Websites That Look Sharp, Perform Fast, and Grow Your Business Smartly

I design and build modern, high-performing websites that blend strong visuals with effortless usability — so your brand looks great and works even better.

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Hi, I’m Bernard Uhden Jr — Designer, Developer, and Problem Solver.

With over two decades of experience building websites for agencies, brands, and businesses of every size, I’ve learned what works: clarity, speed, and design that tells your story. Whether it’s a full redesign, a performance overhaul, or a new brand system, I help you look professional — and stay in control of your site.

Services Offered

I help businesses and agencies build websites that are fast, reliable, and designed to scale. From strategy and design to development and performance optimization, my services focus on clarity, longevity, and results — not short-lived trends or bloated builds. Click on each card to learn more.

Recent Projects

With over two decades of experience building websites for agencies, brands, and businesses of every size, I’ve learned what works: clarity, speed, and design that tells your story. Whether it’s a full redesign, a performance overhaul, or a new brand system, I help you look professional — and stay in control of your site.

  • Buck County Bull Crapper

    A satirical news website built to parody local media through familiar layouts, sharp headlines, and a performance-focused WordPress foundation.
  • Bernard Uhden Jr. Website

    A performance-first personal website built as both a portfolio and a proof point — showcasing disciplined WordPress architecture, AVIF-only imagery, and consistently fast real-world load times.
  • Traffic Plan Website

    Front-end development for a professional services website, delivering a clean, responsive, and performance-conscious WordPress implementation.
  • Finest Finds Website

    A targeted optimization project focused on improving performance and SEO within an existing SquareSpace environment — without redesigning or rebuilding the site.
  • Mercer Performance Training Website

    A clean, performance-focused WordPress website built for a personal training brand — designed to convert interest into action through clarity, speed, and disciplined structure.

Industry Insights

Fresh perspectives on web design, performance, and strategy — from lessons learned building real-world projects to practical tips you can apply right away.

  • When to Use Elementor vs Gutenberg

    Choosing between Elementor and Gutenberg can define how you build, design, and manage WordPress sites. In this in-depth comparison, I break down when to use each tool, how they perform under real-world conditions, and where both fall short. Whether you’re a small business owner or a designer focused on scalability and speed, this guide helps you choose the right workflow — or even blend the best of both worlds.
  • The Hidden Costs of DIY Website Builders (and When to Move On)

    DIY website builders make it easy to start, but costly to grow. This article breaks down the hidden limitations of platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify — and explains why moving to WordPress with Kadence + Elementor Pro gives you full control, ownership, and long-term performance.
  • Why Your WordPress Site Is Slow

    If your WordPress site feels sluggish, you’re not alone. This guide breaks down the most common causes of slow performance — from hosting and plugins to caching and media — and explains the fixes that actually work, using modern tools like Kadence, Elementor Pro, and Cloudflare.
  • Using CloudPanel to Manage WordPress Sites

    Managing WordPress sites well means thinking beyond themes and plugins. In this article, I explain why I use CloudPanel to manage client websites — and how thoughtful infrastructure choices lead to better performance, stability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Why Senior Designers Think in Systems

    Great websites aren’t built page by page. They’re built as systems. Senior designers understand that scalable, maintainable work comes from patterns, structure, and long-term thinking — not isolated layouts.
  • Building a Fast, Affordable, and Professional Website Setup

    Learn how I built a lightning-fast, professional-grade website using a smart stack of tools — including Kadence Pro, Elementor Pro, Cloudflare, and SiteGround — all without blowing the budget. This post walks through every decision and performance result in plain English.

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