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Poorman's Ascent · A one-person web studio

Custom-crafted websites for small businesses.

I design, build, host, and look after your site, so you can run your business instead of your website. Plans start at $19 a month, with $0 down.

  • Launch in about two weeks
  • Clear, published prices
  • You own your domain and content
  • Plain-language answers, fast

I build it, you run it, and I keep it running, all for one monthly price you can plan around.

What I do

Websites and tools for businesses that are just getting started

Peace of mind that your business won't fall behind the times. I keep you in the loop, answer quickly, and explain things in plain language.

  1. Custom websites & business tools

    A fast, polished site built around your business, with booking, quotes, invoices, or a client portal when you need them.

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  2. Squarespace, Wix & WordPress setup

    Already picked a builder? I set it up properly, polish it, and can keep caring for it.

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  3. Development for teams

    For companies with an existing web app: upgrades, new features, billing, and deployments.

    For development teams

Yours to run

What you can manage yourself

Your site comes with a simple dashboard. Make everyday changes on your own, and call me for the bigger things.

Edit your own pages
Change text, photos, hours, and prices whenever you like, without calling anyone.
Post news and blog updates
Share announcements and articles that help customers find you.
Take bookings and requests
Add online booking, quotes, or a client portal when you're ready.
See invoices and receipts
Your plan, payments, and receipts are in one place, any time.

How it works

From first call to launch, and after

  1. Discover

    A free 20-minute call about your business, your customers, and what the site needs to do.

  2. Build

    I custom-craft the site around your content and show you progress as it comes together.

  3. Launch

    Domain, SSL, analytics, and search basics set up. Most sites go live in about two weeks.

  4. Care

    Hosting, backups, updates, and help when you need it, for one monthly price.

Pricing

Priced for businesses that are just starting out

No surprises: every plan and add-on has a clear, published price, and you always know what's included.

Starter

$19 /mo

$399 one-time setup or $0 down

  • Up to 5 pages

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Business

$39 /mo

$799 one-time setup or $0 down

  • Up to 15 pages
  • 30 minutes of changes a month

Business + Tools

$79 /mo

$1,499 one-time setup or $0 down

  • Up to 15 pages
  • 60 minutes of changes a month
  • A booking, invoicing, payments, or portal module

Compare plans, add-ons, and annual pricing

Ready to take the first step?

Tell me about your business. Consultations and estimates are free, and you'll hear back within one business day.