about Sites by Simon

hey there, glad you're here!

Hello! I'm Simon. I'm a website designer, gardener, chef, general creative, and parent of cats and dogs. I've been designing sites since 2018 and have worked with everyone from startup businesses to multi-million dollar companies to public universities and non-profits. I love working with my clients to bring their vision to life.


You know how when you're watching a home renovation show on HGTV and they do the big reveal at the end and the people can't stop oohing and aahing ?  That's the feeling I aim to give you when I deliver your finished website.  Besides that awesome feeling, here's what else is in it for you:

 

  • A no-nonsense approach to the design process
  • Eye candy designs for every brand and budget
  • The useful features you need to impress your customers (and make your life easier)
  • A fast, secure website designed with SEO best-practices in mind
  • Honest, professional guidance from me every step of the way

 


My main goal is to provide an approachable, affordable entry point to beautiful websites for small businesses, creative startup ventures, local artisans dreaming of e-commerce, artists needing an online portfolio, and really anyone who feels overwhelmed by the process of building a website themselves.


The rise of popular platforms like Squarespace and Wix make it seem like anyone can build a website (and probably almost anyone can, ) but we both know you're busy, and in the competitive world of online marketing, it's worth investing in a site that's crafted to take the heat. 


If you have a great idea you've been sitting on because you haven't found time to build a website, or if you have an embarrassing old site that isn't keeping up with your growing brand, please reach out and let me know how I can help!

website services

based in Pittsburgh, PA & serving nationwide

frequently asked questions

  • do you design from scratch or from templates?

    Both! I have some great customizable template sites to choose from if you're looking for a quick and easy website, but I also design from scratch when a fully custom approach is needed.

  • do you provide content creation?

    I partner with a professional content writer who can provide high-quality, SEO-friendly page content, blog content, and more. Ask me for more info!

  • do you work with WordPress?

    The short answer is no. I use another responsive website builder that's more secure, more reliable, and easier for clients to update after launch. 


    I've worked with several clients who have made the switch from WordPress and none of them have looked back!

  • will you help me make updates later?

    When your site launches, I'll give you editor access and show you how to make basic changes. (I promise, it's probably WAY easier than any other platform you've used!)


    If you'll need help with recurring updates in the future, ask me about getting on a maintenance plan! I'll be on call to help whenever you need at a reasonable rate.


    For one-off updates down the road, I bill hourly and work quickly to keep it affordable!