Custom website design & development for Delaware small businesses

A better way to build your website

Hi, I’m Don Byrom—a Delaware-based designer with 20 years of experience. After years of working with marketing agencies, I realized something: most small business owners here don’t want a website cranked out from a template or another sales pitch about ranking first on Google. What they’re really looking for is someone who will actually listen.

That’s why I started First State Design: to offer thoughtful, design-forward websites to local businesses—and to fix the headaches agency sites often leave behind. Slow support. Deteriorating design. Ongoing issues no one bothers to fix.

I believe a small business website should be more than just another sales tool. Yes, sales matter. But your site is also where your brand comes to life—and it’s a rare chance to communicate directly with your customers.

My process starts with listening, not selling. I take the time to understand your business, your goals, and your challenges. From there, I develop a plan and design a website you can be proud of. One that feels as professional and enduring as the business you’ve worked hard to build.

Clients seem to appreciate my low-pressure, listen-first approach, too. After launch, clients often ask me to help with graphic design projects—or just lend a hand with general tech questions. I’m always happy to help.