Sample work
Demos
Fictional businesses for portfolio only. The live sample opens in a new tab so you can explore without losing this page.
Leaf & Letter
Bookstore and plant boutique layout with hero, story, shop-by-mood, gallery, and contact (fictional Ashford, Oregon shop, demo only).
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Auto Detailing
Local shop layout with hero, services, gallery, reviews, and quote form (fictional business, demo only).
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Ember & Oak Burger Co.
Wood-fired burger restaurant layout with menu, gallery, guest reviews, and contact (fictional brand, demo only).
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Orem Piano Studio
Piano tuning service layout with hero, services, gallery, reviews, and contact (fictional business, demo only).
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Riverworks Custom Woodworks
Custom woodwork and cabinetry layout with hero, services, gallery, reviews, and contact (fictional business, demo only).
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Escape Demo
Escape-room-style landing page (fictional brand).
Opens in new tabWhy Work With Me
For small businesses that want a professional site without agency complexity: published rates, no retainers, no hidden fees.
Small-business first
For local service businesses, solo consultants, and trades. You get a site that works and represents you well.
Fair, clear pricing
Published build and care plan rates, split payment on the build, and an optional care plan. No surprise "strategy" add-ons or bloated retainers.
Same builder, not a relay team
Your site is designed and built by the same person, not handed off to a separate production team or a chain of account managers.
Reliability without the overhead. Clear timelines, honest communication, and attention to what matters for your business. If you want a months-long brand workshop, that is a separate engagement elsewhere.
Pick the right path for your site
Clear numbers up front, each package spells out what you get, and the build is done by the person who actually builds your site: no agency layers or months lost inside a template editor. Here is how that compares to agencies and DIY platforms like Wix or Squarespace.
Custom build (this service)
- Package pricing and inclusions are published on this site. You pick the tier that fits; your invoice covers the website build for that tier. Optional extras (extra page, photography) and the care plan are paid on separate checkouts. No guessing or surprise invoices.
- 40% deposit to start, 30% at the first revision meeting, 30% before the final draft is sent; those later installments use emailed checkout when due. Structured revision rounds for the package you bought after the first full draft (see the comparison table on Pricing for counts by package)
- Design, build, performance, and launch are handled by me, not a separate dev team or account-manager relay
- Custom layout for your business, not a mass-market template; lean hand-written code for fast loads
- You own portable files from day one; optional month-to-month care plan, no long contract
- You stay focused on your business; I handle the build, fixes, and a clear handoff
Agency
- Higher overhead, higher prices
- Work relayed through account managers, not always the hands-on builder
- Contracts and ownership can be unclear
- Long-term retainers and lock-in
- Hidden fees and add-ons
- Pricing often behind quotes and sales calls
DIY builders (Wix-style)
- Generic look unless you spend serious time customizing templates
- The "easy" editor eats your time: copy, layout, SEO, lead capture, mobile fixes
- Leaving the platform usually means a full rebuild with no portable standard codebase
- Subscriptions, premium templates, and app upsells add up fast
- Heavy scripts and one-size-fits-all structure hurt performance and SEO
- Generalist support; no one invested in your business or launch date
If this sounds like a fit, the next step is simple: review pricing, send your details through the form, or email us. Published rates and a straight path, no runaround.