Independent website design & development

Websites that
make a better
first impression.

I build thoughtful, easy-to-use websites for small businesses and provide behind-the-scenes development support for agencies.

Based in West Michigan. Working remotely.

A little further down

01 / What I can help with

Good websites.
Practical purposes.

For businesses finding their footing online.
For agencies bringing a design to life.

01

Small-business websites

Modern, mobile-friendly websites that clearly explain what a business offers and make it easier for visitors to get in touch.

A clear home for your business
02

Website refreshes & landing pages

Focused improvements to outdated websites, plus standalone pages for a specific service, offer, or campaign.

A fresh look. A focused purpose.
03

Agency development support

Website implementation from an agreed design or brief, with organized communication and a clear handoff.

Behind the scenes, on the same page

A growing collection

Selected work.

Meridian Analytics dashboard with a dark navy sidebar, Northline Supply performance metrics, a revenue trend chart, and channel contribution breakdown.

Concept project

Meridian Analytics

An agency-focused analytics workspace with shareable client, date, and channel filters, interactive charts, campaign exploration, and a complete client-reporting workflow with CSV export and browser printing.

  • Application design
  • Next.js development
  • Analytics & reporting

Self-initiated portfolio concept. All client accounts and performance data are synthetic.

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Northline Supply homepage with an ivory wordmark header, misty forest photography, and the headline Less noise. More outside.

Concept project

Northline Supply

An editorial outdoor lifestyle storefront with a responsive 12-product collection, shareable search and filters, variant selection, a persistent shopping bag, and a complete simulated checkout.

  • E-commerce design
  • Next.js development
  • Shopping experience

Self-initiated portfolio concept. Products and purchases are demonstrations only; no real orders or payments.

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Stairway Concepts homepage with architectural typography, stair-parts navigation, and a large staircase photograph.

Client project

Stairway Concepts

A website redesign for a West Michigan stairway and trim carpentry business, bringing stair-part discovery, a guided project planner, and quote requests into one clear experience.

  • Website design
  • Development
  • Quote-request flows

Built for my father’s business. Currently in owner review; the replacement website has not yet launched.

Smallegan Homes homepage with Five Star branding, the Meadowdale home, and Sell, Buy, and Contact buttons.

Personal project

Smallegan Homes

A photo-focused real estate website for my West Michigan business, with Five Star branding, clear buying and selling paths, and buyer and seller inquiry forms.

  • Website design
  • Development
  • Buyer and seller inquiries

Launched and live at smalleganhomes.com.

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02 / Working together

A clear path
from idea to website.

Here’s how I intend to approach your project.
Written briefs and organized feedback are welcome.

  1. 01

    Define the project

    Agree on the purpose, pages, functionality, and scope before development begins.

  2. 02

    Build and review

    Develop the website and review it at agreed checkpoints.

  3. 03

    Test and hand off

    Check the main user flows, refine the mobile experience, and provide a clear handoff.

03 / A little about me

A business-minded
approach.
A personal touch.

Cory.West Michigan, USA

I’m Cory, a West Michigan–based website builder with a background in real estate. I approach websites from a business owner’s perspective: what visitors need to understand, what they should do next, and how to make that experience straightforward.

I use modern development tools, with an emphasis on thoughtful design, practical functionality, and clear communication.

Let’s talk about your website

04 / Let’s start a conversation

Have a website
project in mind?

Tell me a little about your business, what you need, and whether you’re starting fresh or improving an existing website.

Contact details coming soon