About Building Better Software

Hi, I’m Blake Howe. I live in Madison, Mississippi, and I’ve been building and fixing websites for over twenty years. I started Building Better Software because I got tired of watching small businesses get stuck with slow, insecure, or broken sites. I wanted to do the opposite.

What I do

I run a one-person company that handles the parts of web work most people find stressful. That means WordPress maintenance and repair, secure hosting that actually stays secure, emergency recovery when something goes wrong, and custom software or AI tools built for a specific need.

WordPress is the system behind most of the sites I work on. It’s a free, open content management system — basically a tool that lets you edit your website without knowing how to code. I handle the parts that require it.

Who I serve

Mostly small businesses and agencies. If you run a shop, a practice, a studio, or a service business, I can keep your site healthy and fast. If you’re an agency that needs a reliable hand for maintenance or recovery work, I can slot in.

Where it comes from

If you’re curious about how this started, there’s a longer story on the origin story page.

Get in touch

I’d rather hear from you directly than fill out a form with a bot. Reach me through the contact page, or email me at blake@blakehowe.com.