Legal services
DeBacco Mancinetti — View design concept (new tab)
Independent concept
Clarity matters when the subject is unfamiliar.
An independent legal-services concept clarifies practice focus, identity and the inquiry path.
Website strategy, design & developmentMake it easier
Make it easier
for customers
to choose you.
You do good work. It shouldn’t take a visitor three tabs to figure that out. I plan, design and build websites that say what you offer plainly, give people a reason to trust you, and make the next step easy.
Adam Thomas Janes. Strategy in the thinking. Character in the details.
The thinking behind the work
A clear website makes choosing you easier. When people have to piece your story together, they move on. I start with your customer, clarify the message, then design a distinctive experience with a clear next step.
Selected workWork with
Work with
a point of view.
The right experience grows from the people it needs to reach. Distinctive digital experiences and practical websites—each designed around the people who use them.
Crystals & collectibles
AM’s Mystical Treasures — View live website (new tab)
Live website
An invitation to explore. A clear place to shop.
A collector’s gallery connects distinctive objects, a personal business story, and live shopping on Palmstreet.
Design sold & approved · Implementation pending
Consider the guest. And the people keeping it current.
A client-approved hospitality design connects menus, events and the practical work of publishing.
05 / Selected work
A better way to experience the Mill. — Explore WordPress demo (new tab)
An independent redesign of Pioneer Mill’s current website, implemented as a custom WordPress demonstration. The same redesign connects the historic setting, dining choices, menus and practical visit details.
Independent concept · Not an official Pioneer Mill website
A custom website concept, built in WordPress A closer look / J&T Auto ServiceSmall decisions.
Small decisions.
A clearer journey.
Good design helps people find their way. Explore three decisions that connect a driver’s question to the right next step.
J&T Auto Service / Live website
Start with the driver. Not the diagnosis.
Choose a decision above to see the thinking behind the interface.
More than a first impression.
Explore all eight projects, including independent concepts.
- 01Joshua JanesRead case study · Independent concept · Implemented experience
- 02DeBacco MancinettiRead case study · Independent concept
- 03AM’s Mystical TreasuresRead case study · Live website
- 04Crush Wine BarRead case study · Design sold & approved · Implementation pending
- 05Pioneer MillRead case study · Independent concept
- 06J&T Auto ServiceRead case study · Live website
- 07AquaBlastRead case study · Independent concept
- 08Camp PerryRead case study · Historical · 2018–2020
Ways to work togetherWhere should
Where should
we start?
You don’t need a technical brief.
Start with what your business needs. Small improvements and larger website projects are both welcome. Best for owner-operated businesses, local services and independent creators.
Improve an existing website.
Your business has moved forward. Your website can, too.
Targeted redesign, clearer content, easier navigation and technical refinement. We’ll identify what is getting in the way and decide what deserves attention first.
Talk about improvementsDesign & build a website.
Bring the message, the experience and the technology together.
Strategy, custom design and responsive development, from the first content decisions through testing and handoff. WordPress or a custom frontend, chosen for the work it needs to do.
Discuss a new websiteStart with a website review.
A clear set of priorities before you commit to a bigger change.
A scoped professional review of your message, navigation and customer journey, with written recommendations. We agree on the pages, testing depth, deliverable and fee before work begins.
Ask about a website reviewHow the work moves
- 01
Clarify
Understand your business, customers, and the next action.
- 02
Create
Shape the message, design, and working website.
- 03
Deliver
Test, refine, and hand off a dependable result.
Behind the workHi, I’m Adam.
Hi, I’m Adam.
I connect the dots.
Between what your business does and what your customers need to understand.
Most websites aren’t failing because of bad design. They’re failing because a stranger can’t quickly answer two questions: what do you do, and why should I trust you? That’s the problem I solve. I plan, design and build websites in Tiffin, Ohio — custom frontends and WordPress — starting with your customer and working back to the page.
I came to the web through print deadlines that don’t move. Four recurring publications, 156 weekly editions, one production designer. I brought that habit here: structure first, then the details, then testing.
2011Bachelor’s in web development2014Four publications, one production designer2018Camp Perry communications lead
Working together / What to expect
A real conversation. A clear way forward.
Not sure what needs fixing yet? That's a perfectly useful place to start. We can begin with your goals and what's happening on your current site—no technical brief required.
You work directly with me.
I handle the strategy, design and development conversation personally. You'll know who's making the decisions and building the work.
Custom frontend or WordPress.
The technology follows your needs: a custom-built experience where that makes sense, or WordPress when ongoing content updates are important.
We plan for what happens after launch.
Before work begins, we'll discuss content, approvals, hosting, updates and the level of ongoing support you actually need.
Before we begin / Room for questionsA little less
A little less
guesswork.
It can be hard to know what a website project involves. You may be wondering about time, cost or whether you’re ready. Start here.
Is this going to turn into a hard sell?
No. Tell me what’s going on and I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help. If a different fix suits you better, I’ll say so.
Do I actually need a whole new website?
Maybe not. You may need a clearer message, a simpler route through the pages, or a few technical fixes. We start with what is getting in the way. A scoped review can set priorities before you commit to a bigger project, and we agree on its scope and fee first.
How long does a website take?
A typical website takes about a week of build time once your content and approvals are in. Larger or more custom projects take longer. You’ll have a timeline before paid work starts.
What will it cost?
It depends on the pages, the content and how custom the build needs to be. After we talk, I quote a fixed price. You’ll know the cost, scope and timing before paid work starts.
What if I don’t know what to ask for?
You don’t need a technical brief. Tell me what your business does, what customers struggle to find or understand, and what you wish worked better. That is enough to begin a useful conversation.
Will I be able to update the website myself?
That’s decided before the build. WordPress suits regular content updates; a custom frontend suits a more specialized experience. We’ll talk through what you need to change, who will handle it, and what support you want.
What happens after I get in touch?
I read your message and reply by email. We start with your goals and your current situation. If there’s a useful way to work together, we discuss scope, timing and cost before paid work starts. You see exactly what will be sent before anything goes out.
Your next stepGood work.
Good work.
Starts here.
What should your website make easier for your customers? Start there. You may be wondering if this turns into a hard sell. It doesn’t. Tell me what’s going on, and I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help.
adamthomasjanes@gmail.com419-341-8519Tiffin, Ohio · Remote projects welcome