Web Design · Boise, ID

Websites that work as hard as you do

I build fast, custom, modern websites for local Boise businesses — from scratch, no templates, looks great on mobile and desktop. You get something that actually looks like it belongs in 2026.

Sam Baird, web designer based in Boise, ID
25
Years of
Experience

A Boise developer who's been doing this since dial-up

25+
Years designing
100%
Local — Boise
0
Cookie-cutter templates
1
Person you deal with

I'm Sam — a web developer and designer based right here in Boise. I've been building websites since the late 90s, long before Squarespace existed, and I've watched every trend come and go. What I've learned is that most small business owners don't need a platform subscription — they need a great site, built by someone who actually cares.

My approach is straightforward: I research your business, design something custom from scratch, and hand it off (or host it myself) at a flat rate. No retainers, no surprise invoices, no trying to upsell you features you don't need.

I work with local Boise businesses — restaurants, salons, contractors, medical practices. If your current site is dated, or you don't have one at all, let's talk. I'll often build a free mockup first so you can see exactly what you'd be getting.

Everything your site needs, nothing it doesn't

Custom Design

Every site I build starts from a blank canvas. No templates, no Elementor, no drag-and-drop. Your site looks like yours.

Mobile-First

Over half your visitors are on a phone. Every site I build is designed mobile-first and tested across screen sizes before it ships.

Fast by Default

No bloated plugins, no 4MB page loads. Hand-written HTML and CSS means sites that load in under a second and score well on Google.

Ongoing Support

Need to update hours, swap a photo, add a new service? I handle it fast. No support tickets, no waiting — just send me a message.

Local SEO

Every site includes structured data markup (schema.org) so Google understands your business name, address, hours, and reviews — the signals that drive local search rankings.

SSL & Hosting

I handle the server, SSL certificate, and uptime so you never have to. Or I hand off the files and you can deploy wherever you like.

From first message to live site

1

Free Mockup

I build a real preview of your site — no commitment, no charge. See exactly what you'd get before saying yes.

2

Review & Refine

You give feedback and I revise. I want you to be happy with it before we go live.

3

Go Live

You point your existing domain to my server — I'll walk you through it. SSL is set up automatically.

4

Stay Updated

On the support plan, I make updates to content when needed. On handoff, you own everything and can take it anywhere.

Inexpensive rates. No surprises.

Prices are based on how complex your existing site is — a simple service business costs less than a full restaurant menu. I'll tell you exactly which tier you're in before you commit to anything.

One-Time Handoff
$600+
one-time · you own everything
  • Custom-built site to fit your needs
  • Complete files delivered as a zip
  • Deploy to any host you choose
  • You own the code
Let's Go!
Hosting Included
$400+
then $45/mo
upfront · then monthly hosting
  • Everything in One-Time, plus
  • I host and maintain the site
  • SSL certificate included
  • Security updates
  • Ensure website uptime
  • Cancel whatever you're paying now
Get Started

Recent demos

Every website is fully custom-built — no templates. Click through to see the real thing.

Want to see what your site could look like?

I'll build a free mockup — no commitment, no pitch call, no pressure.

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