About builtbyjo
A one-person studio with a simple mission: give small businesses websites that actually work for them.
Location: Romania
Working internationally with English and
Dutch-speaking clients
The Story
Hey, I'm Jochem Van Uytfanghe — most people just call me Jay. I started builtbyjo because I kept seeing the same problem over and over again.
Small businesses with great products and great service, held back by websites that didn't do them justice. Outdated designs, slow pages, sites that looked broken on a phone — or no website at all. Meanwhile their competitors with better websites were winning customers that should have been theirs.
The agencies that could fix this were either too expensive for a small business or treated them like ticket numbers. I thought: why can't a local business get the same quality of website as a big company — from someone who actually picks up when they call?
So that's what I do. Websites built with care, at prices that make sense — with AI assistants available for businesses that want to take it further.
How I Work
builtbyjo isn't a big agency with account managers and support tickets. It's me. When you start a project, you work with me directly. I design your website, I build it, and I'm the one you message when you have questions.
I know that sounds like it doesn't scale. And you're right — it doesn't. That's intentional. I'd rather build 50 websites really well than 500 poorly. Every project gets my full attention.
"Every client works directly with me — no account managers, no support tickets."
What I Believe
🎯 Founder-Level Attention
You're not a ticket number. Every client I work with gets direct access to me. Questions get answered in hours, not days.
⚡ Fast Delivery
You see a first version of your website within days, not months. I handle all the technical stuff — you just tell me about your business.
💰 Honest Pricing
No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no lock-in. We agree on a price before I start, and that's the price you pay.
❤️ Actually Caring
I want your website to work for you. If something isn't delivering value, I'll be the first to tell you. Your success is my success — that's how I get referrals.
Why Romania?
People sometimes ask why I'm based in Romania. Quality of life, cost of living, and it lets me price my services competitively without cutting corners. I work European hours, which means I'm available during business hours for all my clients — whether they're in Western Europe, the UK, or Australia.
Plus, fast internet and good coffee. What more does a one-person tech company need?
Want to Work Together?
Send me a message. I'll learn about your business and tell you honestly if I think I can help.
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