Custom Web Design for Small Businesses

Your Business Deserves a Professional Website

In today's digital world, your website is your storefront, your business card, and your sales team all rolled into one. Don't let a poor online presence cost you customers in the Triangle area.

Your customers are looking for you online

Don't lose business to competitors with better websites. Here's how we help Triangle businesses get found and get chosen.

Works perfectly on every device

70% of customers use their phone. Your site will look perfect on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Built specifically for YOUR business

No generic templates. We design every site to showcase what makes your Triangle business unique.

Customers can find you online

We optimize every page so you show up when Triangle residents search for what you offer.

Full concierge service

From simple updates to complete monthly management, we handle as much or as little as you want.

Since 2009, we've worked with business owners who care about their online reputation and want a website that helps their business grow.

Budget and Costs for a Custom Business Website

Let's be real about what websites actually cost. Here's an honest breakdown of your options, from free to full-service.

~$14 domain only

Free DIY Business Website

Yes, you can build a website for nearly free. Buy a domain on Squarespace for about $14/year, use free hosting on Cloudflare, and have ChatGPT or Gemini generate an HTML website for you. Upload it to Cloudflare and you're live.

I actually did this just to prove it's possible: seocarwebsites.com is a "Free DIY Website" example. It works, but it requires time, technical know-how, and won't have the polish or SEO optimization of a professional site.

From $750 one-time

Basic Custom Business Website

This is us making the DIY site for you, but we engineer the AI prompts properly for better design and SEO optimization. Or we create your site on Google Sites for easy edits and management by you, the business owner. Perfect for businesses that need a simple online presence without the complexity.

The ideal move would be to pair this with our Google Business Profile Optimization service. Even if the website doesn't have as strong of search optimization signals, paired with an optimized GBP it could do much better.

From $2,500 one-time

Squarespace Business Website

When you need more than just a static page, when your site needs to generate leads, drive sales, and win customers, you need a more professional approach. This means better design, more pages, quality images, and advanced SEO.

Platform Cost ~$300/year or $36/mo
(paid to Squarespace)
Ongoing Fees None required
Optional: $99-$750/mo for maintenance
From $3,000 one-time

Fully Custom WordPress Website

Similar to a Squarespace site in terms of design and functionality, but WordPress has more upward mobility for what you might need down the road. WordPress has plugins that can do just about anything: advanced contact forms, email hosting, ecommerce, databases, membership areas, and more. There are good reasons to choose WordPress over Squarespace and vice versa, but it takes a conversation for us to give you a strong recommendation.

Hosting Cost $35-$50/month
(paid to Cloudways)
Maintenance $149/mo minimum
Required for WordPress security

Not sure which option fits your business? Let's talk. We'll help you figure out what you actually need, not upsell you on features you don't.

Ready to get started on your website?

Let's discuss your business and see how we can help you create a website that works as hard as you do. Contact us for a free consultation.

Serving Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs & the Triangle area since 2009

Questions we get a lot

Here are the most common questions Triangle business owners ask us about custom websites.

1 How much does a custom website cost?

This is probably our most common question, and unfortunately our answer is pretty common too: it depends on what you need! Our basic custom sites start at $750, Squarespace sites start at $2,500, and WordPress sites start at $3,000. We need to have a conversation and understand what you're looking for before we can give you a real number.

2 How long does it take to build a website?

This varies too, anywhere from 2 weeks to 2-3 months, depending on what we're building for you. A simple site goes faster, while something more complex with custom features takes longer.

3 Do you offer ongoing maintenance after the site is built?

Yes. For Squarespace sites, maintenance is optional starting at $99/month. For WordPress sites, maintenance is required starting at $149/month to keep things secure and updated. This can include other services too, like ongoing SEO and content creation if you want to pursue that.

4 What platforms do you build websites on?

We build on multiple platforms depending on your needs: basic HTML/CSS sites hosted on Cloudflare, Google Sites for easy self-management, Squarespace for professional multi-page sites, and WordPress on Cloudways for maximum flexibility. We use whatever works best for your specific needs and budget.

5 Do you provide hosting or do I need to find my own?

We secure hosting for all the sites we make, but you own the site and can take it over at any time. No lock-in contracts or holding your website hostage.

6 How do you handle SEO and site optimization?

Site optimization involves a deeper discussion of on-page SEO and external signals like citations, backlinks, social media, and business profiles. It's not just about the website itself, it's about your whole online presence.

7 What do you need from me to get started?

First, we chat! We want to understand what your needs are, what you're looking for, and see if we think we're a good fit. If we aren't, we'll let you know. No egos over here.

8 Why should I choose you over other Triangle web design companies?

If you want to support other local small businesses like we do, if you want a more personalized approach with people who know the area, if you don't want a $36,000 18-page proposal emailed to you, and if you like sandwiches at Fratelli's... we're a good fit!

9 Why shouldn't I just use Wix or Squarespace myself?

Wix and Squarespace are pretty cool. Here's the thing though: you don't have time to do all of that! We exist because you're busy and need people you can trust with your business to do as good a job as they would for themselves. I could change my own oil, but I don't have time! I go to Christian Brothers in Apex because I trust them, they do good work for the community, and I don't have time for that.