Mint Soup LLC

Your website. Your budget. Your control.

Liberation from platforms that raise prices when you need more traffic or features. We build with Git and Docker — you run it at home or on a host you choose. Built for service pros in East Orange and surrounding areas.

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Why self-host instead of a platform?

Website builders and managed hosts increase costs as you grow. We give you the Docker image and instructions to run on hardware you already have.

  • No surprise bill increases

    Traditional platforms raise prices when you need more traffic, storage, or plugins. Your home PC or fixed VPS cost stays predictable.

  • You own the stack

    Docker on your hardware means you are not locked into a vendor's pricing tiers or forced upgrades.

  • Same internet you already pay for

    Most service pros already have home or office internet — we help you use it instead of paying a separate hosting markup.

1 month free support, then monthly

Every custom build includes one month of post-launch support. After that, continue on a simple monthly plan for fixes, updates, and SEO check-ins — or pause when you are comfortable self-managing.

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Built for service professionals

  • Junk Removal
  • Landscaping
  • Handyman
  • Cleaning
  • HVAC
  • Electrical

Our Development Workflow

From idea to live website — with a feedback loop until your MVP is right.

  1. 1

    Discovery

    We learn about your business, goals, and requirements.

  2. 2

    Development

    Clean code and best practices — built for your trade.

  3. 3

    Git Workflow

    Version control keeps your project safe and trackable.

  4. 4

    Docker Build

    We containerize your application with Docker.

  5. 5

    Push to Production

    Deploy, test, and launch when your MVP is ready.

↩ Iterate until your MVP meets your needs

Mint Soup LLC website development workflow infographic

You Choose How To Host

Same Docker workflow — pick the environment that fits your budget.

Option 1: Host on Your Own Computer

Recommended
  1. 1
    Your home computer
    Always-on machine with internet access.
  2. 2
    Docker container
    We provide the image and setup guide.
  3. 3
    Live website
    Your site goes live on your domain.

Option 2: Use Your Own Hosting Service

  1. 1
    Your hosting account
    Any provider you choose.
  2. 2
    Docker deploy
    Container deployed to your environment.
  3. 3
    Live website
    Same result — your domain, your control.

SEO & Visibility

Get found locally and grow over time.

  1. 1

    Google Console

    Set up Search Console and verify your domain.

  2. 2

    SEO Optimization

    On-page SEO tuned for local service searches.

  3. 3

    Performance

    Monitor speed and fix issues that hurt rankings.

  4. 4

    Rank & Grow

    Track visibility and iterate as you grow.

What You Provide

  • Project Details

    Goals, pages, branding, and content direction.

  • Credentials

    API keys, logins, and third-party accounts as needed.

  • Domain Name

    Your business domain (we help connect DNS).

  • Internet Connection

    At home or with any host — always-on when self-hosting.

Your Path to a Live Website

Simple & guided — no expensive hosting required.

  1. Step 1

    We Talk

    Share your goals and business basics in a quick conversation.

  2. Step 2

    You Receive Instructions

    Step-by-step guide tailored to your hosting choice.

  3. Step 3

    You Download

    Run Docker and follow the setup on your machine or host.

  4. Step 4

    We Deploy

    We push the site to your machine or hosting environment.

  5. Step 5

    You Go Live!

    Your website is live for customers on your domain.

  6. Step 6

    We Celebrate

    Launch without expensive monthly hosting fees.

Ready to get started?

Submit your project details — we'll review and send a custom quote.

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