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The AppWT Story: 29 Years of Digital Excellence

Tony Paris
January 28, 2026
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29
Years in Business
9,581
Clients Served
23,806
Projects Completed

On July 15, 1997, AppWT was born from the East Side of Flint, Michigan. What started as a passion for building websites has grown into a full-service digital agency serving clients across five countries. This is our story.

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29 years of family-owned digital excellence since 1997

The Beginning (1997)

AppWT began when founder Tony Paris started building websites for local businesses in Flint. The internet was young, and most businesses did not yet understand its potential. We saw the opportunity and started helping local companies establish their digital presence.

Growth Years (1997-2019)

Over the next two decades, we grew steadily:

  • Expanded services to include graphic design, SEO, and digital marketing
  • Built websites for businesses across Michigan
  • Developed expertise across dozens of industries
  • Completed thousands of projects

Becoming AppWT LLC (2020)

On February 13, 2020, we officially incorporated as AppWT LLC and relocated our headquarters to Livonia, Michigan. This marked a new chapter of professional growth and expanded capabilities.

Recognition and Awards (2021-Present)

Starting in late 2021, our work began receiving industry recognition:

  • Featured on TechBehemoths, DesignRush, and Clutch
  • BBB Accreditation with A+ rating (July 2022)
  • 50+ industry awards
  • 5.0 Google review rating
  • Recognition as Michigan's first certified GEO specialist

Today: Global Reach, Local Heart

Today, AppWT serves clients across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands. We have completed over 2,000 projects for 400+ clients. Yet we remain a Livonia-based company with strong Michigan roots.

Our Philosophy

Throughout 29 years, one principle has guided us: under-promise and over-deliver. We do not make inflated claims. We let our work speak for itself. This approach has earned the trust of hundreds of clients.

Looking Forward

As we approach our 30th anniversary, we are pioneering AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). We remain committed to helping businesses succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Thank You

To every client who has trusted us over 29 years: thank you. Your success is our success, and we are honored to be part of your journey.

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Founder and Tech Wizard at AppWT Web & AI Solutions. With over 29 years of experience in web development, Tony helps businesses succeed online through custom websites, SEO, and AI integration.

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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility and inclusive design

Our Commitment to Accessibility

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

  • Built-in accessibility toolbar with multiple customization options
  • Keyboard navigation support throughout the website
  • Screen reader compatibility and proper ARIA labels
  • High contrast mode and color customization options
  • Text size adjustment and font modification capabilities
  • Reading guide and focus indicators for improved navigation
  • Alternative text for all images and media
  • Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader interpretation

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of AppWT Web & AI Solutions relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AppWT Web & AI Solutions. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Phone: (888) 565-0171

Email: sales@appwt.com

Address: 33300 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 (by Appointment Only)

Assessment Approach

AppWT Web & AI Solutions assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation
  • Automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies

Date

This statement was created on January 15, 2025 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

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