About Good Web Works

GWW (Good Web Works) specializes in web design and development for nonprofits and organizations focused on “positive change.” I am the owner/founder and I do most of the work myself, only very occasionally turning to outside contractors or associates for assistance with special programming needs or print-related work. I’ve been doing web design and development since 1999 and founded GWW in 2006. I have a formal education in business (MBA) and over 20 years of experience in both design and development.

I take great pride in my work ethic and strive to consistently provide my clients with clear, thorough and prompt communication. My business background, technical abilities, and design sense comprise a well-rounded skillset for start-to-finish web design and development. My strengths lie in attention to detail, layout design / spacial analysis, and in organizing content for best presentation via the web. I prefer clean, minimal design, and strive for a balance between aesthetics and usability.

GWW focuses on providing good service at a good value to organizations doing good work – “doing good work for people doing good work,” as the tagline reads. Personally, I aim only to maintain a modest lifestyle while doing (hopefully) meaningful work. I think GWW’s rates are extremely competitive, given my experience and commitment. Many web shops outsource their work in order to make a profit. I work directly with my clients — you tell me what you want, I do it — I think that keeps the process as simple/clear/efficient as possible and enables me to provide the best value. I prefer to charge an hourly rate ($60) — as opposed to a flat fee — with a target budget in mind, and an understanding that I’ll always do my best to provide as much quality work as possible within that budget. I handle updates and maintenance on an as-needed basis at the same hourly rate — no minimum charges or monthly retainers.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to our potential collaboration!

Sky Esser
Owner/Founder
Good Web Works

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Sky Esser (2015)
Owner/Founder, Good Web Works

Direct Client Service

(no middlemen, no margins)

Good Web Works delivered on its promise! Sky’s quality of work, knowledge of current trends and opportunities for improved technology, and attention to detail were key to the successful development of our website. Sky is responsive and thoughtful in his approach to his work, and exuded a passion for meeting our specific needs.

Megan FollandDirector, Communications & Fund Development, Abode Communities

We are incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to work with Sky. He not only helped us create a beautiful and well-functioning site, but he also equipped us with the tools and knowledge to keep it that way. Sky is an excellent resource who is flexible, efficient, and reliable.

Maria FabulaPresident & CEO, Community Resource Center

What stands out most about working with Sky is his clear, concise communication style. Without his unique ability to keep us updated, ask us the important questions and give us choices we could comprehend, our website redesign would never have gotten off the ground. Sky is flexible about what we can and cannot handle ourselves, and exceptionally cognizant of our budget.

Kim Westermann & Missy HatleyAnnual Fund & Communications Manager and Director of Resource Development, CASA North Carolina

A better product for less money, why not? By choosing WordPress along with an experienced developer like Sky, we kept our initial design and development costs down, and will save more than 10K a year by avoiding longterm contracts and vendor lock-in with companies offering proprietary CMS platforms.

Oliver CornellMedia & Marketing Coordinator, Besant Hill School of Happy Valley

It was a pleasure working with Sky. His honesty and straight-forward approach helped save my client a lot of time. His design recommendations and communication style were also top notch. I’m definitely keeping Sky on my short list for recommended partners.

Katy RobinsonNonprofit and Small Business Consultant

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