Made to feel like you.
Thoughtful colors, typography, and layouts that give your story room to shine.
Website design and IT services
Good websites.
Built around
you.
For small businesses, organizations, and people doing something worth sharing. Custom websites that look good, work smoothly, and make it easy to take the next step—with someone to look after them after launch.
Contact for a quote See what I’ve builtCustom design. Affordable hosting. Ongoing care.
Small screen. Same care.
A comfortable experience on phones, tablets, and desktops, with clear paths to get in touch.
Built for the next step.
From a simple landing page to a full website, design that helps visitors find what they need.
Ways to work together
A website for where
you want to go.
A place to introduce your business, rally your community, or give an existing site a fresh start. We’ll begin with what your visitors need to do.
Landing pages & new websites
A clear introduction to what you do, who you help, and how to reach you. From a focused single page to a website with room for your story.
Website redesigns
Bring your existing content into a clearer layout, with thoughtful typography, useful navigation, and care for the mobile experience.
Campaign & organization websites
Help people find your message, learn about events, and take part. We can discuss the signup and service connections your project needs.
Built by Dee. Looked after by Dee.
Your website shouldn’t
become another job.
The launch is just the beginning. Ladybug can handle the upkeep, content changes, and technical details that keep your website useful—so you can focus on the people you serve.
New event? Just send it over.
Event listings, photos, announcements, updated hours, staff changes, and registration links. Keep your visitors informed without having to learn a website editor.
Hosting, without the homework.
Help with hosting, domain setup and renewals, security certificates, and the services your site connects to. One person to coordinate the details behind the scenes.
Care that continues after launch.
Security and availability monitoring, software updates where needed, backups, and a recovery plan. Periodic checks help catch broken links, form problems, and mobile layout issues.
A clear path to your business.
Search-friendly page titles and descriptions, sitemaps, and basic search-performance reviews. Keep the information people find about your work useful and up to date.
Thoughtful choices. Sensible costs.
Pay for what your website needs.
Simple, efficient hosting where it fits. Fewer unnecessary plugins and subscriptions. Dee will explain the options and ongoing costs before you commit, so you can choose a setup that fits your budget.
Your website belongs to you.
Your domain and content remain yours. If you ever choose a different developer or hosting provider, I’ll help make the transition straightforward.
A SIMPLE WAY TO WORK TOGETHERA one-time build.
Ask about website care A one-time build.
An optional monthly care plan.
Start with a design quote, then choose ongoing help that fits your site. We’ll agree on included updates, turnaround times, monitoring coverage, and any separate hosting or service costs. Larger additions are quoted separately.
A recent project
A fresh face.
A clear purpose.
A custom website for Bethany Mann for Congress, bringing campaign information, volunteer signup, newsletters, and events into one welcoming experience.
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From the portfolio archive
A campaign.
A personal story.
A Squarespace website designed for Sara Ochoa’s campaign for San Diego County Democratic Party Chair. Explore the original homepage, biography, vision, and endorsements layouts.
View the project
How we work
From a conversation
to something you can share.
Start with your goals.
Tell Dee about your audience, your current site, and what you want to change. Bring your questions, ideas, and any timing or budget constraints.
Make the plan tangible.
Agree on the pages and features, then review a design you can actually explore. Your feedback helps shape the finished site.
Check the details.
Review the content, links, and mobile layout together. Discuss hosting, domain setup, and what you’ll need to keep the site current.
Before we begin
A few good questions.
Do you only work with political campaigns?
No. Ladybug’s web design services are for small businesses, organizations, and individuals, as well as campaigns. Tell Dee what you have in mind.
How much will my website cost?
The initial design is quoted around your pages, content, and features. Ongoing care is optional and quoted separately, with hosting and third-party costs explained up front. Tell Dee about your goals and budget to get started.
Can you add events and make changes for me?
Yes. Ongoing care can include event listings, photos, announcements, and other content updates. We’ll agree on how to send requests, what your plan covers, and expected turnaround. New features or larger changes can be quoted separately.
What does security monitoring include?
We’ll define monitoring coverage for your particular site, along with updates, backups, and the steps to take if something needs attention. Coverage and response times are agreed in your care plan.
What should I send when I get in touch?
A short description of your project, your current website if you have one, and any timing or budget considerations. Logos, photos, and examples you like are helpful, but you don’t need everything ready to start a conversation.
Can we use my existing domain and content?
Include your domain and current website in your email. We’ll look at your setup and discuss how to carry useful content and services into the new design.
Let’s make something that fits.
Work directly with Deanna “Dee” Elder, designer and developer.
Tell me about your project, your timeline, and what success looks like.