Founded in 1997 by Phil Sheridan, AKPHIL formed as one of the first design firms in Alaska to combine web design, hosting, site maintenance, and SEO into a single package. That bundled model, built from Soldotna, still defines the business, which builds custom, mobile-responsive websites for clients across various industries.
Development work centers on WordPress, with sites built to adapt across iPhone, iPad, and other mobile devices. Once a site launches, AKPHIL offers annual maintenance and support packages customized to each business's needs, and most simple update requests get completed within 24 hours or the same day they're submitted. Search engine optimization is offered alongside these services, aimed at giving clients an edge over competitors in search results.
The pairing of design, hosting, upkeep, and SEO under one roof has been a constant since the company's earliest days, distinguishing it from firms that split those functions across separate vendors.