About GoWeb1 | Our Story

At GoWeb1, we’re dedicated to providing both professional web services and DIYG tools (Do-It-Yourself with GoWeb1) to cover all aspects of digital branding, marketing and web-based solution needs to match nearly any budget. We have been proudly serving clients coast-to-coast since 2005. By being centrally headquartered in Springfield, IL with a full time U.S. based staff we are able to deploy our talented team and professional tools virtually throughout the United States and to a growing international customer base. The combination of our team and powerful tools allows customers to leap frog their competition and take control of their online assets.

THE HISTORY

Our success wasn't achieved overnight and our history is a big part of what we've achieved. GoWeb1 was founded in 2005 as a full-service website development company that gives clients the ability to manage their online assets. From the beginning, we've understood the frustration website owners feel when they need simple edits or revisions – but handling them on their own is difficult or impossible. We continue to fulfill our commitment to stay current on all development methods, create solid design concepts and provide user-friendly solutions for our clients.

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Our tools are flexible enough to serve a wide array of industries, including:

Financial services • Marketing firms • Schools • Restaurant and hospitality • Churches • Insurance agencies • Clubs and associations • Auto service shops • Real estate businesses • Tourism • Event promotion companies • Professional services • Retail stores • and many more!

Meet the team at GoWeb1!

At GoWeb1, the expertise and experience of our team are among our most valuable assets. Working with our specialists puts your company at a distinct advantage among your competitors because our focus is on developing an online and mobile presence that powers positive ROI.

Mark O. Roberts

mark@goweb1.com

Mark has been consulting with businesses and organizations on web design, building and other solutions for over 18 years. With a background in business and passion for entrepreneurial initiatives, he recognized early on the important role the Internet would play in the global marketplace. He taught himself how to build websites and became skilled in design and development while studying for his Masters in Business Administration.

Upon earning his MBA, Mark accepted a position in the telecommunications and high-tech division in one of the world’s top companies in management consulting and technology services. His responsibilities included delivering software solutions for Fortune 500 clients and he was instrumental in the development of an exceptional text-messaging gateway.

Mark's entrepreneurial expertise has earned him the reputation for identifying solutions to problems and bringing client visions to life. He assists businesses and organizations in designing, building and implementing Web solutions that are founded on best practices and deliver maximum return on investment.

Lara Donovan

lara@goweb1.com

Lara Donovan has been with GoWeb1 for 9 years as Lead Project Manager. Lara enjoys the high-energy atmosphere of the GoWeb1 team while juggling several client projects at once.

Lara is a member of the Community Foundation of the Land of Lincoln Young Philanthropists, was a Springfield Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award recipient and is a graduate of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Leadership Springfield program. Lara received her B.A. in Communication with a minor in Visual Arts from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and received her M.A. in Communication from UIS.