Barefoot Build

05/14/2026

We're so excited to be nominated for Best Web Designer in the CommunityVotes Cary 2026 awards! We're a small family-run studio right here in Cary, and this kind of recognition from the community means everything. If we've ever built your site, helped you get online, or just been in your corner - we'd be honored to have your vote. Voting is open through June 14 ☺️

Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Cary, NC. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 💙🌈∞

This special day means a lot to us. Our co-founder Alison has a background in gifted education, and it’s helped shape so much of how we show up for the people we work and interact with every day.

Today is a good reminder to slow down, be more intentional, and listen a little closer. How can we keep creating opportunities where everyone feels supported and set up to succeed?

There are so many individuals on the autism spectrum doing amazing things every day. They deserve more than just awareness. They deserve real understanding, respect, and opportunity.

And if you know us, you know our message is always the same. We want everyone to succeed. That means continuing to learn, continuing to advocate, and continuing to build something better for everyone.

04/01/2026

You asked, we listened! Now offering subscription payments at Barefoot Build.

That means no more remembering to log in every month to pay your Care Plan - your website care is handled automatically, just the way it should be.

We'll be sending out emails for how to switch in the coming weeks. Thank you to our clients for suggesting this change and helping us create an environment where owning a website is easy for small businesses!

03/28/2026

Did you know we work with local restaurants in Raleigh and around the Triangle?

Online ordering isn’t slowing down, and if your website isn’t set up for it, there’s a good chance you’re losing orders without even realizing it.

We focus on building clean, simple sites that actually make it easy for customers to order directly from you, not through third party apps. And we keep it at a rate that makes sense for small business owners.

Learn how Barefoot Build creates affordable restaurant websites in Raleigh NC that make online ordering simple and help you get more direct orders.

03/25/2026

Ever wonder what our super-glamorous days look like? Here's what we do all day:

Build websites
Fix things that shouldn’t be broken
Talk to Google so you don’t have to
Tell bots to get lost and keep sites secure / running smoothly
Make sure your site is actually helping your business grow

If your web designer isn’t checking in on you after launch, that’s a problem! Always here when you need us. 😉

03/23/2026

Landing page or full website.. which one actually saves you money? (Hint: it's not always the cheaper option upfront 👀)
New blog is live and it's worth a read before you make any decisions about your small business website this year.

Trying to decide between a landing page vs full website? Learn which option makes more sense financially and which one supports long term business growth

03/19/2026

There's always this little moment right before I send a design to a client where I pause. Not because I doubt the work, but because I care about it. A ton.

Every WordPress site I build is intentional. The structure, the flow, the copy, the tiny details most people will never even clock. It all has a purpose. I'm not just sending a design. I'm sending something I've spent hours thinking through for their specific business.

And honestly? There's a little flutter of nervous energy in that moment every single time. Not fear. More like.. anticipation. The good kind!

I want them to open it and feel what I felt while building, and I want them to feel proud of what they're building too.

Because when that clicks, when they're just as excited as I am, that's when I know we're about to make something really, really good together.

That pause right before hitting send never really goes away. Honestly? I hope it never does!

-Alison 😄

03/16/2026

Do you actually own your website? It’s a simple question, but the answer depends heavily on the platform your site is built on. If something breaks, can you restore a full backup of your site?

Our last blog post explains how backups work on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and Webflow and why building with us means you will always own your site.

Do you really own your website? Learn the difference between WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and other builders when it comes to backups and control.