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Our clients’ satisfaction our number one goal. Browse testimonials from our clients showing the impact of our web design and digital marketing services had on their business. These testimonials reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding results.

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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Gene and his team to create a new website for my business, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome! From the very beginning, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and creativity.

Their technical skills are impressive. The site is fully responsive and loads quickly, ensuring a smooth experience for my visitors. They also made sure it’s optimized for search engines, which I greatly appreciate.

I highly recommend Happy Website Design to anyone looking for a talented and reliable web design team. They exceeded my expectations and truly made my vision come to life!"
"We gave Gene an almost impossible task by having him create our website in 2 months. Our website has 5 main pages with multiple places that take you to subpages. We have videos and interactive buttons for ecommerce. Gene killed it! It looks great and everything works as it should. We are in St. Louis Missouri, and he is in New York and only talked through slack app and a little on the phone. Gene is super-fast with responding to request and very easy to work with. I will be recommending him to anyone and everyone who needs a website done for sure."
"Gene at Happy Website Design is a web design wizard. He knew exactly what I needed and delivered a fantastic website that looks great and works perfectly.
Always on time and within budget, Gene's attention to detail and quick responses made the whole process a breeze. I'm over the moon with the result and wouldn't think twice about hiring him again. If you want a top-notch website without the hassle, Gene's your guy!"
"Gene is fantastic at his job. He went above and beyond to help guide us through the process of creating our website from start to finish. He is very easy to work with and was receptive to our ideas and goals. His expertise and knowledge helped us formulate our vision to create a site that is not just beautiful but functional and effective in communicating effectively with our clients. I highly recommend him and will continue to use him for future projects"
"Happy Website Design truly exceeded my expectations! Their work is eye-catching, and every aspect of the site is SEO content optimized, ensuring great online visibility. What impressed me most was their commitment to staying on time and on budget, which is quite rare. Gene deserves a special mention for his responsiveness; whenever there was a change needed, he was quick to call back and address it. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for top-notch web design services!"
"Working with Gene has been an absolutely outstanding experience! From the outset, his professionalism and expertise were clear, and I have already recommended him to others. Gene quickly grasped my vision, improved upon it, and delivered a beautifully designed, highly functional website that surpassed my expectations. Throughout the entire project, communication was seamless, leading me to enlist his help on additional projects. His reliability and quick turnaround are impressive, consistently delivering great results. Gene kept me updated every step of the way, providing valuable insights and suggestions. His top-notch technical skills and ability to handle challenges with ease have saved me countless hours. Gene’s dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in his commitment to ensuring every detail is perfect, showing incredible patience and attention to detail. He truly goes above and beyond. Five stars all the way. Would give 10 stars if I could!"
"I'm incredibly pleased with their exceptional professionalism and the outstanding results they delivered. Communication was excellent, and everyone was extremely helpful with the task at hand. I totally recommend Happy Website Design!!!"
"Recently, I was in the process of looking for a web designer/developer. I interviewed and researched a number of companies, hoping to find one that would fulfill the high standards that I require. A few of these of these companies came somewhat close until I found Big Apple Media. I was a little hesitant at first. I though that the name would imply that this company would be too large to pay attention to my needs.
However, much to my surprise, this company came in at the top of the list in fulfilling all of the ingredients that I required including: (1) Commitment to excellence, (2) quality service, (3) attention to detail, (4) a clear and through understanding of my objectives, along with (5) superior web design and development skills.

After completion of my site, I can honestly say that I am thoroughly satisficed with Big Apple Media and would now hesitate to recommend this company to anyone in need of web design and development work."
"Gene is a collaborative, creative and reliable web designer. I highly recommend him, whether you need a whole website or a few tweaks. He’s the best. "
"I am impressed by the kindness and consideration Gene has with his colleagues! That is not always easy to find! :)"
"I could not recommend Gene more! It was my first time creating a website for my new company - I was pretty clueless about the process and Gene really went above and beyond. I appreciated that he offered me so much guidance and consultation throughout the process, he helped make the site extremely easy to navigate, he made recommendations on the layout, images and even helped me with the content. He also added analytics and SEO. He was incredibly responsive and flexible! We had lots of changes and he was so pleasant and easy to work with. I would definitely work with him again and he has my highest recommendation."
