Web Development
Custom sites built from scratch. No templates, no page builders. Mobile-first, fast, and designed to bring in customers.
What I Do
Three ways I help small businesses
From the first line of code to the day-to-day support after launch.
Booking & Business Systems
Online scheduling, client portals, admin dashboards, and systems that replace the tools you're overpaying for.
IT Support & Consulting
On-site computer repair, system setup, cybersecurity audits, and ongoing tech support for small businesses.
Recent Work
Live projects
Real businesses running on systems I built. Every link below is in production.
Liberty K9 Rescue Ranch
Web + AdminDog rescue and training academy in Barnum, MN. Full site build with live dog roster, admin panel, and adoption application system.
lk9rescueranch.orgPawndr
iOS + AndroidPet adoption mobile app connecting shelters with families. Native iOS and Android app with real-time sync, role-based accounts, and shelter partner dashboard.
pawndrapp.infoWrist Work Barber Lounge
Web + BookingBarbershop site with full service menu, recording studio section, and branded booking integration for a four-chair shop on University Ave in Saint Paul.
View live site Moving to wristworker.com after domain transfer.Areas I Serve
Web developer for Frogtown, Como Park, and the Twin Cities
I work from Saint Paul. If you are nearby we can meet in person; anywhere else in Minnesota, we work by phone and video.
Saint Paul
Frogtown
Shops, restaurants, studios, and nonprofits around University Avenue, Dale, and Rice Street. Close by for in-person kickoffs and on-site IT visits.
Saint Paul
Como Park
Home-based businesses, trades, and neighborhood shops near Como Lake and Lexington Parkway. A simple site that shows up when the neighbors search.
Saint Paul
Midway
Businesses along University and Snelling, from small offices to service shops. Websites, online booking, and on-site IT support a short drive away.
City
Saint Paul
Downtown, Grand Avenue, West 7th, Payne-Phalen, Highland, and beyond. Local businesses that need to be found on Google Maps and booked online.
City
Minneapolis
Just across the river. I build and launch remotely, and meet in person when it helps, whether you are in Northeast, Uptown, or South.
Region
Twin Cities & Minnesota
The whole metro, from the suburbs to the river towns, and clients elsewhere in Minnesota. Same flat price, scoped on a short call.
Not sure whether you are in my area? Ask. Most projects are built remotely, so location rarely gets in the way.
Book a callPricing
Flat rates, scoped up front
Every job is scoped and priced as one flat number before work starts. These are starting points. Your quote comes after a short call about what you actually need.
Starter Site
Starting at $800
- Up to 5 pages, built mobile-first
- Contact form
- Local search setup, lined up with your Google Business profile
- Clean previews when your link is shared on social or by text
- Hosting set up for you
Business Site + Booking
Starting at $1,500
- Everything in the Starter Site
- Online booking or quote requests
- Text and email alerts to your staff when a request comes in
- An admin view to manage requests
- Deals and promos you can change in one place
- Photo gallery and reviews
Custom Web Application
Starting at $4,500
- User accounts with roles and permissions
- Database and admin dashboard
- Payments
- Workflows and connections to the tools you already use
- A staging copy to review changes before they go live
Mobile App — iOS & Android
Starting at $8,000
- Native iOS and Android apps
- App Store and Google Play setup, with listing images
- Privacy policy and store compliance handled
- Submission and review managed for you
- Backend and admin console
IT & On-Site Support
$150 per visit
- Hardware and software troubleshooting
- Network setup
- Workstation setup
- Data recovery attempts
- Email and account setup
Support after launch
Year one of support and maintenance is included with every build. After that, choose a $250/month care plan — hosting oversight, content updates, security patches, uptime monitoring, and priority response — or pay $150 per incident with no commitment.
Payment
50% deposit to start, balance at launch. You get a contract and invoice before any work begins. Working with a tighter budget? Bring it up on the call and I'll work out what makes sense for you.
How I Work
One flat price, no surprises
It starts with a short call about your business and what isn't working. I tell you what you need and scope it as one flat price, in writing, before any work begins. I handle everything — design, development, hosting, and domain — and year one of support is included. At launch, everything transfers into your name.
- Scoped and priced up front
- Yours at launch
- Year one support included
Who is Eli Edholm?
Eli Edholm is an independent web developer and IT consultant based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He builds custom websites, booking systems and apps for small businesses in Frogtown, Como Park, the Midway and across the Twin Cities. Every project is priced as one flat number before work starts.
Is there a freelance web developer in Frogtown, Como Park or Saint Paul?
Yes. Eli Edholm is a freelance web developer based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He serves Frogtown, Como Park, the Midway, the rest of Saint Paul, Minneapolis and the wider Twin Cities, and works remotely with clients elsewhere in Minnesota.
What does a Twin Cities freelance web developer like Eli Edholm do?
Eli builds custom small business websites, online booking and business systems, web applications and iOS and Android apps, and provides on-site IT support. Sites are built from scratch, mobile-first, with no templates or page builders.
How much does a small business website cost in Saint Paul?
A Starter Site starts at $800, a Business Site with online booking at $1,500, a Custom Web Application at $4,500 and a mobile app at $8,000, and on-site IT support is $150 per visit. Your exact quote is one flat price, given after a short call.
How fast can Eli build my website?
A Starter Site takes 7–10 days from deposit and a Business Site with booking takes 2–3 weeks. A custom web application takes 4–8 weeks and a mobile app 8–14 weeks.
How do I book a call with Eli Edholm?
Use the Book a call form at eliedholm.com or call 612-260-3685. Eli usually replies the same day to set up a short call about your business.
What happens after my website launches?
Year one of support and maintenance is included with every build. After that you can choose a $250 per month care plan or pay $150 per incident with no commitment.
How does payment work?
You pay a 50% deposit to start and the balance at launch, after receiving a contract and invoice. Eli accepts invoice, Apple Pay, Venmo or bank transfer.
Contact
Book a call
Tell me about your business and what isn't working. I'll get back to you to set up a short call — usually the same day.
- Name Eli Edholm
- Email elilovelife@gmail.com
- Phone 612-260-3685
- Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Serving Frogtown, Como Park & the Twin Cities
- Payment Invoice, Apple Pay, Venmo, or bank transfer