Website Design & Development
I design and build custom websites that work well, look professional, and are easy to maintain.
A good website should load fast, work on all devices, and make it easy for visitors to find what they need. It should represent your business professionally without being flashy or complicated. And most importantly, you should be able to update it without needing a developer for every small change.
That’s what I build. Whether you need a simple marketing site, a company blog, a portfolio, or a custom web application, I can build something that works for your business and your customers.
My Design Philosophy
I believe in simplicity and clarity. Your website should communicate what you do clearly and help visitors take the next step, whether that’s contacting you, reading your content, or making a purchase.
I don’t believe in cluttered designs with too many fonts, colors, and fancy animations. I build clean, focused websites that put your content and your message front and center. The design should support your business goals, not distract from them.
Every website I build is mobile-responsive by default. With more than half of web traffic coming from mobile devices, your site needs to work perfectly on phones and tablets, not just desktop computers.
The Process
Discovery: We start by discussing your business, your goals, and who you’re trying to reach. I’ll ask questions about your competitors, your brand, and what you want your website to accomplish.
Design: I am not a designer by trade, but can design a functional website that matches your brand and serves your business goals. You’ll see mockups and we’ll iterate until you’re happy with how it looks. I focus on user experience making sure visitors can easily find what they need. If you have your own designer, that’s great. Just give me their designs and I will implement them pixel-perfect.
Development: Once the design is approved, I build the site using modern web technologies. I write clean, semantic HTML and CSS, optimize for performance, and ensure everything works smoothly across browsers and devices.
Content: If you have existing content, I’ll work with what you have and help you organize it effectively. If you need help with content, I can provide guidance on what works and doesn’t work for the web, though I typically recommend working with a professional copywriter for best results.
Launch & Training: After testing everything thoroughly, we’ll launch your site. I’ll show you how to update content and make common changes, and provide documentation for reference.
Ongoing Maintenance: After the website is live, I will continue maintaining it, improving / updating the design, fixing bugs, and adding new features to it.
What You Get
When you work with me, you get a complete website including:
- Custom design tailored to your business
- Mobile-responsive layout that works on all devices
- Fast loading times and optimized performance
- Clean, semantic code that’s easy to maintain
- Search engine optimization (SEO) basics built in
- SSL certificate and secure hosting setup
- Training on how to update your content
- Documentation and ongoing support options
Technologies I Use
I build websites using different technologies depending on what makes sense for your project. For simple marketing sites, I might use a static site generator like Jekyll. For sites that need a CMS, I often use custom Ruby on Rails solutions. For landing pages and portfolios, I build custom HTML/CSS with modern frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
I don’t use WordPress. While WordPress works for some businesses, I find it’s often unnecessarily complicated, slow, and requires constant security updates. I prefer building lightweight, custom solutions that do exactly what you need without the bloat.
Types of Websites I Build
Marketing Websites: Professional sites that showcase your business, services, and expertise. These sites are designed to convert visitors into customers or clients.
Company Blogs: Content-focused sites optimized for readability and SEO. I can set up a system that makes it easy for you to publish articles and build an audience.
Portfolio Sites: Clean, focused sites that showcase your work. Perfect for photographers, designers, consultants, and creative professionals.
Landing Pages: Single-page sites designed to convert visitors for a specific offer, product, or service. Great for testing new ideas or running marketing campaigns.
Web Applications: More complex, interactive sites with custom functionality. These go beyond static content and include features like user accounts, dashboards, or data management.
Ongoing Maintenance
After launch, you might want ongoing support for updates, improvements, or troubleshooting. I offer maintenance retainers that include regular updates, security monitoring, performance optimization, and priority support when you need changes.
Many clients start with a website project and then continue with a monthly retainer for ongoing updates and improvements. This gives you peace of mind knowing someone reliable is keeping an eye on your site.
Investment
Website projects typically range from $3,000 for a simple marketing site to $15,000+ for more complex websites with custom functionality. The exact cost depends on the scope of your project, the number of pages, custom features you need, and the timeline.
I’ll provide a detailed proposal after our initial conversation so you know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Let’s Talk About Your Website
Get in touch to discuss your project. I’ll ask about your business, understand what you need, and let you know if I’m the right fit.
Also check out my testimonials to see what clients say about working with me.