"I can't say enough good things about the marketing services provided by Big Apple Media. Gene is very high skilled and knowledgeable in every aspect. He is very committed to what he is doing and very responsive. We are very impressed with the work the is doing. Thank you, Big Apple Media for your professionalism, expertise and outstanding service. Looking forward to our continued partnership!"
"We've been working with Gene of Happy Website Design for years and he is the consummate professional. His excellent design skills, quick responses, and professional insights are the reason we keep returning time and again for website design work. I would highly recommend him and Happy Website Design."
"Gene worked with us to design an event landing page and he was a dream to work with! he was speedy, efficient, and super smart! he gave really great feedback to help us tweak and pivot towards a really beautiful design. hands down would work with gene again!"
"Big Apple Media has been such a huge help for me. Gene has been great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and is willing to teach you how to improve your skills. I will continue to use him for all our website needs."
"Gene is very efficient and down-to-earth. He offers great advice and is very generous with sharing his knowledge and tips on how to improve your website. Would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with website development!"
"Gene has been a huge help on a few websites I run. Always does a great job and communicates things quickly and effectively. We'll continue to use him for all things web development in the future."
"Gene, from Big Apple Media, was a true professional! We hired Gene to re-design our website. He went above and beyond, not only listening to our needs but also giving us professional advise on how to design and optimize our site. His help with SEO, copy, and imagery was indispensable. We will definitely be working with Gene as our website expands!"
"I was overwhelmed about having to redo my website, but Gene helped me and everything felt a lot more manageable. He involved me every step of the process, was very communicative, and consistent in following up even when I was busy and forgot to respond!"
"Gene is definitely the best web developer I've worked with on any projects thus far. He was able to clean up our site and was very efficient with time and very transparent. Highly recommend to anyone interested in a web dev project."
“Gene was excellent to work with, was very helpful in providing direction, and built a functional and beautiful website for my private practice.”
"Gene was absolutely amazing to work with, we couldn't be happier! Extremely prompt and communicative. He's very knowledgeable, has an amazing eye for design, and excellent suggestions. He ensures every aspect of the site is SEO optimized, functional and fast! We will definitely continue working with Gene and continue to recommend him!"
"I can't say enough positive things about Gene and Big Apple Media. We've been working with Gene for quite a few years now on a number of projects and whether it's a larger project or a smaller project, Gene is always prompt with his responses and creates beautiful work for his clients. We look forward to many more successful projects with his company!"
"Gene was great to work with. He is super responsive and helpful. He provides helpful videos in response to a lot of questions so not only do you get a written explanation but you get a video/tutorial you can look back on.
I would definitely recommend him to others."
"Excellent experience working with Gene. He is very knowledgeable about web development and created a great SEO analysis of our website along with recommendations and strategies for changes to improve. Great communication and follow through and cannot be more happy with the consult. Thanks so much!"
"Great work. Very responsive and communicates well.
Everything was completed in a timely fashion, and it was high quality work."
"Best web developer out there. Great service delivery with very good communication. Would recommend anybody who needs help with the website to come here."
"I've worked with Gene over the last several months on a number of updates to our website. He has been very professional, always responds quickly, and made recommendations to change the formatting of the page he was updating to make it easier for us to update it in house."
"Gene was such a pleasure to work with! My website needed an overhaul, it was old and outdated. Not only did Gene provide excellent web design service but he’s very knowledgeable on SEO and made sure my site took that into account. If you’re ever in need of web design or SEO services I would highly recommend Gene!"
“I contacted Gene a few months ago for help with my website that wasn't ranking for any keywords and had a zero domain authority. After a very short space of time the site started to rank for keywords and continues to do so every week, plus the domain authority is now starting to climb too! Gene knows what needs to be done! He did a thorough analysis of my site and suggested and implemented changes that are now proving to work. His dedication and expertise, have and will, make all the difference in turning this site around, of that I have no doubt!”
