Website design & development

Websites that make your business look as good as your work.

I design and build fast, professional websites for small businesses, contractors and local service providers. They’re clear, mobile-friendly and made to turn visitors into customers.

  • Clear, fixed-price plans
  • No minimum term
  • Mobile-first design

Illustrative design concepts

Built for

  • Small businesses
  • Contractors
  • Landscapers
  • Cleaning companies
  • Local service providers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Individuals

Why work with me

A personal, straightforward way to get a great website

You work directly with me

No account managers or hand-offs. The person you talk to is the person designing and building your site.

Fast, modern builds

Lightweight, hand-built sites that load quickly, without heavy page builders slowing them down.

Mobile-first by default

Designed and tested on phones first, because that’s where many of your customers will find you.

Clear pricing, no surprises

Simple fixed-price plans, or an itemised quote for bigger projects. No hidden fees and no minimum term.

Built to be found

Clean structure, proper page titles and descriptions, and fast performance give search engines what they look for.

You keep what’s yours

Your domain and the content you supply stay yours. Once everything is paid, you receive transferable site files.

How it works

A simple process, from first message to launch

You always know what’s happening next, and nothing moves forward without your approval.

  1. Discover

    You tell me about your business, your customers and what you want the website to do. I ask questions and listen.

  2. Choose a plan

    We confirm the right plan, or I send a custom quote for larger projects. Nothing starts until you’re happy with it.

  3. Design

    I create the look and layout of your site and share it for feedback. Revision rounds depend on your plan.

  4. Build & test

    I develop the site and test it on phones, tablets and desktops, checking speed, forms and accessibility.

  5. Launch & care

    Your site goes live. Your monthly service keeps it hosted, maintained and backed up, with small edits included.

Our work

Websites designed to impress, and to perform

Design concepts showing the kind of work I create for local businesses. Real client projects will appear here as they launch.

View all work

FAQ

Questions, answered

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Email me at contact@raincreststudio.com.

How much does a website cost?

There are two fixed-price plans. Basic is $499 setup + $49/month (up to 3 pages). Professional is $999 setup + $99/month (up to 5 pages with a gallery). Larger sites, online stores, integrations and additional features get a custom quote. Domain name registration, paid tools and plugins, photography and full copywriting cost extra. Prices are in US dollars and don’t include any applicable sales tax.

What does the monthly fee cover?

Standard hosting, an SSL certificate, maintenance and updates, regular backups, checks that your forms are working, and small edits: up to 30 minutes a month on Basic and up to 60 minutes on Professional. Edit time resets each month and doesn’t roll over. Anything larger gets a separate quote for you to approve first.

How does payment work?

There’s no online checkout. After we agree on the scope in writing, I invoice the setup fee: 50% to book the project and start work, and 50% when you approve the finished website, before it goes live. Your monthly service starts on the day your website goes live. It is invoiced in advance on that date each month. You can cancel any time by email. Service continues until the end of the month you’ve already paid for, and partial months aren’t refunded.

Is there a contract or minimum term?

There’s no minimum term. You can cancel any time by email, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the monthly period you’ve already paid for. Every project also has a short written agreement setting out the scope and terms.

Do I own my website?

Yes, in the ways that matter. Your domain is registered in your own name, so it’s always yours, and so is all the content you supply. Once everything is paid in full, you receive transferable copies of the website files you paid for, with a clear explanation of any third-party licensing or hosting limitations (for example, moving the site to your own hosting account).

What support do I get?

Support is available during business hours, with replies within two business days. Emergency (out-of-hours or immediate) service isn’t included.

Do I need to have my content and photos ready?

On the Basic plan, you supply the text and images. On the Professional plan, I help organise the content you supply into clear pages. Full copywriting and photography aren’t included in either plan, but can be quoted separately.

Do I need to buy a domain and hosting?

Standard hosting is included in your monthly fee. The domain name (your web address) is registered in your name and paid for separately, so it always stays yours. If you don’t have one yet, I can explain the options.

How long does it take to build a website?

It depends on the size of the site and how quickly content and feedback come together. I’ll give you a realistic timeline before we start, and if you have a launch deadline, tell me in your request.

Will my website work on phones?

Yes. Every website is designed mobile-first and tested on phones, tablets and desktops.

Can you update my existing website instead of starting over?

Often, yes. Depending on how your current site is built, a redesign or targeted improvements may make more sense than starting from scratch. Mention it in your request and I’ll recommend what fits.

Contact

Let’s talk about your website

The quickest way to get started is the website request form. It takes about five minutes and helps me understand exactly what you need.

Ready for a website you’re proud to share?

Tell me about your business and what you need. I’ll reply with ideas and a clear, no-obligation quote.