A senior freelance web designer and developer. For 12+ years I've helped marketing leaders and business owners launch custom, high-performing websites that build authority and deliver real results, with agency-level craft and none of the overhead.
As an independent expert with over a decade of experience, I offer tailored web design and development services that align with your business goals and deliver long-term value.
Crafting high-impact, fully responsive websites and landing pages, built from scratch or aligned with your brand guidelines. Designed to scale and perform.
Detailed user flow mapping, wireframing, and UX audits that prioritize clarity, ease of use, and conversion. I help you turn visitors into customers through thoughtful experience design.
For established businesses that need more than just "fixes", I provide strategic, long-term support, including enhancements, feature expansions, and performance improvements.
Custom development on HubSpot CMS, including full site builds, landing pages, and blog architecture. I also handle complex migrations and design-to-HubSpot implementations for marketing teams looking to scale efficiently.
Custom WordPress development using modern, maintainable code. Whether you're rebuilding an outdated site or launching something new, I deliver fast, secure, and flexible solutions on WordPress.
Custom design and development of high-performing websites on WebFlow platform, built with conversion, scalability, and brand storytelling in mind.
I’m Mike Zak — a full-stack web designer and developer who partners with businesses to create custom websites that drive measurable results.
For over a decade, I’ve helped marketing leaders and business owners redesign outdated sites, launch new digital platforms, and solve complex UX challenges. I don’t just “build websites”, I craft strategic digital tools that support growth, elevate brand perception, and deliver a clear return on investment.
If you’re looking for a seasoned expert who brings clarity, process, and precision to your next web project without the overhead of an agency, you’re in the right place.
Mike Zak
12+ years
Nationwide (remote)
My whole career summarized in these four stats
12+
years experience
400+
businesses served
150+
completed projects
5.0
client reviews score
I follow a structured, consultative process designed to remove risk, keep you aligned at every stage, and deliver a website that supports your business objectives. Every stage has a defined output, so you always know what happens next and what you are approving.
01. Discovery Call
We begin with a deep-dive discovery session to understand your business, goals, audience, and existing challenges. I ask how you sell, who you sell to, and what is working on your current site and what is not. Everything that follows is shaped by that conversation.
02. Fixed Price Proposal
I turn discovery into a written proposal covering scope, sitemap, deliverables, timeline and the fixed price. That number does not move unless you change the scope, and payments are split across milestones rather than due all at once. You know exactly what the project will cost before any work begins.
03. Design & Prototyping
I translate strategy into design with high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes. Every visual element, layout, typography and UX flow is crafted with conversion, brand consistency and usability in mind. Three revision rounds are included, and nothing moves into build until you have signed off the designs.
04. WordPress Build
Once the design is approved, I begin the development phase on the chosen Content Management System (CMS). This involves customizing the CMS to fit the design and functionality needs of the site, ensuring it's responsive and user-friendly. The most popular option is WordPress...
alternative CMS
...alternatively I can develop the website in Webflow.
05. Testing & Launch
Before launch I test across browsers and devices, check page speed and accessibility, and set up redirects so existing search rankings carry across. You get a CMS walkthrough and handover documentation, then we go live on an agreed date.
A strategic redesign is more than just a visual upgrade, it’s a business decision. A modern, conversion-focused website reflects your brand’s credibility, improves user experience, and removes friction from key user journeys.
By aligning your site with today’s design standards, accessibility best practices, and performance benchmarks, you not only elevate your brand perception but also boost engagement, SEO performance, and lead generation potential.
From concept to code, I bring deep technical and creative expertise to every project. My approach blends high-end design with scalable development to deliver business-focused outcomes.
Strategic Web Design
12 years
UX & Interface Design
9 years
Custom WordPress Development
9 years
HubSpot CMS Development
8 years
WebFlow Development
7 years
Has been a pleasure working with Mike. He did a fantastic job combining high-quality design with strong front end development (which I understand is rare), and has nicely balanced meeting our (detailed and frequent) requests with ideas of his own. Would strongly recommend him to anyone wanting to work with him.
