Why we started Cortex.

We kept watching the same thing happen. A local business would pay someone thousands for a website, then six months later they can't get ahold of the person who built it. Or they're stuck on Wix trying to figure out why their contact form stopped working.

The big agencies charge $10k+ and put you in a ticket queue. The freelancers are cheap but unreliable. The DIY tools are fine until something actually goes wrong.

We figured there was room for something in between — a small team that actually picks up the phone, charges fairly, and doesn't vanish after launch.

Quick Facts
Founded
2026
Location
Norman, Oklahoma
Focus
Web Design, Development & Management
Approach
Hands-on, direct communication

That's us.

When you email us, one of us reads it. When you call, one of us picks up. There's no support team — it's just us, and we like it that way.

Jacob Upchurch

Jacob Upchurch

Co-Founder

I handle the bulk of the web development, from front-end builds to the backend logic and database architecture that keeps everything running. My background is in network infrastructure and systems administration, so security isn't an afterthought for me — it's built into every site and server I touch. If it involves code, data, or keeping things locked down, it goes through me.

(405) 520-7347
Jansen Matzell

Jansen Matzell

Co-Founder

I do double duty — I'm a web developer and the person you'll probably talk to first. I build and ship real projects, handle client relationships, and have a knack for figuring out what a business actually needs vs. what they think they need. Half the time I'm writing code, the other half I'm sketching out the next idea on a whiteboard. Equal parts developer and idea engine.

(405) 312-7788

Our ground rules.

No Surprise Bills

We quote you a price, we stick to it. Monthly plans are monthly plans — not "monthly plus this add-on we forgot to mention."

You Talk to Us. Not a Bot.

No account managers, no ticketing systems, no "we'll escalate this." You text or email us, and one of us responds. It's really that simple.

We Don't Disappear After Launch

Most of our job starts after the site goes live. Hosting, security patches, content changes, fixing weird bugs — that's where we actually earn our keep.

Think we'd be a good fit?

We're not for everyone — and that's fine. But if you want a team that's small, responsive, and genuinely invested in your success, let's talk.

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