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We’re strategy experts and conversion specialists with one simple goal: to create a website that makes you more money and recoups your investment with us many times over.
We accomplish this by keeping things simple and focusing on ROI instead of the “fluff” that clutters most website projects. Although we’re excellent designers, that’s not why clients hire us. They choose us for our strategic minds and proven track record of results.
We get results for our clients by focusing on two crucial things: storytelling and user experience.
We believe that sales happen at the intersection of your story and your customer’s story, so we take the time to explore those stories with you. Together, we’ll identify your customer’s problem and what they need to know in order to confidently buy from you. Then, we’ll uncover the unique ways in which you solve their problem and make their lives better.
Starting with story empowers us to create an unparalleled user experience for your customers. Your website will take customers on a journey—answering their questions, addressing their objections, and ultimately positioning you as the solution. We cut out all the fluff, leaving you with a powerful sales tool that turns visitors into customers.
Want to see what we can do? We’d love to show you!
Our websites are clean, professional, and designed to convert. Head on over to our Portfolio page to browse samples of our recent work.
No one wakes up in the morning thinking, “I can’t wait to work on my website content today!” Fortunately, you have us on your side to make the process simple.
With our tried and true approach, your content will practically create itself. We’ll help you figure out what you need, what you don’t, and how to get it done quickly.
Photos: If you have your own photos, we’ll start there, then fill in any gaps with high-quality stock photography.
Copywriting: We’re here to help you brainstorm and organize the written content for your site. We also offer custom copywriting as an add-on for those who would prefer to hand the task off to us.
Tech stuff can seem intimidating if you’re not in the website world every day, but we have good news: maintaining your website doesn’t have to be stressful.
All of our websites are extremely user-friendly and intuitive. You can make updates using a drag-and-drop editor, so there’s no need to be tech-savvy. Even better, you’ll get access to our clients-only training library filled with videos about how to use your new site.
I will even record the hand-off meeting where I will show you how to navigate your site, make common updates, and answer any of your questions. That way, you’ll have a personalized training video.
And of course, we’re always available to make updates if you need us!
I like to kick things off with a strategy call. This call will cover a lot of things—your business, goals, customers, aesthetic, etc. No pressure, I just need to get a feel for the project.
After the strategy call, I’ll create a site outline to help plan out your content and user experience. We’ll also design a mood board to make sure we get your brand colors and vibe just right.
You’ll also receive a questionnaire with a few questions that will guide me to making your vision come to life.
Once we have a strategy in place and a good direction for your branding, it’s time to begin gathering content. We’ve refined our process to make this simple for you, providing guidance and support wherever it’s needed. Our content questionnaire will help get the ball rolling.
With the AWD approach, pulling your website content together can actually be fun! I’ll help you brainstorm, get organized, and share your story in a powerful way.
Step three is when I put all the pieces together and create a beautiful, results-focused website for your business. Strategy and content will combine into a website that truly reflects you and connects with your ideal customer.
By the end of this step, you’ll have a fully functioning demo website that you can use to review and share your feedback with us. You’ll be able to click around the demo and know exactly what to expect when it goes live.
Once I get your feedback on the demo site, I’ll make adjustments until it’s everything you hoped it would be—and more!
This is also when I work out all the little kinks and prepare your site for launch. I’ll test your responsive design across a variety of browsers and devices so it looks great anywhere on the internet from laptops to mobile devices.
Then—it’s launch day! I handle the entire launch process for you so you don’t have to be stressed about tech.
We will sit down for a quick 30-min walkthrough of your new site and it’s awesome capabilities. I will record the meeting and it will be converted into your personal tutorial video.
All you need to do is spread the word about your brand new online home.
After your site launches, you’ll get access to a full suite of training videos designed to help you learn about your new website. With these resources, maintaining your website will be a breeze! I am constantly updating the training library, so it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Have a question or a task that you’d rather hand off to me? I am always here to help if needed.
I build primarily with WordPress and Shopify.
WordPress is the most powerful and flexible website platform out there. Most of my clients are happily rocking WordPress websites! I recommend WordPress for Blog-heavy and Service-based businesses.
Shopify has quickly become an e-commerce favorite. If you sell products, I highly recommend it. Unlike WordPress, there is a monthly fee to use their services, but it’s worth it.
New: Kajabi
Kajabi is a newer platform providing solutions for course instructors. Want to start an online course? Kajabi is for you. There are some design restrictions in their interface, but their user experience and checkout solutions are amazing.
Absolutely! Your website will adapt smoothly to any device and screen size. With people spending more and more time on mobile devices, we understand the importance of top-notch responsive design.
Definitely. I will include SEO keywords and other best practices on every page of your site and make it easy for you to update keywords in the future.
I also offer monthly SEO services that include organic content marketing and pay-per-click marketing.
I launch most websites in about 4 weeks. If you are in a rush, I can expedite the project for an additional fee.
I want you to be absolutely thrilled with your new website, so I include two rounds of revisions in the AWD experience. But, the goal is to knock it out of the park for you from day one!
Yes! I will build your new site on a demo site so you’ll be able to fully test it out before it goes live on your domain name. When it’s time to make the switch, you’ll only have a few hours of downtime at most.
I don’t. Everything is handmade by me, Jonathan. I’m your man for all things web.
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Web Design and Development, PPC Marketing, Copywriting, & Social Media Marketing.
Absolutely. I am here to help you figure out what you have, what you need, and how to fill in the gaps. I enjoy taking the puzzle pieces and putting them together. It’s what I’m here for!
Yes, I do! I can create anything from a simple text logo to a fully custom rebrand.
Yes! Please let me know if you’re interested in having me write copy for you so I can factor that into your quote.
I’ve got you covered. Your website is the hub of your online presence, and I want to make it easy for customers to find you and follow you on social media.
Absolutely! I will embed and style your opt-in form to help you turn website visitors into email subscribers.
Yes! This is one of the things I’m most proud of at AWD. My websites are extremely user-friendly with a drag-and-drop editor for easy updates. Even if you don’t have any tech experience, you’ll be able to use your new AWD website.
Yes! I’ve created an entire library of bite-size training videos showing you how to edit your website and make updates. You can access this library anywhere you have an Internet connection, and I’m continually updating it as technology evolves. I am always here to help and support you!
Yes, I’m all over it. Configuring the “tech stuff” can be one of the biggest headaches of a new website if you’ve never done it before, and we’re happy to take that off your plate.
Yes! Although my sites are very easy to use, I understand that not everyone wants to be hands-on with their website. You can hire me hourly to take care of any future updates you’d rather not do yourself.
You will own your website 100%, and all accounts for domain name and hosting will be yours.
I don’t charge any monthly fees.
You’ll need a domain name and hosting for your website, which you’ll typically pay for on a yearly basis. You can either find a service you know and like or I can host your website + domain for a similar annual fee.
I have 5+ years of experience providing website and marketing services in-house at different businesses. I love working with small businesses and have also provided business consulting services alongside a law firm.
With COVID and my wife’s PCS orders across the country (she’s in the Navy), I had the opportunity to finally start my own freelancing business to provide services to start-up & small businesses from my home. I work with some agencies providing coding & design assistance, but my passion is working with clients to make their visions come to life.
I have 3 kids and 2 dogs (huskies) who are my inspiration to provide my best work. I am originally from Southern California, but have been all over the country in support of my wife’s Navy Career. We are currently stationed on the East coast, but I’m your virtual next-door neighbor.
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