Business websites
Clear structure, credible design, and pages that explain what you do without clutter.
Services
Websites built like systems — not templates
I help organizations launch and maintain dependable web presences: business sites, ministry pages, aviation portals, and the technical work behind them — hosting, DNS, secure contact flows, and calm ongoing support. The goal is something you can trust after launch, not a one-off brochure that falls apart in six months.
What I build
Services offered
Church websites
Welcoming ministry sites with service info, contact paths, and maintainable content patterns.
Aviation websites
Flight schools, instructors, and aviation organizations — scheduling context, safety tone, and trust.
Scheduling & information portals
Calendars, member areas, and reference pages that stay readable on phones and desktops.
Secure contact forms
Turnstile-verified inquiry flows, Worker-backed delivery, and no public exposure of personal email.
Mobile-responsive redesigns
Layouts that hold up on real devices — not squeezed desktop pages with tiny text.
UI modernization
Refresh typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy while keeping your content honest.
Technical troubleshooting
Broken forms, DNS issues, deployment failures, and “why does this look wrong on mobile?” fixes.
Hosting & deployment assistance
Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, and static pipelines set up so updates are repeatable.
GitHub & Git workflow setup
Repositories, branches, and simple publish steps so you are not editing live files by accident.
Domain & DNS configuration
Custom domains, TLS, redirects, and records explained in plain language.
Proof of work
Examples & capabilities
I build the same way I operate elsewhere: structured content, measurable reliability, and deployment paths you can understand. Recent live sites include professional profiles, aviation organizations, community groups, and scheduling portals.
tristanmaratos.com
Professional profile · Cloudflare Pages
jerrymarottaaviation.com
Aviation services web presence
The Flying 64th
Squadron aircraft calendar & member portal
upwardknoxville.org
Community-facing digital experience
faithbasedpilot.org
Ministry & aviation outreach footprint
faithabsedinnovations.com
Faith-based innovations web presence
How I work
What I prioritize
Privacy
No unnecessary trackers, no harvesting visitor data for resale, and contact flows that stay controlled.
Clean design
Readable type, intentional spacing, and visuals that support your message instead of competing with it.
Maintainability
Plain HTML/CSS where it makes sense, documented structure, and updates you can request without mystery.
Practical performance
Fast static delivery, sensible assets, and pages that load well on everyday connections.
Long-term usability
Navigation and content patterns that still make sense six months after launch.
Direct communication
You talk to the person building the site — clear scope, honest timelines, and no agency runaround.
Pricing
Transparent project pricing
Start here
What do you need?
Pick the path that best matches your goal. Each one points to the right part of the builder below.
I need a professional website
Recommended
Base Website Builds
My current website looks outdated
Recommended
Redesign & Modernization
I want to update my own content
Recommended
Content Management System
I need staff, users, roles, or internal tools
Recommended
Administrative Dashboard
Pricing
Build Your Website Package
Start with the website build that fits your needs, then add only the systems or enhancements your project requires.
Choose a Base Website Build
Pick the build that matches the scope of your project. Every base build can be extended with the optional systems and enhancements below.
Starter Website
Starting at $1,500+
Best for simple professional websites, small businesses, churches, contractors, restaurants, and local organizations.
- Custom modern website
- 1 to 3 pages
- Mobile responsive design
- Contact form
- Basic SEO structure
- Domain/DNS setup assistance
Professional Business Website
Starting at $2,300+
Best for established businesses needing stronger branding, more content, and a more polished experience.
- More detailed page structure
- Stronger visual branding
- Service or product sections
- Advanced layouts
- Expanded mobile optimization
- Staging/testing workflow
Advanced Custom Website
Starting at $5,000+
Best for larger custom websites, advanced layouts, integrations, and deeper planning.
- Larger custom site architecture
- Advanced visual design
- Complex sections
- Custom interaction design
- Advanced forms or integrations
- More extensive testing and launch support
Redesign & Modernization
An alternative starting point when you already have a website that needs to be rebuilt.
Full Website Redesign
Starting at $2,500 to $4,000+
Best for outdated websites, older 2008-style layouts, poor mobile usability, aging GoDaddy/Wix websites, or businesses needing a modern professional rebuild.
- Visual modernization
- Mobile-first rebuild
- Navigation restructuring
- Updated layouts
- Improved readability and user experience
- Performance-focused rebuild
- Desktop/mobile testing
Add Optional Systems
These are not included by default unless selected as part of the project scope. They require additional development, testing, security planning, database work, and long-term maintainability considerations.
Content Management System (CMS)
Starting at +$750+
Allows approved users to update selected website content without editing code.
May include
- Editable text/content
- Staff page updates
- Announcements
- Image updates
- Menu/service updates
- Protected login access
- Limited editor roles
Administrative Dashboard/System
Starting at +$3,000+
For organizations needing internal tools beyond website content editing.
