Founders Approach

We Build Quality Websites for Maryland & DC Businesses

Website Design and Software Development Services

Frederick Maryland Development Company

We design and build websites and web applications for Frederick, Maryland businesses. Your website is your digital storefront — our US-based project managers and global development team deliver fast, responsive sites that turn visitors into customers, on time and on budget.

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Comprehensive Web Development Services

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Developing Cloud Applications

Cloud-Based Development

Our global team of Web Developers have built everything from simple static websites to large-scale enterprise software. At Founders Approach we work with you to identify the real problem you are looking to solve and build the software with the end customer in mind. Building on the cloud enables your product to scale up seamlessly as your userbase increases and needs more resources to efficiently run.

Blue Sea

Blue Sea

Headquartered in New Jersey, Blue Sea Products was established in 2005 and has developed from its humble beginnings in shrimp products into a world-class vertically integrated seafood company.

The Shriver House

The Shriver House

Travel back in time with a guide in period attire as you walk through the Shrivers' meticulously restored 1860 home to learn the other side of the story – the civilian side of the Battle of Gettysburg. Connect to the past while you listen to the story of George, Hettie, Sadie (7) and Mollie (5) unfold as you move from room to room to appreciate what life was like before, during, and after the Civil War.

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan Catering & Design has been a premier caterer in the Philadelphia area since 1992 – creating unique and memorable events in our exclusive venues and at locations of your choice throughout the Philadelphia area and the mid-Atlantic states.

Adams County Historical Society

Adams County Historical Society

The Adams County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1888 to protect millions of historic records and artifacts significant to the history of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, and the greater American story.

Three Pillars Method

Three Pillars Method

Three Pillars Method is for those ready to take an in-depth look at their diet to develop a comprehensive, sustainable, and personalized nutrition plan.

MOMCARE

MOMCARE

Providing clinical and implementation guidance for jails to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder.

Von Paris Moving

Von Paris Moving

With over a century of local and long distance moving and storage experience, Von Paris leads the way among moving companies and has established an impeccable reputation.

Kello Time

Kello Time

Kello allows organizations to effectively plan, prepare, and manage projects & project assignees as needed. A fully integrated individual and group-managed timekeeping system.

Dipole Materials

Dipole Materials

Dipole Materials and their team of experts are here to custom manufacture nanofibers for you. Our extensive team has been working in the nanofiber space for many years.

Why Choose Us

The Founders Approach Difference

Choosing the right development partner is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Our hybrid model pairs US-based project managers with elite global developers, so you get the clear communication and world-class quality of a domestic team without the enterprise price tag. From your first call through launch day and beyond, we treat your project like it's our own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We've got answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

We take on a variety of projects including web applications, mobile apps, prototyping, and AI integration. We specialize in building custom software to address specific business problems.

How long does it take to build a custom website?

The timeline depends on the complexity of the project. A standard website might take 4-8 weeks, whereas a complex web application can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months.

Do you handle website hosting and maintenance after launch?

Yes, we provide optional hosting and maintenance services to ensure your website remains secure, up-to-date, and performs optimally over time. We have flexible post launch agreements called "Do Not Exceeds" budgets. This allows us to set a max amount of hours per month we can work, if you need us, but there's no requirements to "use it or lose it." Any hours left will just roll over to the following month. Our Startup clients love this flexibility.

What's the difference between a custom website and a template or website builder?

A custom website is built from the foundation tailored specifically to your unique business needs and brand identity. It provides better performance, more complex features, scalability, and flexibility compared to template-based builders which often have limitations in design and functionality. Template builders, on the other hand, are excellent in scenarios where you do not need complex features and you just need a simple, informational, website.

How much does it cost to hire an app developer?

The cost ultimately will vary based on the features you need. We can tell you we've built very simple apps that take about a week up to extremely complex ones that took +6 months. Most apps we've built typically take a few hundred hours spent over the course of 3-4 months to design and build properly. We offer free consultations to understand your needs and provide a customized quote.

Can you takeover my existing mobile app or website?

Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps or websites that are struggling with performance issues. One of the things we pride ourselves on is having launched 100% of the projects we've built. Sadly, that's not very true for most other agencies where the project will fall apart before ever going live despite the client having spent 70% of their budget already.

Can you add AI features to my existing app or website?

Yes! We can integrate AI-driven functionalities like chatbots, recommendation engines, and data analytics into your existing platforms to enhance user experience. We've done this for many of our small businesses and startups since they are typically the first groups of companies experimenting with AI features.

How much do you charge?

I hate to say it but, it depends. We price ourselves based on hourly rate x how many hours we think it'll take to build. If you reach out we'd love to get you a free accurate estimation for your project.

What technologies do you use to build websites and apps?

We work primarily with Next.js, Payload CMS, PHP/CodeIgniter, and React Native, hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure. We favor self-hosted, open-source tools so you own your stack rather than being locked into a vendor.


Maryland Thoughts

With nearly 4,000 businesses in the Frederick, Maryland area there are countless questions faced by founders every day. We hope our thoughts on web design & development can help answer some of them.

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