Freelance Web Developer
Clean, Custom Websites. Built From Scratch.
I'm Jacob Hedtke — a web developer based in Tippecanoe, OH. I build hand-coded websites for local businesses and individuals. No WordPress, no drag-and-drop builders. Just clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that works.
<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en"><head> <title>Your Business</title></head><body> <!-- built by Jacob Hedtke --> <h1>Welcome to Your Site</h1> <p>Fast. Clean. Yours.</p> <a href="contact.html">Get in touch</a></body></html> How I Build
No Page Builders. No Templates. Just Real Code.
Every website I deliver is written line by line. That means faster loads, cleaner SEO, and a site that belongs to you — not locked to any platform.
Hand-Coded
No bloated page builders or themes. Every pixel is intentional, every line written specifically for your site.
Mobile-First
More than half your visitors are on phones. Every site I build looks great and runs perfectly on any screen.
SEO-Ready
Semantic HTML, fast load times, and proper meta tags give your site the best shot at ranking well in search.
You Own It
No subscriptions, no platform lock-in. You receive the actual files — your website is yours to keep forever.
Featured Work
Real Sites for Real Businesses
Live, working websites I've built for actual businesses in Ohio.
Chillaxin 'N' Waxin
Full business website for an auto detailing shop. Service showcases, booking info, responsive design, and local SEO optimization. A real paying client.
Visit Site →Better Banner Printing
Concept website for a custom print shop. Product catalog, pricing displays, and a quote request system — built as a free demo to show what's possible.
View Demo →Transparent Pricing
Straightforward Rates. No Hidden Fees.
Already have a site that needs a refresh, or starting from zero? I charge a flat rate either way, plus an optional monthly plan to keep everything running. No surprise invoices, no subscriptions you didn't sign up for.
Local & Personal
Based in Tippecanoe, OH. You talk directly to the person writing your code — no account managers, no runaround.
Fast Turnaround
Most projects ship in 1–3 weeks depending on scope. I don't keep you waiting months for a simple business site.
Curious?
Ever Wonder How a Website Actually Gets Made?
I put together a page that walks you through it — the three languages every site is built with, live code you can edit yourself, and why your site needs to work on phones.
The Skeleton
The structure — headings, text, images, links. Every page starts here.
The Style
Colors, fonts, layout, animation. CSS turns a plain document into a design.
The Brains
Buttons that respond, menus that open, forms that submit. JS makes it interactive.
Let's Build Something
Ready for a Website That Actually Works?
Send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. Based in Tippecanoe, OH — happy to work with anyone anywhere.