About
Hi, I'm Matthew.
Poorman's Ascent (sometimes written Poormans Ascent) is my one-person studio, run by Poorman's Blend LLC. I custom-craft websites and business tools for small businesses: thoughtfully built, and priced for businesses that are just getting started.
I started it to give people a space online that's truly their own, whether you're a business owner growing into the digital world or you just want a site to call yours.
Experience
11 years building software
I have worked in the software industry for over 11 years. Along the way I earned a degree in Software Development & Engineering, and I keep learning every year.
I've built websites for businesses of every size, from single-page sites to full-scale services with billing, scheduling, and client portals. I'd love to hear about your idea and show you where we can take it.
- years in the software industry
- 11+
- person you'll talk to, from first call to launch
- 1
- to launch a typical Starter site
- 2 weeks
My approach
How I work
Every site is designed, built, reviewed, and tested by me before it launches, and you work with me directly from the first call on.
Consultations and estimates are free. You reach out, we meet, and I cover what you need to decide.
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Plain language
No jargon. I explain hosting, search, and costs so you can make the call.
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Honest pricing
Every plan and add-on has a published price. No surprise invoices.
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You own it
Your domain, content, and images are yours, and you can take them with you.
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Cared for
Updates, backups, and security patches are part of every hosted plan.
Have an existing web app?
Companies can also hire me for contract development work: upgrades, new features, billing, and deployments.