Web Design Based in Greenville, SC

Your Website, Done Right

I’m Justin — a Greenville-based web designer and developer with 20+ years of experience. I handle design, development, and hosting end-to-end, so you get one person who owns the whole thing and actually picks up the phone.

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I don’t just hand you a website and disappear. I build sites that grow with your business — and I’m still around when you need a fix at 9pm.
20 Years. One Point of Contact.

Experience Matters

Twenty years in web design teaches you what works — and what looks good but quietly kills your conversion rate. I’ve built sites across more than 25 industries, from local service businesses to regional brands, and I bring that cross-industry perspective to every project.
I handle everything: design, development, hosting, and ongoing management. That means no finger-pointing between a designer and a separate developer, no mystery invoices from a hosting company you’ve never heard of. Just one person who knows your site inside and out.

Ready to see what that looks like in practice?

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We cannot thank you enough for the work you've already done -- it's been fun watching the whole site transform from a concept on our wall into reality! 

We've all been very impressed with your work, and so appreciate the quick turnarounds.

Rosemary Waldrip, Music Audience Exchange

The Ghost Runner Creative Services
2017-08-07T18:29:25-04:00

Rosemary Waldrip, Music Audience Exchange

We cannot thank you enough for the work you've already done -- it's been fun watching the whole site transform from a concept on our wall into reality!  We've all been very impressed with your work, and so appreciate the quick turnarounds.
Justin is an amazing designer and developer which is hard to find these days. He cares about what he develops on the front and back of a website as well as what his clients need. He is a 5-star person and developer.

Yolanda Harris, The Keynote Group

The Ghost Runner Creative Services
2017-08-18T14:24:56-04:00

Yolanda Harris, The Keynote Group

Justin is an amazing designer and developer which is hard to find these days. He cares about what he develops on the front and back of a website as well as what his clients need. He is a 5-star person and developer.
Man, I love it already!! Seriously so glad you got your hands on this. It is already 100 times better!

Samantha Wheatley, The Keynote Group

The Ghost Runner Creative Services
2017-08-07T19:07:36-04:00

Samantha Wheatley, The Keynote Group

Man, I love it already!! Seriously so glad you got your hands on this. It is already 100 times better!
I consider Justin my first go-to when needing help, consultation, training or assistance with website design. He's been an invaluable resource, not only technically, but with good sound design and production practices. I value his partnership!

Jack Delgado, Creative Guru

The Ghost Runner Creative Services
2017-08-07T18:43:54-04:00

Jack Delgado, Creative Guru

I consider Justin my first go-to when needing help, consultation, training or assistance with website design. He's been an invaluable resource, not only technically, but with good sound design and production practices. I value his partnership!
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Work I’m Proud Of

Website Design

I plan, design and layout your web pages to engage your users. Your design will combine text with stunning pictures, graphics and/or video clips. We design every project around your content and company message to provide a visual story for your brand.

Website Development

I want to make sure your customers have the best interaction with your company through your website, that its overall impression and ‘look and feel’ — aka the ‘User Experience’ (UX) & ‘User Interface’ (UI) — not only looks good, but works well too.

Web Hosting

With my hosting and website management, you can focus on your business and avoid all the hassles of hosting companies. Cloud-based hosting guarantees unmatched performance and reliability with 24/7 support to act as your extended team.

Logo Design

Simple. Your logo needs to be easily identifiable at a glance. Memorable. An effective logo should be memorable. Timeless. An effective logo should be timeless and should avoid trends. Versatile. A good logo can be used in a variety of sizes and colors.

Tips Straight From the Trenches.

Articles & Insights

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Your Brand’s First Impression.

Logos & Branding

A great logo isn’t just something that looks good on a business card — it’s the thing people remember when they can’t remember your name. I design marks that are simple enough to recognize at a glance, strong enough to last a decade, and flexible enough to work everywhere from a billboard to a favicon.

No templates. No clip art. Just a logo built around your brand, your story, and the audience you’re trying to reach.

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Any Questions? Ready to Go?

Send me a message and I’ll be in touch!
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