Eco, Mobile, and SEO Friendly - Security & Speed
WHY US?
- Eco-Friendly, Mobile-Friendly, Security, Speed, Performance & Scalable
- AppWT, LLC is a family and community focused company that combines eco-friendliness, security, speed, performance and scalability into everything we create. 5% discounts are applied to your total balance if you are Active Military, a Veteran, a First Responder or a Medical Employee.
- Most of our services are negotiable depending on your budget, circumstance, and/or income.
- We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and we continually strive to maintain a level of excellence by providing straightforward, ethical, and honest solutions to each of our clients. We know your website is very important to the success of your business, and we realize our clients put their trust in us to help them succeed.
- We are about people before profit and love what we do. We truly believe the saying, "Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life". We are passionate about what we do and we share that passion with each of our clients in everything we do. Want proof!? Ask our clients and read our reviews.
- If you want to schedule an appointment for our off hours, we are usually able to accommodate that as we are flexible to make ourselves available when you are.
Focus
Portfolio
So Moon Bowl and Sushi (Livonia, MI) • Uncle Harry's Barbecue Catering, LLC (Livonia, MI) • Eddy's Family Dining (Garden City, MI) • Gus the Handyman (Garden City, MI) • Westland Area Jaycees (Westland, MI) • Great Lakes Ghost Hunters (Wayne, MI) • Carla Reyna (Clinton Twp., MI) • Genot Picor Storyteller (Warren, MI) • City Council Andrea Rutkowski (Westland, MI) • City Council Michael Londeau (Westland, MI) • Teebz, LLC (Canton, MI) • Kaiser's Heating and Cooling Services (Wayne, MI)
E-Commerce Web Design/Development
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Aaron's Communications in Albany, KY USA needed a way to digitally manage their inventory, invoice their clients, ship products, inform customers of new products, advertise, accept payment and overall run their business.
Menu/Graphic Design
Business significantly improved for Uncle Harry's Barbecue Catering in Livonia, MI USA as a result of of our work.
We created high resolution printed menus for them, an online version of the high resolution menu, and a simple online clean resolution version of their menu that loads quickly on mobile devices, but can easily be downloaded too.
E-Commerce Web Design/Development
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Aaron's Communications in Albany, KY USA needed a way to digitally manage their inventory, invoice their clients, ship products, inform customers of new products, advertise, accept payment and overall run their business.
More than a Website
We added features and functionalities to the website for Genot Picor Storyteller and Dance Troupe Director in Warren, MI of the USA.
As a convenience we made the backend of the website in both English and French so that both authorized users and Genot are able to manage the website.
We increased the users’ abilities to easily navigate and understand the platform’s contents and purpose. We used our industry experience and digital skillsets to provide the client product with the attention it needed to be most successful.
The company working with Genot before didn’t give their website the attention it needed and allowed a virus to creep into the website. We quickly corrected this my cleaning the database and files of all malicious content, replacing the corrupted content, and implementing Cloud Anti-SPAM Monitoring.
We ran Genot through every category of the website, keeping him informed all the way through the process. We implemented custom methods for Genot to organize his calendar, which took the most time. Before Genot would just type a list of dates, times, location and performance. After our changes, now users can browse a calendar on the website and Genot can easily make changes to his platform, HIS WORDS NOT OURS.
Genot was amazed at our knowledge of the website and how to keep it virus-free. We used mostly phone and email to communicate, but we had met in-person as needed.
Reviews
the project
Web Dev & SEO for Retail Company
"AppWT has been doing such a great job with the website."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the CEO of a dispensary provisioning center.
What challenge were you trying to address with AppWT?
We needed an e-commerce website for our retail store.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Our engagement with AppWT started with discussions about our business. My industry is very regulated, so we had a couple of things to iron out, and they had to wait a bit before they could start working. Once the state and the city fully licensed us, the team got started on the website immediately.
Initially, we had sessions where we discussed the design, the calls to action (CTAs) we wanted to implement, and our business goals. I made a PowerPoint presentation of what I wanted the screens to look like, what tools to use, and which applications and APIs we wanted to have inside the website. At some point, we brought in the other companies that we were integrating with to exchange API keys and get their suggestions, but AppWT handled everything else.
In terms of tools, I preferred to use Jane, an e-commerce platform specifically designed for marijuana retailers. I gave them the design and tech stack, and they built the website around it. We wanted to integrate three applications: our e-commerce system, POS system, and customer loyalty program. The team made sure the apps were set up correctly and communicated with each other well. Our main goal for the site was to give customers the option to place their orders online and pick them up at our physical store at their convenience.
After they did such a great job on the website, we decided to have them continue to maintain the site and do SEO work. AppWT has also conducted a knowledge transfer and showed us how to do small, low-level processes.
What is the team composition?
I only work with Tony (Owner). He’s a high-level developer and designer.
How did you come to work with AppWT?
A colleague, who had previously worked with Tony, referred him to me.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent somewhere between $5,000–$7,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in November 2020, and it’s an ongoing relationship.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
AppWT has been doing such a great job with the website. Tony’s an expert in creating a good site, and he can do everything from coding to SEO. He got us on the top of the Google search rankings — if you type the first four letters of our name, we immediately pop up in the suggestions bar.
We’ve had a lot of customers coming by our store, so their SEO work is definitely working. We don’t have any website statistics yet — it took a while to build the company, so we’ve only been in operation for six weeks. However, we’re satisfied with the results we’ve seen so far.
How did AppWT perform from a project management standpoint?
