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I design and manage websites so you don't have to.

WEB DESIGN

Bring your existing logo and brand graphics to create a design that's unique to your business.

DEVELOPMENT

Improve the effectiveness of your site with custom functionality.

HOSTING

Your website will run on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers for best performance, security, and reliability.

STRATEGY

With years of experience running a small business, I can help you build a site that converts.

CONTENT

Use authentic photography to get your message across.

SUPPORT

Site updates, server monitoring, patching software, and everything to keep your site up and running.

What I Do

I provide turnkey website design and services for small businesses. We can help you establish a new web presence or spruce up your existing site.

Because I'm also also a small business, I understand the challenges of having to keep track of everything. Let me can take website management off your hands so you can focus on what you do best.

Not into technology? No time to do it yourself? Get frustrated trying? I take the hassle out of the entire process by acting as your in house web developer. Just tell me what you need and I'll take care of it.

My Philosophy

To make your site fast and easy to use, I believe in keeping things simple with clean professional designs that work on desktops and mobile devices.

Between AI generated content, page builders, and templates, a lot of websites are beginning to look the same. To stand out, I believe your site needs to be unique which is why I hand code every site. This gives me ultimate flexibility to create anything you can dream up!

And if your web needs are larger in scope, I'm happy to collaborate with other specialists to work as part of a team.

Authentic Photography

If you want your website to stand out in a sea of bland stock photographs, I can help. The other part of my business is photography, so creating real, authentic imagery of you and your business can be part of the process.

Business
Build trust with your clients by putting a face to your brand.
Lifestyle
Show your product or service with moments from every day life.
What Others Are Saying

Some feedback from previous photography clients who worked with me on portrait sessions. Website building reviews coming soon!

I have worked with Erik on several shoots now and am so thrilled with his work! He work is beautiful and he will make you look and feel so incredibly comfortable in front of the camera! He is professional and very talented! I am thrilled that I chose to work with Erik and will continue to work with him on additional shoots because I simply love his work!!!

Ally C.
Stowe, MA

The professionalism, quality of the pictures, and overall comfortability was second to none. From the minute I arrived, I felt like I was at home. Anything I requested or needed was immediately done. I appreciated the experience from beginning to end, and still get compliments for the way he was able to capture the photos. I couldn’t avast for a better day and highly recommend Erik.

Brandi L
Somerville, MA

The team under Erik’s vision and direction provides unique expertise which contributes directly in delivering a professional, high-quality final work product. It has been an honor to work with such a professional and exceptional team. Overall this was a wonderful experience and I am so glad that Erik Patton Photography was a big part of my birthday!!

Tina P.
Malden, MA

From the initial consultation to the photo shoot to the image selection, Erik and his team make any of your concerns a thing of the past. Just with flattering poses for your figure and soft lighting, Erik is able to capture the most beautiful images. A touch of photoshop to get rid of any little problem areas, and you’ve now been promoted to model status.

Amy S.
Melrose, MA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I'm located on the north shore of Boston. But I'm happy to work with clients anywhere!
A basic brochure style website starts at $1500.
This really varies depending on my workload and how quickly you can provide digital assets such as logos and photographs. You'll have the opportunity to make changes, so the quicker you can provide feedack, the sooner your site will be live.

One of my skills is professional photography, so I can help your website be truly authentic. A great number of websites, especially for small businesses and solo-preneurs, rely on stock photography because it's relatively inexpensive and quick.

The downside is that it can make you and your business appear bland, or worse, unprofessional. Pictures of perfect looking people in contrived situations stand out as being fake which can hurt your brand.

I can work with you to produce a short photo session that will look natural and professional while showing your authentic self. In addition to working on websites, I also has many years of experience working as a professional portrait photographer. Having worked with hundreds of private and commercial clients, I know how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

I've also done product photography, so I can help with tabletop e-commerce photos as well as lifestyle oriented photo shoots.

If you don't have a logo for your site, there are a couple of options. One would be to use stylized text of your business name from one of the many web based fonts available. If you don't have a brand identity, I can put you in touch with one of my partners who can help you create one.

If you don't have photos for the site, I can give you some tips on how to get a decent cell phone snap for a head shot to get you started. But if you're going to invest in a website, I think it's worth it to have some professional photos (see above).

Certainly, all I need is the name you'd like to use. Assuming it isn't already taken, I'll walk you through how to do this. And if you already have one, we can use whatever you've chosen.
I use Amazon Web Services (AWS). I manage the server, configure it to host your site, and perform all the maintenance. The advantage is that you aren't dependent on a third party provider to run your site. If you need support, just let me know and I'll take care of it directly without needing call a hosting company.
The easiest way to make changes on the main part of the site is to let us do it for you. If your site includes a blog, you'll be able to publish and edit your own articles.
I prefer the Astro web framework because it's lightweight and very fast. It's written in Javascript so it's easy to extend the functionality in a variety of different ways. I also have experience with the WordPress content management system (CMS) if you'd like to manage your site directly.
A maintenance agreement can be added to your site so that you'll have a single point of contact for making changes, managing upgrades, fixing technical issues, etc. The goal with ongoing support is to be a single point of contact for anything and everything having to do with your site.

Got questions?

Don't like forms? Email me directly at erik @ pattonwebconcepts.com.