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Custom website design in Minneapolis
Before managed IT, we built websites, and we still do. We design and hand-code fast, secure websites that work on any phone, help local customers find you, and turn visitors into calls and quote requests. Then we host them and look after them.
What's included
- Custom designDesigned around your business and what your customers need to find, not a template stuffed with stock photos.
- Hand-coded and fastBuilt without heavy page builders or plugins, so pages load quickly on any phone or connection.
- Mobile-first and accessibleWorks on every screen size, with readable text, keyboard navigation and accessibility basics built in.
- Ready for Google and AI searchPage titles, descriptions, structured business details and a sitemap, so customers across the Twin Cities can find you.
- Clear calls to actionClick-to-call phone numbers, contact forms and quote requests placed where visitors look for them.
- E-commerceOnline stores with the payment processor that suits your business.
- Secure hosting and backupsHosted, monitored and backed up by us, with the same care we give our managed IT clients.
Why a hand-coded website?
Most small business sites are built on page builders and stacks of plugins. They're quick to start, but they get slow, need constant security updates and break when one piece changes. We build differently.
The site you're reading is built the same way.
- Faster pagesNo page-builder bloat, so pages load quickly. Visitors stay longer, and Google rewards speed.
- Less to attackNo plugins or public admin login for attackers to target, so far fewer security holes to patch.
- Fewer moving partsNo theme or plugin updates breaking your site overnight, and no stack of plugin licences to renew.
- Built to lastClean, standard code that any developer can work with. You own all of it.
How a website project works
A clear process, a written quote, and no surprises.
Plan
A conversation about your business, your customers and what the site needs to do. You get a written quote and timeline.
Design
We design the look and layout of your key pages. You review and request changes before we build.
Build
We hand-code the site, set up search basics, and test it on phones, tablets and computers.
Launch and look after
We handle hosting, your domain and redirects from your old site, then keep everything updated and backed up.
More than a website
Add the services that keep your site working for you after launch.
- Maintenance plansSecurity updates, backups, monitoring and a set amount of content changes each month.
- Local search and Google Business ProfileWe set up and tune your Google Business Profile, local listings and analytics, so you show up for searches across the Twin Cities.
- Intranets and client portalsPrivate, password-protected sites for staff documents, or for sharing files and information with your customers.
- Domains and business emailRegistering or transferring domains, DNS setup, and professional email on Microsoft 365.
What does a website cost?
Every site is quoted on what it actually needs. You get a free, written quote before any work starts.
What affects the price
- How many pages you need, and how much content
- Custom features such as forms, portals or connections to other software
- Whether you'd like help with content and photos
- Which hosting and maintenance plan suits you
Common questions
How long does a new website take?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly content comes together. Your quote includes a timeline, and we agree on a launch date before work starts.
Can we update the site ourselves?
Our sites are hand-coded, so most clients send changes to us and we make them. Maintenance plans include a set amount of updates each month. If your team needs to edit pages often, tell us up front and we'll plan for it.
Will our site show up on Google?
We build in the technical basics search engines look for and can set up your Google Business Profile. Rankings also depend on competition and reviews, so nobody can honestly promise first place, but nothing technical will hold you back.
Can you redesign our existing site?
Yes. We can rebuild it from scratch or refresh the design and keep your content, and we set up redirects so old links and search rankings carry over.
Can you help with the words and photos?
Yes. We can help organize and edit your content so each page is clear about what you do and what visitors should do next.
Who owns the website when it's done?
You do: the domain, the content, the design and the code.
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