dealing with API restrictions is one of the biggest hurdles for site owners.

To bypass the technical headaches and get a feed that looks great on your site, I recommend checking out SociableKIT.

It handles all the backend API work and gives you a simple piece of code to drop into your site.

This is our mega menu at SociableKIT. It highlights our top widget types. The “View all widgets” link leads to 90+ more ...
19/05/2026

This is our mega menu at SociableKIT. It highlights our top widget types. The “View all widgets” link leads to 90+ more we’ve created over time.

Simplicity is hard because your ego wants to add more to prove you matter.
18/05/2026

Simplicity is hard because your ego wants to add more to prove you matter.

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