Chris Wells
hello-adience.com
Mike was a pleasure to work with and did an exceptional job on our entire redesign. I’d highly recommend him to anybody who would like a modern and aesthetically pleasing website.
Andrew James
fidusinfosec.com
Mike was extremely creative and did a very thorough job of understanding our product and market before building a website that matched our needs and mission. He was very flexible with changes that came up throughout the process and does an awesome job of creating web animations (pulsing nodes, moving components, etc.) that added vibrancy to the website. All in all, very creative, patient, and great execution!
Borna Poursheikhani
climate.ai
Mike is a talented developer and designer that went above and beyond for our recent website project. He’s very easy to work with and always came up with solutions – nothing was too hard for him. I can’t recommend him enough!
Margo Camus
supplycompass.com
Mike did a great job on our HubSpot site. He worked to a tight schedule, interpreted the design brief we gave him really well and came up with a compelling design. He then delivered the finished product to schedule, working quickly to make any requested amends and add/change functionality. Really impressive work and Mike would certainly be my first choice for any similar work in the future.
Tom Byford
riskleadershipnetwork.com
It was a pleasure to work with Mike on our music conference website. He went beyond what we needed him to do in order to create a beautiful new website which meets all our needs. We would definitely work with him on future projects.
Ben
iff.rocks
I have worked with many developers and hands down the best! Quality of work is impeccable, everything went smooth and was easy to communicate with. I have project #2 ready for him to start.
Violeta
ispsupplies.com
Mike delivered exceptionally high-quality work. The design conveys the brand message and there were very few errors in the final platform. Despite several challenges outside their control, Mike was able to deliver within the condensed timeline.
Hayley Van Leeuwen
voyagerww.com
Every project is tailored to your goals, audience, and functionality needs. To give you a clearer idea of budget expectations, here are the typical pricing tiers for most projects. Final investment depends on scope, integrations, and technical requirements.
Strategic Website
from $10,000
For growing businesses that need a strategy-led website, not a template. Includes discovery, UX mapping, and conversion-focused design and build.
Research-Led Redesign
from $15,000
For established businesses modernizing a key site. UX research, positioning, stakeholder alignment, and a measurable-growth focus.
Complex / Enterprise Build
from $20,000
For larger organizations and complex sites with multiple stakeholders, deeper functionality, and high-stakes redesigns where getting it right matters most. A fully research-led, strategically scoped project.
Not sure which fits?
Custom
If your project doesn't fit neatly into one of the packages above, let's talk through your requirements and scope a custom solution.
Most common questions my clients ask
Why hire a freelance specialist instead of an agency?
You work directly with the person doing the work, from strategy through to launch, with no account managers, handoffs, or junior staff learning on your project. You get 12+ years of experience, agency-level craft, faster decisions, and a single point of accountability. For most B2B websites in this range, that means stronger work with far less overhead and friction.
How much does a website cost, and how does pricing work?
Every project is fixed-fee, so you know the full cost before we begin, with no hourly surprises. Most engagements fall between $10,000 and $20,000 depending on scope, complexity, and the depth of research and strategy involved. You get a clear quote after a short call, and payments are split across milestones rather than due all at once.
How long does a project take?
Most projects run 6 to 12 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on scope and how quickly content and feedback come through. I give you a realistic timeline up front and keep you updated at every stage. The biggest variable is usually content readiness, which is why we plan for it early.
Do we need to provide the content and copy?
For most projects you supply the core copy and images, and I handle all of the design, structure, and how that content is presented. On larger engagements I offer content guidance and full copywriting support. We agree who owns what before the project starts, so there are no gaps or surprises later.
What happens after launch, and can we manage the site internally?
Yes. I build on platforms like WordPress, Webflow, and HubSpot that you can edit yourself, and I hand over full ownership and access once the project is complete. Every project includes post-launch support to iron out any issues after go-live, and I’m available for ongoing updates whenever you need them.
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