Websites that work as hard as you do. Web & software developer in Bisbee, AZ
PaperBagged builds small websites, custom CRM and IT platforms, and anything in between. You work directly with a developer with 28 years of experience.
- 1:1 with your developer
- Clear price before work starts
- Plain-English updates
One engineer. The whole stack.
The tools and the trades, all handled by the same person.
Tools
- PHP 8
- JavaScript
- MySQL / MariaDB
- Cloudflare
- Stripe Payments
- Google Maps Platform
- REST APIs
- AI Agents & MCP
- Responsive Web Design
- SEO & Core Web Vitals
Work
- Custom Web Apps
- E-commerce
- Workflow Automation
- Payments & Subscriptions
- Security Hardening
- Hosting & Deployment
- Analytics & Tracking
- Accessibility
- Website Redesigns
- Unity & VR
Built to bring you customers.
Every project has the same goal: technology that gets you found, wins the sale and saves your team hours.
- Websites that sell
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Fast, mobile-first websites designed to rank on Google and turn visitors into calls, bookings and sales.
- Online stores
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Storefronts, bookings and checkout built on Stripe: secure, fast and easy for your customers to pay.
- Custom software
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Custom CRM and IT platforms, dashboards and integrations built around how your business actually works, so your team gets hours back every week.
- AI & automation
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Get recommended by AI assistants and put AI to work on the busywork, with structured data, agent APIs and automations built in.
Not sure what you need? Tell me the problem and I'll suggest the simplest fix. Tell me about your project
Agency results, without the agency.
Big agencies bill you for layers of people you'll never meet. Here's the difference.
| Topic | Typical agency | PaperBagged |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | An account manager | The developer who builds it |
| Experience | Whoever is free that week | Decades of hands-on work |
| What you can build | Templates and fixed packages | Websites, CRM & IT platforms |
| How you're quoted | Vague estimates, change fees | A clear price up front |
| When something breaks | Open a ticket and wait | You message me directly |
| Speed & security | Optional add-ons | Built in from day one |
Get the developer, not the middlemen. Describe your idea and I'll tell you how I'd build it. Ask me anything
Shipped, live, and in the wild.
Real sites and software in use today, designed, built and launched end to end.
Live at thebomb.com
TheBomb.com
A full retro operating system in the browser: playable games, high scores, shout-outs and a merch store, straight out of the 1990s.
On Steam
Return to Northbury Grove
A VR slasher-horror escape-room game published on Steam. Proof the toolkit goes well beyond the browser.
Live at nuohm.com
NuOhm Nutrition
A clean, conversion-focused storefront for a nutrition brand with a product-first layout built to sell.
Live at searchbisbee.com
Bisbee Directory
A real-time community business directory with interactive maps, reviews, sponsored listings, a classifieds marketplace and Stripe-powered promotion.
Want results like these? Your business could be next. Let's talk
A simple process.
No surprises.
Clear scope, plain-English updates, and support after launch.
Discover
We talk through your business, what's not working and what you want to achieve. No jargon, no obligation.
Plan
You get a clear plan, timeline and price before any work starts, so you always know what you're paying for.
Build
I design, build and test everything, keeping you updated in plain English along the way.
Launch & support
Launch day is the start, not the end. I stay on call to maintain, improve and fix whatever comes up.
28 years in.
Still hands-on.
I'm Mike Shute, the developer behind PaperBagged LLC, based right here in Bisbee, Arizona. I've spent my career building the technology businesses run on.
I build small websites, custom CRM platforms, custom IT platforms and anything in between. Whatever the size, I plan, design and build it myself. No handoffs, no outsourcing, no one learning on your dime.
I run a small business too, so I know a slow website or clunky software isn't a tech problem. It's lost customers and lost hours. My job is to make your technology work for you, not against you.
- Based in
- Bisbee, AZ, and working with remote clients too
- You work with
- Me, from the first call to launch and beyond
- Project size
- One page or a whole platform
Say hello"You focus on running your business. I'll handle the technology."
Questions, answered.
The short version of what most people ask before we start.
How long does a project take?
It depends on the size. A small website moves much faster than a custom platform, and your plan includes the timeline before we start.
How much does a website cost?
Every project is different, so it starts with a conversation about your business and goals. You will have the full scope and cost in writing before anything begins, so there are no surprises.
Who will I actually be working with?
Just me, Mike Shute. I plan, build and support your project myself, with no account manager or outsourced team.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. A slow or outdated site can be rebuilt fast and mobile-first, keeping what works and moving your content over with care to protect the search rankings you've already earned.
Do you work with businesses outside Bisbee?
Yes. I meet local clients across Cochise County in person and with clients anywhere else remotely.
Do you build AI tools and automations?
Yes. I connect your tools through APIs, build dashboards and automations, and make your site easy for AI assistants to understand and recommend. This site is built that way too.
What happens after my project launches?
I do not disappear at launch. Updates, improvements and fixes go to the same developer who built your site, so nothing has to be relearned or rebuilt from scratch.
How do I get started?
Send a message through the contact form on this page or email [email protected] with a few lines about what you have in mind. I read and answer every message myself.
Let's build something great.
Have a project in mind, or just a question? Tell me what you're thinking. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder, with honest next steps.
- [email protected]
- Based in
- Bisbee, Arizona
- Works with
- Local & remote clients