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Just like in life, pretty only gets you so far.

We build websites with beauty and brains!

Whether you’re a new or established business, a website tells your clientele who you are, what you do, and where to find you. Without a website, they may not know you exist…or worse, they may not take your business seriously.

Having a website that showcases your business and looks très chic and professional - on mobile devices or wherever else potential clients find you - is crucial to your success.

Let’s build you a website that skyrockets sales and gives your business the polished look and feel it deserves.

Website Design + Development

Creating a website that functions properly and looks amazing takes time, expertise, and a well-thought-out plan. Since no two businesses are alike, we listen to your specific needs to design a unique website that connects with your clients.

Trying to tackle it all on your own would be like trying to be the photographer, caterer, and florist at your own wedding. Oh sure, you COULD do it all, but would it be enjoyable and done the right way? Probably not.

We are the professionals who will eliminate the chaos and stress by creating a website that shines beautifully and works perfectly.

Website Maintenance

Once your website is out into the world, it’s imperative to treat it with the loving care it needs. That means keeping it safe from hackers and viruses, updating your software, backing up your content, and sprucing it up every so often.

We take care of your website maintenance so you can focus on all the other important areas of your business.

Get peace of mind knowing that the online face and accelerator of your business is in good hands.

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happy clients

“I’m able to capture specific customer data necessary to grow my small business. If you’re in the market for web services, I highly recommend them!”

Roshell Rosemond

“I love the value I received for my investment – totally worth it! I’m excited about our new look and what it will mean for growing my business. The whole experience was great!”

Hannah Pasquinzo
Fayetteville Youth Dance Company

“Janet was excited about helping us achieve our vision and she added fresh new ideas to it as well. She was always quick to respond to any questions or requests and the redesign was completed on time.”

Amy Countryman

“Janet is professional, friendly, and always provides top-notch service. I have always had great success working with her and have never been let down.”

Brittney Pelt Sanders

“Janet deftly navigated the site project and provided intuitive forms and thoughtful questionnaires to help us along. We anticipated a tedious proceeding, but she made the process entertaining.”

Garron Wright
Interstate Net Lease

“The Essential Website team did a phenomenal job of guiding me through every step and answering questions, no matter how minor they may seem.”

Stephanie Roberts

“Janet, I wanted to say thanks to you and Stefani for bringing my vision to life! This site is BANANAS!”

Njsane Courtney
Next Level E-Sports Bar & Gaming Club

“Stefani took my vision of content, colors, and textures and created/designed a site that just blew my mind. “

Gregg S. Harrison

“I couldn’t be happier with the website Stefani designed for me. She has a knack for figuring out what her clients want, even if you’re not really sure yourself.”

Missie Hills
Grey Eye Studio

“You thought of every detail and it felt so good to be working on other parts of my biz, knowing that you had this part covered!”

Rachelle Norman

“Janet is very talented and just a real pleasure to work with. Always gives 110%, exceptional creative talent and amazing insight into what we need.”

Lisa Pelt Mers

“The doctor said the blog was “adorable” and she loved it – great job! Looks awesome, thanks so much!”

Kristen Jarrett

“You made the entire process so smooth and easy, from the discovery phase through to signing off at the end.”

Rachelle Morgan

“You made me feel like an important part of the team.”

Jane Christison

“Your customer service and technical knowledge is top notch–our foundation received a beautifully constructed website that exceeds our expectations.”

Heather Hawkins
The Gem Foundation

“My beautiful new website is helping me grow my business! You ladies are smart, savvy, dependable, and have a great attitude! Thank you for your awesomesauce web skills!”

Athea Davis

“We love working with Janet. She always comes through with amazing results.”

Lisa Pelt Mers

“Stefani coaches you through the process and makes the very project that seemed overwhelming come to life and exciting to work on! “

Robyn Strelitz, LMFT-Associate
Robyn Strelitz

“Stefani made my new photography business stand out among the millions of identical photography businesses already out there.”

Missie Hills
Grey Eye Studio

“Always incredibly quick to respond, and had the adjustments back to me to review in record time. Working with The Essential Website was an absolute pleasure.”

Amanda Bankert

“Before working with them, my initial hesitation was if I had enough technical knowledge to go through this process.
I felt comfortable from the very first correspondence. Their emails are written in such a way that you feel like you are having a conversation with a friend. It’s easy, natural, and relaxed.”

Stephanie Roberts

“Stefani truly amazed me with her knowledge and expertise in designing my law firm website. She knows all aspects of creating websites, which made me feel I was in the right hands!”

