Client from 2025 – 2026
Category: Website Design, WordPress, Photography, Graphic Design, Managed Web Hosting, Basic SEO
Industry: Government & Political
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About Client
Fredericksburg resident Kenneth Gantt contacted Simply Web Services, LLC., to design his political website as he is running for Fredericksburg City Council in Ward 1 (see Fredericksburg districting map). Kenneth is a community leader and an Army combat veteran, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“I’m Kenneth Gantt, and I’m running for Fredericksburg City Council, Ward 1. As a dedicated community leader and Army combat veteran, I’ve spent years working to improve our city through service, advocacy, and action. Now, I’m ready to bring your voice to City Hall—fighting for transparency, accountability, and real public engagement. Join me in shaping a brighter future for Fredericksburg!”
Project Overview
Kenneth contacted us to develop a political website for his bid for the Fredericksburg City Council.
Challenges
This project was in near-constant development, as the client gradually added content to the website in line with evolving political issues.
Solutions
This was a new website build. This responsive design is built on WordPress and GiveWP Donations plugin.
Solutions and Services We Provided
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Responsive WordPress Web Design & Blog
- Contact Form Integration
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QR Code Design
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Logo Design
- Photography
- Favicon Design & Integration
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SSL Certificate Issue, and Management
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Managed Website Hosting
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Domain Name Registration, and Management
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Website Maintenance
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Basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- PayPal Donation Integration
Graphics Design
Photography
We were contracted to take photos around town for use with Ken’s campaign website. Here are just some of the photos we took.
Conclusion
We designed the website Kenneth was looking for, along with a logo, so he can better market himself to residents in the City of Fredericksburg’s first ward.
What The Client Said
"I truly appreciate the service. Please let me know what else I need to provide. Thank you." ~ Kenneth Gantt
Why Every Political Campaign Needs a Professional Website
Running for office means your website is often a voter’s very first impression of you — and in a local race like a city council seat, that impression can make or break undecided voters who are researching candidates the night before they vote. A clean, trustworthy, mobile-friendly website signals that you’re organized, serious, and ready to represent your ward, while a dated or confusing site can quietly cost you support before a voter ever reads your platform. For a candidate like Kenneth Gantt — an Army combat veteran and community leader running to bring transparency and real engagement to City Hall — the website needed to reflect that same sense of service, professionalism, and readiness to lead.
Simply Web Services built Kenneth’s campaign website from the ground up on WordPress, including a custom logo, QR code for easy sharing on yard signs and flyers, local photography around Fredericksburg, and secure PayPal donation integration — all while adapting the site in near-constant development as his platform and the political landscape evolved throughout the race. We also built in basic SEO and secure, reliable hosting so his message stayed visible and accessible to Ward 1 voters throughout the campaign. Whether you’re running for city council, school board, or any local office, Simply Web Services has the experience to build a campaign website that builds trust fast and keeps pace with your race as it unfolds. Call us today at (540) 479-6350 to get your campaign online.