Humans were never meant to live like we do now. For most of history, we didn't know what was happening 12 miles from us, and now we are being told to think about and care about what is happening around the world constantly. I'm going to have an unpopular take. You should only care about what is going on in your community. You should worry about your neighbor's lawn more than wars in a foreign country. Just don't look at my lawn in the process. I have 4 kids and a brown thumb. The point is, the people you have the greatest impact on are right around you.
But Hunter, what does this have to do with web design? Well, a few years ago, when you needed a good website, there was a good chance you didn't have anyone who could help near you. You had to go online and find someone. Then you tried to find the best results for the lowest price. Easy business decision. It's more complicated now. AI has enabled average guys like me to do incredible work, and I live ten minutes away. Sucky thing for you is, now you have to recalculate. If you pick me, maybe I am more expensive than that template online(unlikely, but maybe), but I know people you know, so there is referrals, I know Deland so I write copy like you, and I feed the local economy and am one of the people you should selfishly help to improve your community.
It may take some time to catch on to this, but the world is going to move back to what is near us, because we are being bombarded and can't figure out what is fake anymore. Luckily, when you are looking for a website, you can now get a top tier web experience at a far lower price thanks to Xtremery.
And here’s the kicker: when you work with someone local, you get accountability. If I mess up, I can’t hide behind an email address or vanish into the internet void. You know where to find me — probably at Publix buying snacks for my kids’ soccer team or at the Chisholm Center coaching a rec basketball league as if it actually matters if my kids win. That means I care a whole lot more about the work I do for you than some random designer three states away, because my reputation here is my business.
Another thing people miss is speed. If you’ve ever worked with a big agency out of town, you know the waiting game. You send an email, wait three days, get a vague response, wait another week for a revision. With me? Shoot me a text, and we’ll solve it by the afternoon. Local means communication happens like it should — fast, clear, and with zero “let me circle back to the team.” Spoiler: I am the team.
And let’s not forget the ripple effect. When you hire local, your dollars don’t just vanish into some corporate black hole. They cycle back into DeLand. They pay for coffee at Trilogy, tickets at the Athens Theatre, and yes — maybe even fertilizer for my lawn (no promises). Supporting local isn’t charity; it’s strategy. You’re investing in the very ecosystem your own business depends on.
So here’s my pitch: stop thinking of web design as a commodity you can order online like printer ink. Think of it as a relationship, rooted in the place where your customers live, shop, and raise their kids. That’s what Xtremery is about — high-quality, personal, no-ego tech wizardry that keeps DeLand thriving.
Because at the end of the day, the best way to grow your business is to grow your community. And the best way to grow your community? Start local.