Web developer in Minneapolis
I'm Alan Swenson, a freelance web developer in Northeast Minneapolis. I build custom websites, WordPress sites, and Shopify stores for local businesses, and I repair sites that are down or out of date.
A new website
A custom site that explains what you do and makes it easy to get in touch
WordPress
New WordPress builds, and repairs when a site is slow, hacked, or broken
Shopify
Stores and theme work for Minneapolis businesses selling online
A site that needs a fix
Repairs and refreshes for sites that no longer match the business
Website work for Minneapolis businesses
Local projects, from a first website to a fix for the one you already have
Custom websites
Design and build for your brand, with layouts that work on a phone and a desktop
WordPress development
WordPress sites and themes, plus cleanup when plugins, updates, or hacks get in the way
Shopify development
Shopify stores and theme customizations that fit how you actually sell
Website repair
Sites that are offline, slow, or broken after a change, put back in working order
Website refresh
An existing Minneapolis site brought up to date without throwing away what still works
Search and AI answers
Titles, structure, speed, and clear answers so people and answer engines can find you
Why Minneapolis businesses work with me
One developer in Northeast Minneapolis, from the first call to launch
In the neighborhood
I live and work in Northeast Minneapolis and can meet in person
You talk to the builder
No account manager and no handoff to another developer
Price before work
A written scope, timeline, and fixed price before the build starts
How a project works
A short path from the first note to a site you can review in the browser
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Tell me what you need
Use the form and describe the business, the site you have now, and what you want it to do.
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Scope and price
I reply with questions, then a written scope, timeline, and fixed price.
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Build in the open
You review the real site as it comes together. We can meet in Minneapolis or work by call.
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Launch
I launch the site, hand it over, and stay available for a short window after it goes live.
A Minneapolis web developer you can meet
I live in Northeast Minneapolis. If you want to sit down and talk through the site, we can. If you would rather start with a call, that works too.
The build is the same either way: custom websites, WordPress, Shopify, refreshes, and repairs. For businesses outside the city, I also cover the wider Twin Cities metro.
WordPress repairs are guaranteed
Website builds are scoped and priced before work starts. WordPress repairs are covered by a money-back guarantee if I cannot fix the issue.
Minneapolis web developer FAQ
Common questions from Minneapolis businesses
- Are you a web developer based in Minneapolis?
- Yes. I am Alan Swenson, a freelance web developer in Northeast Minneapolis. I build custom websites, WordPress sites, and Shopify stores for Minneapolis businesses, and I repair sites that are down, slow, or out of date. You work with me directly.
- Can we meet in Minneapolis?
- Yes. I live in Northeast Minneapolis and meet local clients in person when that is useful. We can also start with a call or video. During the build, you review the site in your browser, so progress does not depend on another meeting.
- What do you build for Minneapolis companies?
- Most projects are custom marketing sites, WordPress sites, or Shopify stores. I also refresh sites that look dated and repair sites that broke after an update, a plugin conflict, or a hack. Each project starts with a written scope and a fixed price.
- Do you only take work inside Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis is home base, and I also work with businesses in St. Paul and across the Twin Cities. The same services apply. In-person meetings are easiest in Minneapolis, and remote work covers the rest of the metro.
- How do I hire you?
- Send a note through the form on this page. Tell me what the site needs to do, and whether you already have one. I follow up with questions, then a scope, timeline, and fixed price before any work begins.
Tell me about your site
I reply with next steps, not a hard sell.