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Web Design & Upkeep · Grand Rapids

Websites That Don't
Need Babysitting.

I design and build small-business sites that are SEO-optimized and built with accessibility in mind — not paid add-ons, just how every site ships. And when it's done, it's yours: host it anywhere, change anything, no lock-in.

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The Difference

Most small-business sites are rented. Yours should be owned.

SEO & Accessibility, Built In
Fast and findable, usable by everyone. Built in from the start, never sold back to you as an upgrade.
Yours to Keep
No proprietary builder, no hostage hosting. Host it anywhere, edit anything, walk away whenever you want.
Built to Last
Clean, lightweight code that loads quick and holds up — not a pile of plugins waiting to break.
Design Services

From First Draft
to Launch Day

New site, redesign, or a move off Squarespace or Wix: I handle the whole build. Marketing sites, small e-commerce, and the performance tuning that keeps them fast. Whatever the project, you end up with something clean and quick, entirely yours.

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What I Build
  • Custom Website Design
  • Marketing Sites
  • Website Redesigns
  • Migrations (Squarespace, Wix, etc.)
  • E-commerce Setup
  • Performance Optimization
Who It's For
Trades and small businesses that need a site that earns its keep. It looks established, loads fast, and ranks, without agency lock-in or DIY-builder headaches. Based here in West Michigan? See Grand Rapids web design.
How It Works

A Simple, Honest Process

01
Scope
A free call to understand your business, your customers, and what the site actually needs to do. You get a clear quote. No surprises.
02
Design
I design around your brand and your goals, and share it early. You review, I refine — no black box, no endless rounds.
03
Build & Launch
Built clean and fast, tested on real devices, SEO and accessibility baked in. I launch it when it's right.
04
Keep It Working
It's yours to keep — low upkeep by design, and I'm around if you want changes made down the road.
Launch & Upkeep

Built to Last

Getting the site live is part of the build, not a surprise line item at the end. I handle deployment, wire up your domain and SSL, and set up the hosting. Launch day is my job, not your homework.

Launch Handled
Deployment and going live are baked into the build. I get it onto the right hosting, connect your domain, sort the SSL, and test it in the real world. You never touch a config file.
Usually $0 to Host
Most sites I build fit comfortably on a free hosting tier — genuinely nothing a month, subject to the provider keeping that tier around. No mandatory hosting bill just to stay online.
Low Upkeep by Design
A clean static site barely needs touching — nothing to patch, little to break. Upkeep scales with complexity: the more a site does, the more it asks for. I build lean, so yours asks for less.
Built this way, a website isn't a running cost you dread — it's a one-time investment that keeps working long after launch.
Questions

Good to Know

Do I own the site?
Completely. You get the code and assets — host it anywhere, hire anyone to change it, no lock-in and no permission needed.
Can you move my existing site?
Yes, migrations off Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, and others are a regular part of what I do.
What does a site cost?
It depends on scope, so I quote every project up front after a free call. No hourly surprises, no enterprise tiers.
How long does it take?
Most small-business sites run a few weeks from scope to launch, depending on size and how quickly content comes together.
Is SEO really included?
Yes: clean structure, fast load times, meta tags, and accessibility ship with every build, not as a paid add-on.
Do you only take local clients?
No — I work remotely with clients across the US and worldwide. Being in Grand Rapids is a bonus for local businesses, but most of the process happens over calls and email.
Do you only build sites for trades?
Trades and contractors are the focus, but the same approach works for most small businesses. If you're not sure whether your project fits, just ask.

Occam's Garage is a one-person shop in Grand Rapids — you'll work directly with the person who writes the code, start to finish. More about who's behind it →

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Need a site that works?

Tell me about your business and what you need. Free 20–30 minute call to scope and quote.

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