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Websites for local businesses
Need a website, or have one that is overdue for an update? I build fast, clear sites that explain what you do, show up when people search for it, and make it easy to call or send a request.
In short
A one-page site starts at $300, a five-page site at $750 and a ten-page business site at $1,250. You get a written quote before any work starts, you own the finished site, and the domain and hosting are in your name.
Typical jobs
What people usually need
No website yet
A first site
A tradesperson, a new shop or a side business that needs something real to put on a business card and a Google listing. Often one page is enough to start.
Outgrown it
A redesign
The site looks dated, does not work on phones, or no longer describes what you sell. I rebuild it around how customers decide, and redirect old addresses so search rankings carry over.
Something is broken
A rescue
Hacked, slow, locked out, a form that stopped sending, a developer who stopped answering. I find out what is wrong and give you a fixed price to fix it.
Moving house
A migration
Off Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy Website Builder or an old host, onto something faster that you control, without losing pages Google already knows about.
Customers can't book
Forms and booking
Quote forms that ask the right questions, appointment booking, and newsletter or CRM sign-ups that land where you will see them.
Slow or awkward
Speed, mobile and accessibility
Image sizing, caching, cleaner code, layouts that work on a phone held in one hand, and fixes for visitors using screen readers or keyboards.
Deliverables
What every site includes
Whatever the package, these are not optional extras.
- A layout designed around your business, not a theme with your name typed in
- Mobile, tablet and desktop layouts tested on real devices
- A page title, description and heading structure for every page
- Structured data that tells Google your business name, area and services
- An XML sitemap, robots file, and redirects from any old addresses
- Compressed, correctly sized images and fast page loads
- Accessible forms, contrast and keyboard navigation
- An SSL certificate and correct www and non-www handling
- Domain, hosting and Google accounts registered to you, not to me
- A short written guide to the site and its accounts at handover
Platforms
Which kind of site?
The right choice depends on how often the site changes and who changes it.
Static site
Very fast, free or nearly free hosting, almost no security updates. Best when the content changes a few times a year and you are happy to send changes by email.
WordPress
You edit pages and posts yourself, with a huge range of plugins. Needs monthly updates and decent hosting. Best for sites that change often or publish articles.
Hosted builders
Squarespace, Wix and Shopify handle hosting and updates for a monthly fee. A fair choice for some owners. I can set one up properly or help you move off one.
Process
From first call to launch
Plan
Who your customers are, what they ask before they call, and which pages answer it. You get a page list and a quote.
Content
You send facts, photos and prices. I turn them into page text and tell you what is missing. This is usually the slowest step.
Design and build
A preview link you can open on your phone. Two rounds of changes are included.
Launch
Domain connected, redirects in place, Search Console and analytics set up, and a fix period after launch.
Pricing
Three starting points
Full details, exclusions and terms are on the pricing page.
Website packagesFrom
- Local Launch Page One page, written around what you do and how to reach you.
- $300
- Starter Website Up to five pages.
- $750
- Business Website Up to ten pages, including a page for each main service.
- $1,250
- Fixes, rescues and migrationsAfter I look at the site
- Quoted
Related work
Projects that used this kind of work
Built by Code Hawk's founder. Each card says whether it was employment, team or independent work.
Questions
Websites: common questions
How much does a website cost in Kalispell or the Flathead Valley?
Code Hawk starts at $300 for one page, $750 for up to five pages and $1,250 for up to ten pages with service pages and local SEO groundwork. Ongoing costs are your domain (about $10 to $20 a year) and hosting, which ranges from free to about $35 a month.
WordPress or something else?
WordPress is a good choice when you want to edit pages and publish posts yourself, or need a plugin that already does what you want. For a site that changes a few times a year, a static site is faster, cheaper to host and has almost nothing to patch. I will recommend one and explain why, and I work in both.
Can you fix my existing website instead of starting over?
Usually, yes. I can recover lost logins, update an old WordPress install, fix broken forms, speed up slow pages and fix mobile layouts. If the site is built on something that will cost more to repair than to replace, I will show you the numbers.
Can I move my site away from Wix, Squarespace or GoDaddy?
Yes. Page text and images can be moved, and old addresses are redirected to the new ones so you keep what you have built up in Google. Some builders do not export cleanly, so a migration is often a rebuild using your existing content.
Will I be able to update it myself?
If you want to, yes. WordPress sites come with a short guide to editing pages. If you would rather not touch it, the Maintenance Pro plan includes monthly edits.
Do you make sites accessible?
Every site is built to WCAG 2.2 AA where practical: readable contrast, keyboard navigation, labeled forms, proper headings and alt text. I test with automated tools and by hand. I can also review and fix an existing site.
Next step
Ready for a site that works?
A few sentences is enough to start. I will reply within one business day with questions or a rough price, and there is no charge for the first conversation.