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How We Work 

# Our Small Business Web Design Process 

Our 5-step **web design process for small businesses** takes your business from no website (or a weak one) to a powerful, growing online presence that consistently generates new customers.

01 

## Discovery & Website Audit

We start every small business web design engagement with a comprehensive audit of your current website (if any), Google Business Profile, local citations, and competitor landscape.

Full audit of your existing website (if applicable) 

Competitor analysis for your specific industry and location 

Google Business Profile audit and optimization opportunities 

Local citation and NAP consistency review 

Keyword opportunity identification for your business 

Audience and conversion goal definition 

02 

## Strategy & Planning

Based on your discovery findings, we develop a custom web design and SEO strategy targeting the highest-value keywords and customer journeys for your small business.

Comprehensive keyword research (100+ terms for your niche) 

Site architecture and page structure planning 

Content gap analysis vs. top-ranking competitors 

Conversion optimization strategy development 

12-month growth roadmap 

KPIs and performance targets established 

03 

## Design, Development & Launch

We design and build your professional small business website — fast, mobile-first, SEO-optimized, and conversion-focused — then launch it after your full approval.

Custom website design (not templates) matching your brand 

Mobile-first, responsive development 

SEO-optimized page structure and meta tags 

Schema markup for LocalBusiness and services 

Google Analytics and Search Console setup 

Performance optimization and speed testing before launch 

04 

## SEO, Content & Management

After launch, we provide ongoing web management, content creation, and SEO services to keep your site growing in rankings and leads month after month.

Ongoing SEO optimization and keyword ranking monitoring 

Monthly blog content or page updates 

Google Business Profile posts and management 

Security monitoring and software updates 

Performance monitoring and Core Web Vitals maintenance 

Local citation building and review management support 

05 

## Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Every month, you receive a transparent report showing your keyword rankings, organic traffic growth, and leads generated — plus a clear plan for the next month.

Monthly keyword ranking report 

Organic traffic and lead tracking 

Google Business Profile performance insights 

Competitor movement monitoring 

Strategy refinement based on data 

Dedicated account manager check-in 

Our Work

## See What We've Built for Small Businesses

[View All Projects](/our-work)

![PreOp Assessments website — small business web design](/assets/work-preopassessments-B6L5zuj3.png)

Healthcare 

### PreOp Assessments

Custom Design

New Site Build

A clean, professional site built from scratch for a mental health and pre-op assessment clinic — designed to build trust and drive appointment bookings.

[View Case Study](/our-work/preopassessments)

![Thorne Voss website — small business web design](/assets/work-thornevoss-BnHviUs4.png)

E-Commerce / Men's Grooming 

### Thorne Voss

Shopify

Custom Design

A bold, conversion-focused Shopify store built from the ground up for a premium men's fragrance brand.

[View Case Study](/our-work/thornevoss)

[See All Our Work](/our-work)

Let's Work Together

## Ready to Get a Professional Website for Your Small Business?

Get a free web design consultation and discover how we can help your small business grow online with a professional, affordable website.

[Get Your Free Consultation](/contact) [View Our Work](/our-work)

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#### Services

-   [Strategy & Keyword Research](/services/strategy-keyword-research)
-   [Web Design & Development](/services/web-design-development)
-   [Web Management & Maintenance](/services/web-management-maintenance)
-   [SEO for Small Businesses](/services/seo-for-small-businesses)
-   [Affordable Packages](/services/affordable-packages)
-   [Content & Branding](/services/content-branding)

#### Company

-   [About Us](/about)
-   [Our Work](/our-work)
-   [Our Process](/process)
-   [Testimonials](/testimonials)
-   [Blog](/blog)
-   [Contact](/contact)

#### Contact

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Last updated: August 26, 2026