Pricing Contact

Tartan Couch, Denver website design and development business

I believe great websites stem from great conversations. The hardest part of getting your business's website right isn't your vision or the code. It's getting the developer to see your vision through your words. “Professional or welcoming” means something different to everyone; one person's green is another's red. Tartan Couch is an independent, Denver-based web design and development business.

First, we talk Process

I understand it can take time to get your vision across and feel confident in it being seen. That's why sitting on the couch is free, for however many conversations that takes.

Then, you decide Pricing

There's no cost or commitment throughout this process. Once we've agreed on what you're looking to achieve, I'll provide a detailed breakdown of the project and its costs. If it's more than you had in mind, we can explore adjustments together to better suit your budget. Only then do you decide whether you'd like to proceed.

I believe great websites stem from great conversations. The hardest part of getting your business's website right isn't your vision or the code. It's getting the developer to see your vision through your words. Tartan Couch is an independent, Denver-based web design and development business.

First, we talk Process

I understand it can take time to get your vision across and feel confident in it being seen. That's why sitting on the couch is free, for however many conversations that takes.

Then, you decide Pricing

There's no cost or commitment throughout this process. Once we've agreed on what you're looking to achieve, I'll provide a detailed breakdown of the project and its costs. If it's more than you had in mind, we can explore adjustments together to better suit your budget. Only then do you decide whether you'd like to proceed.

Process

How We Work01 – 07
From
conversation
to care.
01

Conversation

It starts by talking.

We talk about you, your business, what you're looking to achieve, and any challenges you're facing.

02

Understanding

Getting the details right takes time.

We'll take the time to explore your ideas, with patience for the trial and error that comes with getting things right. We can always revisit and refine things along the way.

03

Proposal

What it takes and what it costs.

You'll receive a proposal document outlining the project, what's involved, and what each part costs, so you can review it, decide what to include, and make adjustments to fit your budget.

04

Agreement

Everything is clear before work begins.

Once you're happy with the proposal, I'll prepare a contract detailing the agreed scope and cost. We both sign, and a 50% deposit gets the project underway.

05

Development

We keep talking while it takes shape.

I build the project with regular check-ins, so you can follow progress and share feedback along the way.

06

Delivery

The finished project, in your hands.

Once you've confirmed the finished website matches what we agreed, the remaining 50% is paid. I'll then deliver the agreed project files, including the completed website and any custom-designed assets.

07

Care

Support if you need it.

If you'd prefer not to host and manage your website yourself, you can choose from my optional care plans. I'll take care of the hosting, technical maintenance, and updates so you don't have to.

How We Work01 – 07
From conversation
to care.

Services

What I Do01 – 04
Ideas,
goals,
challenges.
01

Design

Design without limits.

Every website is designed from the ground up, without templates or pre-made layouts. The design is built around your business, who you are, and the impression you want to make.

02

Development

Making the design work.

I turn approved designs into responsive, functional websites, with attention to performance, accessibility, security, and reliability. The finished website should look just as good as the design, load quickly, work smoothly across devices, and make it easy for visitors to find what they're looking for.

03

Integrations

Connecting systems and automating processes.

Before starting Tartan Couch, I spent nearly six years at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in cloud security, identity and access management, and building automated solutions. I bring that experience to connecting business systems, developing custom functionality, and automating manual and time-consuming tasks.

04

Care

Here if you need me.

Ultimately, I started Tartan Couch because I love what I do, the opportunity to meet people, and getting to be involved in supporting businesses as they succeed. Just because your website is finished, it doesn't mean you shouldn't come back to sit on the couch (still free). And if you'd like me to stay involved with the ongoing management of your website, I also offer optional care plans.

What I Do01 – 04
Ideas, goals,
challenges.
01

Design

Design without limits.

Every website is designed from the ground up, without templates or pre-made layouts. The design is built around your business, who you are, and the impression you want to make.

02

Development

Making the design work.

I turn approved designs into responsive, functional websites, with attention to performance, accessibility, security, and reliability. The finished website should look just as good as the design, load quickly, work smoothly across devices, and make it easy for visitors to find what they're looking for.

03

Integrations

Connecting systems and automating processes.

Before starting Tartan Couch, I spent nearly six years at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in cloud security, identity and access management, and building automated solutions. I bring that experience to connecting business systems, developing custom functionality, and automating manual and time-consuming tasks.

04

Care

Here if you need me.

Ultimately, I started Tartan Couch because I love what I do, the opportunity to meet people, and getting to be involved in supporting businesses as they succeed. Just because your website is finished, it doesn't mean you shouldn't come back to sit on the couch (still free). And if you'd like me to stay involved with the ongoing management of your website, I also offer optional care plans.

The story behind Tartan Couch

The Story Behind the Tartan Couch

The name “Tartan Couch” is inspired by my late granny, Sheena.

Hi, my name is Nate, and I was born and raised on the west coast of Scotland. My family originated from Egypt, and my father moved to the UK in 1977. He attended university in England before moving to Scotland in 1986.

There, he met Sheena through a mutual friend and boarded at her home. Over time, she adopted the motherly role in his life, becoming a second mother to him.

In 1992, my parents married in Egypt, with Sheena in attendance. Her motherly role then extended to both of my parents, and later she became a grandmother to my brother and me.

Growing up, I would often spend time with my granny, sitting on the couch and painting watercolours. This became a ritual throughout my childhood: watercolours and canned macaroni cheese.

She often encouraged me to consider attending art school. However, as things turned out, I ended up studying Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity at university. Despite finding myself in a completely different field, my passion for design and creativity has always been part of my personal life and outlook. Later, it also changed the way I approached my work in tech.

I believe there is creativity in everything, including places where you might not expect it to be found. Whether it’s painting, the language used to communicate a desired website design, or the puzzle of building automated solutions to make a business owner’s life easier, I enjoy the creativity in it all.

And now, getting to sit on that couch with someone, share ideas, and create something together is what I want Tartan Couch to be about.