Wendigo Creative · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Websites for people
who actually make things.

Bands, artists, photographers, event promoters, local businesses — if you need a real home on the internet, I'll build you one worth having. Custom design, fast hosting, one person to call.

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14+
Years Shooting
10+
Years in Tech
Fast
Turnaround
Real
Human You Can Call
What I Offer

Three ways I can help.

Photography, hand-coded web design, and managed hosting — separately or together. You can absolutely DIY a site with Wix/Squarespace/Webflow. If you'd rather have something custom, fast, and handled by a real human in Saint Paul, that's my lane.

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Web Design & Development

Custom-built sites that actually look like you — not a template that looks like everyone else. Clean code, real design, built to perform. No page builders, no bloat.

  • Artist & band profile pages
  • Event & venue sites
  • Small business & storefront sites
  • Photography & creative portfolios
  • Landing pages & one-pagers
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Photography

Shooting under the Wendigo name since 2011. Canon 6D with vintage glass — full-frame, deliberate, and moody. Press kits, events, location shoots. Fine-art prints of my landscape work also available.

Pricing is by quote — tell me what you’re after and I’ll reply with options fast.

  • Band & artist press kits
  • Event & live music coverage
  • Headshots & location portraits
  • Landscape fine-art prints
  • Minnesota, North Shore, & beyond

Managed Hosting + Care Plans

Your site lives on fast, reliable Netlify infrastructure — none of the shared hosting nightmares. Choose Hosting Only if you just want it live and stable, or add a Care Plan if you want updates, tweaks, and a human who actually responds. Every care plan includes a set amount of update time, so things stay predictable for both of us.

  • Netlify-powered CDN hosting + SSL
  • Domain & DNS management (client-owned domain)
  • Uptime & performance monitoring
  • Care plans with time-boxed updates
  • Clean exit if you ever leave
The Full Package

Site + Photos + Ongoing Care

Bands and artists: I can shoot your press kit, build your site with those images, and keep it live and updated month to month. One person, one relationship, everything handled. And because I've been in front of a camera and behind one, I know what actually makes a musician's site work.

Let's Talk →
See It in Action

Real examples, built to show range.

Six fictional clients — a jazz festival, indie band, watercolor artist, neighborhood bistro, tattoo studio, and urban garden shop — each built with a completely different aesthetic. This is what I mean by custom.

Community Event Stillwater
Jazz Fest
Event / Festival
Stillwater Jazz Fest

A full community event site for a three-day jazz festival on the St. Croix. Lineup, ticketing, venue info, and sponsor section — editorial and warm.

Lineup grid Ticket tiers Venue & map Newsletter Sponsor section
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Indie Band EPK PALE
ACRE
Band / EPK
Pale Acre

A gritty, full-featured EPK site for a Minneapolis indie rock band. Music, tour dates, press kit downloads, booking, and bio — built to get them booked.

Track listing Tour dates Press kit DL Booking form Stream links
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Watercolor Artist Maren Sollie
Artist Portfolio
Maren Sollie

A refined, gallery-quality portfolio for a Saint Paul watercolor artist. Work gallery, artist statement, print shop, and a commissions inquiry form.

Gallery grid Print shop Artist bio Commission form Marquee strip
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Neighborhood Bistro Grackle
Restaurant
Grackle Bistro

A warm, editorial restaurant site for a Saint Paul neighborhood bistro — seasonal menu, weekly specials, reservation widget, private dining, and a full about section.

Live menu Weekly specials Reservations Private dining Hours & info
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Custom Tattoo Studio IRON
MERIDIAN
Tattoo Studio
Iron Meridian Tattoo

A brutalist, high-contrast site for a Northeast Minneapolis tattoo studio. Artist roster with availability, flash sheet gallery, booking process, and studio policies.

Artist roster Flash gallery Booking flow Studio policies Availability tags
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Urban Garden Supply Furrow
Supply Co.
Small Business
Furrow Supply Co.

A warm, earthy small business site for a Saint Paul urban garden shop. Shop categories, seasonal produce strip, workshop calendar, about section, and newsletter signup.

Shop categories Workshop calendar Seasonal guide Newsletter About & stats
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These are fictional demo sites — built to show range of style and structure. Your site would be built around your content, your aesthetic, and your goals.

Proof

Recent work (and the kind of work I love).

You don't need a "platform." You need a site that loads fast, looks sharp, works on phones, and doesn't become your second job. Here are a few common builds — ask for examples and I'll send links.

Bands & Creatives
EPK / Press Kit Sites

Tour dates, embeds, booking, press photos — built to get you booked, not just "seen."

  • Music/video embeds + social links
  • Shows / events section
  • Press photos + downloadable assets
  • Mailing list signup (optional)
Local Small Business
Simple, Trust-Building Sites

Fast loading, clear messaging, and a contact flow that actually converts.

  • Service pages + FAQ
  • Google-friendly structure
  • Contact forms that work on mobile
  • “Someone local who answers” energy
Artists & Portfolios
Portfolio / Gallery Sites

Clean presentation for your work — no template vibes, no clutter.

  • Image galleries that feel premium
  • Project pages (optional)
  • Bio + statement + contact
  • Built for speed + accessibility

Don't have a portfolio site yet? Totally fine. I can build your first “home base,” then we evolve it as your work grows.

Working Style

Clear, calm, and built to last.

My promise is boring in the best way: fast sites, zero lock‑in, and communication that doesn’t vanish into the void.

Scope stays honest

Flat rates with a clear definition of “done.” If something grows, we quote it before it happens.

No lock‑in

You own your domain and content. If you ever move on, you leave clean — no weird gatekeeping.

Human support

Care plans include time‑boxed updates so your site stays current without endless back‑and‑forth.