“I partnered with Gene at Big Apple Media partnered to develop a website from the ground up. Not only is his turnaround time very quick, but he has great insight into SEO, content strategy, and design. I appreciated how organized the whole process was and the system of tracking changes and versions was very easy to follow. He’s an expert on WordPress and creates great training tutorials. Gene also offers hosting services. The cost is competitive, and the service is an A+.”
“Gene was amazing! Always available, always professional and had fantastic ideas for our website. I will absolutely continue working with Gene from here on out.”
“Gene is a fantastic person to work with and is not only a multi-skilled and insightful developer, but also an inspiring strategist. Very good person. Great eye for design with very strong problem-solving skills. Gene is an asset to any project and Whole Life Goals is excited to know Gene is in our corner if needed again.”
“Excellent web developer with a keen artistic eye. Gene is very professional and easy to work with. Would strongly recommend Big Apple media if you want a modern-looking and eye-catching look to your website. Gene also understands how to optimize search and loading times. 5 stars all around!”
“I worked with Gene and Big Apple Media on creating our new website and highly recommend. Gene was extremely responsive, brought great ideas to the table, and finished everything on time. We will continue to use his service and are very happy with the outcome of his work.”
“I don’t know where to begin my praise for Gene. I opened my small business and used a company that uses stock websites and then “manages” them for a monthly fee. When I began working with Gene the first thing I learned is that he CARES to see your business succeed.He not only will work diligently to get your website up and looking good but also wants to improve your business. He has extensive knowledge in managing, building, and driving traffic. His design and SEO skills are exceptional.Finally, it’s important to remember that we are all working on websites and also have businesses to run. While projects can be hectic and chaotic, Gene’s organization will shine through and get you through your project. I would recommend Gene to anyone looking to grow their small business!”
“Absolute pleasure working with Gene He streamlined the process from start to finish. Very happy with the end product.”
“Royal Gutters had some work done by Gene and I have to say he’s the best person I have found for what he does. He’s a person that cares about what h
“Gene was a pleasure to work with! He designed a great website and walked me through everything I needed to know. Prompt, easy communication, and I forward to working with him again!”
“I highly recommend Gene for all websites. His suggestions for the latest technologies is exactly what I needed. The total experience was above what I expected.”
"Working with Big Apple Media was wonderful! I didn’t have a website at all and we built it all from the ground up. I’m so thrilled with the final product — it is beyond what I thought was possible for my website! I felt like my visions and hopes for the site were a top priority and the final result really blew me away. I’m so happy I worked with Big Apple Media.”
“Big Apple Media designed an amazing website for me. Gene is extremely knowledgeable about web design, not only from a technical perspective, but he also understands what attracts people and keeps them on the site. He really encouraged me to focus on my content and messaging and helped me modify the design as my content changed. Because of his guidance, I have a brand-new website that is far better than I ever expected. Gene was extremely responsive, and I sincerely appreciated his expertise, patience, and kindness. I would highly recommend his services and look forward to working with Big Apple Media again in the future!”
“It was a true pleasure to work with Big Apple Media. Gene helped me create a website for a client, and he brought everything I expected to the project, and more. He was professional, efficient, knowledgeable, reliable, friendly, and generous with his time. The client was thrilled with the finished product. I will definitely be working with Big Apple again. Highly recommend … thank you, Gene!”
“Gene is a collaborative, creative, and reliable web designer. I highly recommend him, whether you need a whole website or a few tweaks. He’s the best.”
“We had to redesign our website for years and kept pushing it away due to having a very busy home care business. Gene reached out to us after evaluating our website. He didn’t add any fluff like most people do when they say ‘we can make your website better’.Gene told us exactly what we were missing, why, and what he’s going to do to fix it.Since our website is the face of our business I personally got involved. I have built a few websites in the past myself and have worked with other professionals under my various websites.With Gene, I had the best experience to date! Gene is professional, courteous, creative, patient, and very reasonable.I highly recommend Gene to anyone looking to give their website a clean wash and have it looking amazing without breaking the bank. He will give you very smart ideas that you may not have thought of. We were so impressed with him that we now have Gene’s company host our website and be our guy going forward with anything related to our website. He’s a rear find!”
