One developer — WordPress, start to finish
Art-forward websites that work for your business
I’ll build a site that tells clients exactly what you do, gives them the information they need, and makes it easy to take the next step.
Background
20+ years in web design and development
IBM
Contractor · 13 years
WebMD
Web Production · 2 years
LicenseStream
Web Designer · 4 years
IBM
Contractor · 13 years
WebMD
Web Production · 2 years
LicenseStream
Web Designer · 4 years
IBM
Contractor · 13 years
WebMD
Web Production · 2 years
LicenseStream
Web Designer · 4 years
Selected work
A custom block-based WordPress site designed to showcase photography, video, and livestream work.
Custom theme · Gutenberg · Responsive design
A polished, text-focused professional identity site built with React and Gatsby.
Front-end project · MDX support · Integrated contact form
Who I build websites for
I build websites for businesses and independent professionals who want a site that clearly communicates what they do, looks great, and works for them.
Explore who I work with below.
Build trust before the first conversation
Dentists, attorneys, veterinarians, accountants, and other professional practices need websites that communicate expertise and build confidence. I create polished, straightforward sites that make your services easy to understand and your business easy to contact.
Look as good online as you do on the job
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC companies, contractors, and other skilled trades need a website that makes it easy for customers to understand what you offer and how to reach you. I build clear, mobile-friendly sites designed around your services, service area, and customers.
Make your expertise stand out
When your business is built around your expertise, your website needs to communicate what you do quickly and make a strong first impression. I build flexible sites for consultants, coaches, therapists, freelancers, and other independent professionals.
Digital portfolios for creatives
Photographers, videographers, artists, and other creatives need a website that puts their work first. I create visually focused portfolios that make it easy for potential clients, collaborators, and audiences to see what you do and get in touch.
Bring your experience online
Whether you run a restaurant, food truck, catering business, or personal chef service, your website should give people a feel for what you offer before they order or book. I create inviting sites that showcase your food, services, personality, and location while making it easy for customers to take the next step.
NYC • Web Design & Development
About the developer
I’m Sheryl Morgan Kausek, the person behind Artist Merge Design. With an arts background and years of experience in web production, WordPress, and front-end development, I bring both creative perspective and technical expertise to every project.
I work directly with every client from our first conversation through launch, so you always have a direct line to the person creating your site. The result is a more personal, collaborative experience from start to finish.
How it works
A focused four-week process built around your business, from initial planning to launch.
01
We talk
A conversation about your work, your audience, and what the site needs to accomplish.
02
I design
Layouts built around your work: clear navigation, generous space, nothing decorative for its own sake.
03
I build & deliver
Custom-built, clean code. Fast, accessible pages you can keep updating long after launch.
What is creative web design?
“When there is a balance of aesthetics and function then you have successful design.”
Sheryl Morgan Kausek, founder
Creative web design is built for businesses and independent professionals that want their site to do more than inform—it should help them stand out to the right clients, communicate clearly, and be remembered. It blends an artistic eye with practical web fundamentals, so your website looks great, reads clearly, and works smoothly across devices. I bring a strong arts-and-technology background, along with WordPress and front-end development skills, to create customized websites that fit your business and your style.
| Usability | Visitors find what they came for on any device. |
| Beautiful design | Layouts that put your work first. |
| Accessible information | Clear structure, readable type, and no clutter. |
| Clean code | WordPress-ready development that’s fast, well-structured, and easy to maintain. |
| Usability Visitors find what they came for on any device. | |
| Beautiful design Layouts that put your work first. | |
| Accessible information Clear structure, readable type, and no clutter. | |
| Clean code WordPress-ready development that’s fast, well-structured, and easy to maintain. |
What does a website cost?
Every project is different. These starting points give you an idea of what you can expect, with final pricing based on the scope of your project.
New Website
One-time project
Starting at $1,799
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-friendly
- Customized design
- Formatting of client-provided content
- Contact form
- 2 revision rounds
Hosting available for $25/month
Website Refresh
One-time project
Starting at $1,299
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-friendly
- Customized design
- Contact form
- 2 revision rounds
Hosting available for $25/month
BEST FOR CONTINUED GROWTH
Website + ongoing care
Monthly plan
$175/month
9-month minimum
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-friendly
- Customized design + content formatting
- Contact form
- Hosting, ongoing maintenance & support included
Let’s build something.
Tell me about your work, what you need help with, and where you’re starting. Share as much or as little as you’d like.
I’ll review the details and reach out personally.