Want references or live examples beyond the fictional demos above? Ask — I’m happy to share.

Investment

Straightforward pricing — and sustainable support.

Flat project rates for builds. Hosting and care plans are separate, so you only pay for what you need. Custom quotes available for larger projects.

Not sure which package fits?
Pick your lane — I’ll highlight the best starting point.

You can always upgrade (or simplify). This just gets us pointed in the right direction.

Build Packages

Hand-coded, mobile-first sites with clean design, fast load times, and a real point-of-contact. All builds include basic SEO setup, a working contact form, and launch support.

Starter
One-Pager
Best for: first online home base · simple services + contact
$850
One-time build fee
  • Single-page responsive site
  • Bio / services / links + CTA
  • Contact form (works on mobile)
  • Basic SEO + performance pass
  • 2 rounds of revisions
  • Domain setup assistance
Get Started
For Growth
Growth Site
Best for: service businesses that need landing pages, stronger SEO structure, and lead capture
$2,750
One-time build fee · up to 8 pages + landing
  • Up to 8 pages + a landing page
  • Lead capture or newsletter signup
  • Stronger SEO structure (services/pages)
  • Optional blog-ready structure
  • 3 rounds of revisions
  • Quarterly performance check (first year)
Get Started
Bands & Creatives
Band / Creative Kit
Best for: booking-focused bands and artists (EPK, shows, press assets)
$1,250
One-time build fee · built to get you booked
  • EPK / press kit layout + embeds
  • Shows / events section
  • Press photos + downloadable assets
  • Booking/contact form
  • 2–3 rounds of revisions
  • Fast turnaround
Get Started

Hosting + Care Plans

Hosting keeps your site alive. Care keeps it current. Every care plan includes a defined amount of update time, so nobody gets stuck in “infinite tweaks” land.

Hosting Only
Managed Hosting
Best for: DIY sites that just need fast, stable hosting and a clean deployment setup
$35/mo
Per site · cancel anytime
  • Netlify CDN hosting + SSL
  • Versioned deployments (rollback-ready)
  • Uptime + performance monitoring
  • Domain/DNS help (client-owned domain)
  • No content edits included
Choose Hosting
Light Care
Keep-It-Alive
Best for: tiny monthly updates (hours, text changes, small swaps)
$49/mo
Hosting + small edits
  • Everything in Hosting
  • Up to 15 minutes updates/month
  • Text edits + small swaps
  • Email support
  • Response: 3 business days
Choose Keep-It-Alive
Priority
Pro
Best for: frequent changes + faster response (and ongoing tune-ups)
$179/mo
For frequent updates
  • Everything in Hosting
  • Up to 2 hours updates/month
  • Basic SEO tuning (ongoing)
  • Quarterly site checkup
  • Response: 1 business day
Choose Pro

Included update time is meant to keep things clean and predictable. If you go over, it’s billed at $95/hr in 15-minute increments. Need true “drop everything” support? Add On-Call for +$75/mo.

Common Add‑Ons

Optional upgrades — you can start lean and add these later.

Add‑Ons

  • Extra page: $150/page
  • Copy polish (light rewrite): $250–$600
  • Photography selection + formatting: $150
  • Simple wordmark / logo cleanup: $200–$400
  • Local SEO tune-up: $300
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Project Details

  • Deposit: 50% to start
  • Typical timeline: 1–3 weeks (content-dependent)
  • Timeline starts when copy/photos are received
  • Revision rounds are included per package
  • Client owns the domain + content
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Clean Boundaries (So We Both Stay Happy)

  • Extra revisions billed hourly after included rounds
  • Emergency requests only for On‑Call clients
  • Clear “exit plan” if you ever move on
  • No disappearing acts — you’ll always know where we’re at
  • One point of contact (me)

FAQ

Quick answers to the common questions (so you don’t have to email just to ask).

How fast can we launch?

Most sites are ready for a first review within about a week once I have your copy/photos. Typical end‑to‑end timelines land in the 1–3 week range (content dependent).

How do payments work?

Projects start with a 50% deposit. The remainder is due at launch. Monthly hosting/care plans are billed separately.

What counts as a revision?

Edits to copy, layout tweaks, swapping images, and small adjustments within the agreed scope. Big scope changes (new pages/features) are always quoted before work starts.

Do unused care‑plan minutes roll over?

No rollover — it keeps the math fair and predictable. If you need a burst month, we can bill overages at $95/hr in 15‑minute increments.

Can I update the site myself later?

Yes. If you want a “handoff” setup, I’ll walk you through simple edits and keep things organized so you’re not afraid to touch it.

Who owns the domain + content?

You do. Always. I’ll help with setup and DNS, but the domain stays in your name. If you ever move on, you take your stuff with you.

How It Works

Simple from start to launch.

Four steps, no jargon, no disappearing acts mid-project.

01

We Talk

Tell me what you do, who you're trying to reach, and what you'd like to improve about your current situation. 20-minute call or just an email. No pressure, no pitch.

02

I Plan & Quote

I send you a clear scope and flat price. No hourly surprises. We agree on timeline and what "done" looks like before I touch a line of code.

03

I Build

Fast turnaround — most sites are ready for your review within a week. You get a live preview link, leave feedback, and I refine until it's right.

04

We Launch

I handle the technical launch. Your site goes live on fast hosting. If you want ongoing maintenance, I take it from there. If not, I hand it over clean.

Let's build something.

Tell me what you're working on. Even if you're not sure what you need yet, reach out — I'm good at helping people figure that out.

📍 Saint Paul, Minnesota
📸 Wendigo Photography since 2011
💻 Fast turnaround, flat rates
🎸 Especially love working with bands

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