Web Development · Livingston County & Beyond

Build a that
actually works
for your business.

We build websites and web tools for local businesses — done right, done fast, and priced fairly. No agencies, no runaround. Just a real person who knows what they're doing.

Let's Talk → See how it works
13yr
Experience
Local
Howell, MI Based
Fast
Weeks, Not Months
Clear
No Surprises
Why Work With Us

Local business is
personal. So is
how we work.

I'm Ian — a software engineer based in Howell, MI. I've spent 13 years building web products, and I use the latest AI tools to work faster and keep costs reasonable. When you hire Groundwork, you get someone who's genuinely invested in seeing your business succeed — not just someone closing a ticket.

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You work directly with me No middlemen, no handoffs. When you have a question or need something changed, you reach out to the person who built it.
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Local to Livingston County Based in Howell, serving businesses from Lansing to Detroit. Happy to meet in person if that's your thing.
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Done in weeks, not months I use AI tools to build faster without cutting corners. Most projects are live in 2–4 weeks.
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No surprises You'll always know where things stand — what's been done, what's next, and what it's going to cost. No blindsides.
What We Can Do For You

Whatever your business needs online, we build it.

From a simple website to a custom online tool — we handle it start to finish. You own everything when we're done.

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Business Websites

A clean, professional website that looks great on phones and computers — with your services, contact info, and a reason for people to call you.

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Online Stores

Sell products or services online. We set up everything — product listings, payments, and order management — so you can focus on running your business.

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AI-Powered Tools

Automate the repetitive stuff. Quotes, scheduling, customer intake forms, document processing — if it slows you down, we can probably automate it.

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Custom Web Apps

Need something more than a website? We build custom tools for managing jobs, clients, inventory, bookings — whatever your workflow needs.

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Redesigns & Fixes

Got an old site that's embarrassing to hand out? We'll modernize it. Or if something's broken, we'll fix it — no need to start from scratch.

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Local SEO Setup

Make sure people in Livingston County (and beyond) can actually find you on Google. We handle the technical stuff so your phone starts ringing.

How It Works

No jargon. No surprises. Just results.

Here's what working with us actually looks like — start to finish.

1

We have a conversation

Tell us what you need — doesn't have to be polished. We ask a few questions, get a feel for your business, and figure out what makes sense. No commitment required.

2

You get a straight quote

We put together a plain-English proposal with exactly what we'll build, what it'll cost, and when it'll be done. No hidden fees, no scope creep surprises.

3

We build it — fast

We get to work and keep you in the loop along the way. You'll see real progress quickly, not radio silence for weeks followed by a big reveal.

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You review it and we tweak it

You try it out, tell us what you want changed, and we make it happen. We're quick about it — usually same day or next day for most changes.

5

It goes live — and it's yours

We launch it, make sure everything's running smoothly, and hand you the keys. You own it outright. No monthly fees to us, no lock-in.

Let's Talk

Ready to get your
business online?

Drop us a message and we'll get back to you the same day. No sales pitch — just a real conversation about what you need.