I learned to code in 1999. I launched my web design business in 2013. And after working with 200+ companies, I keep hearing the same story.
A company pays an agency $15k, $25k, sometimes more for a website. It takes months. When it’s finally done, it looks flashy but doesn’t actually perform. Then come the monthly fees – hundreds or thousands of dollars for “SEO,” social media management, or ad campaigns with questionable returns.
And when something breaks or you need a simple edit? Good luck. You’re submitting support tickets, chasing down project managers, and waiting weeks for a five-minute fix.
It shouldn’t be this way.
It shouldn’t take months to build a website. It shouldn’t cost you thousands a month to maintain one. And you shouldn’t have to fight to get someone on the phone who actually understands your business.
Let’s do things differently
Instead of $25k for a website, my starting price is $5k.
Instead of months, my typical build time is one week.
Instead of bots and tickets, you talk to me – the person who actually built your site.
No templates. No outsourcing. No monthly fees you can’t explain. No agency nonsense.
Want to host your own site? No problem.
Want to make your own edits? I’ll teach you.
Need ongoing support? I’m always happy to help.
I love what I do. I love working with people who care about their businesses. And I’m tired of watching good companies waste their money on agencies that overpromise and underdeliver.
I can’t help everyone. But maybe I can help you.
I’m Mike Hirst – I’ve been building websites since I was 14 years old, over 25 years now. I founded Exton Web Design in 2013, which rebranded to Hirst Digital in 2026.
As a digital nomad currently based in SW Florida, I’ve worked with over 200 companies across the United States in virtually every industry.
Whatever your question, whatever challenge you’re facing, whatever next step you’re planning – I’m always happy to help.