Everything from scratch
Every site I make starts from nothing. I don't reuse other people's templates or themes, I just figure out what your project actually needs and build that.
Websites built with character. Made to work for anyone, anywhere.
Paperweb is a one-person studio (just me, one project at a time). I work with artists, writers, and small studios on sites that don't feel cookie-cutter, and that you can take with you whenever you want.
About
Hi, I'm En, you can find my personal site at eninabox.art. Paperweb is just me. I'm an artist and animation student, and I've been making websites for myself and other people since I was fourteen. I'm really good at: making sites that don't feel templated, making sure they work for everyone (no matter their phone, computer, or connection), and making sure you can always take everything with you (no getting locked in anywhere).
I take on a few projects at a time. If you've ever imagined something that was difficult to make in a site builder, archival sites designed to hold your work forever, a dense multimedia portfolio, interactive pieces, a blog or a place to publish online, those are the kinds of things I love building.
How I work
Always an exit
A lot of website builders make leaving really hard. Stop paying and your site goes with them. Paperweb is different: your writing and images are always yours, in plain files you can grab anytime. And if you ever want the whole thing (the design, the code, all of it), there's a one-time buyout and you can host it anywhere on the internet. No getting stuck, ever.
Cheap to run, forever
Once your site is built, keeping it alive costs almost nothing. The tools I build with don't have monthly fees attached, and nothing else is charging on the side. The only ongoing cost is hosting itself, which for most sites runs from free to a couple dollars a month.
Picky on purpose
I take on just a few projects at a time, and I only say yes to ones I'm actually excited about. If that sounds like a fit, send me a message.
Money
How payments work
One-time: design + build
A one-time payment to design and build your site, start to finish. Every project is one-of-a-kind, so I quote it based on what it'll take to make.
Ongoing: hosting + support
A small monthly payment that covers hosting plus direct support from me. When something breaks or needs an update, you just message me directly.
Optional: buyout
Want to host the site yourself, or hand it off to someone else later? Pay a one-time fee and take everything with you. Nothing locked up, so it'll run anywhere on the internet.
You're never stuck with me. The buyout is there so you've always got a way out. Stay because it works for you, not because you have to.
Where most sites land
Simple
~1 moA clean single-page site, the kind of thing you might otherwise put on Carrd or Linktree. Light, fast, and easy to keep alive forever.
from$100+$10/mo buyout · $100
Standard
~3 moMultiple pages, a blog, galleries, portfolio sections. Built so adding new posts or pieces over time stays easy.
from$300+$15/mo buyout · $200
Dynamic
~6 moLive content, interactive features, motion, anything that needs to react or update in real time. Built bespoke to whatever the project calls for.
from$500+$20/mo buyout · $300
All design + build fees are starting points. Larger or more ambitious projects get quoted based on scope.
Turnaround times are low-end estimates. Every site is genuinely bespoke and usually wants a little longer. Need it sooner? Reach out about a rush.
What you're actually paying for
If you'd rather handle the domain yourself, host it yourself, and call someone else when something breaks, buy out. You'll save money. The subscription is for people who'd rather never think about any of that.
Haggling
The prices above are starting points, not hard floors. If money is tight, let's talk. I offer payment plans, sliding-scale rates, and skill trades when it makes sense. I'd rather build something cool with someone interesting than turn them away over a number.
Just reach out and be honest about what works for you. The worst I can say is no.
Get in touch
hi@eninabox.artI usually reply within a day or two. You're emailing me directly.