Web Design & Development
Sites and apps that actually work for your business
I build custom websites and web applications using Python, Django, and modern front-end tools. Fast-loading, mobile-ready, and built to grow with you - not a template, not a page builder.
Python
Django
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Bootstrap
What I Build
From simple business sites to full-stack web applications.
Business Websites
Professional, mobile-responsive sites that build credibility and convert visitors into leads. Built clean and fast.
Web Applications
Custom back-end logic, user accounts, dashboards, APIs, and dynamic data - built with Python and Django.
E-commerce
Online stores with product catalogs, Stripe payments, order management, and a seamless checkout flow.
Redesigns & Refreshes
Already have a site but it looks dated or doesn't perform? I'll rebuild or modernize it so it works harder for you.
Built With Modern Tools
The full stack, from database to deployment.
Python
Django
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Bootstrap
Tailwind CSS
React
PostgreSQL
Git
Sites I've Built
Real projects, live on the web.
J. Fisk Construction
Business website for a local construction company - clean design, service pages, contact form, and mobile-responsive layout.
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Provost Home Design
This site - a full Django web application with a house plan catalog, favorites, comparisons, admin portal, S3 media, and more.
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A straightforward process from first conversation to launch.
Discover
We talk through your goals, audience, and requirements so the project starts with the right foundation.
Design
Wireframes and layout decisions made before a line of code is written - so we're aligned on the result.
Build
Clean, maintainable code with regular check-ins. You see progress throughout, not just at the end.
Launch
Deployment, testing, and handoff. I stay available for questions and ongoing support as needed.
Books & Tools I Recommend
My go-to books and resources for learning HTML, Python, Django, and web development.
Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition
Eric Matthes' hands-on, project-based intro to Python - the book I recommend to start with.
HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites
Jon Duckett's full-color, beginner-friendly guide to writing clean HTML and CSS.
Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Set
Jon Duckett's two-book set covering front-end structure, style, and interactivity.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 3rd Edition
Al Sweigart's practical programming for total beginners - automate real-world tasks with Python.
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Let's Talk About Your Project
Fill out the form and I'll get back to you - usually same day.
Prefer email? mike@provosthomedesign.com | (508) 243-7912