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James Fawks

Software Engineer & Consultant

I take the time to understand your problems and turn them into viable solutions. You dream it; I code it.

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James Fawks

Fixed-Budget App Development

Take your product idea to the market fast with a quality MVP (Minimal Viable Product) that will attract early adopters for as little as $5,000 to $60,000 in just 1 to 3 months.

  • Cost Effective
  • Rapid Development
  • Core Features
  • Early Customer Acquisition
  • Gather Critical User Feedback
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Affordable Website Design

Don’t lose potential leads because your website is slow or hard to navigate! People have short attention spans, so getting your message out quickly and effectively is important. I take the time to learn about your business and customers to design a website you will be proud of!

  • A custom design that fits your brand that you will love!
  • Showcase your business in a way your customers will appreciate
  • Responsive design that works on desktop and mobile
  • Lightning-fast load times
  • No more software or security updates to worry about
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Software Consulting

With two decades of experience as a software engineer working for enterprises and startups, I can answer your questions and help you solve your software problems.

  • Discuss your app idea and plan for what you might need
  • Give you an introduction to the app development process
  • Help review contracts to ensure your app is built the way you want
  • Review code for security and compliance issues
  • Make sure all features work correctly before you sign off on a contract
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Testimonials

See what my clients are saying about my work.

“Working with James Fawks on my website was a fantastic experience. From start to finish, he demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and technical expertise. He took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life with a sleek, modern design that perfectly represents my brand. The site is not only visually appealing but also user-friendly and responsive. James was always available to answer my questions and made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a top-notch website developer!”

Parker Egert
PJE Construction Services

“James was professional, remained in communication, was able to meet with clients, and demonstrated flexibility in his solutions. My project benefited greatly from his participation, and I feel lucky that I found such a knowledgeable resource! Would hire again.”

Upwork Client
Upwork

“We hired James to create a webpage for our newly founded business. James was incredibly professional and easy to work with, and really helped us with any questions we had. We are very happy with the final product and would recommend James to anyone that needs similar work done. James is very knowledgeable in the field and made the process easy, quick, and affordable.”

Nicholas Salerno
My GC

“I had been looking for a developer to work with for a couple year before I found James Fawks. It is very refreshing for me to work with someone that does what they say they will while also bringing additional value with insights into the industry of software development and also business development in general. He has taken the time to get to know both my business and my needs as a business owner, and addressed them to beyond expectations. Highly recommended.”

Jim Lowry
The Boaters App

“Great experience working with James. Excellent communication skills and understanding of his domain. He quickly diagnosed and resolved an issue that two previous Upwork contractors were unable to resolve.”

Upwork Client
Upwork

Featured Projects

Things I have built or helped develop and maintain

My GC

My GC

My GC is a startup in Pennsylvania with a mission to build a network for contractors to foster an environment of collaboration and success.
PJE Construction Services

PJE Construction Services

I designed the website for pjecs.com to be a single-page website where clients can get a quick overview of what PJE Construction Services offers.
Personal Website

Personal Website

I decided to revamp my website since my freelancing career has started to pick up. The site gives me a more professional outlet to showcase my talents and recent projects and host my blog.
    Photoprivy

    Photoprivy

    Photoprivy is a private social media app for parents to share their children’s photos privately and securely with the people they trust.

    Send me a message

    No matter how small or ambitious the project is, or even if you have a question, don't hesitate to send me a message.

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    Featured Blog

    Latest articles about freelancing, consulting, or development.

    How Much Does It Cost to Build a Web Application

    How Much Does It Cost to Build a Web Application

    Many factors can affect the price of building and maintaining a customer web application. There are also a few ways you can help mitigate costs. Just be careful; there are tradeoffs, and some decisions can be costly down the road, jeopardizing the success of your web application.

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    How Switching to Hugo From WordPress Can Help You Save Money

    How Switching to Hugo From WordPress Can Help You Save Money

    Most businesses need a simple website for customers to discover and contact their business. With an average maintenance cost of $600 to $3,600 a year, you are overpaying for your business WordPress website. Wouldn’t it be nice to put that money elsewhere in your business?

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    What is a Minimal Viable Product?

    What is a Minimal Viable Product?

    A Minimal Viable Product (MVP) has enough core features to test your business idea and attract early adopters to validate the idea, not the product.

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    Before You Spend Thousands on Getting Your App Built, Get a Second Opinion

    Before You Spend Thousands on Getting Your App Built, Get a Second Opinion

    How do you know the firm or developer you hired is developing a solid app? Are there any security risks with the app design? Are there issues that could cause problems in the future?

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    How Do I Know My Digital Marketing Campaign Is Working?

    How Do I Know My Digital Marketing Campaign Is Working?

    Talking to other business owners who have hired digital marketing agencies, I have found a common theme of frustration on spending thousands and getting little results. So I want to share what I’ve learned and the one question I ask now to vet the agency.

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    Bug-Free Is a Lie—Don’t Fall for It!

    Bug-Free Is a Lie—Don't Fall for It!

    Are you looking for someone to develop your app? Don’t let a scam artist scam you out of thousands.

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