Company Milestones

29 Years of Innovation | 1997 - 2026

Our Journey

From a one-person operation in Livonia, Michigan to a global technology company serving clients across four continents.

1997
Company Founded

Anthony P. Paris establishes AppWT Web & AI Solutions (AppWT LLC) in Livonia, Michigan. Focus on web development and technology consulting.

1999
Michael Allison Joins

Michael Allison joins as Brand Strategist & Marketing Director, bringing holistic wellness and flower essences expertise to the team.

2003
Security Specialist Added

Aaron Wagers joins as Security Specialist, adding cybersecurity, penetration testing, and SIEM capabilities.

2004
Visual Direction Established

Robert Brashear joins as Visual Director & Education Strategist with B.S. in Graphics Communication.

2006
UI/Brand Design Expansion

Shawne Jackson joins as Brand/UI Designer with M.A. in Graphics, also CEO of Shamonj Gifts.

2009
Leadership Expansion

Emily Paris joins as Treasurer & Educational Director with M.Ed., strengthening financial and educational operations.

2012
SEO Expertise Added

Asad joins as SEO & Citation Expert, bringing mastery of 500+ directories and local SEO optimization.

2013
Threat Analysis Capability

Melanie Sarnowski joins as Threat Analyst, adding threat intelligence and malware analysis expertise.

2019
Full-Stack Development

Daniel Bereza joins as Full-Stack Developer, expanding WordPress, React, and WooCommerce capabilities.

2021
Digital Marketing Growth

Sadik Ur Rahman joins as Digital Marketer & Designer with Google Ads and Analytics certifications.

2024
AIVO Certification Launched

AppWT becomes first Michigan company to offer AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO) certification and training. Pioneering GEO and voice search optimization.

2025
International Expansion

Expansion into United Kingdom and Australia markets. Launch of AppWT Academy for professional development and AIVO training.

2026
29 Years Strong

Celebrating 29 years in business with 400+ verified citations, BBB A+ rating maintained since founding, and serving clients across four continents. Recognized as AI visibility optimization pioneer.

Looking Forward

Our commitment to innovation, quality, and ethical business practices continues to drive our growth and success.

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