Hi, my name is

BEN THIRD

I help small businesses compete online with websites that work for their customers.

As a frontend developer, I focus on understanding your business while we establish your professional online presence. My approach: your project, your vision—with full technical support.

About Me

I'm a frontend developer who focuses on performance and user experience. Every website I build is optimized for speed, search engines, and mobile users—because that's what actually drives results for small businesses.

My development approach emphasizes clean code, fast loading times, and clear navigation. I understand that small business owners need websites that work reliably and help customers find what they're looking for quickly.

I've learned that the best websites combine technical excellence with business strategy. When I work with clients, I focus on building solutions that serve their customers first, then handle the technical optimization that makes everything run smoothly.

Technologies I work with:

React & Astro
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Next.js
Git & GitHub
Responsive Design

Algorithm Enthusiast

Built an advanced N-Queens solver, a computational challenge typically covered in advanced algorithms courses. This demonstrates my methodical thinking and persistence—the same qualities I bring to every development project.

Featured Projects

Professional taxi service website showing mobile-optimized design with prominent phone number and service area information for Alexandria Minnesota

Town and Country Transportation, LLC

Local taxi service website optimized for mobile customers and search engines. Achieved Lighthouse scores of 94 Performance, 100 Accessibility, 96 Best Practices, and 100 SEO. Focused on fast loading times, clear contact information, and local SEO to help them compete with ride-sharing apps.

AstroTailwind CSSResponsive Design
Interactive N-Queens algorithm visualizer displaying chess board with queen placements and real-time performance statistics

N-Queens Algorithm Visualizer

Advanced algorithm visualizer demonstrating complex problem-solving capabilities. Built an optimized solver for the classic N-Queens computational challenge, with real-time visualization and performance tracking.

ReactTypeScriptAlgorithm Design
Let's Build Something Together

What I Can Build for You

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Single Page Sites

Focused single-page sites that need to make a strong first impression quickly.

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Multi-Page Websites

Full websites for businesses who need to convey more information than possible in a single landing page.

Features for All Websites

Mobile-first responsive design
Fast loading performance
SEO-friendly structure
Contact forms & CTAs
Social media integration
Gallery & portfolio displays
SEO optimization

How We'll Work Together

1

Discovery Call

We'll discuss your needs, goals, and vision for the project

2

Planning & Design

I'll create mockups and plan the technical approach

3

Development

Regular updates and opportunities for feedback

4

Launch & Handoff

Deployment, documentation, and basic training

Let's Work Together

I'm currently accepting new clients for frontend development projects. Ready to bring your vision to life with clean, professional web development?

Find Me on Upwork

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