A local developer you can actually talk to
Hi, I'm Flo! I'm a web developer who's called the Olympia area home for more than 5 years, and I love helping businesses here get a website they're proud of. I've been building and maintaining websites for over a decade. I've led an agency web department, run development teams, and worked on everything from small local business sites to large custom WordPress builds. In 2025 I started Expert Website Maintenance so I could work directly with people: local shops, contractors, nonprofits, professional offices, and agencies that want a reliable developer without the big-agency price tag.
When you work with me, you get me. We can grab a coffee in Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater to talk through your project, or hop on a video call if you're in Seattle, elsewhere in Washington, or anywhere in the US. When you email or call, you reach the person actually building your site, not an account manager. I keep things simple, explain the tech in plain English, and stick around after launch to keep everything running smoothly.
Services for Olympia & Washington businesses
Custom website design & development
I build fast, mobile-friendly websites that are easy for you to update, usually on WordPress but also as custom or static builds when that fits better. Every site is built to be accessible and search-friendly from day one, so it works for all your customers and shows up when people search for what you offer.
WordPress maintenance
I keep your site updated, backed up, secure, and fast, and send you a plain-English report every month so you know it's taken care of. Plans start at $39/month, which is built for small business budgets.
Emergency repair & malware removal
Site down, hacked, or showing a Google warning? I respond fast, give you a fixed quote before I start, and fix the problem, whether your site runs on WordPress, another CMS, or static HTML. Then I harden it so it doesn't happen again.
Technical SEO & speed optimization
I fix what holds your site back in search results: slow load times, poor Core Web Vitals, missing structured data, and crawl errors. For local businesses, I also help set up and optimize your Google Business Profile, add local business schema, and make sure your name, address, and phone details are consistent everywhere, so you show up when people nearby search for your services.
Local & Washington work
I work as a development partner for Seattle-based agencies and companies, helping them build and maintain WordPress sites for their clients. That work includes performance optimization, custom features and blocks, large-scale content and URL migrations, and deployment workflows. Closer to home, I help small businesses around Olympia and Thurston County keep their websites fast, secure, and up to date.
Areas served
Based in Olympia and serving Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and all of Thurston County, plus Seattle, Tacoma, and businesses across Washington State. I also work remotely with clients anywhere in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Olympia?
Most small business websites I build cost between $1,500 and $5,000. A simple site with a handful of pages (home, about, services, contact) is on the lower end. Larger sites with custom features, online booking, or a store cost more, and complex custom builds can go above $5,000. I give you a fixed quote after a free consultation, so you know the full cost before we start, and ongoing maintenance is optional starting at $39/month.
Can we meet in person?
Absolutely! If you're in the Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater area, I'm happy to meet at your office or a local coffee shop, especially for the first planning chat. For clients in Seattle, elsewhere in Washington, or anywhere else in the US, video calls work great, and I'm in the Pacific time zone.
How long does a new website take?
A typical small business website takes 3 to 6 weeks from our first meeting to launch. Larger or more custom projects usually take 6 to 12 weeks. The biggest factor is usually content, like text and photos, so I'll give you a clear timeline and checklist at the start to keep things moving.
Based in Olympia and need a hand with your website?
Book a free call. We can talk over video or meet in person.
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