Creating high-impact digital experiences that engage users and drive business growth.

Joseph Kotvas
Joseph Kotvas

Hello & Welcome

I design and build digital products that drive business growth.

I'm Joseph Kotvas—digital strategist, UX/UI designer, developer, and founder of Jokma Web Solutions. For over two decades, I've partnered with businesses, schools, and nonprofits to architect and engineer effective web solutions.

I specialize in Business-Driven Digital Strategy, End-to-End User Experience Design, Advanced Theme Development, and Systems Integration. Whether working solo, embedding with your team, or scaling up with my own network of professionals, I adapt to your operational needs.

Core Capabilities:

  • Digital Strategy: Developing comprehensive digital strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable results.
  • UI/UX Design: Wireframing and prototyping intuitive, user-centric interfaces in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Front-End Engineering: Building interactive, scalable front ends using React, modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.
  • CMS Customization: Engineering bespoke solutions within WordPress, Shopify, and other leading platforms (PHP/JS).

Currently available for freelance partnerships. To start a conversation, contact me at projects@jokma.com

Services

Web solutions for every stage of your business. From professional sites to custom platforms, I design and build digital products that work.

Professional Website

Share your message, showcase your brand, and stand out from the crowd

Typical investment

$2,000–$4,000

Best for:

  • A photographer ready to show their work
  • A food truck that's outgrown Instagram
  • A consultant launching their practice

A compelling, growth-driven design for your online presence

Includes:

  • Discovery & content strategy
  • Custom, mobile-friendly design
  • Up to 6 pages
  • Contact form
  • SEO & analytics fundamentals
Timeline: 2–3 months

Content Platform

Publish your content, connect with your audience, and grow your reach

Typical investment

$4,000–$8,000

Best for:

  • A local paper going digital-first
  • A business building a knowledge base
  • A musician selling directly to fans

A custom content platform built around how you work

Includes:

  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Blog or knowledge base
  • Content architecture
  • Mailing list integration
  • Social integration
  • Editor training
Timeline: 2–4 months

Custom Application

Implement your vision, streamline your workflows, and engage your users

Typical investment

$8,000–$16,000+

Best for:

  • A nonprofit building a learning platform
  • An agency that needs a client portal
  • A distributor streamlining orders

A bespoke application tailored to your business logic

Includes:

  • Full-stack development
  • Database
  • User accounts
  • Payment processing
  • API integrations
Timeline: 3–6+ months

Every project includes:

  • Content strategy tailored to your goals
  • Responsive design that works on all devices
  • Launch support and training
  • 30-day post-launch assistance

Need something specific? Add-ons like CMS integration, e-commerce, advanced analytics, accessibility compliance, and more are available across all tiers.

Not sure which tier fits? Let's talk — a 30-minute discovery call will clarify exactly what you need.

Projects & Websites

Real client work spanning e-commerce platforms, service business websites, and author portfolios. For each project, I designed the user experience and engineered the implementation from the ground up.

Service BusinessBrochure Site

IndWeldSupply.com

2025 website redesign for Industrial Welding Supply, a family-owned welding equipment sales, repair, and service business.

Services

UX/UI Design, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Custom CSS Development.

Technologies

Figma, Squarespace, CSS, SVG.

Self-PublishingAuthor Portfolio

HollyBebernitz.com

Showcase website and blog for Jacksonville-based author & independent publisher Holly Bebernitz.

Services

UX/UI Design, Custom WordPress Theme Development, Content Strategy.

Technologies

WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3 Transitions, JavaScript.

Professional ServicesLanding Page

FirstlineSolutions.org

Landing Page for Firstline Solutions, Inc., a safety & security training company.

Services

Marketing Consulting, Custom UX/UI Design, SEO, Custom Wordpress Theme Development.

Technologies

Figma, Wordpress, PHP, HTML5, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript.

Open SourceUtility App

Devex.tools

Open source project for developers featuring assorted tools for front-end website development.

Services

Project Design, UX/UI Design, Code Review, Project Architecture, Component Development.

Technologies

React, Next.js, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Netlify, Github.

B2B WholesaleE-Commerce Platform

SessionsUSA.com

Custom B2B e-commerce site for a wholesale distributor, optimized for power users with live search, async updates, and quick reorder flows.

Services

Strategy Consulting, UX/UI Design, Custom Block Development, Reactive UI Implementation, CI/CD Pipeline Setup.

Technologies

WooCommerce, React, WordPress Interactivity API, SearchWP, FacetWP, GitHub Actions.

Designer &Developer Profiles

Verified credentials across design and development platforms.

Certifications

Continuous learning keeps my skills sharp. These certifications represent focused study in UX design, front-end development, and growth-driven strategy.

Business Strategy

University of Illinois Business Strategy Specialization CertificateUIUC Business Strategy
University of Illinois Operations Management Specialization CertificateUIUC Operations Management

UX Design

Google UX Design Professional CertificateGoogle UX Design
Uxcel Certified UX/UI Designer - Issued to Joseph Steven Kotvas - The bearer of this professional certificate has demonstrated a fundamental level of UX/Ul Designer mastery and passed the core competencies for each design specialty.Uxcel UX/UI Design

Web Development

Certificate of Completion - Joseph Steven Kotvas completed the Scrimba course, The Frontend Developer Career Path. 81.5 Hours, 1487 Lessons. Signed Per Harold Borgen, CEO, Scrimba. Completion date Wednesday, 12 March 2025.Scrimba Frontend Development
freeCodeCamp - This certifies that Joseph Kotvas successfully completed the Legacy JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Developer Certification on August 17, 2023 representing approximately 300 hours of workfreeCodeCamp JavaScript

“Great work, great communication. Thank you!”

Client Peter Cole

“He cares, he is very proactive, he wants to do his best and he completes the work and does a lot more.”

Photographer Michael Berda

“Simply stunning, Joe. So welcoming and engaging. Better than I even imagined.”

Author Holly Beberniz

“Joseph did a great job of refreshing our website to enable us to present a professional image to our customers and help them clearly and concisely get the information they are seeking.”

Frank Miller, Owner, Industrial Welding Supply

“It looks great... off to a really impressive start. Great job!”

Ben Sessions, SessionsUSA

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss your next project? Send me a message or call directly at (904) 335-8563.

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