Our Story
From humble beginnings in Flint, Michigan to serving clients worldwide. 29 years of under-promising and over-delivering.
From Flint to The World
AppWT began on July 15, 1997, from humble beginnings on the East Side of Flint, Michigan. What started as a passion for building websites has grown into a full-service digital agency serving clients across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands.
Today, we're headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, but our reach is global. We've completed over 24,019 projects for 10,284 clients, and we're just getting started.
Our philosophy is simple: under-promise and over-deliver. We don't make inflated claims. We let our work speak for itself.
Founder-Led Since 1997
Why You Work Directly With Tony
Some buyers want a freelancer, not a corporation. AppWT is both — a freelancer-led practice with the LLC structure clients need for trust, contracts, and insurance.
Single Point of Contact
The Same Person Quotes, Builds, and Launches
No sales reps. No account managers. No handoffs to a junior dev you've never met. Tony writes the proposal, builds the work, and answers your texts.
Hand-Picked Collaborators
Family and Long-Term Specialists
Emily, Michael, Robert, Shawne, and Daniel are family or long-term collaborators with their own decades of experience. Tony brings them in only when a project needs a specific skill — not because a corporation forces a billable team.
LLC for Trust, Not Distance
BBB A+ & Properly Licensed
AppWT LLC exists so clients have a real contracting entity, real insurance, and a real BBB record. The legal structure is for your protection — the work is still Tony's.
Reach Tony Directly
Cell text/SMS: 734-203-0171 · Main: 888-565-0171 · Email: sales@appwt.com
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The people behind AppWT
Tony Paris
"Tony Paris" • He/Him/His
Founder & Chief Technologist
🏆 29+ Years Experience • AAA Accessibility Expert
Problem: Businesses struggle with complex web solutions
Solution: Full-Stack Developer & Web/Graphic Designer delivering enterprise solutions
Technical: Linux & Ruby on Rails expert, custom business automation across the US, CA, UK, AU & NL
Community: Active in Michigan communities through Junior Chamber International, Kiwanis International, and children's advocacy organizations
Emily P.
M.Ed. • She/Her/Hers
Treasurer & Educational Director
🎓 17+ Years Experience • M.Ed., Education Specialist
Problem: Complex business operations need clear guidance
Solution: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in K-12 Education and Community Leadership brings structured, evidence-based approach to business leadership and corporate training
Technical: Co-owner, M.Ed. holder, K-12 Education specialist, Community Leadership focus, AppWT Academy curriculum director
Michael A.
"Flower Essences Guru" • He/Him/His
Brand Strategist & Marketing Director
🏅 27+ Years Experience
Problem: Brands lack a cohesive digital strategy
Solution: Retail industry veteran creates holistic brand development
Technical: Digital Marketing Strategy, social media innovation, comprehensive brand ecosystems
Robert B.
He/Him/His
Visual Director & Educational Strategist
📚 22+ Years Experience
Problem: Visual communication lacks professional impact
Solution: Photography & Design Expert delivers compelling visuals
Technical: Graphics Communication Instructor (Baker College), Color Consulting, Training Program Development
Shawne J.
She/Her/Hers
Brand Designer & UI Designer
✨ 20+ Years Experience
Problem: User interfaces need design excellence
Solution: M.A. in Graphics creates award-winning designs
Technical: Published Author, CEO of Shamonj Gifts LLC, specialized in UI/Brand Design Excellence
Industry Insider Credentials
Before founding AppWT in 1997, Tony Paris also spent 17 combined years operating inside two regulated-industry enterprise verticals — legal-tech (MiFile / TrueFiling at Michigan court-technology firms) and specialty healthcare (Diplomat Specialty corporate office). That insider experience directly shapes how AppWT builds for clients in those industries today.
Legal-Tech Enterprise — 10 Years
MiFile and TrueFiling Systems • Michigan court-technology firms • Michigan court-technology firms
- EFSP (Electronic Filing Service Provider) infrastructure for Michigan's appellate, circuit, district, and probate courts
- Tyler Odyssey, ECF (Electronic Court Filing) standard, MDE (Message Delivery Envelope) service standards
- SOC 2-aligned architecture for court-system enterprise software
- SSO integration, audit-logging, role-based access control for regulated workflows
- Direct experience with state-court agency procurement cycles
Transferable to: NYC and California legal-tech enterprise architecture, Texas Office of Court Administration projects, government technology (GovTech) procurement, law-firm AI visibility consulting, EFSP-adjacent web infrastructure for any U.S. court system.
Specialty Healthcare Enterprise — 7 Years
Diplomat Specialty Corporate Office (Flint, MI → OptumRx 2019)
- HIPAA operational compliance — PHI minimization, Business Associate Agreement framework, encrypted-at-rest data handling
- Direct work with Michigan Neurology Associates, Cancer Treatment Centers of America
- Immunology, oncology, specialty and orphan-drug workflows
- Prior Authorization workflows across Medicare Part D, Medicaid managed-care organizations, commercial insurance, Tricare, and VA
- Insurance benefits investigation and adjudication operational knowledge
Transferable to: Bay Area biotech and pharma, San Antonio military healthcare (Joint Base San Antonio, Brooke Army Medical Center, Defense Health Agency), NYC pharma, Cancer Treatment Centers of America web compliance, FDA-aware promotional review workflows for biotech, HIPAA-aware data handling for any covered entity's marketing surface.
AppWT does not act as a covered entity's HIPAA officer, FINRA compliance officer, FDA compliance officer, or DoD compliance officer. We deliver the web-architecture and content-workflow layer that supports clients' compliance teams.
Built by Us
Proprietary platforms designed, developed, and maintained entirely in-house
Our Journey
Key milestones in AppWT history
AppWT Founded
Started from the East Side of Flint, Michigan with a vision to help businesses succeed online.
Became AppWT LLC
Officially incorporated as a Limited Liability Company, marking a new chapter of growth.
First Industry Awards
Began receiving recognition from TechBehemoths, DesignRush, Clutch, and other industry platforms.
BBB Accredited
Achieved Better Business Bureau accreditation with an A+ rating, reflecting our commitment to trust and transparency.
29 Years Strong
10,284 clients served, 24,019 projects completed, and specializing in AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO) services.
What We Stand For
Integrity First
We under-promise and over-deliver. No inflated claims, no empty promises. Just honest work and real results.
Environmental Responsibility
Carbon-reducing operations. Our servers are powered by 300% renewable energy credits, putting 3 times the energy consumed back into the grid.
Innovation Leaders
Deep expertise in AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO) for Michigan businesses. Real-time AI integration for immediate results.
Community Involvement & Memberships
Active memberships, eco-friendly operations, and giving back to the communities we serve
Chamber & SBAM Member
Proud member of the Livonia/Westland Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), supporting local business growth.
Eco-Friendly & Carbon-Reducing
All websites hosted on servers powered by 300% renewable energy through wind energy credits. Every AppWT-hosted site is carbon-reducing, not just carbon-neutral.
Veterans & Service Organizations
Volunteer work with VFW halls supporting veterans and their families across Michigan.
Jaycees & Kiwanis
Active involvement with multiple Michigan Jaycees chapters (including Westland Area Jaycees) and Kiwanis partnerships, supporting community leadership development and local service projects.
KCBS Competition BBQ
Certified KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society) judges volunteering at competitions, helping organize and host BBQ events across the region.
Recognition & Awards
Recognition from leading industry platforms
BBB Rating
Since July 2022
Google Reviews
Perfect Rating
Industry Awards
Since 2021
Accessibility
WCAG Compliant
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