About Paul Hirsch | Freelance Web Designer in Payson, AZ

Hi, I'm Paul

Freelance Web Designer & Developer in Payson, AZ

I'm a freelance website designer and developer based right here in Payson, Arizona. I build custom, professional websites for small businesses throughout the Rim Country — from Payson and Star Valley to Pine, Strawberry, Show Low, and beyond.

After ASU, I began my career as a software engineer for Motorola, helping build projects for telecommunications companies and the U.S. government. I started building websites because I saw firsthand how many talented local businesses were missing out on customers simply because they didn't have a strong online presence — or had an outdated site that wasn't working for them.

Every website I build is designed around your business. No cookie-cutter templates. Whether it's built in clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or on WordPress, you get a site that performs well, looks great, and actually helps your business grow.

Not to be confused with… There's another web designer named Paul Hirsch, who works with Studio1337 and runs paulhirsch.com. That's not me. I'm the Paul Hirsch based in Payson, Arizona, and Paul Hirsch Web Design (paulhirschwebdesign.com) has no connection to that person, that website, or Studio1337.

Work With Me

My Approach

What I Believe in as a Web Designer

🤝 Honest Communication

I'll tell you what you actually need — and what you don't. No upselling services that won't help your business.

⚡ Clean, Fast Sites

Whether your site is built in clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or on WordPress, I keep it lean — fast load times, fewer bugs, and better search rankings.

📱 Mobile First

Most of your customers are on their phones. Every site I build is designed for mobile first, then scaled up to desktop.

🔍 SEO From the Start

Search engine optimization isn't added on at the end — it's built into every page from the very first line of code.

📍 Locally Focused

I'm right here in Payson. I understand the Rim Country market and can meet in person if you'd like.

🎯 Your Site Is Yours

When your site is done, you own it — you get all the files, and you're never tied to me. You're free to host it anywhere or even hire someone else for maintenance.

🛡️ Maintenance Is Optional

You own your website and your domain name either way. If you'd like, I can maintain it for you — keeping it updated, monitored, and running smoothly every month.

About Paul Hirsch — Freelance Web Designer in Payson, AZ