Fast, accessible JAMstack websites and thoughtful, effective writing.
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
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
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
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
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Content first, technology second. We prioritize clarity, accessibility, and longevity over trends. |
No lock-in. Plain files, simple pipelines, and hosting you can move. Your content stays yours. |
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Performance, semantic HTML, and inclusive writing baked in from day one—not bolted on later. |
Low overhead, low maintenance. You shouldn't need a team to publish or keep things running. |
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B --> C[⚙️ Build]
C --> D[🚀 Launch & Teach]
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- 🔍 Discovery — Goals, audience, and constraints. We define success together.
- 🏗️ Structure — Information architecture, content model, and tone of voice.
- ⚙️ Build — Accessible templates, performance, and content workflows.
- 🚀 Launch & Teach — We ship, measure, and train your team to run with it.
Our projects are built with modern, sustainable technologies:
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.
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
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
- No tracking or analytics without consent
- Minimal third-party dependencies
- Privacy-respecting design patterns
- Transparent about data practices
Stay updated with our latest insights on web development, IndieWeb practices, and content strategy:
- Berry House is Open for Business 🍓 — Nov 01, 2025
- IndieWeb 101 and Making Your Site Delightfully Weird — Aug 22, 2025
- Fixing Tags, Categories, and RSS in Our Eleventy Blog — Aug 19, 2025
- Guide to Making It as an Indie Creator — Aug 19, 2025
We welcome contributions to our open-source projects! Here's how you can help:
- Fork the repository you want to contribute to
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
Please read our contributing guidelines in each repository before submitting.
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in working together or just want to say hello:
- Code: MIT License — Free to use, modify, and distribute
- Content: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — Share and adapt with attribution, non-commercial
Made with ❤️ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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