About

Hi, I’m Bryce! A developer and web designer building fast sites for small businesses.

Pothos Web Design is built around a simple idea: most small businesses do not need a bloated website. They need something fast, trustworthy, and easy for real people to use.

Developer-led work

You’re working directly with the person building the site, not getting passed through a sales process.

Built for small business reality

The work is designed around clarity, speed, and conversions, not trendy complexity.

Long-term simplicity

The goal is a site that stays easy to trust, easy to update, and easy to maintain.

Who I Am

A Vermont-based software engineer focused on practical, polished websites.

I’m a software engineer based in Vermont, working with local businesses and remote clients. I help small businesses look professional online without the stress. I create websites with HTML & CSS so they load quickly, stay stable, and don’t come with the headaches of page builders like WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix.

If you want a site that’s clean, modern, and easy to support long-term, then you’re in the right place.

Bryce Simonds, web developer and owner of Pothos Web Design

How I Work

Simple process, clear communication, and no unnecessary layers.

The goal is to keep the project easy to understand while still delivering a site that feels polished and professional.

Clear first steps

I start with what your business does, who the site is for, and what action you want visitors to take.

  • Practical recommendations instead of tech-jargon
  • Focus on the pages your business actually needs
  • Messaging built to be easy to scan

Clean execution

The site is designed and built to feel modern, load fast, and work smoothly on phones first.

  • Hand-coded HTML and CSS
  • Responsive layouts with clear hierarchy
  • Lightweight structure that is easier to maintain

Work Together

If that approach sounds like the right fit, let’s talk.

Whether you need a first website or a redesign, I can help you figure out the simplest effective path forward.