modern websites

for real-world businesses

Website creation exists at the intersection of business & art.

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Thad Kaliszewski, Owner & Designer

Your website needs to be both highly functional & visually appealing.

I specialize in turning outdated, hard-to-find business sites into user-friendly, mobile-ready, SEO-optimized websites.

I take great pride in finding that balance.

Trusted by local restaurants, artists, nonprofits, and small businesses.

“Thad masterfully created my company's website ahead of schedule and beyond my expectations.”

— Founder, Politics Aside

New Sites, Done Right

No website yet? I’ll launch a clear, great-looking site with the pages you need: home, services, about, contact, e-commerce, and more.

Services

Re-designs & SEO Resuce

Got a clunky, non-mobile site or weak Google presence? I’ll rebuild it with clean structure, fast load times, and on-page SEO so new customers can actually find you.

Migrations & Support

I typically create in SquareSpace, but I’m happy to work in Wix, Weebly, or your current host. Want to migrate to SquareSpace? I’ll handle the move without breaking anything.

  • Mobile-first design and accessible layout

  • On-page SEO (titles, meta, headings, schema basics)

  • Google indexing + Google Business Profile tune-up

  • Image optimization + performance tidy-up

  • Security, analytics, and simple editing tools

  • 1:1 handoff session + a week of post-launch support

Included in Every Project

Let’s Chat

What we’ll cover in 30 minutes

  • Quick site audit: mobile friendliness, speed, design clarity, and basic SEO.

  • Goals & audience: what you want visitors to do (call, book, buy) and who you’re trying to reach.

  • Site map & features: pages you need, contact forms, scheduling, Google Business Profile, e-commerce, etc.

  • Look & feel: examples you like, brand colors/assets, and existing content.

  • Timeline & budget: simple options that fit where you are today.

What you’ll leave with

  • 3–5 specific fixes you can act on immediately.

  • A ballpark estimate with two paths: quick refresh vs new build.

  • Next steps + timeline, sent as a short recap after our call.

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