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About CDT Workshop

About us

We Build Websites That Work as Hard as You Do

CDT Workshop is a web design and digital services firm based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Since 2006, we have helped hundreds of small businesses get online, look professional, and attract more customers.

We work with everyone from brand-new startups that need their first website to established businesses that have been running for 20 years on an outdated site. Our clients include restaurants, contractors, law firms, medical practices, nonprofits, creative professionals, and many more.

What makes us different is simple: we are small on purpose. When you work with CDT Workshop, you work directly with the founder. No account managers, no support tickets, no runaround. You get a real person who knows your site inside and out because they built it.
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CDT Founder Christopher Tsanos

Meet the Founder

CDT Workshop was founded by Christopher Tsanos in 2006. With nearly two decades of experience in web design and development, Chris has built websites across virtually every industry and on every major platform. He started CDT Workshop because he saw too many small businesses getting overcharged for mediocre websites or getting lost trying to build their own.

Today, CDT Workshop offers everything from fast, affordable websites for businesses that just need a solid online presence, to fully custom WordPress builds for companies with complex needs. The mission has not changed since day one: give small businesses access to professional web design without the agency markup.

FAQ
Commonly asked questions and answers.

 
Why should I use CDT Workshop to create my website?
You have three options: build it yourself and spend weeks fighting with a template, hire a big agency and pay $5,000 or more, or work with us and get a professional site designed, built, and launched in as little as 10 days for a fraction of the cost. We have been doing this for 18 years. We know what works.
 
Will you really design my site for free?
Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation mockup. We design a custom preview of your new website so you can see exactly what you are getting before you pay anything. If you do not like it, you walk away. No cost, no pressure.
 
What's included in the monthly service fee?
Hosting, SSL certificate, security, maintenance, and ongoing support. You can make your own updates anytime through an easy-to-use dashboard, or just tell us what needs changing and we take care of it. No hourly charges for edits.
 
What platform will my new site be built on?
It depends on what your business needs. Our Essential plan uses a proprietary platform built for speed and simplicity. Our Professional plan builds on Squarespace or Shopify for e-commerce. Our Custom plan uses WordPress for advanced functionality. We will recommend the right fit during your consultation.
 
Do you work with any other platforms like Wordpress?
Yes! We also do full scale development in Wordpress with our own Managed Wordpress servers for larger projects, or because you and your team are accustomed to using it. We also develop websites in SquareSpace, Wix, Shopify among others. 
 
Will my new website look good on smartphones?
Yes. Every site we build is fully responsive. It will look great and function properly on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.

Do you offer SEO optimization?
Yes, every website we build includes search engine optimization as standard. This covers page titles, meta descriptions, header structure, image optimization, site speed, and mobile-friendliness. For businesses that want ongoing SEO work, we offer monthly content and SEO add-on packages.
 
Will my website be ADA compatible?
Yes. All of our websites include accessibility features to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This is something many web designers overlook, but it matters both legally and for reaching all of your potential customers.
 
Can I use my domain from my previous site?
Yes. If you already own a domain name, we can connect it to your new site. If you need a new domain, we can help you find and register one.
Do you work with businesses outside of Brooklyn?
Yes. We are based in Brooklyn but we work with clients across the country. Everything can be handled remotely by phone, email, and video call.

See What Your New Website Could Look Like

Interested in seeing how your new website can look? Contact us today to request your free, no-obligation website mockup.
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