Our name is on everything we touch.
Website design & development that wins customers
Gorman Web designs, builds and fixes websites and online stores for businesses that want
more from the web: faster pages, better SEO rankings and more customers through the door.
What we do
WordPress design, development, eCommerce and AI services
Whether you need a new website, a better online store or help with a site that is not pulling its weight, you work directly with the person who builds it.
WordPress Website Design
Custom, mobile-first WordPress websites that load fast, show up on Google and are easy to update yourself.
WordPress Development
Custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks and integrations from a hands-on WordPress developer.
AI Development
AI chatbots, smarter online stores and automations that answer customers, capture leads and save hours every week.
Plugin Development
Custom WordPress plugins built around how your business works, plus our own Security Scanner for PHP.
eCommerce Websites
Need help building an eCommerce website? WooCommerce, Magento and Shopify stores built to sell.
Website Repair & Speed
Slow, broken or not bringing in customers? We find what is wrong with your site and fix it.
SEO & Digital Marketing
Local SEO, content and analytics that help your business get found without paying for ads.
And of course, AI
AI that works for your business, built into your website
AI is the biggest change to the web since the smartphone. We put it to practical use for growing businesses: in your WordPress website, in your online store and in the busywork behind them. No hype, just tools that answer customers, win leads and save time.
- AI chatbots and website assistants that answer customer questions from your own content, day and night, and turn conversations into leads.
- AI for online stores with product descriptions written at scale, smarter search and product recommendations.
- Workflow automation that summarizes and routes new inquiries, drafts replies and updates your CRM while you work.
- AI search visibility so your business is the one ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s AI Overviews recommend.
Website assistant
Example
Can I get a quote for a new air conditioner?
Absolutely. A couple of quick questions so the team can price it: about how big is your home, and do you have ductwork now?
About 2,000 square feet, and yes.
Thanks! What’s the best number to reach you? A technician will call today with your quote.
An AI assistant trained on a contractor’s own services, answering and booking around the clock.
Website help
Is your current website letting you down?
A slow, outdated or hard-to-find website quietly costs you customers every day. You do not always need a new one. We find what is holding your site back and fix it, starting with the changes that make the biggest difference.
- Pages take too long to load, especially on phones
- You do not show up on Google for your own services
- Visitors arrive, but few call, fill out a form or buy
- Errors, broken plugins or a hacked site
- You cannot update it, or your old developer disappeared
Why Gorman Web
Enterprise eCommerce experience, without the agency overhead
Our name is on the door and on every project. You get senior-level strategy, design and development, with no hand-offs to junior staff and no disappearing act after launch.
25+
Years of building for the web
$100M+
Digital revenue influenced by eCommerce platforms we have led
2023
Web Award for B2B & Manufacturing eCommerce Excellence
1:1
A direct line to the people building your site, from first call to launch and beyond
Our work
Recent WordPress and eCommerce websites
MEG 21 Skincare
Online store with a product catalog, best-seller merchandising and a routine-finder quiz.
Winter Springs Computer Repair
Local service website built around local search, click-to-call and a featured special.
New Jersey Analytical Laboratories
Lab website with services, private well testing, environmental news and a newsletter sign-up.
About
Big-company discipline, built for your business
Gorman Web brings more than 25 years of building for the web, from WordPress and WooCommerce sites to an award-winning, SAP-integrated B2B eCommerce platform. Your project gets the same discipline the big companies pay for: clear requirements, honest timelines and measurable results.
Every site we ship carries the Gorman name, and we intend for each one to be a reference. More about Gorman Web.
Who we build for
From Main Street storefronts to global B2B catalogs
Whatever you sell and wherever your customers search, we build WordPress and eCommerce websites that compete for their attention and win it.
Home & local services
Contractors, repair shops and service companies that live on phone calls and quote requests.
Retail & product brands
Online stores and brand sites that turn browsers into buyers, on WooCommerce, Magento or Shopify.
Manufacturing & B2B
Technical catalogs, dealer portals and B2B ordering connected to ERP and inventory systems.
Professional services
Agencies, advisors and firms that win business on credibility, clarity and fast answers.
Labs, health & science
Clear, trustworthy sites for labs and science-driven companies with complex services to explain.
Nonprofits & foundations
Sites that tell your story, promote your events, take donations and grow your supporter list.
Questions about WordPress websites
Why do I need a website if my business already has Facebook and Instagram?
Social media is a great place to be seen, but it isn’t enough on its own. You don’t own your Facebook or Instagram page, and it can’t do the job of a website. You’ve already put the time, money and hard work into starting your business. Now invest in it with a first-class website. Here are 10 reasons every business needs one:
- You own it. Facebook and Instagram can change their rules, hide your posts or suspend your account overnight. Your website and domain name belong to you.
- Customers find you on Google. Most people search before they buy, and social pages rarely show up when they search for what you sell.
- It builds instant credibility. Customers expect a real business to have a real website. Without one, many will assume you’re not established.
- It works for you 24/7. Your website answers questions, shows your work and takes inquiries while you sleep.
- You control the message. No algorithm decides who sees your posts, and no competitors’ ads appear next to your page.
- It turns visitors into customers. Quote forms, online booking and tap-to-call buttons make the next step easy.
- You can sell online. An online store takes orders and payments at any hour of the day.
- You get a professional email address. you@yourbusiness.com tells customers you’re serious.
- AI assistants can recommend you. ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews and other assistants pull their answers from websites.
- It makes your social media work harder. Every post can send people to a page where they can call, book or buy, and your analytics show what’s working.
Every website Gorman Web designs has SEO built in from day one: keyword-focused pages, fast load times, structured data, an XML sitemap and Google Search Console setup, so customers can find you. Request a free quote.
How much does a WordPress website cost?
It depends on the number of pages, the features you need and whether you need help with content. After a free consultation we give you a fixed-price quote in writing, so you know the full cost before any work starts. See WordPress website design.
Where are your clients located?
Around the globe. We work with clients by video, phone and email, and every client gets a direct line to the people building their site.
Can you fix my existing website instead of building a new one?
Often, yes. If your site is slow, broken or not bringing in customers, a repair can be faster and cheaper than a rebuild. We will tell you honestly which makes sense. See website repair and speed optimization.
Can you help me build an eCommerce website?
Yes. We build WooCommerce, Magento and Shopify stores, from a first online store to B2B ordering connected to inventory and ERP systems. See eCommerce website development.
Do you build AI chatbots and other AI features?
Yes. We build AI website assistants that answer questions from your own content and capture leads around the clock, AI features for WordPress and WooCommerce such as product descriptions and smarter search, and automations that summarize and route new inquiries. See AI development.
Will my website show up on Google?
Every site we build includes on-page SEO: keyword-focused titles and headings, meta descriptions, structured data, an XML sitemap, fast load times and Google Search Console setup. For ongoing growth, see SEO and digital marketing.
Let’s talk
Tell us what you’re building.
A new WordPress website, an online store that needs to sell more, or a site that isn’t bringing in customers. Send a few lines and we’ll reply with a straight answer and a free quote.