Web design & marketing · Modesto, CA
Grow something
lasting.
Built local. Owned by you.
I design and build websites for businesses across the Central Valley, then hand you the keys. No call centers, no corporate runaround, just a local person who answers the phone.
Serving Modesto · Riverbank · Oakdale · Escalon · Ceres · Turlock · Copperopolis · Angels Camp · Sonora · Jamestown · Twain Harte · Ione
Why local matters
Not a bot.
A real person.
AI tools can generate a website or a list of marketing tasks in minutes. But they don’t know your schedule, your slow season, or what your regulars actually care about. I’m a real person, right here in Modesto. I handle every project personally, build it around your business rather than a template, and review the finished work to make sure it’s accurate, makes sense for you, and stays within the scope we agreed on.
- Built around your schedule, not a template
- Local, and able to meet in person
- Every project personally reviewed for quality and scope
The technical side
An IT professional,
not just a marketer.
The technical side is the part most owners never want to think about, and shouldn’t have to. I’ve spent more than 25 years in IT, from supporting users to running servers to building websites, so I know how to set a site up properly the first time: secure, backed up, and ready to grow with your business. You focus on your customers. I’ll handle the technology behind them.
Set up right, so you never have to think about it.
Services
Website design and social media, built around your business
I offer website design, hosting, and social media marketing for small businesses and local professionals in Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Riverbank, Ceres, and surrounding Central Valley communities. Every business is different, so we’ll determine together which services fit your goals and budget.
Websites
I design and build your website, usually on WordPress, with secure cloud hosting, backups and updates handled through a simple monthly plan. The design and content are yours, and I’ll train you to manage the site yourself.
Social media
I help your business build a visible, consistent presence where local customers are already searching. I research your business and your market, then recommend content directions and marketing opportunities tailored to you rather than a generic template.
Available as your business grows:
Ongoing website updates
SEO health checks
Annual content refresh
Too busy to keep your site current? I can handle your website updates, so you can focus on running your business.
Managed hosting
Simple monthly plans, posted openly.
Your site lives on secure cloud hosting and I manage it for you: monitoring, updates, security and backups. Every plan is month to month with 30 days’ notice, and you own your domain and your content. The one-time site build is quoted separately.
A site that is built once and left alone slowly falls out of date, and nobody notices when something breaks. The monthly plan is how I keep yours modern, current and healthy, with a real person who answers the phone.
Starter
For a new business getting its first site online
$25 / month
- Secure shared cloud hosting
- SSL certificate
- Weekly backups
- Software and plugin updates
Essential
For a brochure site you can count on
$49 / month
- Your own dedicated cloud server
- SSL certificate
- Daily backups
- Software and plugin updates
- Uptime and performance monitoring
Growth
For a business that updates its site often
$99 / month
- Everything in Essential
- 1 hour of content edits each month
- Monthly site report
- Added security hardening
- Plain-language advice on modern tools that fit your business
Pro
Like having a developer on staff, without the payroll
$199 / month
For businesses that want a technical partner, not just hosting.
- Everything in Growth
- 3 hours of content edits each month
- A staging copy to preview changes safely
- Priority access to me for your business’s technology needs, and your requests go to the front of the line
Not sure which plan fits? Tell me about your business and I’ll recommend one. Extra edits beyond a plan’s included time are billed at an hourly rate. Need something beyond Pro, like a larger store or several sites? Ask about a custom plan.
Who I work with
Who I work with.
I design websites for construction companies, real estate agents and brokers, medical and dental practices, and other established local professionals across the Central Valley. For these industries, a website has to establish credibility immediately: it should load quickly, look polished, and make it easy for new clients and patients to find you and get in touch. I also work with small businesses of every size and budget, because every local business deserves a website that represents it well.
Construction companies
Real estate agents and brokers
Medical and dental practices
Local professionals
Small businesses of every size and budget
Examples
A look at what’s possible.
Every business is different. These concept designs illustrate how a site can be tailored to your industry.
These are concept designs, not client projects.
About
Meet Alex
I’m Alex, a Modesto-based web developer and IT professional serving businesses throughout the Central Valley. I bring more than 25 years of experience in technology, including IT support and infrastructure, server administration, and web development.
I build it, and I keep it running.
There’s no call center and no handoffs. You work directly with me, on projects I care about, for businesses I believe in.
I also keep an eye on what’s new in technology. When something would genuinely help your business, I’ll tell you in plain language, with no pressure to buy.
25+ years in technology
IT support
Server administration
Web development
FAQ
Common questions.
Do I own my website?
Yes. The design and content are yours, and you’ll own your domain name. I’ll train you to manage the site yourself. Your monthly plan covers the hosting, backups and upkeep of the site.
Is there a long-term commitment?
Plans are billed month to month. You can cancel with 30 days’ notice, and if you’d prefer to move to another host, I’ll provide your website files so the move is straightforward.
Where is my site hosted?
On secure, professionally managed cloud servers with regular backups. I’m local and easy to reach, so you always know who to call.
What does the website itself cost?
The one-time site build is quoted separately, based on what your site needs to do rather than how many pages it has. A showcase site with photos and a contact form costs far less than one with online ordering or reservations, and you can drop any extra to fit your budget. The monthly managed hosting plans above cover the hosting and ongoing management of your site. Tell me about your business and I’ll recommend the right fit for your budget.
Do you only work in Modesto?
No. I serve businesses from Modesto, Riverbank, Oakdale, Escalon, Ceres and Turlock east through Copperopolis, Angels Camp, Sonora, Jamestown and Twain Harte, as far as Ione.
What if I’m not sure what I need?
That’s common. We’ll review your goals together, and I’ll recommend the right fit for your business.
Ready to get started?
Tell me about your business and your goals, and we’ll determine the best way to move forward.
Contact
Let’s talk.
Tell me about your business and what you’re looking for, and I’ll follow up personally.