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Custom web development.

Sites and applications built from the ground up. Whether you need a clean local-business site, a full ecommerce platform, a custom CMS, or a complex web application, this is the work I have been doing for thirty-five years. Modesto-based, working remotely with clients everywhere.

What is included.

Every web project comes with the same foundation. Bigger projects layer more on top.

Standard Across all tiers.

Custom design

No off-the-shelf templates. Every site gets a layout designed for your audience and your goals. Built mobile-first and accessible by default.

Clean, modern code

Hand-crafted code that loads fast, validates clean, and is straightforward for any developer to pick up later. No mystery frameworks, no abandoned dependencies.

Mobile responsive

Tested across phones, tablets, and desktops. Looks and works right on every screen size. Touch-friendly interactions where they matter.

SEO baked in

Proper schema markup, meta tags, semantic HTML, fast page speed, and clean URLs from day one. The foundation search engines actually reward.

Security from the start

HTTPS, secure forms, sanitized inputs, prepared statements, secure session handling. Common attack vectors closed before launch.

Easy content updates

If you need to update content yourself, you get a CMS configured for the way you actually work. Or if you would rather I handle updates, that is what maintenance plans are for.

Performance optimized

Fast load times, optimized images, minimal blocking scripts, proper caching. Pages that score well on Core Web Vitals because they actually are well-built.

Documentation

You get straightforward docs for anything you need to manage yourself. Account credentials, content workflows, where to find things, how to update.

Real human support

The same builder who built your site answers when you call. Through launch, the first thirty days are included. After that, hosting and maintenance plans are available.

What gets built here.

A sample of the kinds of web projects that come through the shop. If yours is not on the list, ask anyway.

Common types Custom is normal.
01

Local business sites

Service pages, location pages, contact forms, Google Business integration, review aggregation. Built to rank locally and convert visitors into calls.

From $4,950
02

Ecommerce stores

WooCommerce, Shopify integration, custom-built checkouts. Product catalogs, inventory management, payment processing, shipping integration, tax handling.

From $9,950
03

Custom CMS builds

When WordPress is overkill or wrong-shaped, I build admin dashboards tailored to your content workflow. Edit only what you need to edit, nothing else in the way.

From $9,950
04

Booking and scheduling

Appointment systems, class registration, event ticketing, calendar integrations. Stripe payments, automatic confirmations, calendar sync.

From $9,950
05

Membership platforms

Subscription content, tiered access, member directories, gated downloads, recurring billing through Stripe. Built for actual community, not just paywalls.

From $9,950
06

Web applications

Internal business tools, customer portals, dashboards, multi-user platforms with permissions and workflows. Built on Laravel or Node.js with proper architecture.

From $22,000
07

Classified and listing sites

Multi-vendor listings, real estate platforms, job boards, directory sites. User accounts, search and filtering, payments for premium placements.

From $19,500
08

Niche social platforms

Community-focused builds where standard social does not fit. Forums, chat platforms, member profiles, content moderation tools.

From $22,000
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Site rebuilds

Modernizing existing sites that have grown out of their original platform. Migration plans, content audits, redesigns that respect what is already working.

Project-dependent

The technology stack.

Real frameworks for real builds. Stack chosen per project based on what fits, not what is trending.

Working set Per project.

Backend

  • PHP 8.5 · modern PHP for most builds
  • Laravel · for application work
  • Node.js · when JavaScript end-to-end fits
  • MySQL / PostgreSQL · data home

Frontend

  • JavaScript / TypeScript · the lingua franca
  • React / Vue · where dynamic UI is needed
  • Astro / Next.js · for fast static or SSR
  • Tailwind CSS · styling at speed

Platforms

  • WordPress · where it actually fits
  • WooCommerce · ecommerce
  • Stripe · payments and subscriptions
  • Cloudflare · edge and security

Infrastructure

  • Linux / VPS · where the work runs
  • Nginx · web server
  • Docker · containers when needed
  • Git · version control on everything

Bigger picture: see the full toolbox on the homepage. Stack is chosen per project. The right tool for the job, not the most expensive or the trendiest.

What this costs.

Three rough size buckets. Final price is locked in your written scope before any work begins.

Locked quotes After scoping.
01 / Build

Starter

Standard sites. 1 to 2 weeks turnaround.

$4,950
to $6,950 · one-time
  • 5 to 15 pages
  • Custom design
  • Mobile responsive
  • Basic SEO baked in
  • Standard CMS or static
  • Contact form
  • Google Analytics
Discuss Starter
03 / Build

Custom

Bespoke applications and platform builds.

$22,000+
to $48,000+ · one-time
  • Application architecture
  • Multi-stage builds
  • Complex API integrations
  • Database design
  • Custom backend systems
  • Ongoing partnership terms
Discuss Custom

Full pricing for hosting, maintenance, SEO and everything else: see the pricing page.

Web development questions.

If your question is not here, just ask. The first email is the right place.

Will my site be mobile responsive?
Yes, every site I build is mobile-first and responsive across phones, tablets, and desktops. This is not an upsell or an add-on, it is the baseline standard for any web project that goes out the door.
Do you build on WordPress?
When it fits. WordPress is great for content-heavy sites and ecommerce through WooCommerce. For applications, custom dashboards, or anything where WordPress would be the wrong shape, I build on real frameworks like Laravel or Next.js. The platform decision happens during scoping based on what your project actually needs.
Can I update content myself?
Absolutely. Most builds include a CMS configured for your specific content workflow. You get clear documentation on how to make updates yourself. If you would rather hand off updates entirely, that is what maintenance plans are for.
Do you handle hosting too?
Optional but available. In-house hosting starts at $15 per month and goes up to $145 per month for high-traffic builds. Same builder runs the site and the server, no third-party support handoffs when something goes sideways. If you have existing hosting you prefer, I can deploy there too. Hosting details are on the pricing page.
What if I already have a designer?
That works. I build from Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or just static images. I will give you honest feedback on the design before quoting if I see things that will cause problems in development, but the call is yours. If your designer wants to stay involved through the build, that is fine too.
How long does a typical web project take?
Starter sites: 1 to 2 weeks. Mid-tier custom builds: 4 to 8 weeks. Custom applications: 2 to 6 months. Specific timelines are written into your scope before any work begins. The process page has the full timeline breakdown from inquiry to launch.
What about ongoing maintenance after launch?
The first thirty days after launch are included. After that, maintenance plans run from $115 to $645 per month depending on how active the work is. Most clients move to one of these because software is a relationship, not a transaction. Details on the pricing page.
Do you do iOS or Android apps?
Native iOS and Android apps, no. Progressive Web Apps and mobile-optimized web applications, yes. Most things people think they need a native app for, a PWA actually serves better and costs significantly less to maintain. We can talk through what fits during the first call.
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