# Studio 678

> Studio 678 is a WordPress web design and development studio based in Oakland, CA, founded by Michael Waters. The studio specializes in building custom, responsive websites for creative professionals — particularly architects, landscape architects, and interior designers — offering big-agency quality without the big-agency price tag or jargon.

Studio 678 has been building websites since the dot-com era (15+ years of experience) and positions itself as a personable, straight-talking alternative to large agencies. The team also plays well with graphic designers, hosting companies, IT support, and printers on client projects.

## Services

- [Website Design & Development](https://studio678.com/services/website-design-and-development/): Custom, responsive WordPress websites built on HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, with SEO-friendly structure baked in.
- [Website Maintenance & Security](https://studio678.com/services/website-maintenance-and-security/): Ongoing maintenance packages to keep client sites secure, updated, and running smoothly.
- [Website in a Week](https://studio678.com/services/website-in-a-week/): A streamlined, fixed-scope website product for new businesses that need to launch fast, with a flexible four-month payment plan.
- [Services Overview](https://studio678.com/services/): Full overview of web products, including eCommerce (WooCommerce), online course/learning platforms, and email newsletter setup as add-ons.

## Company

- [About Us](https://studio678.com/about-us/): Background on Studio 678 and founder Michael Waters, including his history building sites for biotech companies (including Pfizer) before founding the studio.
- [Portfolio](https://studio678.com/portfolio/): Case studies and client work, primarily for architecture, interior design, and professional services firms (e.g. Amato Architecture, LMB Interiors, Thuilot Associates, Boyd Lighting, Grubb Company).
- [Roberta Flack](https://studio678.com/portfolio/roberta-flack/): Website design project for the singer Roberta Flack.
- [Contact Us](https://studio678.com/contact-us/): Contact form and studio phone/address (Oakland, CA).
- [Creative Brief](https://studio678.com/creative-brief/): Intake form for starting a new project.

## Optional

- [4 Simple Tips to Improve Your Business Profile on Google](https://studio678.com/4-simple-tips-to-improve-your-business-profile-on-google/): Blog post on optimizing a Google Business Profile.
- [Privacy Policy](https://studio678.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://studio678.com/terms-and-conditions/)