"I have nothing but praise for Matt's work. I am beyond happy with how he designed my beautiful website. Within days of the launch, I received multiple inquiries on the site; I don't know how he did it."
Erin Hickman, LMFT
Web Design · Identity
Hello.
Custom websites, built in San Diego.
Your website is your first hello to the world, and we make sure it's a good one. BURDS NERDS designs and builds custom websites for small businesses and service providers: fast pages, clean structure, fewer moving parts, and real support after launch.
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What We Do
One team. Every skill. No handoffs between vendors.
Web Design
Custom websites built for speed, clarity, and search visibility, sized for small business budgets. WordPress and Squarespace support is available when those platforms are the better fit. SSL, Google Analytics, and a technical SEO foundation come standard.
San Diego web design ›Website Maintenance
Monitoring, updates, security, and small fixes for custom, WordPress, and Squarespace sites. Plans start at $49/month.
Website maintenance ›SEO
Every site we build includes a technical SEO foundation. Already have a site? A one-time SEO Foundation Review starts at $350.
SEO Foundation Review ›AI Solutions
Custom AI assistants trained on your brand's voice and business data. AI-powered content, search research, and workflow support.
AI solutions ›Photography & Retouching
Studio, lifestyle, headshot, and product photography in Southern California, plus color grading, compositing, and professional image finishing. Full production, start to finish.
Photography & retouching ›Not sure which platform is right for you?
Why BURDS NERDS
One team.
Every skill.
Design, SEO, photography, retouching, AI, and maintenance under one roof, so nothing gets lost between vendors.
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- Web Design
- Website Maintenance
- SEO
- AI Solutions
- Photography
- Retouching
All under one roof. All working together.
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"Every project starts from a real conversation about your brand, and ends with something that actually looks like you."
No templates. No guesswork. No surprises.
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$49
/mo
Managed care plans: monitoring, security, updates, and file recovery, handled for you.
Work
Three disciplines. Six services. One studio.
Web design, photography, and AI solutions for businesses across Southern California.
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Web Design
Custom websites and brand guidance built to convert visitors into clients.
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Photography
Editorial, commercial, lifestyle, portraiture, and still life. Southern California.
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AI Solutions
Human direction. AI execution. Explore the frontier at mattburd.com.
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2014
Est. Southern California
6
Services, One Studio
24/7
Uptime monitoring
$49
Site care / month
Clients
What our clients say.
Real words from real clients.
"Working with Matt was a game-changer for my practice. He crafted a captivating website that perfectly captures what I do, and his photography skills truly brought my clinic to life online."
Dynamic Health Center
Web Design · Photography · Print
"Our new website is a testament to Matt's talent and the kindness of who he is, making the whole process delightful. I am so impressed I have asked him to create another website for another business of mine."
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center
Web Design · Identity · Photography
"Matt completely nailed the vision for my business. His design expertise, clear communication, and patient guidance made the whole process feel easy and collaborative. The final site is a true reflection of my business."
Load Bearing Studios
Web Design
"I have been working with Matt since 2017. He made my website functional, easy to use, and aesthetically appealing. His work speaks for itself."
India Kern
Web Design
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Join the clients above. No pressure, no pitch deck, just an honest conversation about what you need.
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From the Workshop
Insights on web design, photography, and AI from the field.
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Read more ›How to Give Your AI a "Job" for Better Results
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Read more ›Let's talk.
Your next project starts with a conversation. No pressure, no pitch deck.