Small Business Website Design in Chicago
Your website should tell people what you offer, where you work and how to buy or get in touch. If you’re comparing Chicago web designers for small businesses, start with what each one includes for the price. We design small business websites across Chicago and the suburbs and help you choose which pages and features are worth building first. Packages start at $1,200 and most sites launch in 3 to 4 weeks.
Small business website design packages
Each package includes mobile-first design, basic on-page SEO, a tested quote form and a handoff session. The differences are the number of pages, the level of custom design and how much writing we do for you.
- Starter: $1,200
- Up to 5 pages, a design based on your brand, contact form and click-to-call, and Google Business Profile setup. Live in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Business: $1,700
- Up to 12 pages, custom page layouts, copywriting for 5 pages, booking or quote tools, and analytics. Live in 4 to 6 weeks.
- Custom: from $2,900
- Custom design, more pages or locations, integrations, and migration from your current site. Quoted after a short call.
Maintenance and hosting are optional. You can manage the site yourself or add a maintenance plan at launch.
Built to bring in calls and bookings
- Easy to find on Google
- Page titles, headings, structured data and a page for each main service, so the site can match what local customers search for.
- Easy to contact you
- Click-to-call on phones, short forms and booking links where they help, with each inquiry sent to the right person.
- Fast on a phone
- Optimized images and lightweight pages, measured against Google’s Core Web Vitals, because most local searches happen on a phone.
- Easy to update
- A content system your team can use for hours, services, photos and posts without calling a developer.
What should a small business website include?
- A homepage
- What you do, who you do it for, where you work and how to get in touch, all on the first screen of a phone.
- A page for each main service
- What’s included, who it’s for, common questions and a way to ask for a quote. A separate page for each service gives Google something specific to show.
- An about page
- The people behind the business and anything that helps a customer trust you.
- A contact page
- Phone, email, a short form, your hours and the areas you serve.
- Proof
- Real reviews, photos of your work, and licenses or memberships you can verify.
- The basics customers expect
- A privacy policy, a secure https connection and pages that load quickly on a phone.
Affordable web design for small business owners
A first release can include a homepage, your main services, an about page and a simple contact path. Add a portfolio if you have publishable work. Add a booking or store feature if customers need it from day one. To keep web design affordable, agree on the essentials, who supplies the content and what you can add later. Affordable website design is about spending on the right things first, not about cutting the testing, the mobile layout or the contact form.
Website ideas by type of business
- Law firms and attorneys
- Practice-area pages, attorney biographies and inquiry routes for each type of case. See law firm website design. Real estate businesses can separate property information from buyer and seller inquiries.
- Dental and medical practices
- Services, location details and appointment instructions. Review what information the site should collect before choosing a form. See dental website design and medical website design.
- Contractors, construction companies and landscapers
- Job types, project photos, the towns you cover and what to include in an estimate request. See contractor website design.
- Manufacturers and B2B companies
- Capabilities, materials or specifications, and a request-for-quote form that reaches the right team.
- Schools, education organizations and nonprofits
- Program, enrollment and family information, plus clear ways to volunteer or give. See nonprofit website design.
- Restaurants and authors
- A restaurant can lead with menus, hours and reservations; see restaurant website design. An author can lead with books, events and where to buy.
What you need to get started
- Your logo and any brand colors or fonts you use
- A list of your services, and the towns or areas you serve
- Photos of your work, team or location, if you have them
- Access to your domain registrar and any current website
Small business website FAQs
How much does a small business website cost in Chicago?
Our small business packages start at $1,200. The total depends on the number of pages, whether you need copywriting, and features such as booking or payments. The cost guide explains what drives price.
Can I update the site myself?
Yes. We set up the editing so your team can change hours, services, photos and posts, and we walk you through it at handoff.
Do I need a monthly plan?
No. Maintenance is optional. Some owners update the site themselves; others add a plan so updates, backups and fixes are handled for them.
Can you move my site from Wix or Squarespace?
Yes. We move the content you want to keep, set up redirects from the old page addresses and check that your forms and tracking still work.
Do I need to write the site copy first?
No. Bring what you have, even a list of services or notes from customer conversations. We’ll agree on what to keep, what needs writing and who approves it.
Is it cheaper to build the site myself?
A website builder costs less up front, but you supply the writing, design, setup and upkeep. If the site needs to bring in steady inquiries, compare the builder’s monthly fee plus your time against a site built to do that from the start.
What is the most affordable way to get a professional website?
Start with a focused first release: a homepage, your main services, an about page and a contact page. Supply your own photos and service details if you can, and add features such as booking once customers ask for them.
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