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// Your full-service digital partner

What can we
help you build?

Whether you're starting from scratch, automating your business, or just trying to figure out where AI fits in your world — you're in the right place.

// Not sure? Send us a message and we'll point you in the right direction — no sales pitch.

// We are here

The world changed.
Did your business?

We are no longer in the digital age. We are in the age of AI. The rules changed overnight. The tools changed. The playing field — the one your competitors are standing on right now — changed.

Most people are watching from the sidelines, waiting to see how it shakes out. The people who act now are the ones who claim their space. Not the loudest, not the richest — the ones who show up and get into the game before the opportunity closes.

We exist to help you navigate that celestial playing field. Whether you're a solo artist, a small business, a nonprofit stretching every dollar, or an organization trying to figure out what AI means for your team — we're here to get you in the game.

Websites. Automations. AI tools. Training. Hosting. All of it, from one place, from a real person who has been building technology systems since before most AI tools existed — and who knows how to make them work for you.

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Years in IT
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services

Everything your business needs digital.

One partner for all of it — no chasing down five different vendors who don't talk to each other.

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Custom Websites

Hand-coded, fast, and yours outright. No Squarespace tax, no Wix prison. Portfolio sites, business pages, landing pages — built right.

From $297 · All clients through Firstlight
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E-Commerce & Commerce

Online stores, booking systems, membership portals, and payment integrations built to convert visitors into revenue.

Custom quote · Contact for scope

AI Automations

Connect your tools, eliminate repetitive work, and build workflows that run while you sleep. Email, CRM, reporting — all of it.

Project-based · From $500
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Domains & Email

Register your domain, configure professional email, and set up DNS correctly the first time. We handle the technical setup end-to-end.

Domains from $12/yr · Email from $6/mo
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POS & Payment Systems

Point-of-sale setup for retail and service businesses — Square, Stripe, or custom solutions integrated with your website and inventory.

Setup from $350 · Hardware extra
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Telecom Services

Business phone systems, VoIP setup, and connectivity solutions. Get a professional phone presence without enterprise pricing.

Contact for current rates
try it now

See what we can build together.

Two live tools. No account, no commitment — just results.

// find your domain

Is your domain available?

Search instantly. We'll handle registration, DNS, and professional email setup.

// Results open on Namecheap · We handle the registration and setup for you

// AI site builder  ·  SANDBOX

See a website built for your business.

Tell us a few things. Claude AI generates a real HTML site in seconds. Label it sandbox — because it is — but it's real enough to surprise you.

// sandbox preview · not yet deployed

Like what you see? Michael will refine it, register your domain, and get it live.

Let's build it for real →
hosting

Hosting that actually stays up.

We manage it so you don't have to think about it. Three tiers — pick what fits.

Starter
$9.67/mo
For artists, portfolios, and simple business sites that just need to be online reliably.
  • Fast shared hosting
  • Free SSL certificate
  • 1 website
  • 10GB storage
  • Monthly backups
  • Email forwarding
Get Started
Priority
$49/mo
For e-commerce, membership sites, and businesses where downtime costs real money.
  • Dedicated cloud resources
  • Full security suite
  • Unlimited websites
  • 200GB storage
  • Daily backups + 30-day retention
  • Priority support response
  • Staging environment
Get Started

Hosting covers your site — nothing else. Professional email (Google Workspace, etc.), AI subscriptions, and any third-party services are add-ons billed separately at their actual cost. I'll set everything up for you, but those fees don't disappear into the monthly rate.

the store

Software, AI tools & subscriptions.

Everything we recommend, vetted and linked. Some are affiliate links — we only list things we use and stand behind.

// Affiliate disclosure: links above may earn a commission at no cost to you. We only list tools we actively use or recommend. Amazon links require your Associates tag — replace YOURTAG-20 with your ID.

programs

Get in the game.

Three ways to level up — whether you need a website built, want hands-on AI training, or are just starting to figure out where AI fits.

✦ Start Here

Beginner's Playbook

Don't know where to start with AI? This is the on-ramp. A guided introduction to the tools, the concepts, and the practical first steps — built for people who want to understand what's happening and how to use it.

Coming soon · Free to start
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✦ Website Program

Firstlight

Professional websites built for people who are serious about their work — starter sites, multi-page builds, full ecommerce and automations. One program, clear pricing.

From $297 · Hosting from $9.67/mo
Learn about Firstlight →
Live Training

One Day Bootcamp

One day with Mike. Every major AI tool. Real workflows you use the moment you leave. No slides. No theory. Just work — and a 90-day plan to keep going.

$197 per seat
See the Bootcamp →
selected work

Built. Deployed. Running.

A cross-section of what we've shipped — from artist sites to nonprofit platforms to AI research tools.

Firstlight · amyengel.com
Artist Program · Web

Firstlight / Amy Engel

Fiber art portfolio with self-managed gallery, rotating carousel, lightbox with descriptions, and a working contact form. Flagship showcase for the Firstlight program.

View Firstlight →
ADSO Foundation
Nonprofit · Web

ADSO Foundation

Digital presence built for credibility, donor engagement, and mission communication — clean, fast, and designed to turn belief into action.

Site preview coming soon
ADSO · Business
Business · Web

ADSO

Business web presence with professional positioning, clear service messaging, and conversion-focused structure.

Site preview coming soon
Grant-Lens · AI Tool
AI Automation · Tool

Grant-Lens

AI-powered grant research tool — helps nonprofits surface relevant funding opportunities and analyze eligibility without burning staff hours.

Case study coming soon
let's talk

How can we help?

Tell us what you're working on or what you're trying to solve. Michael responds personally — no automated replies, no intake VA.