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Hollister · San Benito County · serving the Central Coast

The local AI engineer for Hollister businesses.

Fast, modern websites. Instagram that actually runs itself. An AI receptionist that never misses a call. Built by one Hollister engineer who uses AI to deliver in days what most agencies take weeks for — at a fraction of the price.

Call (408) 413-6203Text me

Reply within 4 hours during work hours, often the same hour. In-person meetings welcome if you're in Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Gilroy, or Salinas.

Real prices · for real businesses

Pick the level that fits.

No "contact us" pricing games. Here's what it actually costs.

Most popular for first-time clients

Website Rebuild

$1,995one-time

A fast, modern, mobile-friendly site that actually converts visitors into customers.

  • Custom design — not a template
  • Mobile-first, loads in under 2 seconds
  • Google-friendly out of the box (local SEO)
  • Booking, contact, payments — wired in
  • Done in 2 weeks. Real working software.
First month free with any website rebuild

AI Social Media

$295per month

Lyra runs your Instagram + DMs. Drafts every post. Books trial visits on your calendar.

  • Weekly content calendar drafted for you
  • Captions + hashtags + image direction
  • Auto-replies to DMs in your brand voice
  • Books appointments to your calendar
  • Monthly review — what worked, what didn't

AI Receptionist

$895per month

Aria answers your phone line 24/7. Books appointments. Routes emergencies to you.

  • Answers every call · never lets one drop
  • Speaks 10+ languages natively
  • Books on your real calendar in real-time
  • Routes emergencies to your phone in seconds
  • Full call transcript + summary by email

Need something more custom? AI receptionist for a multi-location practice, custom mobile app, full marketing automation — all on the table. Engagements that need that scope start at $4,995. Book a call.

Industries I work with

Built for the businesses on Main Street.

Every industry below has a working demo on this site so you can see exactly what AI does for your kind of business — before you spend a dollar.

See all live demos

Dental & medical

Like Aurora, our dental demo

HVAC & trades

Like Northpoint, our HVAC demo

Restaurants

Like Sevilla, our restaurant demo

Real estate

Listings + neighborhood content

Salons & studios

Like Tide, our pilates demo

Wellness

Med spas, gyms, yoga

How working with me actually works

Five steps. No sales theatre.

01

Free 30-min audit

Phone, video, or coffee in Hollister. I'll look at what you have and tell you honestly what's worth fixing.

02

Quote in 24 hours

A one-page quote, fixed price, single payment up front. No SOW theatre. No retainer trap.

03

I start same week

First runnable version in your browser by end of week one. Real, working software.

04

We iterate

Daily updates. Loom videos. Real-time fixes. You direct, I ship.

05

We ship

Goes live in 2 weeks. I watch the first 7 days closely. You own the code from day one.

Things people actually ask

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from hiring an agency?+

I'm a local, solo engineer who uses AI to do in days what an agency takes weeks for. You work directly with me — no project managers, no account reps. The work is faster and meaningfully cheaper because AI does the boring parts (boilerplate, copy variations, basic design refinements) while I handle architecture, judgment, and craft.

Why so much cheaper than agencies?+

Two reasons. One: I don't have agency overhead — no office, no PMs, no sales team. Two: I use AI heavily in my own workflow, so the same project takes me a fraction of the hours it takes a 5-person team. I'm passing the savings on. The work isn't worse — it's actually built using the same AI tools we sell.

Is this really one person?+

Yes. That's the deal — you're working with me, not a team. That's better for most Hollister businesses: faster decisions, real accountability, no layers. If your project needs a team, I'll tell you up front.

What if I'm not happy with the website?+

I do a free 30-minute audit before anything. If we're not a fit, we don't start. If you don't love the first round, I keep iterating — there's no project that ships without you saying it's good. If after 2 weeks of work you'd rather walk, I keep what you've paid and the work goes in the trash. That's never happened.

Do you work with businesses outside Hollister?+

Yes — most of my higher-end work is on the coast (Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz) and the South Bay. But Hollister and San Benito County are home, and I price specifically for local businesses here.

Booking new projects this month

Have a project in mind? Let's talk.

The fastest path is a 30-minute call. Tell me about your business, I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit — and what it would cost.