Grand Forks, ND · Independent web design

Good work.
Better website.

You've built a business worth choosing. I build the website that shows it, then handle the technical work that keeps it running.

Websites from $1,200 · Ongoing care from $60/mo
A free working preview before you commit.

Ben Huffman

Built by Ben. Looked after by Ben.One person who knows your business and your website.

MinnDak AgMinnDak agricultural business website from my portfolio The Sibyl CenterSibyl Center arts and live music website from my portfolio

Real businesses. Individual websites.

Web design & developmentManaged hosting & supportPractical business software

Selected work

Built around
the business.

A manufacturer, an agricultural business, a place for live music. Each has a different story and a different job for its website to do.

More work, and the story behind it

From first impression to everyday upkeep

A website you can
put to work.

Clear services. A good experience on a phone. An easy way to get in touch. And someone to call when it needs attention.

Website design
& rebuilds

Turn what you do into a site that makes sense to your customers. Designed around your business, with fast pages and a clear path to an inquiry.

Explore website design

From $1,200One-time build

Hosting
& ongoing care

The hosting, backups, security, small fixes and contact-form troubleshooting stay with the person who knows your website.

See what care includes

From $60/moNew sites · billed annually

Help with an
existing website

Broken pages, unreliable email, a hosting move or a WordPress site that needs care. I look at the problem and explain the useful next step.

Get help with your site

Scoped to the job.Existing WordPress supported

Builds and ongoing care are quoted separately. Larger changes and marketing work are scoped separately too. See pricing and what is included.

How we work together

A clear path
from here to live.

You bring the knowledge of your business. I turn it into a website and handle the details along the way.

  1. Talk it through.

    Tell me about the business, your customers and what needs to improve. We agree on the scope and price.

  2. See a direction.

    For new business websites, a free working preview lets you see the approach before you commit.

  3. Make it yours.

    Review the design, words and details. I refine the pages and check the experience across screen sizes.

  4. Launch. Keep going.

    After your approval, I handle the launch. With ongoing care, you keep working with me after the site is live.

Rooted in the Red River Valley

A local business.
Like yours.

Meet Ben

I'm Ben Huffman. I've run Dirt River Design since 2014, working directly with the people behind the businesses.

Based near Grand Forks, I build websites for agricultural businesses, contractors, manufacturers, local services and community organizations across North Dakota and Minnesota.

From Grand Forks and East Grand Forks to Devils Lake, Grafton and Crookston, you work with the same person on the design and the details that keep it running.

Where I work

Also built here

Software for
the daily work.

Tools for storage properties, seasonal campgrounds and small haulers. Each has a working demo you can explore.

Explore the software

Your next website starts here

Let's make it
worth sharing.

Tell me what you have in mind. I'll help you work out the next step.

Tell me about your project

Website projects from $1,200