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About
Getting your business online shouldn’t be complicated. With a small, dedicated team of 3, we guide you from first idea to finished website.
We start by creating three distinct design concepts for your website, completely free. You’ll be able to see different creative directions, choose what you like, and give feedback before paying a single dollar. From there, we refine and iterate together until your custom website is built, polished, and ready to launch.
Every website we create is custom tailored to your business and focused on one goal: turning visitors into customers. You get clear communication, thoughtful design, and measurable results , all without the cost or complexity of a large agency.
If you’re ready for a smooth, straightforward web design process, let’s talk about your project.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 17 times
Serves San Jose, CA
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3 employees
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This pro accepts payments via Credit card and Stripe.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Susan Q.
Oct 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
My experience with Jacob co-creating my website was a true team effort. He was responsive everyday as we progressed with the design and always positive in offering to make any changes. He had a great attitude as he worked with my ideas and made sure my vision was professionally completed. His attention to details was just what a great website needs. He is a wonderful staff member of LocalForge and you can not go wrong working with this team!
Details: New website • Personal website • What the web designer recommends • Customer provides most content • Within 1 week • At the pro’s location
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James E.
Sep 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I can’t say enough good things about working with Jacob at Local Forge. He built the Kingdom Forge website for us using Shopify, and we are extremely happy with how everything turned out.
From the beginning, I had a pretty specific vision of what I wanted Kingdom Forge to look and feel like, and I’ll be the first to admit that I changed things and added ideas along the way. Jacob was incredibly patient through all of it. He listened to what I was asking for, made the changes we needed, and really worked with us until everything felt right.
What I appreciated most was that I never felt like he was just trying to get the website finished and move on to the next project. He actually cared about getting it right. Communication was great, he was easy to work with, and whenever something needed to be adjusted, he took care of it.
The Shopify site came out clean, professional, easy to navigate, and really represents what we’re trying to build with Kingdom Forge. Seeing everything finally come together—the journals, apparel, our story, and the community side of the brand—was pretty awesome.
If you’re looking for someone to build your website, especially a Shopify store, I would absolutely recommend Jacob and Local Forge. Starting a business and building a website from the ground up can be overwhelming, and having someone who is patient, responsive, and actually listens makes a huge difference.
Jacob, thank you again for everything you did for us and for helping bring the vision for Kingdom Forge to life. We truly appreciate it.
— James & Lindsay, Kingdom Forge
Details: Overhaul of website • E-commerce site with payments • Wix • Customer provides all content • Within 1 week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jan P.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience working with Jacob and his team! From start to finish, their professionalism, knowledge, creativity, and exceptional talent were evident in everything they did. They are incredibly skilled at what they do, but what truly sets them apart is their kindness, patience, accessibility, and genuine dedication to their clients.
Jacob was beyond fantastic! His expertise in website design, attention to detail, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond were truly exceptional. As a small business owner, I especially appreciated his ability to provide guidance, answer countless questions, and make the entire process feel manageable and enjoyable. He was always patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping us create a website that reflected our vision.
It is rare to find this level of technical expertise and creative talent combined with such outstanding customer service. Working with Jacob was an absolute pleasure, and I am incredibly grateful for his help and support.
If you are looking for website design or digital marketing services, look no further! I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else. I recommend Jacob and his team without hesitation!
Details: Overhaul of website • E-commerce site with payments • Shopify • Customer provides all content • Within 1 week • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Wilfredo P.
Aug 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Outstanding Work – Highly Recommended! I am extremely happy with the website they designed for me. The final result is absolutely gorgeous—elegant, professional, and exactly what I envisioned. They listened carefully to everything I requested and made sure all the details I wanted were beautifully incorporated into the website. What impressed me even more was how quickly they completed the project without sacrificing quality or attention to detail. Communication was excellent, they were very responsive to my requests and changes, and they made the entire process easy and enjoyable. The finished website truly reflects what I wanted to present, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Beautiful work, excellent service, and an amazing turnaround time. I highly recommend them. Five stars!
Details: New website • Personal website • What the web designer recommends • Customer provides most content • Within 1 week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Christiane W.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jacob did an outstanding job rescuing me and my website from an AI generated alternate universe debacle. He was very patient and professional and extremely helpful. The end result looks great and he helped me save money.
Details: New website • Business • Wordpress • Customer provides all content • Within 1 week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jacob Naim
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We provide a clear, fixed price based on the project scope with no surprise fees or open-ended hourly billing. Before you commit, we create three free website concepts so you can see some different approaches for what we would suggest building. Ongoing maintenance is optional.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start by learning about your business, customers, current website, and goals. We then research your market and create three different homepage concepts. Once you choose a direction, we build the full mobile-friendly website, incorporate your content, make revisions, and handle the launch.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have more than 20 years of experience building and leading digital products and customer-facing online experiences. My background includes product strategy, user experience, conversion optimization, content organization, and working directly with design and engineering teams.
