Welcome to Amherst Web Design.

My name is Paul L. Sipe. I have been solving problems with technology since 1985, and delivering web solutions since 2003.

While you are welcome to review my resume, this web page exists to assist you in rapidly determining how Amherst Web Design, LLC can help you.

Feel free to give me a call at: +1-757-581-6649.

Services

• Consulting: I have experience mapping out and developing complex software systems, including high-volume websites. I can help you choose and understand web analytics tools. I can help you evaluate IT projects. I can help you find and build an engineering team for your organization. I can help you with a tough business analysis or systems analysis problem. I can help you find and document the requirements. I can help you find SEO, SEM and other engineering consultants that aren't blowing smoke. If you are considering an open/Linux solution I can help you with system architecture, and development. That's a start, so if you are thinking that maybe I can help you: let's talk.
• Web Development: I offer complete design, development, and hosting services. My technical specialty is server-side engineering for dynamic websites: ecommerce, database and programming especially with LAMP technologies. I am proficient with markup, styling, and client-side development for sites with modest needs.
• Large Problems Welcome: if you have a very large development problem, and/or requiring top-shelf graphic design I strongly encourage you to email me a brief description of your problem. I can possibly team with other designers and developers who are for-hire, and that I have worked with in the past, bringing great quality and value to you. We won't know if we never have the dialog.
• Small Problems Welcome: if you are a small-medium business who only needs a smart web presence and a basic, "brochure-ware" website with good SEO then I can work with you to put your business online. Site designs start at $300, and maintenance at $20/month. Write to me so that we can schedule a free initial consultation, then if you think we can work together ask me for a statement of work and a fixed quote for design, development, and monthly maintenance if you require it.

Portfolio

Atlas Comics AWD designed and deployed the Atlas Comics site in support of their Charlottesville, VA store. The site showcases the store, and also provides online subscription management for their comic book subscribers. In addition, the site provides maps with directions, and a gallery of local art.
Cook's Piano Service AWD designed and deployed the www.cookspiano.com web site. The website showcases the company's services, and includes a piano information form to assist site visitors in selling their old Steinway piano.
SNAP Amherst Web Design developed a website for SNAP enabling them to save more animal lives via online donations and support. We designed a new look and feel for SNAP, and also provided integration for PayPal e-commerce.
TapRooT® AWD developed the site itself, as well as the site-management tools for System Improvement's TapRooT® website. This site offers e-Commerce with online course registrations and more. "Amherst Web Design is simply the best web developer we've ever worked with. Paul is attentive, knowledgeable, and was there every step of the way when our new website design launched. Any site issue that occurred was fixed promptly, and the price was perfect and affordable. AWD is a marvel of web design companies, second to none." - Mark Paradies, System Improvements, Inc.
The Vagary AWD helped The Vagary expand and support their customers. This site includes a searchable database of plants that are available from The Vagary.