Nearly 30 years of craft.
Still building.
From a mystery domain bought on eBay in 1997 to over 500 websites delivered nationwide — this is the story of one designer who never stopped learning, never stopped building, and never lost the love for the work.
I didn't plan to be a web designer.
In 1997, David bought a website on eBay. He had no idea what to do with it. No manual. No mentor. Just a domain, a broken server, and the determination to figure it out.
When things broke — and they broke constantly — David had no choice but to learn code. Fast. Over time, those forced lessons turned into real skills. What started as a scramble became a craft.
Word got around. Friends told friends. Clients started asking for more than just websites — they wanted business cards, flyers, and marketing materials too. David learned those as well, building a full-service design practice one client at a time.
Today, Bay City Branding serves businesses nationwide. The tools have changed. The approach has evolved. But the foundation is the same as it's always been — learn what it takes, do the work, deliver results.
David purchases his first domain with no plan and no experience. The learning begins out of necessity.
Friends of friends need websites. Word of mouth turns into a real client list. The business quietly begins.
Clients ask for business cards, brochures, and flyers. David expands into full design and marketing materials.
Over nearly three decades, David has designed and launched more than 500 websites across every industry.
A full-service branding agency serving clients nationwide — web design, brand identity, and marketing materials under one roof.
Experience you can't
fake or rush.
Battle-tested since 1997
We've seen every trend, survived every platform shift, and built on every major CMS. Nothing surprises us. That experience protects your project.
You work with the founder
No account managers. No handoffs. Dave handles your project personally from the first conversation to the final file. You always know who's on it.
Real value, no fluff
We've always found ways to deliver quality at a fair price — from sourcing great print deals for clients to building lean, fast websites that don't waste your budget.
Let's build something
worth remembering.
Whether you need a new website, a brand refresh, or marketing materials that actually work — we're ready to help. No pressure, just a real conversation.