Gregg S. Harrison

“I was never left with an unanswered question or an unsolved problem I didn’t realize just how outdated and cumbersome our old site was until I saw our new one!”

Amy Countryman

“Your quality and responsiveness were what I liked best about working with you for my website design and development. Great work and timely!”

Justin Allen

“I really liked that you provide a comprehensive how-to guide to accompany my new website. I also loved your upbeat, can-do attitude and that you know what you are doing from every angle.”

Julie Matheson

“All of my sites look great! Understanding my goals, your awesome creativity and willingness to quickly make modifications were great benefits of working with you. You’re the best!”

Bill Langhenry

“I loved your intake forms. They provided an opportunity to dream about the look, feel and function of my new site.”

Julie Matheson

“They truly care about their clients and helping them to improve their business by providing a high quality and professional website.”

Stephanie Roberts

“I appreciated how easy The Essential Website was to work with. Janet and Stefani were so friendly, helpful, personable, and prompt “

Amy Countryman

“All of the guidance that took the guesswork out of what I needed to do. I now have a website that I’m proud to have a client view!”

Jamie Hendrixson
Route 5 Landscape Architecture

“You really are one of the easiest people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. You were quick when I needed you to be, and very thorough. You definitely earned my business!”

Stephanie Baxter

“They were very helpful, had a quick turn around and they updated exactly what I wanted on my website. I’ll absolutely be calling on them again next time I need something!”

Julian Palmer
JuliVAGlobal

“The most important thing people should know about working with you is: That they can trust you with their most precious plans, ideas and business.”

Alexandra Merkowitsch

“They coordinated email, hosting, web forms, functionality, and all the other necessary minutia that make my head hurt to think about. In short, Janet and her company are a tremendous value proposition for any company looking step up their game!”

Garron Wright
Interstate Net Lease

“I really appreciate all your hard work, creative energy, and patient energy. I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun this process has been for me, and you have been an amazing partner.”

Paige Davis

“TThe entire team knows the world of web design, and combined with the creative skills they bring to the table, provides a very helpful “all in one” solution.”

David Batagower

“After 5 years and two previous teams, I now have a site of which I can seriously be proud of and love using!”

Adrian Leeds

“TThe entire team knows the world of web design, and combined with the creative skills they bring to the table, provides a very helpful “all in one” solution.”

David Batagower

“I’m able to capture specific customer data necessary to grow my small business. If you’re in the market for web services, I highly recommend them!”

Roshell Rosemond

“You thought of every detail and it felt so good to be working on other parts of my biz, knowing that you had this part covered!”

Rachelle Norman

“All of the guidance that took the guesswork out of what I needed to do. I now have a website that I’m proud to have a client view!”

Jamie Hendrixson
Route 5 Landscape Architecture

“My beautiful new website is helping me grow my business! You ladies are smart, savvy, dependable, and have a great attitude! Thank you for your awesomesauce web skills!”

Athea Davis

“They truly care about their clients and helping them to improve their business by providing a high quality and professional website.”

Stephanie Roberts

“I appreciated how easy The Essential Website was to work with. Janet and Stefani were so friendly, helpful, personable, and prompt “

Amy Countryman

“They coordinated email, hosting, web forms, functionality, and all the other necessary minutia that make my head hurt to think about. In short, Janet and her company are a tremendous value proposition for any company looking step up their game!”

Garron Wright
Interstate Net Lease

“I loved your intake forms. They provided an opportunity to dream about the look, feel and function of my new site.”

Julie Matheson

“Before working with them, my initial hesitation was if I had enough technical knowledge to go through this process.
I felt comfortable from the very first correspondence. Their emails are written in such a way that you feel like you are having a conversation with a friend. It’s easy, natural, and relaxed.”

Stephanie Roberts

“I love the value I received for my investment – totally worth it! I’m excited about our new look and what it will mean for growing my business. The whole experience was great!”

Hannah Pasquinzo
Fayetteville Youth Dance Company

“You made the entire process so smooth and easy, from the discovery phase through to signing off at the end.”

Rachelle Morgan

“All of my sites look great! Understanding my goals, your awesome creativity and willingness to quickly make modifications were great benefits of working with you. You’re the best!”

Bill Langhenry

“Your quality and responsiveness were what I liked best about working with you for my website design and development. Great work and timely!”

Justin Allen

“Janet was excited about helping us achieve our vision and she added fresh new ideas to it as well. She was always quick to respond to any questions or requests and the redesign was completed on time.”