May include
- User/employee management
- Role-based access control
- Scheduling systems
- Internal workflow tools
- Form/submission management
- Analytics/reporting
- Document or media management
- Protected administrative routes
User Authentication
Starting at +$500+
For login-based access, protected pages, or user-specific functionality.
Role-Based Permissions
Starting at +$500+
For projects where different users need different levels of access.
Database Integration
Starting at +$500+
For storing and managing structured content, submissions, users, or dynamic website data.
Stripe Payment Integration
Starting at +$250+
For payment links, payment forms, or Stripe checkout integration.
Add Enhancements If Needed
Smaller add-ons used to round out a project once the base build and systems are decided.
- Additional Pages +$150 per page
- Advanced Forms & Automation +$150+
- Scheduling/Event Systems Custom Quote
- Accessibility Enhancements +$150+
- Custom Animations/Interactions +$200+
- Future Website Updates $50/hr or quoted per request
Example Configurations
These are sample scopes, not fixed packages. Every project is scoped individually.
Example
Small Business Website
Example starting point: $2,000+
Starter Website + contact form + basic SEO + domain/DNS help.
Example
Business Growth Website
Example starting point: $3,500+
Professional Business Website + advanced forms + CMS.
Example
Website Modernization
Example starting point: $4,000+
Full Website Redesign + CMS + mobile-first rebuild.
Example
Operational Business Platform
Example starting point: $7,500+
Advanced Custom Website + Administrative Dashboard + authentication + roles + database integration.
Community mission
Churches & ministry organizations
Churches, ministries, and community focused organizations receive discounted pricing whenever possible. If your project supports a meaningful mission, feel free to reach out and ask.
Every project is scoped individually. Final pricing depends on design complexity, number of pages, content needs, integrations, administrative requirements, database needs, testing requirements, and long-term maintainability.
Why custom
How this compares
Three views of where custom development fits relative to other options.
Many businesses today use DIY website builders or template based platforms to get online quickly. Those solutions can work well for simple needs, but custom built websites provide greater flexibility, scalability, performance, and long term customization.
Option 01
DIY website builders
- Faster initial setup
- Lower upfront cost
- Subscription based pricing
- Template driven layouts
- Limited customization flexibility
- Platform lock in over time
Option 02
Traditional web agencies
- Larger team structures
- Higher project overhead
- Strong formal support processes
- Multi step approval workflows
- Typically higher project pricing
- Less direct developer access
Option 03
Custom development by Tristan Maratos
- Flexible custom architecture
- Direct developer communication
- Tailored functionality per project
- Modern administrative systems available
- Adaptable long term as the business grows
- No template or platform lock in
| Category | DIY builders | Traditional agencies | Custom development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscriptions | Required for hosting/features | Project + retainer common | Owned outright after build |
| Template restrictions | Pre-built templates | Often template hybrid | Built from scratch |
| Customization flexibility | Within platform limits | Strong within scope | Fully flexible |
| Direct developer communication | Generic support | Through account manager | Directly with developer |
| Administrative systems | Limited add-ons | Available, often costly | Built to fit workflow |
| Role and user management | Basic, if any | Customizable | Customizable |
| Scalability | Platform dependent | Scoped per engagement | Architected to grow |
| Long term flexibility | Tied to platform | Tied to vendor | Owned and portable |
| Operational and business tools | Limited integrations | Available on request | Custom integrations |
| Personalized development process | Self serve | Team driven | One on one |
Professional custom websites and administrative systems can vary significantly depending on design complexity, integrations, backend systems, workflows, and infrastructure requirements.
| Project type | Typical industry range |
|---|---|
| Basic business website | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Professional business website | $8,000 to $25,000 |
| CMS enabled business website | $8,000 to $20,000+ |
| Ecommerce website | $10,000 to $50,000+ |
| Custom operational platforms and web apps | $20,000 to $150,000+ |
Pricing varies significantly based on functionality, integrations, infrastructure requirements, workflow complexity, and long term maintainability.
Positioning
Custom built without large agency overhead
The goal is to provide modern, high quality custom websites and systems with direct developer communication, flexible project structuring, and scalable long term solutions, without the overhead commonly associated with larger agencies.
From idea to launch
Process
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01
Conversation & scope
We clarify goals, audience, pages, integrations, and timeline. I ask the operational questions early.
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02
Structure & content plan
Outline sections, navigation, and what you will provide vs. what I will draft or organize.
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Build & review
Development in stages with a preview you can click through on phone and desktop before go-live.
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Launch & handoff
DNS, hosting, forms, and a short walkthrough so you know how to request updates afterward.
Next step
Need a modern website or technical rebuild?
Tell me what you are trying to fix — outdated design, unreliable hosting, a form that stopped working, or a site you have been meaning to launch for a year. I will reply with honest thoughts on scope and whether I am the right fit.