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Keep it light
Every plugin, every script, every dependency is a decision. I build with only what's needed — fast load times, clean code, no framework bloat slowing you down.
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Hi, I'm Steve.
Idaho-based web developer with 17+ years of entrepreneurial experience building lightweight, accessible websites for small businesses and organizations. No bloat. No nonsense. Just sites that work.
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How I got here
I've been building with WordPress since its earliest releases — contributing to core bug fixes, answering questions in the forums, and pushing the platform far beyond what most people think it can do. What started as curiosity became a career: custom plugins, themes, post types, taxonomies, admin tools, and front-end functionality for clients across Idaho and beyond.
What that means for you
You get someone who's done this from every angle — agency, solo, client-facing, back-end. I know what works because I've built it, broken it, and fixed it across hundreds of sites. My focus is simple: fast, accessible, no-bloat websites that actually do their job. I handle everything from design and development to hosting, SEO, and ongoing maintenance — so you don't have to juggle five different vendors.
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Principles
Every project starts with the same question: does this actually need to exist? If the answer is yes, here's how I approach it.
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Built for everyone
ADA compliance isn't optional. I design and develop with accessible UI patterns, proper semantic markup, and testing across devices and assistive technologies.
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WordPress deep
Custom plugins, themes, CPTs, REST API integrations, multisite, WP-CLI. I've been in the WordPress ecosystem since before most frameworks existed.
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No nonsense
No vibe-coding, no AI-generated mystery code. You get clean, documented work from someone who actually understands what's running on your server.
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Want to work together?
From a small business site to a custom WordPress build, I'll handle it start to finish. Tell me about your project and I'll get back to you shortly.
"Client testimonials are coming soon — in the meantime, check out the client list to see the work for yourself."
— More coming soon