Below is the history of www.jlfurniture.com.
First created in 1998 with a total of 14 pages and in 2024 the Website contained 230 pages.
2025 the site was completely rebuilt from scratch.

Cover of a catalog for fine gallery and custom furniture featuring a black wooden bench designed by Joel Liebman.

1998- Having a website made was my goal. I searched locally for a website make. Followed a link to /umass.edu. I assumed it was a college kid. Turned out it was two 13 year old boys using their fathers email. I liked what I saw and the price was right. I signed up for the “Gonzo Package”. Above and below is the screenshot of that page.

Collection of handcrafted furniture including a wardrobe, coffee table, writing desk, hall tree, mission table, ash desk, dining table, CD tower, hall table, small desk, and table set, displayed on a blueprint background.

2000- I asked the boys to add more pages but they had moved on to other endeavors. The self-employed Furniture Maker has to wear many hats so I put my student hat back on and studied up on becoming a Webmaster. I logged many hours researching good websites and bad. Below is the very first incarnation along with a version that had some minor changes.

A website homepage for Joel Liebman Furniture, showcasing custom furniture with a navigation menu including Home, Gallery1-4, and Contact. Features images of furniture pieces: a wooden cabinet, a red desk, a black chair, and a wooden bookshelf, along with a dog named Jasmine, and a promotional banner for the Paradise City Arts Festival.
A web screenshot of a furniture website called JLFURNITURE.COM, displaying various wooden furniture pieces including a chest of drawers, a dining table, a chair, a writing desk, a shelf, and a cabinet, all arranged against a grid background with navigation tabs and a logo.

2024- I thought maybe it was time to move away from the 2000 version and start brand new. I didn’t, but instead decided to go with a large overhaul. The look changed some and the navigation completely changed. I was happy.

Screenshot of a website page for custom furniture with categories like desks, beds, art deco, consoles, computer, seating, night & end, dining, coffee/hall, dressers, bookcases, and contact. The page features furniture images including desks, an art deco mirror and dresser, audio/video furniture, beds, hall tables, and a wooden cabinet.

At that leads us to 2025. The creation of a brand new Website, putting to old Website to bed. I owe a lot to that site, it has served me well. Saying good-bye to the old site is like selling the old faithful car that treated you so well. Seeing it drive away :( But sitting in the driveway is that new shiny version !!!

On a side note, those two 13-year-old boys finished college long ago.

Website header for Joel Liebman Custom Furniture featuring a vintage wooden sideboard with metal accents.