Founder

Mike Austin

Founder of XMLA (XSite Media Los Angeles),
providing long-term website, hosting,
and digital media solutions for businesses,
professionals, and creators.

Fresh ingredients for web management: tomatoes, onions, and herbs on a cutting board.

Experience That Shows Up

Mike Austin founded XMLA with a simple goal:
help clients build and maintain websites
that actually work — and keep working
long after launch.

With more than two decades of hands-on experience,
Mike has worked across web development,
hosting infrastructure, security,
design, production, and client support —
often stepping in when systems fail
or projects become overly complicated.

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What Sets the Approach Apart

Hands-on leadership
Real-world problem solving
Long-term client relationships
Systems-first thinking
No outsourcing surprises

Clients work with XMLA because
they want accountability,
consistency, and someone who stays involved.

Background & Focus

Mike’s background spans:

  • Website design & development
  • Managed hosting & infrastructure
  • Security, SSL, and compliance
  • Performance optimization
  • Graphic design & branding
  • Photography & video production
  • Animation & digital media
  • Client support & ongoing maintenance

This broad skill set allows XMLA
to manage projects holistically
instead of passing responsibility
between vendors.

Clients & Work

Over the years, Mike and XMLA
have worked with a wide range of clients —
from small businesses and professionals
to creators, entertainers,
and established brands.

Many relationships span a decade or more,
built on trust, availability,
and consistent follow-through.

Long-term clients
Crisis response support
Behind-the-scenes reliability
Ongoing site care

Philosophy

Technology should reduce stress,
not create it.

Mike believes the best digital work
is invisible when it’s working properly —
stable, secure, and quietly supporting
a client’s business day after day.

That philosophy is baked into how
XMLA approaches every project.

Work With XMLA

If you’re looking for a long-term
digital partner who stays involved
and accountable,
let’s start with a conversation.