"Gene created a stunning website for me. When we started working together, I didn’t know what I wanted or even what I needed for a state-of-the-art website and Gene worked with me to clarify my vision. He then brought that vision to fruition. Gene’s work ethic is exceptional and he was totally committed to building my site with the results exceeding my expectations in both appearance and functionality. He always took the time to walk me through whatever I was having trouble with on my end of things, which was essential since I have very limited tech know-how. I highly recommend Gene for your website needs."
"Gene has been a highly responsive, effective graphics professional since the first day we began working together to improve my website’s functionality, look and feel and SEO rating. He has excellent communication skills and is reasonably compensated for his expertise. I earned back my investment in under 3 months."
“I have worked with Gene on several occasions when I needed my website updated. He is quick, responsive, and easy to work with. He is knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. I appreciate Gene’s feedback and generosity in sharing SEO best practices even though that was not part of the scope of the work he was doing for me. I highly recommend Gene and plan on working with him in the future.”
"I had the pleasure of working with Gene on a number of projects and would like to recommend Gene for future customers. Apart from “obvious” great technical design skills and client orientation/ customer service, and following and respecting timelines, his strong sides are business acumen, creativity and proactivity, budget management and cost-effectiveness.I highly recommend Gene for future work not only focused on the US market but globally."
"Gene went above and beyond in helping me improve my website.Hats off to Gene for being patient and flexible during the project, making sure everything was in order both on the front and back end. I appreciate his help in extending his hours and working around the budget from the one we agreed on when we first started.He made sure that all glitches were sorted out along the way and provided every solution possible to fix any issues. In the end, I’m very impressed with how the website turned out. A very big thanks, now I can do my business with more confidence."
"Gene at Big Apple Media was a pleasure to do business with and is exceptional in his expertise of website designs. His positive attitude and integrity are A-plus. He stays in touch with updates on your project with him which made me feel very secure that he was going to do a great job. It’s nice to work with someone ‘so efficient’ like Gene.” So if you are seeking someone to design your website and who really cares about his clients. I highly recommend Gene the Founder of Big Apple Media."
Gina D. | Founder, Author, Wellness Coach
Gina Daggett Fit and Well
“I loved working with Gene on my new website! He was very professional and organized. He was able to bring my vision to life! And not only was he great with the tech, but he gave me some best practices to help with SEO and marketing. If you need a website done right, you need Gene!”
“Gene is very knowledgeable and very responsive. I am very happy with my website refresh and will continue to use his services. I highly recommend him!”
“When we decided it was time to redesign and update our website I looked at and got bids from several companies. I found Big Apple Media on LinkedIn; I really liked the aesthetic of the work in the portfolio and set up a phone meeting with Gene. By the time Gene and I talked, he had spent time on our site and not only identified every single item I didn’t like about our site, but he made suggestions I had not considered and offered insight into how to best optimize our site.Gene’s communication, service, and understanding of what we were looking for were excellent. He built us the site of our dreams-we are beyond thrilled. ”
“Gene was a pleasure to work with and was tremendously helpful in improving my half-built site and getting it over the finish line. He has a good knowledge of WordPress and very generously shared information about SEO and Web marketing. He was also very responsive and readily available for questions or discussions. I highly recommend Gene and look forward to working with him more in the future.”
“I have been working with Big Apple Media for many years. Gene and others have always provided great service that was quick. He is reliable, quick and get’s the job done. Not much more said.”
“Best web design and build experience we have ever had. Great work, on time and on budget.”
“We have worked with a number of designers, programmers and digital marketers over the last 10 years. Big Apple Media is a recent find for us and we could not be more pleased. Gene is fast, affordable and most importantly – very good at what he does. We have referred him to dozens of people in the last few weeks and will continue to sing his praises. And, we have made this company part of our permanent team.”
“I was looking to update my website and wanted someone efficient and at a decent price. Gene came through for me. He was awesome! Gene was extremely professional, accommodating, and timely in his responses. I was able to have everything completed in a short time period. Highly recommended!”
