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Freelance Website & App Development

Freelance Website & App Development

You don’t need “a website.”

You need something real you can actually use.

Most people don’t get stuck because they can’t build a website.
They get stuck because they don’t know what they’re actually trying to build.

Too many options. Too many tools. Too many ideas.

So nothing ever gets finished.


This is where that changes

Whether you’re starting from scratch, rebuilding something outdated, or trying to fix what’s already there…

The goal isn’t just to “build a site.”

It’s to:

  • Clarify what you’re actually creating
  • Strip it down to something that’s doable
  • Build a real version 1
  • Get it live and working

Not perfect. Just real.


What this actually looks like

Every project is different, but the process is simple:

  • Define what your site or app actually needs to do
  • Simplify it into something that can be built now (not someday)
  • Build a clean, functional version you can use immediately
  • Set it up so you can grow, update, and expand over time

You’re not locked into anything.
You’re building something you can actually move forward with.


Starting fresh… or fixing what you already have

You don’t always need a full rebuild.

Sometimes it’s:

  • Cleaning up an existing site
  • Merging or splitting sites
  • Fixing performance or usability issues
  • Rethinking structure and direction

Sometimes it is a brand new build.

The first step is just figuring out which one makes sense.


Built to be simple, flexible, and yours

Most projects are built on a Content Management System (CMS)—typically WordPress.

That means:

  • You can update your own content anytime
  • Add features easily (store, forms, email, etc.)
  • Refresh the design without starting over
  • Hand it off to any developer in the future

No lock-in. No unnecessary complexity.


More than just development

This isn’t just about writing code.

It often includes:

  • Structuring your idea into something real
  • Marketing and positioning guidance
  • Tools and platform recommendations (POS, CRM, etc.)
  • Helping your business actually look real online

Because a website alone doesn’t solve the problem—
clarity and momentum do.


If you’ve been stuck… this is for you

  • You have an idea but don’t know how to build it
  • You’ve started something but it’s not going anywhere
  • You need a site or app, but everything feels overwhelming
  • You want something real—not another half-finished project

Background

  • 15+ years building websites, apps, and digital platforms
  • Former full-time IT role in high-performance distribution
  • Web instructor at Hennepin Technical College
  • Experience across startups, small businesses, and large organizations

Clients & Projects

Worked with organizations including:

  • University of Minnesota (MNCAMH)
  • Xcel Energy
  • Renters Warehouse
  • Quality Bicycle Products
  • Life Brand, LLC
  • Total BMX
  • Cowboy Jack’s
  • 3rd Lair
  • And many more

Additional capabilities

  • Custom WordPress development (themes & plugins)
  • Custom PHP and backend systems
  • Website support, cleanup, and optimization
  • Hacked site recovery & security fixes
  • Social media and marketing integrations
  • Email and messaging system setup

Web, mobile, and beyond

Projects have included:

  • iOS, Android, and web-based applications
  • Mobile-friendly platforms and tools
  • Self-published books (print, digital, audio)
  • Content and media distribution systems

The goal is simple

You walk away with:

  • Something real
  • Something usable
  • Something live

And a clear next step.


Start here

If you’ve got something in your head and don’t know what to do next—

Send a message.

We’ll figure out the next step and start building something real.

Project Chat

Got an idea? Text GRICE to 952-248-8883. Let’s talk.