Amy Countryman

“They were very helpful, had a quick turn around and they updated exactly what I wanted on my website. I’ll absolutely be calling on them again next time I need something!”

Julian Palmer
JuliVAGlobal

“Stefani truly amazed me with her knowledge and expertise in designing my law firm website. She knows all aspects of creating websites, which made me feel I was in the right hands!”

Gregg S. Harrison

“I was never left with an unanswered question or an unsolved problem I didn’t realize just how outdated and cumbersome our old site was until I saw our new one!”

Amy Countryman

“The most important thing people should know about working with you is: That they can trust you with their most precious plans, ideas and business.”

Alexandra Merkowitsch

“I couldn’t be happier with the website Stefani designed for me. She has a knack for figuring out what her clients want, even if you’re not really sure yourself.”

Missie Hills
Grey Eye Studio

“After 5 years and two previous teams, I now have a site of which I can seriously be proud of and love using!”

Adrian Leeds

“The Essential Website team did a phenomenal job of guiding me through every step and answering questions, no matter how minor they may seem.”

Stephanie Roberts

“Your customer service and technical knowledge is top notch–our foundation received a beautifully constructed website that exceeds our expectations.”

Heather Hawkins
The Gem Foundation

“We love working with Janet. She always comes through with amazing results.”

Lisa Pelt Mers

“I really appreciate all your hard work, creative energy, and patient energy. I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun this process has been for me, and you have been an amazing partner.”

Paige Davis

“Janet is very talented and just a real pleasure to work with. Always gives 110%, exceptional creative talent and amazing insight into what we need.”

Lisa Pelt Mers

“The doctor said the blog was “adorable” and she loved it – great job! Looks awesome, thanks so much!”

Kristen Jarrett

“Janet, I wanted to say thanks to you and Stefani for bringing my vision to life! This site is BANANAS!”

Njsane Courtney
Next Level E-Sports Bar & Gaming Club

“You really are one of the easiest people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. You were quick when I needed you to be, and very thorough. You definitely earned my business!”

Stephanie Baxter

“Janet deftly navigated the site project and provided intuitive forms and thoughtful questionnaires to help us along. We anticipated a tedious proceeding, but she made the process entertaining.”

Garron Wright
Interstate Net Lease

“Stefani made my new photography business stand out among the millions of identical photography businesses already out there.”

Missie Hills
Grey Eye Studio

“Janet is professional, friendly, and always provides top-notch service. I have always had great success working with her and have never been let down.”

Brittney Pelt Sanders

“You made me feel like an important part of the team.”

Jane Christison

“Always incredibly quick to respond, and had the adjustments back to me to review in record time. Working with The Essential Website was an absolute pleasure.”

Amanda Bankert

“I really liked that you provide a comprehensive how-to guide to accompany my new website. I also loved your upbeat, can-do attitude and that you know what you are doing from every angle.”

Julie Matheson

“Stefani took my vision of content, colors, and textures and created/designed a site that just blew my mind. “

Gregg S. Harrison

“Stefani coaches you through the process and makes the very project that seemed overwhelming come to life and exciting to work on! “

Robyn Strelitz, LMFT-Associate
Robyn Strelitz

“Janet is professional, friendly, and always provides top-notch service. I have always had great success working with her and have never been let down.”

Brittney Pelt Sanders

“You made the entire process so smooth and easy, from the discovery phase through to signing off at the end.”

Rachelle Morgan

“The Essential Website team did a phenomenal job of guiding me through every step and answering questions, no matter how minor they may seem.”

Stephanie Roberts

“All of my sites look great! Understanding my goals, your awesome creativity and willingness to quickly make modifications were great benefits of working with you. You’re the best!”

Bill Langhenry

“I appreciated how easy The Essential Website was to work with. Janet and Stefani were so friendly, helpful, personable, and prompt “

Amy Countryman

“Your customer service and technical knowledge is top notch–our foundation received a beautifully constructed website that exceeds our expectations.”

Heather Hawkins
The Gem Foundation

“I really appreciate all your hard work, creative energy, and patient energy. I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun this process has been for me, and you have been an amazing partner.”

Paige Davis

“I love the value I received for my investment – totally worth it! I’m excited about our new look and what it will mean for growing my business. The whole experience was great!”

Hannah Pasquinzo
Fayetteville Youth Dance Company

“TThe entire team knows the world of web design, and combined with the creative skills they bring to the table, provides a very helpful “all in one” solution.”