Working with him is really easy. In terms of communication, we would either meet in person, talk on the phone, or have a Zoom meeting.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Tony's expertise and experience are just impressive. He finished the website all by himself, and he did an excellent job. He truly delivers results, so we’re looking forward to having a long-term relationship with him. He’s really flexible and accommodating to any changes we need to make — our business is still young, so we're still learning and adjusting as we go along.
The pricing is also really fair. AppWT was nice enough to give us somewhat of a starter pack, so I know they’re looking out for their customers. Despite the long wait they had to go through initially, they remained available and adapted to the changing timelines.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can’t think of anything. They really follow through on their promises, so we can’t ask for anything more.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
At the end of the day, make sure that you know what you want going in and that they’re the right partner for you. It’s definitely a good idea to hire AppWT — they’re a terrific and trustworthy company.
the project
Web Development for Catering Company
"The personal touch sets them apart. They truly care about us and our success."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I run a barbecue catering business. I’m the owner.
What challenge were you trying to address with AppWT, LLC. (Michigan Websites)?
I hired them to assist with designing and maintaining my site.
What was the scope of their involvement?
My technical skills don’t allow me to build a website. Tony (Founder & CEO) came in and built the product from scratch. He very consciously added and removed things until we had a website. He gave insights and suggestions as well, augmenting the ideas that I had that he made into a reality. He designed the website so it appealed to different people.
He also assisted with SEO work. With the COVID-19 pandemic, business is way down. He worked to get us on the front page of SERPs so that if people Google barbecue catering in Michigan, I’m the first to pop up. He also set up analytics on the site.
Tony took the lead in getting me on social media as well. I don’t know how to handle that, but he put us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and more.
What is the team composition?
I mainly worked with Tony.
How did you come to work with AppWT, LLC. (Michigan Websites)?
There’s an annual barbecue competition sanction by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. We were there, and there’s a social aspect to it amongst barbecuers and barbecue lovers. I met Tony there, and we got to talking. We hit him off, and I consider him a friend now. Several months later, I followed up on his offer and went with him.
How much have you invested with them?
I paid small fees for things and a monthly retainer. Tony was great — he didn’t try to nickel and dime me. I likely spent a couple of thousand dollars in the past two years, but I can’t give an exact number.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together beginning in September 2018. We finished in March 2019, that’s when the site went live. Since then, he’s helped with maintenance, SEO, and Social Media work.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
There was a significant uptick in business as a result of Tony’s work. The business is seasonal, so when everyone picked up, I fell off of the front page of SERPs. Tony came in and pushed us on social media and pushed us back up SERPs. The fees I paid Tony had a massive ROI. Unfortunately, COVID-19 destroyed the industry but that’s nobody’s fault.
Tony also set me up with a plethora of information from analytics. It’s fantastic what he’s done — he’s increased my company’s visibility and provided me all this information on my visitors.
How did AppWT, LLC. (Michigan Websites) perform from a project management standpoint?
He’s fantastic. He always provided me options on what worked best for me, and he is incredibly flexible and communicative. He’s always there to pick up the phone.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The personal touch sets them apart. They truly care about us and our success. Tony’s incredibly warm, going above and beyond just business.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I have no suggestions — I am perfectly satisfied with their work and communication.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I would suggest you go in with a game plan. If you have an outline of what you want and your questions lined up, it makes the process easier. It takes out the guesswork.
the project
Web Development for Children's Storyteller
“His expertise is unrivaled.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a children’s interactive storyteller and director of a couple of musical dance troupes.
What challenge were you trying to address with AppWT, LLC.?
My website was being handled by another company, and things weren’t going well.
What was the scope of their involvement?
There was already a design in mind for the final site. However, the company we were working with before didn’t give it the attention it needed. I used WordPress to make changes, and a virus crept into the site.
At that point, the former vendor didn’t do anything to rid the site of the issue. Once we found Tony (Website Creator, AppWT, LLC.), he designed and provided hosting services for the site. He did a ton of work, migrating the WordPress site to a new system to get it up and running. He’s continuing to support the site.
What is the team composition?
I’m working solely with Tony on this project.
How did you come to work with AppWT, LLC.?
Tony was referred to me by a friend after I made a request for recommendations on Facebook. So, we took it from there.
How much have you invested with them?
For the site, we spent $740. It was worth every penny.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in November 2019, and the site went live in February 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Running through every category of the site, he kept me informed all the way through the process. Organizing the calendar took the most time. Previously, I listed upcoming events on the site. Now, users can browse a calendar feature on the site. I can make changes easily to the platform.
How did AppWT, LLC. perform from a project management standpoint?
Even through the birth of his daughter, he gave our account the time and attention it needed. He did an A1 job, and I couldn’t be happier. I was amazed at his knowledge of the website and how to keep them virus-free. We used phone and email to communicate.
What did you find most impressive about them?
He’s local, which allows us to meet in-person if needed. His expertise is unrivaled. I’ve never met another provider like him.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can’t think of a thing that could’ve been better.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
If you work with him, you’re getting great service and a knowledgeable team. He’ll go the extra mile for you.
the project
Branding Materials for Contract Manufacturer
"The project was successful and was handled in a timely manner."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
National Sales Manager of Printed Circuit Board contract manufacturer.
For what projects/services did your company hire AppWT LLC (Websites & More)?
Redesign of our marketing materials.
What were your goals for this project?
Present newer, up to date branding material.
How did you select AppWT LLC (Websites & More)?
Google search.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Using existing content, revamping our documentation to be more presentable to customers.
What was the team composition?
I worked with Tony Paris.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project was successful and was handled in a timely manner.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Communication levels were very high. They were very responsive.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Very competitive pricing and innovative thinking.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.