Business Details
27 Years
experience
Custom Web Design & Development Services
Founded in 1999, Net Prophet has been delivering tailored web solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Our approach prioritizes personal collaboration, ensuring each website reflects the unique needs of clients and their audiences. With expertise in WordPress development, we offer comprehensive design, development, and ongoing management services. We emphasize transparency, avoiding rigid forms or project managers, instead fostering direct communication throughout the process.Our portfolio spans diverse industries, showcasing our commitment to functional, client-focused digital presence. While our own website remains intentionally minimal, it serves as a gateway to demonstrate our capabilities through client projects. Owner Mike Rice brings two decades of corporate experience from IBM, blending professionalism with an informal, client-centric methodology. We specialize in translating business goals into effective online platforms through iterative design and open dialogue.
Services
Website Design
Web Development
Website Management
WordPress Support
Portfolio Review
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of professional web development experience since 1999
- Our collaborative process prioritizes direct client communication over project managers
- Specialized WordPress expertise with user-friendly content management training
- Portfolio demonstrates proven success across diverse business sectors
- Flexible pricing tailored to project complexity, not client budgets
Services
Website Design
Custom website design creates visually compelling digital storefronts that reflect brand identity. Our process begins with client consultation to understand business objectives and target audiences. We develop tailored homepage prototypes that establish visual hierarchy, navigation structure, and content presentation for effective user engagement.
Web Development
Full-stack web development implements functional websites using WordPress platforms. We integrate required features like contact forms, e-commerce capabilities, and content management systems. Development timelines adapt to project complexity and client collaboration schedules, with options for phased implementation based on priority features.
Website Management
Ongoing website management services ensure digital presence remains current and functional. We handle content updates, security patches, and performance optimizations. Clients may choose full management, shared responsibilities, or self-management with initial training and support resources.
WordPress Support
WordPress implementation includes user-friendly content management training. We teach clients to maintain websites independently using familiar interface elements. Support packages available for periodic updates or complete backend administration while clients focus on core business operations.
Portfolio Review
Client portfolio showcases demonstrate our capabilities across industries. Current examples include municipal websites, healthcare providers, and retail businesses. Prospective clients may contact existing customers directly to discuss project outcomes and service experience with Net Prophet.
People
Mike Rice
Owner
Founder with 25+ years of web development experience since leaving IBM in 1999. Operates from Hudson Valley home office, emphasizing personal service and direct client collaboration for small to mid-sized businesses.
Questions
What factors determine website costs?
Pricing depends on design complexity, required features, and content requirements ranging from $400 to $4000 for standard projects.
How does the development process work?
We begin with free consultation to understand business needs, create a customized homepage prototype, then iteratively refine through client collaboration.
Can clients update their own websites?
All sites use WordPress for easy self-management. We provide training and offer optional ongoing management services.
What experience does Net Prophet have?
Owner Mike Rice has 25+ years of web development experience since 1999, previously working at IBM for two decades.
How long does website development take?
Timelines vary by project complexity and client availability. Simple sites may complete in days while complex projects take months.
