Websites
Website Design & Redesign
Modern, responsive websites organized around your goals—not a one-size-fits-all template.
Learn moreIndependent web developer & technology consultant · Sparta, Wisconsin
Practical websites and technology built around how you actually work.
I design, build, and improve websites, custom web tools, and computer systems for small businesses, churches, community organizations, and individuals. You work directly with me from the first conversation through delivery.
From problem to dependable handoff
- 01Understand the real need
- 02Choose a maintainable path
- 03Build in reviewable stages
- 04Leave you in control
Direct, one-person accountability
10+ yearsin IT and programming
Full stackPHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Directone-person accountability
Local + remoteSparta, western Wisconsin & web clients
What I build and support
Technology that fits the job.
I start with the outcome you need, then recommend the simplest approach that can meet it reliably.
Custom systems
Custom Web Applications
Dashboards, calculators, forms, databases, and workflow tools built around the way the work actually happens.
Learn moreExisting sites
Website Improvements & Support
Feature additions, troubleshooting, performance work, accessibility improvements, migrations, and content changes.
Learn moreLocal support
Computer & Technology Support
Appointment-based computer repair, upgrades, setup, cleanup, networking guidance, and practical troubleshooting.
Learn moreWhy work with me
Technology should solve the problem—not create a new one.
Direct communication
You work with me, not an account manager or rotating support queue.
Practical recommendations
I recommend the simplest approach that reliably meets the need.
Transparent ownership
Your domain, hosting, data, and vendor accounts remain under your control.
Maintainable delivery
I favor understandable architecture, useful documentation, and a clean handoff.
A clear process
Enough structure to keep the work moving.
Every engagement is different, but the path from first conversation to handoff should stay understandable.
- 01
Describe the need
Explain the problem, desired outcome, current system, and any important deadline.
- 02
Define the scope
I recommend an approach and provide a written scope, project quote, or authorized hourly plan.
- 03
Build and review
Work is completed in reviewable stages with clear points for feedback.
- 04
Launch and handoff
I deploy to client-owned services, verify the result, and document the handoff.
Standard hourly rate
$75/hour
One-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments.
Clear pricing. No hosting lock-in.
Defined projects start with a written quote.
Most website and custom-development projects are quoted at a fixed project price after the scope is defined. Hourly work, support, consulting, and work outside an approved scope are billed at $75 per hour.
Parts, subscriptions, domains, hosting, paid software, and other third-party costs are separate and approved before purchase.
Read the ownership policyAbout David
A developer who understands both systems and day-to-day operations.
I'm David Gillert, a developer and technology problem-solver based in Sparta, Wisconsin. I spent more than a decade in professional IT support and programming, building and maintaining practical systems with PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, hardware, and business technology.
More about my backgroundStart with the problem
Have a website, workflow, or technology problem that needs a practical solution?
Tell me what is not working, what you want the result to look like, and any constraints I should know about. I will review the request and let you know the best next step.