About

You're hiring the person who builds it.

I'm a software engineer in Pensacola, and I build your site, host it, and answer when it breaks.

Who you're working with

Christopher Calmes

I've written code for a living since 2018, including years on payroll and banking software, plus projects for nonprofits and government agencies. That work taught me to build for daily use.

I started Emerald Coast Web Co. for the businesses along the Gulf Coast. Most need a fast website and someone to call when it breaks. I build the site, host it, and pick up the phone.

The website is the start. After I build yours, you already know who to call when a spreadsheet stops doing the job and you need software built for your business.

What's behind it

  • ✓ Professional developer since 2018
  • ✓ Software built for banks, nonprofits, and government agencies
  • ✓ Websites, hosting, and custom software from one person
  • ✓ B.S. Computer Science
How I work

What to expect.

Plain answers

Ask why a page costs what it does, and you'll get a straight answer. If I can't justify a line item, I take it out.

The price before work

You get the number before I start building. One round of revisions is included, and anything past that gets its own line on the invoice.

Reachable after launch

Hosting includes support. When a contact form stops sending email, you call me and I fix it.

Built to load fast

Every site ships with compressed images, cached pages, and a hosting setup built for speed. I test it on a phone before it goes live.

Local, in person

Gulf Coast businesses tend to hire local, and storms are part of the reason. Out-of-town crews finish the job and leave. The people who live here are still around when something needs fixing. I live in Pensacola, work from Milton to Fort Walton Beach, and you can meet me in person.

Room to grow

Your first site can be a single page. If you later need booking, invoicing, or a customer portal, I can add it without starting over.

Zero slop

I use AI-accelerated development to get you results faster, but a person drives every step. I write, fact-check, and proofread everything that goes on your site. Customers can tell when a computer wrote something, and they want the human touch, especially from a small business.

Let's talk about your business.

No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about what you need.

Get a Quote