San Diego Made Websites
Fortify
Web Design
I build modern, professional websites for San Diego small businesses
Ready to Build Your Fort? A strong website is the foundation of every successful business. Select “Start Your Project” and let’s start building yours.
My Services
Every business is different, and so is every website. Whether you're launching your very first site or ready for a full custom build, I offer three packages designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Starter
Perfect for new businesses ready to launch their first professional website. Clean, mobile-friendly, and built to make a strong first impression.
Professional
For established businesses ready to stand out. Custom styling, portfolio setup, and everything you need to grow your online presence.
Premium
A fully custom website built exactly to your vision. Feature-rich, branded, and designed to scale with your business.
about me
San Diego-based web designer, creative consultant, and personal trainer helping small businesses grow with intention.
Web Designer and Creative Consultant — Michelle is a San Diego-based entrepreneur who wears her passion for design proudly. With a background in HTML and CSS and a sharp eye for what makes a business stand out, she founded Fortify Web Design to help local small businesses build websites that are not only beautiful, but built with real purpose behind them. Michelle believes your website is your most powerful first impression and she takes that seriously. From crafting clean, modern designs to making sure every page works hard for your business, she's here to build something that lasts.
When she's not designing websites, you can find Michelle in the gym, brainstorming her next creative project, or helping others level up because building people up is just what she does.
Recent Projects
Real websites for real San Diego businesses designed to impress and built to perform.
PainGuru.org Natural Healing & Pain Management — Bakersfield, CA.
A clean, professional 3-page website built for a Bakersfield-based natural healing and pain management practice. Designed to establish credibility, communicate services clearly, and make it easy for patients to book appointments. Built on WordPress with a focus on trust and accessibility.
ESF Welding Professional Welding Services — San Diego, CA
A bold, modern 4-page website built for a San Diego-based welding professional. The site features custom JavaScript interactions hover over the right spot and you'll catch a spark effect that brings the craft to life. Clean layout, strong visuals, and built to convert visitors into customers. Launching Soon
Why Choose ME?
Why Fortify? Here's what makes working with me different from the rest...
No agencies. No handoffs. Just me.
When you work with Fortify, you work directly with me, no agencies, no outsourcing, no surprises. I take the time to understand your business and build a site that actually reflects who you are. Your success is personal to me because I'm a small business owner too
You own everything
built for small Businesses
San Diego Local
Personal attention
Let's Build Something
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What Happens Next?
1. Discovery Call We hop on a quick 30-minute call to talk about your business, your goals, and what you need from your website.
2. Proposal & Agreement You'll receive a custom proposal outlining your package, timeline, and investment. Once signed, we're officially a go.
3. Design & Build I get to work building your site. You'll receive a preview link to review progress and submit any revision requests in writing.
4. Launch Day After final approval, your site goes live. I'll walk you through how to manage it and you'll be handed the keys to your new digital home.
Contact Form
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Proudly serving San Diego small businesses.
I look forward to hearing from you!