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easttexasaggie04
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My machine shop has a website but I feel like it's too cluttered. I'm considering making a very clean and concise one myself. Here's our current site lewisengineeringco.com Is there a site that makes it easy to build a good one? Or am I better off just hiring somebody to do it?

I want it to be very clear we do high volume CNC machining and metal plating and have for almost 65 years. I'm open to any suggestions!
atmtws
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Try squarespace. I've done two website through them and it was farily easy to figure out and inexpensive. This was 8 years ago though.
n_touch
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Wix or Squarespace would be fine for your needs. Duda is something else you can try out, I have never used it. WordPress if you are feeling a little ambitious and are ok doing the needed maintenance as it comes up. If not and you want it done, feel free to hit me up.
txag2k
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I hate to be that "just use AI" guy but it may help... and is free. I went to ChatGTP (whichever AI you prefer I'm sure would work) and this was my simple prompt (10 seconds spent):

"design a new website for this company https://lewisengineeringco.com and they want it to be very clear they do high volume CNC machining and metal plating and have for almost 65 years."

Here's a modern, professional website design concept for Lewis Engineering Co. that emphasizes their expertise in high-volume CNC machining and metal plating, along with their 65-year legacy:

1. Homepage
Hero Section
  • Headline:
    "Precision. Volume. Legacy."
  • Subheadline:
    Trusted Experts in High-Volume CNC Machining & Metal Plating Since 1960
  • Background:
    Short looping video or image carousel of CNC machines in action and plated parts
  • Call-to-Action Buttons:
    • [Request a Quote]
    • [Explore Our Capabilities]

2. About Us
Section Title: "A Legacy of Precision"
  • Brief company history with emphasis on:
    • Over 65 years in business
    • Generational expertise
    • Commitment to quality and high-volume production
Include a photo of the original facility or founders if available.

3. Capabilities
Split into Two Main Service Sections:
High-Volume CNC Machining
  • Industries served (e.g., aerospace, automotive, defense)
  • Machine capabilities (multi-axis, tolerances, materials handled)
  • Photos or diagrams of parts in production
Metal Plating Services
  • Types of plating (e.g., zinc, nickel, tin, etc.)
  • In-house quality assurance
  • Regulatory and environmental compliance
Include a downloadable spec sheet or capability PDF.

4. Industries Served
Grid or icon-based layout:
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Military / Defense
  • Energy
Brief descriptions of how Lewis Engineering serves each.

5. Quality & Certifications
  • ISO/AS certifications
  • In-house QA processes
  • Employee training and inspection protocols
  • Testimonials or client logos (if allowed)

6. Contact / RFQ
  • Simple contact form (name, email, phone, company, file upload)
  • Interactive map with facility address
  • Contact details for sales/engineering

7. Footer
  • Navigation links
  • Social media (LinkedIn, if used)
  • Quick summary:
    "Lewis Engineering Co. | Specialists in High-Volume CNC Machining & Metal Plating for Over 65 Years."

Design Notes:
  • Colors: Dark blue + brushed metal accents
  • Font: Modern sans-serif (e.g., Montserrat, Open Sans)
  • Layout: Clean, industrial, high-contrast for readability
  • Responsiveness: Mobile-optimized with click-to-call and PDF downloads
  • Optional: Add short video testimonials or drone walkthrough of the facility

Would you like a visual mockup of this or a written content draft for any of the pages next?

"visual mockup first"
CNC Precision and Metal Plating

You need 0 programming exp. just ask AI exactly what to do and it will explain/instruct how to do it. Like, tell it you are working with Squarespace or whatever and it will write code you can copy and paste into whatever tools they use.

I know it seems too easy but you can specify changes or the direction of its design to try and get a result you are really happy with.

If you are up for it, I'd give it a try.
Mr President Elect
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Not to derail too much, but chatGpt is pretty terrible at UI layout, at least the last it was the last time I used it. Claude is much better and it appears Gemini might have surpassed it recently (see rankings here). I haven't had much UI stuff lately but I know a few months ago Sonnet was night and day better than any of the OpenAI models for layout and styling.
n_touch
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Mr President Elect said:

Not to derail too much, but chatGpt is pretty terrible at UI layout, at least the last it was the last time I used it. Claude is much better and it appears Gemini might have surpassed it recently (see rankings here). I haven't had much UI stuff lately but I know a few months ago Sonnet was night and day better than any of the OpenAI models for layout and styling.
Agree. Claude is night and day better than Chat.
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