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01 / Web design + hosting
Custom web design and hosting in Stow & Akron, Ohio.
Websites built for your business and kept on fast, managed hosting. Your site looks sharp on every screen, is set up to get found on Google, and when you call, the person who built it picks up. Serving Summit County since 2007.
Custom web design
A website built around your customers.
Your website is often the first thing a customer sees. If it’s slow, hard to use on a phone, or hasn’t changed in years, people leave and call someone else. I design around what your customers are looking for: what you do, where you do it, and how to reach you.
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Custom design, not a template
Built around your brand, your services, and your service area, so you don’t look like everyone else.
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Looks right on all devices
Most visitors are on a phone. Every page is designed and tested on all devices before launch.
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Built for search
Page titles, descriptions, headings, and service pages written the way people search. See how I help you get found on Google.
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Easy to update
Easy to change text and photos yourself, or send updates to me.
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Online stores
E-commerce with secure checkout, product pages, and order emails when you sell online. Sitting on extra stock? Here’s how to sell extra stock online.
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Fast by design
Lean pages, compressed images, and good hosting, because speed affects both visitors and rankings.
Redesigns
Website redesigns that keep your rankings.
Already have a site that’s showing its age? A redesign keeps what’s working, like the pages that already bring in calls, and fixes what isn’t. I move everything over and plan the switch so people who find you on Google today still will.
Managed hosting
Hosting included, handled for you.
- Daily backups kept for 30 days
- 99.9% uptime
- Secure padlock included
- Software updates handled for you
- Ready for an online store if you want one
- Business email on your domain available
- Call or text a real person for help
Process
How a website project works
01 · TALK
A real conversation
I learn your business, your customers, and what isn’t working now.
02 · PLAN
A plan and a clear quote
Pages, features, and search goals in writing before work starts.
03 · BUILD
Design and build
You see progress along the way and approve before launch.
04 · STAY
Launch and care
Hosting, updates, backups, and help with what comes next. Here’s what website maintenance costs.
On a tight budget? See my affordable websites: $499 to build (start with $99 down), then from $50 a month for hosting, security and changes.
Service area
Web design in Stow, Akron, and across Ohio
I’m based in Stow and build websites for businesses throughout Summit County, including Akron and nearby towns. I also design and host websites for businesses across Ohio, from Cleveland to Columbus, and nationwide, including restaurant and bar websites. Anything I can do in person, I can also do over a video call.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost?
It depends on the number of pages and features, like online booking or a store. After a short conversation, you get a written quote so there are no surprises.
How long does a new website take?
Most small business websites take a few weeks from kickoff to launch. Larger sites, online stores, and custom features take longer. You get a timeline with your quote.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. I build on WordPress and show you how to edit text and photos. If you’d rather not, I’ll make updates for you. I also offer WordPress training.
Do I have to host with you?
No, but it keeps things simple. When I host your site, I handle updates, backups, and security, and I already know your site when you call.
Will a redesign hurt my Google rankings?
Not if it’s done right. I keep the pages that already bring people in, so the people who find you on Google today still will.
From the blog
Helpful reading
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Website Migration
Outgrown Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy or an older site? I’ll move everything to a fast new site, and people who find you on Google today still will.
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Website Accessibility
I check your site against the WCAG accessibility guidelines, then fix the code myself. No overlay widgets.
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Missed Call Text Back
Missed a call? The caller gets a text from you in seconds, and your website answers common questions day and night.
Related services
More ways I can help
02 / search
SEO
Local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, and the technical fixes that help nearby customers find you.
03 / build
Apps + Platforms
Client portals, booking tools, and custom platforms your team will actually use.
04 / learn
Training
Learn to update your website and use your business software, one-on-one or as a team. In person or remote.
05 / fix
Local Tech Help
Printers, Wi-Fi, new computers, and installs. Onsite in Stow and across Summit County.
Let’s talk
Thinking about a new website?
Tell me about your business and what your website needs to do. You’ll get a clear plan and a written quote.