It’s an awesome feeling when someone comes to you because of your woodworking experience — whether they want to purchase something you crafted by hand, or if they’re looking for tips or tool reviews. If you’re looking to sell more handmade pieces or get your woodworking opinion out into the world, it might be time to set up your own website to show your listings and create a bigger brand presence, especially if you’re hoping to one day become a full-time woodworker. Here are 10 awesome woodworker websites to inspire you to create your own.
Ethan Abramson
Ethan’s website does a great job of showing not only the furniture and accessories he has available currently, but also the commissions he’s custom made. In addition, he has a complete About section so visitors get a feel for his inspiration and motivation. The minimalist site design reflects the way Ethan’s shop actively practices environmentally conscious, minimal waste methods.
Check it out here: http://ethanabramson.com/
Charleston Crafted
This husband and wife team blogs about different home improvement projects, including free project plan downloads in their posts. They do a great job showing progress pictures throughout each build so that you always have a reference. From simple tips and tricks to room renovations, they tackle a wide array of subjects.
Visit Charleston Crafted: https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/
Heath Street Woodworking
Heath Street Woodworking, owned and run by Merissa Piper, is a great example of a small business website. The color scheme is eye-grabbing, the About section sounds like a human being, and there are several different tabs where you can see her work. She even has a section of templates for sale, so she’s catering to both woodworkers and non-woodworkers alike.
Lazy Guy DIY
If you want to see a website that features a wide variety of content, Lazy Guy DIY is a great example. From project plans and how-tos to tool reviews and blogs about navigating the social influencer world, Adam of Lazy Guy DIY does a great job covering topics that many people want to read about.
Check out Lazy Guy DIY: https://lazyguydiy.com/
Crow Creek Designs
If you want to see a website that is also a work of art, you need to see Jess Crow’s website. Her site clearly demonstrates how she combines art and woodworking in her creations. She also offers tutorials and teaching opportunities, so if you’re looking to do something similar, her site is a great example.
Don’t miss out on Jess Crow’s site: https://crowcreekdesigns.com/
Archer Woodworking
The site run by Kevin Shimkus is very straightforward and easy to navigate, which is very important when you consider that most people visiting his site are on their phones. What really stands out on his website is the tab devoted to the nonprofit he donates to, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. This is a really cool and interesting aspect of his site that you don’t see on most other woodworkers’ pages.
Visit Archer Woodworking: http://www.archerwoodworking.com/
Tool Girl’s Garage
If you want to learn more about a tool — whether it’s a woodworking or carpentry tool, or a home maintenance product — Tool Girl’s Garage is a great place to start. Having used tools her whole life, Sarah Listi (the face behind the account) is a real-life maker and doer who knows what she’s talking about. Her articles are relevant, thorough, and full of images to help you understand which tool may be best for you.
Get the scoop on Tool Girl’s Garage: https://toolgirlsgarage.com/
Ferguson Woodcraft
Not every maker website has to feature a blog or review section. If you want to create an internet space just to list your products, do it. Josh Ferguson of Ferguson Woodcraft created a clean, simple website that focuses on his ability to make custom pieces. His Store section shows a variety of commissioned pieces he’s made, and he has several places where people can request custom orders.
Take a look at Ferguson Woodcraft: https://www.fergusonwoodcraft.com/
She’s the Carpenter
If your goal is to develop lots of project plans, check out She’s the Carpenter, owned and run by Ashley Quintero. All her project plans — which are free — are right on the home page when you land on her site. She lists all the necessary materials and follows with simple step-by-step instructions, as well as digital sketches and real progress photos to show you how the build should look at each point.
One of the cool things about Pat Nesbitt’s website, Nesbuilt Design Co., is that it starts off with a slide show. This is an interesting take on the portfolio section of the website, since his experience is obvious the moment you arrive on the site. He also has an interesting About section, which humanizes him to potential customers, and he offers free local pickup, which is great when you consider that shipping costs can make or break a sale.
Visit Nesbuilt Designs: https://www.nesbuiltdesignco.com/
Building Your Own Website
No matter what your goal is — whether you want to share your wealth of project plans, sell more pieces and go full-time, or become a subject matter expert in the woodworking and maker industry — having a website is a great place to start. You can always adjust it as you make progress toward your goal. In fact, go ahead and do more research! Check out the sites of other makers you follow — they’ll appreciate the web traffic, and you might come away with lots of great ideas for your own website.