Web Design · Charleston, SC
Most small-business websites look fine and still don't bring in work. Usually it's the messaging, the trust signals, or the way the page asks for the call. We figure out what's broken first, then ship a real site fast — a working launch in a week or less when you're ready to move, a full build sequenced behind it.
Free first step
Send the URL. Within one to two business days you'll get a short video walkthrough plus a written PDF — what's working, what's costing you leads, and what we'd change first. No call required, no obligation. If you decide to engage after that, the review counts as the diagnostic step on a real project.
Checklist · what’s included
No item on this list is optional. These are the ten things a small-business site needs to work in 2026 — and the things most template builds skip.
How to pick · worksheet
Five things that matter more than the portfolio.
Layouts are the easy part. Ask to see the copy they wrote, not just pretty screenshots. If the homepage doesn't make you understand what the business does in three seconds, the design didn't do its job.
If the designer outsources copy or leaves it entirely to you, you'll end up with a great-looking site that says nothing. The best builds have one person thinking about both sides.
Who decides whether the contact form is working? What gets measured? If the answer is 'the client tracks that,' the designer isn't actually helping you grow.
Domain, hosting, code, accounts — all of it. If they keep the keys, you're locked in. Real pros hand it all over on day one.
Most sites rot. Who patches plugins? Who updates content when your pricing or team changes? If there's no plan, you'll be here again in 18 months.
Side-by-side · evaluation
Recent work · web design
Full context, numbers, and what we’d tell you to ask about — in the case studies.
Service area · Lowcountry
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FAQ · common questions
Next steps
Send the URL and a sentence about where you’re stuck. We’ll come back with a short written take and — if it’s a fit — a 30-minute call to walk through scope and sequencing.