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I'm Mike Lopez
Web Designer & Developer

Need an effective,
& good looking, website?
Don't stress.

I help businesses and entrepreneurs turn their websites into beautiful client-converting, digital powerhouses.

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What I Do

I craft beautiful web experiences and strategies to elevate your business.

Design
Need help with an effective and elegant layout? Considering UX best practices and accessibility, I help design experiences that are both enjoyable and accessible for your users – Win, win!
Development

Harnessing the power of Webflow, as well as custom code, I can help design and develop your site to be ready for the digital world. I'll also test for compatibility and responsiveness.

Branding
Defining how you want to be perceived & creating a strategy that builds trust with your clients. Branding is more than just a logo, it's how your customers identify and see you.
Copywriting
While creating a sense of honesty and dependability with your clients, I help you bring a voice to your business & build those crucial long-lasting relationships with your users.
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I'm Mike

I’m a web designer and developer based in Richmond, VA. I'm a big lover of animals, people, and the great outdoors. I'm also passionate about helping you succeed by designing & developing a website that's memorable, low-maintenance and converts.

More About Mike
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Some things people have said...

“Mike earned my trust and respect through continued acts of professionalism and determination to execute to the fullest satisfaction. His passion for hospitality was contagious.”
Marcel Templet
GM, Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
“Mike has a great eye for UI and UX design. He is able to put himself in users' shoes and see the product from different perspectives. I like his creative solutions. He also has great insight into accessibility tips.”
Todd Youngblood
Designer & Developer, BlueSpuce

“Mike is such a blast to work with! He is detail oriented, a great listener, and really cares about solving problems. Plus, he's hilarious – I always love our Zoom calls. THANK YOU, MIKE!”

Alli Harmon
GM, Bru Handbuilt Ales & Eats

Case Studies & Projects

The Serve website displayed on the iPhone13, showing the mobile responsiveness.
SERVE
Web Design & Webflow Development
The Frothy Cup's website displayed on the iPhone13, showing the mobile responsiveness.
The Frothy Cup
Web Design & Development
The Sarplaninacs.com website displayed on the iPhone13, showing the mobile responsiveness.
Sarplaninacs.com
Web Design & Webflow Development
The Bimas Bikes website displayed on the iPhone13, showing the mobile responsiveness.
Bimas Bikes
UX Design & Webflow Development

Questions
Answered

How much does it cost?
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Every project is unique in scope and complexity, so it's tough to nail a number to my services. Some projects include a larger scope, complex interactions or animations, cross-integration for added functionality and automation, etc. With that being said, most of my clients come to me with a budget of at least $2,000.

Have a unique situation? Let's talk and see if we can find something that works for both of us if it's a great fit.

What other costs are involved?
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Apart from design and development of your website, you will need to cover hosting fees and the cost of a custom domain if you don't already have one.

Since I build in Webflow, I highly suggest utilizing their hosting services to get the most out of your website, with their amazing content editor, included SSL certificates and much more. You can expect to may about $12-16 per month to host, depending on the needs of your website.

I am also available to manage the hosting of your website post-launch for a little extra, but I will also handle web support and maintenance, SEO optimization, etc. Reach out if you are interested in adding some of these services.

How long does it take?
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Every project is unique and varies in scope/complexity. Typically, a basic website (5-6 pages) will take about 4-6 weeks, including design and development.

Bigger websites can take more time depending on the scope, but on average they don't take more than 7-10 weeks to complete.

If you are on a time crunch, I can also use a template as a jumping off point and can speed up the process tremendously. We can browse the marketplace and find one that would work great for your business or service.

We will discuss timelines together and agree on potential delivery dates before we sign the proposal.

Do I need a developer to update my website in the future?
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If you decide to host your website with Webflow, you will have the ability to use their Editor for making changes to text and images on your website with ease.

In addition to being able to quickly update and publish, if your website utilizes the CMS (blog, news, team members, etc), you can also edit this content and build new pages in a few minutes.

If you are looking to make changes to the layout of your site or add entirely new sections & pages, however, you might need the help of a developer. I offer different support options, as well as maintenance packages, for websites if you need it.

Do I need a website?
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Not a typical question, but one that I think is important to go over.

I've met with business owners who felt they didn't need a website because "their business is operating just fine without one". While this is possible to be true in some cases, for the vast majority of us out there, the need to establish your business online is becoming more of a necessity than a luxury.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been absolutely crucial for SMB and entrepreneurs to be digitally represented well and establish themselves as industry leaders by leveraging their website.

In 2021 alone, almost 90% of consumers researched a product online before purchasing. Even then, over 70% of consumers are using a mobile device to do that research.

Having a website gives you a foundation to own your own content and how it's delivered, and create the experience you want for your users to convert and grow. Making sure that your website is also responsive is critical to ensuring your content is consumable and enjoyable to your users, and working for you 24 hours a day.

I don't just like building beautiful websites –
I love building beautiful websites.

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