David Batagower

“The doctor said the blog was “adorable” and she loved it – great job! Looks awesome, thanks so much!”

Kristen Jarrett

“My beautiful new website is helping me grow my business! You ladies are smart, savvy, dependable, and have a great attitude! Thank you for your awesomesauce web skills!”

Athea Davis

“You made me feel like an important part of the team.”

Jane Christison

“They were very helpful, had a quick turn around and they updated exactly what I wanted on my website. I’ll absolutely be calling on them again next time I need something!”

Julian Palmer
JuliVAGlobal

“Stefani coaches you through the process and makes the very project that seemed overwhelming come to life and exciting to work on! “

Robyn Strelitz, LMFT-Associate
Robyn Strelitz

“I couldn’t be happier with the website Stefani designed for me. She has a knack for figuring out what her clients want, even if you’re not really sure yourself.”

Missie Hills
Grey Eye Studio

“I loved your intake forms. They provided an opportunity to dream about the look, feel and function of my new site.”

Julie Matheson

“I’m able to capture specific customer data necessary to grow my small business. If you’re in the market for web services, I highly recommend them!”

Roshell Rosemond

“They coordinated email, hosting, web forms, functionality, and all the other necessary minutia that make my head hurt to think about. In short, Janet and her company are a tremendous value proposition for any company looking step up their game!”

Garron Wright
Interstate Net Lease

“All of the guidance that took the guesswork out of what I needed to do. I now have a website that I’m proud to have a client view!”

Jamie Hendrixson
Route 5 Landscape Architecture

“Janet, I wanted to say thanks to you and Stefani for bringing my vision to life! This site is BANANAS!”

Njsane Courtney
Next Level E-Sports Bar & Gaming Club

“Janet deftly navigated the site project and provided intuitive forms and thoughtful questionnaires to help us along. We anticipated a tedious proceeding, but she made the process entertaining.”

Garron Wright
Interstate Net Lease

“You thought of every detail and it felt so good to be working on other parts of my biz, knowing that you had this part covered!”

Rachelle Norman

“I really liked that you provide a comprehensive how-to guide to accompany my new website. I also loved your upbeat, can-do attitude and that you know what you are doing from every angle.”

Julie Matheson

“Janet was excited about helping us achieve our vision and she added fresh new ideas to it as well. She was always quick to respond to any questions or requests and the redesign was completed on time.”

Amy Countryman

“Janet is very talented and just a real pleasure to work with. Always gives 110%, exceptional creative talent and amazing insight into what we need.”

Lisa Pelt Mers

“Before working with them, my initial hesitation was if I had enough technical knowledge to go through this process.
I felt comfortable from the very first correspondence. Their emails are written in such a way that you feel like you are having a conversation with a friend. It’s easy, natural, and relaxed.”

Stephanie Roberts

“Stefani truly amazed me with her knowledge and expertise in designing my law firm website. She knows all aspects of creating websites, which made me feel I was in the right hands!”

Gregg S. Harrison

“Stefani took my vision of content, colors, and textures and created/designed a site that just blew my mind. “

Gregg S. Harrison

“Your quality and responsiveness were what I liked best about working with you for my website design and development. Great work and timely!”

Justin Allen

“You really are one of the easiest people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. You were quick when I needed you to be, and very thorough. You definitely earned my business!”

Stephanie Baxter

“They truly care about their clients and helping them to improve their business by providing a high quality and professional website.”

Stephanie Roberts

“After 5 years and two previous teams, I now have a site of which I can seriously be proud of and love using!”

Adrian Leeds

“Always incredibly quick to respond, and had the adjustments back to me to review in record time. Working with The Essential Website was an absolute pleasure.”

Amanda Bankert

“Stefani made my new photography business stand out among the millions of identical photography businesses already out there.”

Missie Hills
Grey Eye Studio

“I was never left with an unanswered question or an unsolved problem I didn’t realize just how outdated and cumbersome our old site was until I saw our new one!”

Amy Countryman

“The most important thing people should know about working with you is: That they can trust you with their most precious plans, ideas and business.”

Alexandra Merkowitsch

“We love working with Janet. She always comes through with amazing results.”

Lisa Pelt Mers

Bonjour, partner!

HI! We’re Janet and Stefani and we know that as a business owner, you wear a LOT of hats.

We help nice people just like you every day who need a digital magician and PARTNER on their team.

Let us take care of your website. We’ll make sure it has beauty, brains, and functionality.

When you need a strategic, professional website, we deliver (and make getting there fun too).

We look forward to working with you.