Websites for small businesses

A website you can keep up to date yourself

I build WordPress websites and ready-made themes for restaurants, inns, tour companies, and local shops. Your site looks good on a phone, is built to show up in search, and lets you change your own hours, menus, and photos.

Themes

Ready-made websites for your kind of business

Pick a theme built for how your business runs, add your photos and details, and you’re ready to launch. Changing a page is about as easy as editing a document.

More about Cobble & Candle

  • 28 custom blocks
  • 4 style directions
  • Live “open now” and holiday hours per location, correct on cached pages
  • Menus with tabs, section links, diet filters and an allergen key
WCAG 2.2 AA
tested
44 px
touch targets
RTL
languages supported
Reduced
motion respected

Version 1.0.1 WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.3+

See the full details for Cobble & Candle

What’s new

News, updates, and website tips

New themes, updates, and practical tips for running your own site. Every month I post a recap of what I’ve been working on, so you can see what’s coming next.

Services

How I can help

A new site, a fix for the one you have, or help keeping it running. Want the technical details? They’re on the About page.

New websites

A site built around your business that you can update yourself. It’s yours when it’s done.

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Custom features

Online booking, better forms, or anything your site can’t do yet, built to fit how you work.

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Care after launch

Updates, backups, and small fixes, so your site keeps running while you run your business.

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Questions

Common questions about getting a website

Quick answers to the questions business owners ask me most.

  • One price per project
  • Written scope first
  • You own the site
  • Reply within one business day (ET)

Not on the list?

Send me your question. I reply within one business day (Eastern Time).

Why hire a developer instead of using a site builder?

Your site is built for your business, not squeezed into a template. It’s built to load fast, you can still edit your own pages, and you own all of it.

What kinds of businesses do you work with?

Mostly small businesses: restaurants, inns, tour companies, real estate agents, and local shops. I also help agencies when they’re short on hands.

How does a project start?

Send a short note about your business and what you want the site to do. I’ll reply with a few questions, then send a written plan and timeline. Nothing starts until you say yes. The contact form is the quickest way in.

How long will it take?

A simple site usually takes two to three weeks. Features like online booking can stretch that to four to eight. You’ll get a realistic estimate in the written plan before you approve anything.

Can you fix a site someone else built?

Yes. I’ll look it over, tell you what’s worth keeping, and clean up the rest. My handoff checklist shows what I check first.

Do you work with agencies?

Yes. I take overflow work and I’m happy to stay behind the scenes.

Who owns the site when it’s done?

You do: the domain, the hosting, and the site itself. I leave you a short how-to guide, and you can always reach me with questions.

Where are you, and when do you work?

I’m in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on Eastern Time. I work remotely with businesses anywhere.

Can I see your work first?

Yes. The Projects page has live demos you can click through.

Work with me

Let’s get your website working for you

Tell me about your business and what you want your site to do. I’ll get back to you within one business day with next steps. Agency with more work than hands? I take overflow too.

Gettysburg, PA · Working remotely