I’ve been building websites for over two decades — starting with hand-coded HTML long before WordPress existed, and growing with the web ever since. Alongside my app development work, I take on web design projects for small businesses that need a real web presence without a big agency price tag.
Why I Do This
Same reason I build free apps for the recovery community — I like helping people. Small business owners are usually great at what they do and deserve a website that reflects that. What they don’t always have is the time, budget, or technical background to make it happen. That’s where I come in.
A recent example is Flying Moose Alchemy, a unique art and craft business I built a site for. Every business has its own story — the job is making sure the website tells it.
WordPress, So You Stay Independent
Every site I build is on WordPress, and that’s a deliberate choice. A lot of web designers hand you a finished site and then you’re dependent on them for every small change. I don’t work that way. WordPress means you can log in and update your own content — add a new product, change your hours, post an announcement — without calling anyone or paying for a simple edit. You own your site and you can run it yourself.
Twenty years of working with WordPress also means I know it well enough to build something clean and fast, not just something that technically works.
For Businesses That Are a Little Different
I’m particularly drawn to unique small businesses — the ones that don’t fit a template. Cookie-cutter sites work fine for cookie-cutter businesses. If what you do is distinctive, your website should reflect that. I take the time to understand what makes your business worth talking about and build something that actually communicates it.
Affordable by Design
I’m a solo developer working lean, which means my overhead is low and I can offer real value at a price that makes sense for a small business. You’re not paying for a sales team, account managers, or a fancy office. You’re paying for two decades of experience and someone who actually cares whether your site works for you.
If you’re a small business owner thinking about a new site or a redesign, get in touch at contact@robroy.online. I’m happy to talk through what you need before you commit to anything.