putnamWebsites that feel like you.
A new site or a fresh start for an existing one. Clear content, considered design, and a layout that works just as well on a phone.
- Business websites
- Landing pages
- Website redesigns
Web design & development · Southern Maine
Your business.
A better website.
Web design and development for Southern Maine businesses.
Thoughtful websites, online stores, and custom tools that make your business easier to run.
Small screen.
Full experience.
Your customers aren’t always at a desk. Websites and web apps should feel just as good in their hands.
Pick a project. Try it in the phone.
Responsive layouts Touch-friendly controls
A few of our projects.
Built around
what you do.
From a first website to a tool that solves a specific problem. We’ll find the right shape for it.
A better way to sell online.
Make it easy to explore your products and place an order. A storefront shaped around your business and the people buying from it.
- Online stores
- Product catalogs
- Ordering experiences
The thing you wish existed.
Sometimes a standard website isn’t quite enough. Let’s work out what you need and build a practical tool around it.
- Custom web apps
- Business tools
- Integrations
Local web design & development
Built for business.
Right here in Southern Maine.
Looking for a web developer near you? Putnam Studios helps businesses across Southern Maine create clear, useful websites—from Portland and South Portland to Scarborough, Biddeford, Saco, and the surrounding communities.
Web development in Southern MaineDesign that fits.
Built to work.
Putnam Studios is an independent web design and development studio serving Southern Maine. Sam Putnam brings design, development, and AI together to build websites and tools for businesses.
From an online shop to a custom application, we focus on useful features and thoughtful design. We use AI where it helps, and stay involved from the first sketches through launch and ongoing support.
Talk about your projectGood work starts
with a conversation.
No need for a perfect brief.
Just a place to start.
Talk it through
What does your business do? What should the site do? We’ll get clear on the goals, scope, and budget.
Make it take shape
Design and development, with room for your feedback along the way. You’ll see the work as it comes together.
Get it out there
Check the details, test on different screens, and launch. We’ll also make a plan for what happens next.
Fair questions.
What does a website cost?
It depends on the size of the site and what it needs to do. After a conversation about your project, we’ll put together a scope and quote so you know what’s included before work starts.
Can you work with my existing website?
Yes. We can look at what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and whether a focused update or a rebuild makes more sense.
Do I need all my content ready?
No. Bring what you have—an existing site, a logo, a few photos, or just an idea. We’ll work out what’s missing and what we need to put together.
What happens after launch?
We’ll agree on the handoff, hosting, and any ongoing support as part of the project. That way you know how updates will be handled and who to contact when something needs attention.
Do you only work with businesses in Maine?
We serve businesses across Southern Maine, including Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Biddeford, Saco, and nearby towns. We also work remotely with businesses elsewhere. A clear brief, regular check-ins, and a shared place for feedback go a long way.
Have something
in mind?
A new business, an overdue redesign, or an idea you haven’t quite figured out. Let’s talk about it.
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