Marilyn R. Reiki Master
Westchester Essential Wellness
“Working with Gene and Big Apple Media has been well worth the money. He is fast and thorough. My website is fast, beautiful, user-friendly, and safe from attacks!”
“Talk about service after the sale. Big Apple Media has continued to help us with our site even after the build was completed. We are happy to have the help as we are not web savvy. Thanks again Big Apple Media!”
"I worked with Big Apple Media and had an awesome experience! They built a brand new website for me in about 1 month, and I couldn’t be happier! Their understanding of WordPress is incredible and efficiency in executing the work is right up there. I would highly recommend Big Apple Media for anyone, or any company who is looking to develop and design a new web site! What a pleasure to work with!"
“I’m so happy with the blog Gene designed for me! He was very attentive and always very easy to reach throughout the whole process. In addition to designing the site for me, he also took the time to make sure I knew exactly how to update the site on my own. Very pleased with the result!”
Lexi Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Lexi Borr Nutrition
"Gene was GREAT to work with. I will continue to use him on all projects. Not only was he incredibly easy to get a hold of, he was very helpful in screen sharing over Skype so that I could learn how to make the basic WordPress edits. Additionally, he was very patient with our team and did everything he could to assist us and make all the appropriate edits that we requested. When our timeline changed, he was more than accommodating. Aesthetically, the website looks great! People comment on how beautiful the site design is. Do not hesitate in working with Gene!"
"I hired Gene and Big Apple Media to help me with SEO for my website, Be Prepared Period. SEO has always been a bit of a mystery to me with the constant changes that Google makes. With all the conflicting information on “best practices” I found it hard to know what to do. After consulting with Gene he gave me an amazing set of tools to use to better understand exactly what I needed to do and how to track our progress. He helped me put together an action plan after doing some keyword research so that we could start seeing quick results.He’s friendly, professional, responsive and has been extremely helpful! He has actually got me excited to do SEO work on the site – something I never thought I’d say.I look forward to continuing to work with him and would recommend his services to anyone seeking help with SEO work. Thank you Gene!"
"We hired Gene and Big Apple Media to develop our website LDRFA.org. Our previous developer experiences were not positive, to put it mildly! I was highly impressed by the ease of use and flexible customization options we were presented with. The website was much improved was well designed. The completed website was ready and launched on the date we agreed.Many of the web agencies trick you with their reasonable prices and then when you launch your website everything become an extra. Gene not only stayed true to the pricing but even offered additional support by helping us optimize our website at no additional cost."
"Excellent job! Thanks to Big Apple Media I have a great social media presence and I am optimized for search engine results. He has given me tools to update all social media accounts seamlessly, and I feel confident going forward that I will be able to continue to optimize my site on my own, as he spent a lot of time educating me on SEO, I truly learned a lot! Gene’s responsiveness and expertise was superb! Plus, he was a pleasure to work with."
Jeff G. Business Owner
NYC Alexander Technique
"The service was amazing! The quality of work was excellent, one is the best in the business."
"Gene has a great eye for style. He did a good job for us. We would use him again."
"Incredible experience from the get go. Gene did a great job of taking my vision and making it come alive into highly effective user friendly training site"
"A quick update on the Leap Consulting website you had built, it’s doing great. I’ve received 5 clients from it so far! Everyone tells me how nice it looks. Thank you for all of your hard work"
"I was referred to Gene of Big Apple Media by one of his clients. I’ve worked with a number of web developers in the past—complete with the egos and head trips many of them possess—but never have I dealt with someone as knowledgeable, honest and patient as Gene is. He made the entire process of designing and developing our website a painless one. It is refreshing to see someone who takes a special interest in helping his clients to achieve their goals, whether it’s design, implementation, marketing, advertising, or more. I can honestly say that Gene is like a partner, guiding us through the maze of web design. It was, and continues to be, a real pleasure dealing with him. His rates are very reasonable, and together with his excellent service, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better firm to handle your needs."
"Gene did an outstanding job on my website! I feel lucky to have found him because he communicated so well, was organized throughout the whole process, and his experience and skills are top notch. And most importantly, my business is better off for it. He has educated me on how to edit and add to the website myself, as well as on how to continually optimize it for local search engine results, which is exactly what I want. I appreciated his patience in answering all of my questions and collaborating with me when I wanted his advice. It is extremely important to me that I work with someone who has integrity, vast knowledge and experience, and communicates well. Gene surpassed my expectations in that regard, and that is why I will be hiring him again for my next project."
