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On the Grid Web Design specializes in streamlined websites, mobile apps and software. We are good at figuring out existing websites and software that are built on obscure technologies or are disasters and making them shine. If you have an idea for something that off the shelf software can not handle, we can build it. We are 100% US based.

We are not just websites and mobile apps. We build programs as well. We have experience in building aerospace and scientific programs.

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I worked with Chris at On The Grid Web Design for about a decade on a custom ecommerce website. Chris could do anything we needed from frontend design changes, to backend integrations, server support, and more. If we could dream of it, Chris could bring it to life! I’ve worked with several development firms and it always seemed like we got the most out of our paid hours from Chris Hood. He could output twice the work in less hours than other teams I have managed as project lead.

Marcus Springer

E-commerce Manager, Camofire

Chris, dose the Job! Over the years I’ve had many different designers and it is easy to that Chris creates solid functioning sites. Very few issues have come up, and to be honest those issues are most likely me creating the problem due to my in experience. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Chris

Bob Daly

Owner, Gondola Ski Tahoe

Chris is an outstanding developer who has provided invaluable technical expertise on our projects together. His dedication to the quality of his work, and his attention to the end user experience, have been key to major improvements in both the Archives database and associated website.

Andrew Rabkin

Assistant Archivist, Sundance

Our Services

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WordPress

We specialize in WordPress sites. We have experience with page builders including Divi, Beaver Builder and WP Bakery. We also know the basic plugins that most sites need. Besides site setup, we build custom themes and plugins.

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eCommerce

We work on WordPress/Woocomerce, Magento and custom eCommerce sites. Have something else? Ask us; we probably can work on it. We build and debug eCommerce websites. Also we can build themes, plugins and extensions for them.

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Website Repair & Maintenance

We Fix Ugly Websites!
Do you have a website that does not look right or have the wrong info? Do you have a SquareSpace or Wix site that you want turned into a real website? We have seen some pretty bad sites. We can get your site cleaned up both the look and the HTML and Javascript code used to create the site.

If you website was hacked, we can clean it up or rebuild it. Having backup copies makes it easy, but we can still get the site fixed without them. We even also have recovered websites that have been deleted.

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Web Applications

We can develop a custom solution for your needs. We believe in streamlined databases and code to keep your website running fast. We can build an interface to your database to suit your needs. It can have multiple users with multiple access levels.

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Mobile Apps

We develop both Android and iOS apps. We can build both the app and an admin interface to support it. Currently we are using the Flutter framework to be able to minimize development time on multiple platform apps.

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Software Development

We are also a software development company that builds mobile apps (Android and iOS) and Java programs. Our software programmers have experience in Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, C/C++ and Dart.

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Video Editing

We do basic video editing when you don’t need a full production company.

Latest News

New Software Section

Feb 4, 2018

The programming page has become the custom programming and software page in the new software section on this site. This is part of getting ready for the launch of the Trails Status WordPress plugin. Other software will be added to this section. Some will be free;...

Trail Status 2.0 Coming Soon

Apr 24, 2017

Our WordPress plugin Trail Status 2.0 is getting closer to being done. Here's a screenshot from the admin. It has received numerous enhancements from other custom WordPress plugins we built for various clients.

Basic SEO Work

Dec 12, 2015

Just finished doing a basic SEO work package on an abstract artist website. Besides optimizing keywords and text, it included submitting the website to Google, Bing and Archive.org.

Trail Status 2 Started

Nov 13, 2015

Work has begun on Trail Status 2. No idea on release date yet. It will be much more advanced than the original. It is brand new, not an updated version of the original. It will have the ability to handle more trails rather than a set number. These are two screenshots...

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Medical Diver WordPress Site and Custom Theme

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Aero Java Applets

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Camofire

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Hammerhead Unit Converter

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PuraVida on Main Website

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Wildflowers of Zion Android App

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Cabin Fever Maps

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Scientific Research Software – Icy Moons

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Comet – Multisite Website and SEO Management

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