Web design
Custom web design for small business
Fast, accessible, and built with local SEO foundations. No templates, no page-builder bloat, no vendor lock-in.
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Your website should work as hard as you do
Most small-business websites are built on bloated templates that look generic, load slowly, and disappear in search results.
Honest Web Designs builds websites differently: clean code, real content structure, mobile-first layouts, accessibility basics, and a CMS that lets you update content without learning a page builder.
I have been building websites since 1999, from credit union platforms and ecommerce stores to academic sites and local small-business websites. That experience goes into every build.
Included in every build
The baseline is professional
These are not upsells. They are the things a modern small-business website needs from day one.
Custom design
Your site is designed around your business, not squeezed into a generic theme.
Lightweight foundation
Clean HTML, CSS, and PHP without page-builder bloat or plugin dependency.
Mobile optimized
Layouts are tested across phone, tablet, and desktop from the start.
Built for SEO
Semantic structure, headings, metadata, speed, and sitemap support.
ADA accessible
Color contrast, keyboard basics, alt text, and semantic markup are part of the build.
Honest CMS
Every site includes the AI-powered editor so you can update content in natural language.
Pricing
Start with the right size
The package changes based on scope. The ownership principle does not.
Business Card
$200+ $40/month
One strong page for a clear, simple web presence.
Standard Website
$1,200+ $55/month
Multi-page site with service pages, contact form, gallery or portfolio, and local SEO structure.
Custom Website
$3,000++ $55/month
Custom components, structured data, and workflows built around your operation.
The difference
Why the build approach matters
A clean codebase is faster, easier to maintain, easier to move, and easier for search engines and assistive technology to understand.
No. Honest Web Designs sites usually run on the Honest CMS flat-file system unless a project specifically needs another platform.
Yes. Honest CMS is included with every build, so you can edit content by describing changes in natural language and previewing before publish.
Yes. You own the files and content. The site is not trapped in a proprietary builder or export format.
It depends on scope and how ready the content is. A simple one-page build moves quickly; a custom site with structured content takes more planning. You will get a clear estimate before work begins.
Ready to build?
Start with a clear scope
Tell me what your site needs to do and I will recommend the simplest honest package.
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