Built to be quick
No bulky themes or piles of plugins slowing things down. A fast site keeps visitors around long enough to reach out.
Your business,
your style, online at last.
I'm an indie web designer making custom, fully functional websites for small businesses, built to work on every phone, tablet and computer.
Crumb & Co.
Warm bread, every single morning.
A neighborhood bakery on the corner of Fifth and Maple.
Order ahead
Start your site
the shops are pretend, the range is real
Booking forms, menus, photo galleries, holiday banners. If your business needs it, I can probably make it.
that's me!
hi, I'm Holly!
Every business starts as a blank canvas.
That's my favorite part. I'm an indie web designer, which means when you work with The Blank Canvas Web, you work with me: the person who designs your site, builds it, tests it and answers your messages.
I started making websites for small businesses because so many great local shops only have a Facebook page, or a site that falls apart on a phone. So I build every site from scratch to fit the business it belongs to, and I stick around afterward to keep it looking its best.
a little pitch, just for you
Why go custom?
Website builders like Wix and WordPress give everyone the same templates. I build every site with custom code from a blank page, designed around your business, your photos and your style.
4 yrscomputer programming
3 yrscybersecurity
ECTSErie County Technical School
Easier to find
Google favors fast, cleanly built sites, which helps you show up when people nearby search for what you do.
Easy to reach you
Contact forms, tap-to-call buttons and booking links put new customers one tap away from getting in touch.
Security in mind
Fewer plugins means fewer weak spots for hackers, and my cybersecurity background shapes how every site is built.
Grows with you
New service? Online booking? A gallery? I can keep adding features as your business grows.
No builder fees
No Wix subscription or premium plugins to pay for. Just one simple monthly plan with me.
Already have an idea? If you've seen a look or a feature on another site and loved it, there's a good chance we can make it happen for you.
Let's talk about your siteFully functional on every device.
Every button, menu, form and booking link works just as well on a phone as it does on a laptop. I test each site on phones, tablets and computers before it goes live.
your customers can find you from anywhere
laptop 1440px wide
tablet 820px wide
phone 390px wide
Big screenlaptops, desktops & tablets
perfect for:
- browsing your full menu
- reading your story
- booking from the couch
Pocket sizephones
perfect for:
- finding your hours
- tapping to call
- getting directions
How it works
Four steps, no tech stress. You know your business, I know websites, and we meet in the middle.
What I'll need from you
- your logo, if you have one
- photos of your work or space
- a few sites you love (or hate!)
Don't have some of these yet? That's okay. We'll figure it out together.
to-do: your website
Chat
We talk about your business, your customers and the vibe you're going for.
Sketch
I make a demo so you can see your site before anything is final.
Build
I build it from scratch, test it on every screen size and launch it on your domain.
Care
New hours? Holiday sale? Send me a message and I'll update it for you.
p.s. questions are always welcome
Simple pricing,
no surprise bills.
Every website gets its own clear quote based on what your business needs, so you know the cost before anything starts. After launch, a small monthly care plan keeps your site running, updated and looking its best. I take care of your hosting and domain for you, so there's nothing extra to buy or set up.
your website · admit one
Made
for you
what every project includes
- A custom design, built from scratch
- Fully functional on every device
- Monthly care plan for edits and fixes
- Hosting and domain handled by me
your first chat
is free
Good questions
Do I need to know anything about websites?
Not a thing. Send me your photos, logo and info, and I'll handle the techy parts. I'm happy to explain anything in plain English.
How much does a website cost?
It depends on what you need, like how many pages, a booking system or an online menu. After our first chat, I'll send you a clear quote for the build and the monthly care plan, with no surprises later.
What does the monthly plan cover?
Keeping your site online and working, fixing anything that breaks, and everyday updates like hours, prices, photos and announcements. For something bigger, like a whole new page, we'll chat first.
Do I need to buy hosting or a domain?
Nope. I set up and pay for your hosting and domain, so there's nothing technical for you to sort out. You just pay your monthly plan, and I keep everything online, updated and working.
How long does it take?
It depends on how many pages you need and how quickly we can gather your photos and info. After our first chat, I'll give you a clear timeline.
Let's make
something lovely.
Tell me about your business. There's no pressure and no cost to chat, and I'll write back within a couple of days.
or email theblankcanvasweb@gmail.com
Thank you!