Jeff G. | Wellness Practitioner
NYC Alexander Technique
"Gene was incredibly helpful with the project for my company. He is very communicative and took initiative in bringing up ideas and solutions for what I was looking for in my company website. He was also very honest and showed me a few things that I can do myself to maintain my site on my own, which I really appreciated. I have used Gene for several projects for various clients and he is always easy to work with. I’ll continue to use his help. My website is beautiful!"
"Big Apple Media is wonderful! Gene has not only taken the time to listen to what I want my site to do and look like, but has also taken the time to explain what he is doing, train me on how to manage my site, and suggested ways for me to market and save money on my site. I can’t say enough good things about the service offered by Big Apple Media."
"I’m extremely happy with my experience of working with Big Apple. Media on our website. He has great knowledge of what is best for our site and made sure he delivered what we were looking for. I would recommend him to others and will continue to work with him in the future on keeping our website up to date. Thank you!"
"I found Gene and Big Apple Media very easy to work with. He always returned emails and phone calls in a timely manner and was patient with me since I’m not very knowledgeable when it comes to computers. To this day I contact him about the site and he’s more than happy to help me out. I think you will be happy with his services.”
"I am very pleased with my results and recommend anyone who is looking for a great website! They have great prices that match the high quality of their work!"
David J. | Founder
DCJano Design
"I’m happy with how the site looks. You’ve done amazing work on this and we’ll definitely have you building more sites for us."
"I’ve been working with Gene of Big Apple Media for over 5 years. He worked hard to set up my initial website, so when I decided to update my design naturally I enlisted his services once again. Gene is a one-of-a-kind individual who’s a pleasure to deal with.As a blogger with limited knowledge of web development, I turn to Gene each time as he makes it all very clear for me. He does it all, from design and development to theme updates to troubleshooting. Knowing I can turn to gene helps me sleep better at night."
“I recently opened my own practice and needed help immediately set up my website. Gene was referred to me by a friend and I had a great experience working with him. I am not tech savvy. Gene was very patient and took the time to design the website I envisioned. He was easy to get in touch with and had great ideas to enhance the productivity and look of the site. I have already received many compliments on the website! I would highly recommend him for any web design!”
"Big Apple Media and Gene were very easy to work with. Always responsive and very patient with us when we made changes mid-development. I would certainly recommend him."
"Big Apple Media has been a pleasure to do business with. Specifically, Gene demonstrated significant WordPress knowledge and development skills. I asked him to develop the main site on my hosting server and then turn all control over to me. In the past, I have found web developers hard to get ahold of and been left hostage by their time constraints and unwillingness to use my web server space. Big Apple’s price was more than fair and the results were outstanding. Gene worked with me through numerous revisions and was very patient with my creative ideas and requests. The proof is in the final product. I believe my website turned out great and it is the foundation for a marketing engine that brings in leads for my consulting business. I have already been told by a fellow industry Marketing executive that I could sell my site for 12 times what I paid for it.To be specific: if you are looking for someone to design a WordPress site and make it easy for you to manage yourself, then Big Apple Media is your company. Perfect for any small to medium sized business."
"The website looks great. It’s super functional and so easy to post, loaded with content and great information! You did an awesome job! Keep up whatever you’re doing. I look forward to meeting you sometimes."
Jara T. Founder
Moon Goddess Adventures, LLC
"I just love the website-it is soothing to look at and draws you in. Thanks for doing such a great service."
"Where are you from–heaven? The only place I’ve experienced such great customer service is my own establishment."
"Ever time I’ve worked with Gene he has been responsible, professional, and very timely. I honestly couldn’t be happier. He makes himself available even on short notice and does great work for us. I’ve had such a good experience that I’ve recommended him to others as well."
"Very pleased with the final website–thank you!"
"I am very impressed by what you all have put together. YOU’RE DOING A GREAT JOB."