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Berry House builds fast, accessible JAMstack websites and thoughtful, effective writing. We help independent creators, non‑profits, and small teams.

🍓 Berry House

Web & Writing for Independent Creators

Fast, accessible JAMstack websites and thoughtful, effective writing.

Website RSS License: MIT License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0


Berry House builds fast, accessible JAMstack websites and thoughtful, effective writing.
We help independent creators, non-profits, and small teams communicate clearly and own their platform.

🌱 IndieWeb · 📡 RSS Ready · 🔒 Privacy First · ♿ Accessible


🎯 What We Do

🌐 Websites

Fast, accessible, and independent websites built with Eleventy and Tailwind. Own your platform and keep things simple.

  • Custom themes and brand systems — Tailored designs that reflect your unique voice
  • Content migrations and SEO — Smooth transitions with search visibility
  • Performance and accessibility audits — Speed and inclusivity baked in

✍️ Writing

Clarity that converts. We help you say the right thing to the right people with editorial strategy and hands-on copy.

  • Website copy & information architecture — Clear structure and compelling content
  • Articles, newsletters, and documentation — Consistent voice across all channels
  • Editing, style guides, and governance — Sustainable content practices

🎓 Education

Workshops and 1:1 sessions to build skills and confidence—publishing workflows, accessibility, and sustainable content.

  • IndieWeb and digital autonomy — Take control of your online presence
  • Jamstack publishing workflows — Modern, efficient content management
  • Accessible content practices — Create for everyone

💡 Why Berry House?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Human-Centered by Design

Content first, technology second. We prioritize clarity, accessibility, and longevity over trends.

🔓 Own Your Platform

No lock-in. Plain files, simple pipelines, and hosting you can move. Your content stays yours.

⚡ Accessible and Fast

Performance, semantic HTML, and inclusive writing baked in from day one—not bolted on later.

🌿 Calm, Sustainable Websites

Low overhead, low maintenance. You shouldn't need a team to publish or keep things running.


🧭 Our Process

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    B --> C[⚙️ Build]
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  1. 🔍 Discovery — Goals, audience, and constraints. We define success together.
  2. 🏗️ Structure — Information architecture, content model, and tone of voice.
  3. ⚙️ Build — Accessible templates, performance, and content workflows.
  4. 🚀 Launch & Teach — We ship, measure, and train your team to run with it.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Our projects are built with modern, sustainable technologies:

Eleventy Tailwind CSS Markdown HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Git


📚 Featured Projects

This organization hosts our open-source projects, starter templates, and learning resources:

  • Website Starters — Pre-configured Eleventy templates for quick project starts
  • Accessibility Tools — Resources and utilities for building inclusive web experiences
  • IndieWeb Guides — Documentation and tutorials for owning your digital presence
  • Content Workflows — Scripts and automation for sustainable publishing

💡 Note: Many of our client projects are private. Public repositories showcase our tools, templates, and educational resources.


🌟 Core Values

🌱 IndieWeb Principles

We believe in:

  • Owning your data — Your content belongs to you
  • Publishing on your own domain — Independence from platforms
  • POSSE (Publish on your Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere) — Own the canonical version
  • Longevity over trends — Build things that last

♿ Accessibility First

Every project we build:

  • Meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Uses semantic HTML and proper ARIA labels
  • Tests with real assistive technologies
  • Prioritizes keyboard navigation and screen reader support

🔒 Privacy & Ethics

  • No tracking or analytics without consent
  • Minimal third-party dependencies
  • Privacy-respecting design patterns
  • Transparent about data practices

📖 Recent Blog Posts

Stay updated with our latest insights on web development, IndieWeb practices, and content strategy:

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to our open-source projects! Here's how you can help:

  1. Fork the repository you want to contribute to
  2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
  3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
  4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

Please read our contributing guidelines in each repository before submitting.


📬 Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in working together or just want to say hello:

Email Website LinkedIn GitHub


📄 License

  • Code: MIT License — Free to use, modify, and distribute
  • Content: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — Share and adapt with attribution, non-commercial

Let's build something that lasts 🍓

Made with ❤️ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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