Local business websites that actually convert
Custom websites for local businesses, purpose-built for those who need bookings and quotes, not a 3D showpiece. You'll work directly with Kevin, from the first conversation through launch and ongoing care.
$159/month for 12 months, then $69/month for hosting and maintenance. Ongoing SEO is separate. See pricing.
Sample work
Website concepts for local businesses
ConceptQuillbrook Heating & Cooling
Schedule service, see offers, read reviews and request a quote.
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ConceptMarrowfinch Woodworks
Custom furniture, quiet photography and a simple way to ask for a quote
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ConceptScatterbrush Paintball
Book a session, see the fields, then plan a group event.
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How it works
From first conversation to a website you’re proud to share.
Tell me about your business.
We’ll talk through your services, customers, and what your website needs to help them do.
See your website take shape.
I’ll design and build your site around your business, with your feedback along the way.
Launch with ongoing support.
I’ll handle hosting and maintenance. You can update text and photos yourself when things change.
The offer
Two ways to work together
Website Build
$159/month
First month due to get started, then billed monthly. Custom and edge-case work quoted separately.
- Customized website, tailored to your business
- Mobile-friendly, fast-loading design
- Basic SEO setup
- Content Management System (CMS) included while hosting your site
- Includes up to 5 pages, additional pages quoted separately
- After 12 months, $69/month for continued hosting and maintenance
SEO
$399/month
Month to month, no term. Independent of Website Build.
- Works on sites we built or your existing site (Webflow, WordPress, and others)
- Technical and on-page SEO audit at the start
- Monthly on-page optimization pass
- Monthly report on SEO status and next steps to improve
- Google Business Profile management
Website Build and SEO are independent packages.
About
Your website, built by someone you know by name.
I’m Kevin, the developer behind Ares Design Studio. You’ll work directly with me - from our very first conversation, to the details of your finished website.
Before launching this service, I spent years building software professionally. I bring that experience to every website I build, and stay involved with hosting and maintenance after launch.
— Kevin
FAQ
Questions people ask first
How long does the build take?
Typically 1-2 weeks from our first call to launch.
What can I edit myself?
As long as we host your site, you can update text, photos, and blog posts yourself through your site’s content editor.
What if I need extra pages?
The website includes up to 5 pages. Additional pages are quoted separately. There is no fixed per-page rate.
Do I own my domain?
Yes, you register and own your domain. You give us access to manage the settings that connect it to your website, while ownership stays with you.
Is SEO included with the website?
Basic SEO setup is included. Ongoing SEO is a separate service. It’s $399/month, month to month, and it works on a website we built or a site you already have. Google Business Profile management is part of SEO, not the website package. The two packages are independent.
Can I cancel anytime?
Website Build has a 12-month commitment, since your site is custom-built specifically for you. After that, you can cancel anytime or stay on at $69/month for hosting and maintenance. SEO is month to month, with no term.
Let’s talk about what your business needs.
Tell me a little about your business and your current website or the one you’d like to build.