Built to be seen

I design brands and build fast, custom websites for businesses across southeast Wisconsin. You work directly with me from the first decision through launch.

What a custom website
can do for a business

These are three live sites I built and run. One helps people train, one helps them choose outdoor gear, and one helps them become working drone pilots. Each site is designed around what its visitors came to do. I bring that same focus to client work.

Across the three sites below, Microsoft recorded 64.1K source citations over six months. Each citation is an AI answer using one of the sites as a source, putting the work in front of people while they research products, training, and services.

Ruck Authority

Ruck Authority brings training, gear guidance, and practical tools into one clear destination. Its visibility in AI answers led a national brand in the category to discover the site and start a partnership.

15.3Kcitations in Microsoft Copilot and partner AI answers273.6kGoogle search impressionsA clear position and useful content give people a reason to remember the business. A well-built site makes it easier to trust and find.See the full project

Microsoft Bing Webmaster Tools AI Performance, six-month view through August 25, 2026. Google Search Console through August 19, 2026. Citations are source appearances in Microsoft Copilot and partner AI answers, not visits or leads.

One person from first
direction to launch.

I handle every stage from strategy through launch. You see working progress throughout the project and always know who is making the decisions.

01

Scope

I define what the new site needs to accomplish, what customers need to know, and what is required for launch.

02

Direction

I establish the brand and page structure, then settle the message and visual direction before building every page.

03

Build

I design and develop the working site. You review real progress in the browser as it takes shape.

04

Launch

I test the finished site, connect forms and analytics, and handle the move to the new build.

Before we start

Custom website projects typically begin around $5,000. Most combined brand and website engagements fall between $7,500 and $15,000. I scope the final number around the amount of content, any integrations, plus the level of original design the project needs.

No off-the-shelf themes or page-builder kits. I create the visual system and interface for the business, then build it on modern web infrastructure. Proven libraries may handle plumbing, accessibility, or complex technical behavior when they are the responsible choice.

You own the finished site after final payment. Managed hosting is available for $20 per month or $200 per year. Ongoing edits, monitoring, citation work, and technical support can be added separately when the business needs them.

Ready for a new site?

Tell me about the business, the new site you need, and what a successful launch should make easier. I will reply directly.

Thinking about a rebuild? I can review the current site and email you a short PDF with the clearest opportunities for a stronger replacement.

Request a free site audit

Tell me about the project

A few useful details are enough to start.

Phone or email, your pick. Your message goes directly to Joel.