About
Founder & Owner, Max Burns, MLIS & MS (they/them)
Hey there! I’m Max, the person behind Max Burns UX!
I first started building websites and teaching myself how to code after graduating from college with a degree in English. After a decade working as a college librarian, personal assistant to a prominent scientist, and crisis intervention worker, I went to grad school to study library and information science. While there, I discovered user experience (UX), and the rest is history! I hold a MLIS and a MS, with a concentration in UX Design, from Kent State University, and I’ve been designing websites and logos full time since 2018.
Since then, I’ve worked with values-driven nonprofits, freelancers, and small businesses, creating websites and logos and testing the UX with their users. I get excited to help my clients express their values and mission through digital design. I’d love to do the same for you!
When I’m not working, you can find me birding, training for my next big run, or serenading my family on the guitar. I live in central North Carolina with my partner and our fur baby, Max the Cat, aka Junior.
Find me on insta @UXmaxburns
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I am unique from other web developers because I have both front-end and back-end web development skills and center your users’ experience in the design.
I am a consummate problem solver. If you have a problem, I can likely solve it. And when I can’t do it alone, I work with a network of other experts in my field to come up with a solution.
Also, I love designing logos and offer full branding packages that you can use to market yourself and grow.
And I try to make the entire process as painless and as fun as possible for you!
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UX stands for user experience. This means that rather than focusing exclusively on what looks good, I prioritize the user and ensure an intuitive and pleasant navigation experience for them!
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I specialize in building custom Squarespace websites to meet my clients’ needs. I am also skilled at Wix, Canva, and Wordpress platforms though I far prefer Squarespace!
If there is a custom feature you’re dreaming of, chances are I can make it happen. I love when clients bring me challenges in the form of coding. 🤓
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Typically, basic sites take a couple weeks to complete. I’m quite speedy once I’ve started on a project so if you have a deadline in mind just let me know.
And if you need something FAST, reach out, sometimes I can squeeze folks in right away.
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The design and build of a small website including an accessibility audit and how-to workshop typically starts at $3,200-$4,000 USD. This is 20-25 hours at my current website hourly rate of $160 USD/hour.
A basic logo starts at $525-$875 USD. This is for 3-5 hours at my current graphic design rate of $175 USD/hour.
User-experience work is very scalable, starting at 3 hours—whether I’m working on a new or existing site. This is billed at the $160 USD/hour rate.
If cost is a barrier to your project, please still reach out! I am sometimes able to offer sliding scale prices to clients with smaller budgets. And I am always happy to offer flexible and extended payment plans with no extra fees.
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Yep! I sure do. Retainer contracts help you save money by locking in hours with me each month at a reduced rate ($140/hr).
Shoot me an email to learn more!
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I primarily work with HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
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Yes! If you're in need of website copy or revisions, I partner with a writer who does copy development and editing. Please inquire if you're interested in this service!
We would be a good team if…
You value custom, inclusive design that’s easy and intuitive to navigate.
You know your work could make a big splash with just a little help.
You are mission-driven, committed to your community, and excited to evolve.
You need a customized Squarespace site created by a front-end and back-end web developer.