Freelance Web Designer / Citrus County, FL
Citrus County, FL Web Designer
— Built Different
I write every line of code by hand. No Wix. No WordPress. No drag-and-drop builders. Just clean, fast websites that work as hard as the businesses behind them.
Who I Am
A web designer who
takes the work seriously.
I'm Jayden Brown, a freelance web designer based in Citrus County, FL. I build websites for local businesses that want more than a template with their logo swapped in.
Most businesses in this area are using site builders or outdated templates that load slow, rank poorly, and look like every other competitor. A custom-coded site changes that.
Every project I take on gets written from scratch. That means the code is lean, the design is specific to your business, and there's nothing extra weighing it down.
The Approach
Why Custom Code (Not Templates)
Templates aren't bad. They're just built for everyone, which means they're built for no one in particular.
Speed
Loads faster.
Page builders load dozens of scripts and style sheets your site doesn't need. Custom code loads only what's on the page. Google notices. So do your visitors.
SEO
Ranks better.
Clean HTML, proper heading structure, and schema markup built in from the start — not bolted on afterward. Local businesses need every ranking advantage they can get.
Design
Looks intentional.
Clients look at your website before they call you. A site that looks like it was built for your business — not assembled from blocks — tells them you take your work seriously.
Working Together
How I Work With Local Businesses
No jargon, no surprises, no disappearing after the invoice. Here's what working together actually looks like.
Honest Pricing
You know the number upfront.
Starter at $600. Standard at $850. Premium at $1,400. No hourly guessing games, no scope creep surprises. You get a quote before anything starts.
Direct Communication
You deal with one person.
There's no account manager passing your project down a chain. I handle the design, the code, the SEO setup, and the delivery myself.
You Own It
No platform lock-in.
When I deliver your site, you own the code. There's no monthly platform fee, no subscription, no risk of the tool shutting down and taking your site with it.
Local Knowledge
I know this market.
Building for businesses in Citrus County, FL means understanding the local search landscape and what your customers are actually looking for.
The Process
My Process: From Quote to Launch
Most projects go from first conversation to live site in 1 to 2 weeks.
Discovery
We talk about your business, your goals, and who your customers are. I ask the questions that shape the design — not just what it should look like, but what it should do.
Design
I put together a design direction and share it with you before writing a single line of code. You give feedback, we agree on the direction, and then we build.
Build
Clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — written by hand. SEO setup, schema markup, and performance optimization happen here, not as an afterthought.
Launch
We review together, make any final adjustments, and push the site live. I walk you through how to manage your hosting, and the site is yours from there.
Good to Know
Common Questions
A local designer understands your market, is easier to reach, and has a direct stake in your success. You also get a faster feedback loop and personal attention that larger agencies can't offer on small business projects. National agencies typically charge five to ten times more and assign junior staff to small accounts.
I work primarily with local service businesses — contractors, detailers, restaurants, salons, healthcare practices, fitness studios, and any local business that needs a professional online presence. If you're not sure whether your business is a good fit, just reach out and ask.
Yes — the optional $75/month retainer covers minor updates, security monitoring, and priority support. If you don't need ongoing maintenance, that's fine too. The site is built to be handed off cleanly and run without issues.
Last updated: June 2026
Work with me
Ready to build something
worth showing off?
Tell me about your business and what you're looking for. I'll respond within 1 to 2 business days with a straight answer on what it would take.