Stephen Tennill

Websites. Automation. Design.

I build websites, digital tools, and automation for small businesses that need something practical, useful, and easy to manage.

Not sure exactly what you need? Start with what you’re trying to accomplish and I’ll help you figure out the simplest way to get there.

Desk with a monitor showing the Stephen Tennill logo, stacked design books, a plant, and a mug.

About

I build things that solve real problems.

I’m Stephen Tennill. I build websites, digital tools, and automation for businesses that need something useful without making it unnecessarily complicated.

Most of what I build starts with somebody saying, “There has to be a better way to do this.”

Sometimes that means a website. Sometimes it’s a digital menu, a small business app, or an automation that gets repetitive work out of the way.

You don’t need to come to me with a technical plan. A plain description of the goal, the frustration, or what you wish worked differently is enough. I’ll help figure out the rest.

A workspace with a website, a digital menu, and an automation flow.
  • Practical by design

    If something doesn’t need to be complicated, I don’t make it complicated.

  • Built around the problem

    I don’t start with a template and force your business into it. I build around what you actually need.

  • Made to be useful

    Good design matters, but the end result also needs to make your day easier.

My process

  1. 01 Understand

    I start with the problem and what’s getting in the way.

  2. 02 Plan

    I’ll work out the simplest approach that makes sense for the project.

  3. 03 Build

    I turn the idea into a working website, tool, automation, or digital experience.

  4. 04 Simplify

    I refine it until it’s easy to use, easy to manage, and does what it’s supposed to do.

Contact

Let’s figure out what you need.

You don’t need a finished plan or technical details. Tell me what you’re trying to build, what isn’t working, or what you wish was easier.

I’ll read your message and get back to you with the clearest next step.

No sales pitch. No getting passed around. Just a straightforward conversation about what makes sense.

Thanks for reaching out.

Your message is in. I’ll take a look and get back to you as soon as I can.

What to expect

  1. 01
    Clear pricing

    Based on what you selected, I’ll send the price and what’s included up front, so it’s clear what you’re getting.

  2. 02
    A few questions

    I’ll still ask a few questions to gather the details. If the project is more complicated than a basic service, I’ll let you know.

  3. 03
    See the idea

    I’ll show you relevant work I’ve already done and, when it makes sense, give you a demo or preview so you can see how the idea could work for you.

  4. 04
    I build it

    Once we agree on the direction, I’ll handle the build and keep you updated as everything comes together.

  5. 05
    Review & launch

    You’ll get a chance to review and test everything. If something needs adjusting, we’ll take care of that before the project goes live.

No pressure to commit just because you reached out. The first step is simply figuring out what makes sense for what you need.