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Real businesses, measured against a simple standard: does the site win the customer?

Every project here belongs to an Austin-area business owner with a reputation on the line. I judge the work the way they do — by whether visitors turn into diners, bookings, and quote requests.

manuels.com

Manuel'sAustin, TX

Restaurant & hospitality

Manuel's

The challenge
Four decades of interior Mexican cooking and a content-heavy site to match: menus, brunch, happy hour, private dining, reservations, and online ordering.
The build
A structured, mobile-first site that puts menus and reservations one tap away and lets the food carry the design.
  • Site architecture
  • UX & content structure
  • Custom design
  • Responsive development
trzdetail.com
The same Porsche 911 after detailing, paint corrected to a mirror finish
A Porsche 911 before detailing, paint dull and marked
BeforeAfter
Porsche 911 — exterior detail

TRZ Shine & DetailWest Austin, TX

Automotive detailing

TRZ Shine & Detail

The challenge
An owner-operated detailer trusted with Rolls-Royces and Bentleys — with a word-of-mouth reputation that had outrun his web presence.
The build
A warm, confident site with transparent pricing and a booking path short enough to finish from a driveway.
  • Brand-led design
  • UX & content structure
  • Responsive development
  • Pricing presentation
cleanzatx.com
The full CleanZ ATX homepage, from the hero through services, pricing, and reviews

CleanZ ATXLakeway & West Austin, TX

Exterior cleaning services

CleanZ ATX

The challenge
In-home services live or die on trust. CleanZ needed proof, pricing, and scheduling in one place — without making homeowners pick up the phone.
The build
A conversion-focused site with itemized pricing, real reviews, and a fast quote flow built for phones.
  • UX & content structure
  • Custom design
  • Responsive development
  • Conversion-path design

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