Maryland & Pennsylvania · Web Design & Development
I design and build websites for local businesses across Maryland and Pennsylvania — fast, secure, and built visible from day one, so people can actually find you online. No agency markup, no bloated retainers.
Built with a Cybersecurity & Computer Science background — your site is built to be safe, not just pretty.
A mix of real client projects and personal builds that show range — from local service businesses to full web apps.
Client Work
Designed and built the full website for a residential contracting company serving Pennsylvania and Maryland — roofing, siding, decking, gutters, windows, and remodeling. Includes service-area pages, project galleries, and lead-gen contact flows.
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Built a calorie and nutrition tracking app currently used day-to-day by family and friends — real users, real feedback loops, ongoing improvements.
Built in high school and still used by the school today to teach students the basics of Python programming.
New websites built from scratch for small businesses that need a real online presence — fast, mobile-friendly, and easy to update.
Outdated or clunky site? I'll rebuild it — usually for far less than a typical agency quote — without losing the content and reputation you've already built.
Every site launches with SEO basics already in place — not an upsell, just part of building it right.
I also bring hands-on experience with SEO and Google Business Profile setup — useful if getting found on Google matters to your business.
This isn't a marketing line — here's exactly what "secure" means on every site I build:
Every project gets a free custom estimate based on page count, whether it needs to connect to other services or store information, and what it needs to do. These packages are starting points.
Starting at $600
Starting at $1,200
Starting at $2,000
Every package includes mobile-friendly design, a contact form, HTTPS, and SEO basics.
$200
Standalone setup or cleanup if you don't need a full site rebuild.
$75/month
Ongoing SEO monitoring and small adjustments to keep your site performing.
We talk through your business and what your site actually needs to do — no pressure, no cost.
You get a free custom estimate and a simple signed agreement before any work starts.
I design and build your site, with 2 rounds of revisions included along the way.
Your site goes live, fully yours — with all accounts and access handed over.
I'm Nicholas Kern, a college student double-majoring in Cybersecurity and Computer Science, with a minor in Cyber Criminology, at Mount St. Mary's University.
I've spent the last 2+ years building websites and doing hands-on SEO and Google Business Profile work — but the cybersecurity background is what actually sets my work apart. Most freelancers building small business websites aren't thinking about security at all. I am, by training.
I work with small businesses directly — no agency, no middleman — serving Maryland and Pennsylvania, with remote work available anywhere.
You do, once it's paid in full. I hand over the site and all access.
Every project gets a free custom estimate. Packages start at $600, depending on size and features.
Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on the size of the project.
Hosting is set up in your own account — most small sites fit free hosting plans. The main ongoing cost is your domain name, renewed yearly.
Yes — updates after handover are quoted per request.
Yes, remotely — location isn't a barrier.
I'm a Cybersecurity and Computer Science double major — security isn't an afterthought for me, it's the lens I build everything through. Most freelance sites are never built that way.
I'd genuinely rather hop on a call or meet in person — it's the fastest way for me to actually understand your business and what your site needs to do. That said, email works completely fine too, whatever's easiest for you.
freestatewebco@gmail.com 443-244-7885