Websites for small businesses
A website that works on phones, shows up on Google, and belongs to you.
I build fast, simple websites for small businesses at a fixed price you know before we start. You work with me directly, from the first call to launch day.
Hi, I'm Joe Stramel. I've been building websites for more than 30 years. When you call, you get me, not a sales team.
- Fixed prices from $1,200
- No long-term contract
- You own your website
Sound familiar?
Your reviews say you're the best in town. Your website should say the same thing.
Most customers find a local business on their phone and decide in a few seconds. These are the problems I see most often on small business sites.
Hard to use on a phone
Tiny text, pinching and zooming, and menus that don’t open.
“Not secure” warnings
Sites without HTTPS get flagged by Chrome before a customer even sees your name.
Out of date
Old hours, an old phone number, or a copyright year from years ago.
Broken pieces
Missing photos, leftover template text, and pages that say “under construction.”
Rented, not owned
Many sites are leased from a marketing company. Stop paying and the site disappears.
A security risk
Old WordPress sites that haven’t been updated in years are easy targets for hackers.
Two fixed prices. No surprises.
After a short call I'll recommend one and send a written quote that lists exactly what's included.
Launch pricing. 25% off any website package when you sign by November 30, 2026.
Build dates are scheduled in the order agreements are signed. In return for the discount, I ask to feature your site and get a short testimonial.
Starter
For service businesses that need a clean, professional presence.
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-friendly design
- Secure HTTPS
- Contact form and tap-to-call
- Google Business Profile and map links
- Basic search setup for local results
- 15 days of bug fixes after launch
Most Starter sites launch 2 to 3 weeks from your start date, once I have your text and photos.
Standard
Most popularFor businesses that sell on photos, offer more services, or need a quote form.
- Everything in Starter, with up to 10 pages
- Photo gallery or project portfolio
- Quote or service request form
- Content moved over from your current site
- Light cleanup of your existing text
- 30 days of bug fixes after launch
Most Standard sites launch 3 to 4 weeks from your start date, once I have your text and photos.
Already have a domain? Getting access to it is included. If it takes extra work to track down, I'll check with you before any charge.
Need a domain? I'll register it in your business's name. Renewal is included with the Care Plan.
Care Plan
Email me the change. I'll take care of it.
Most owners don't want to log in and edit a website. For $75 a month, I host your site, keep it running, and make your small changes for you.
- Fast, secure hosting with HTTPS
- Up to 2 business email inboxes on your domain
- Domain renewal included
- Monitoring and backups
- Up to 30 minutes of edits each month, like new hours, holiday notices, photos or prices
- A short monthly email on how your site is doing
- Priority help if something breaks
No long-term contract. Cancel with 30 days notice and keep your site.
Add-ons
- Page written from scratch (I interview you and write it)
- $100 / page
- Self-editing for hours, specials, gallery and team
- $250
- Business email setup (free with a new site on the Care Plan)
- $75
- One-hour training session
- $100
- Hosting Only, without monthly editsBusiness email available for $5 per inbox per month
- $30 / month
- Changes outside the quote or Care Plan
- $75 / hour
Things I've built
M-A-D Rides
Classic car and truck restoration in Whitehouse, Ohio
Running a restoration shop doesn't leave much time for wrestling with a website builder, so they reached out for help. I built their About, Services and Portfolio pages and a small online store, set up business email, and trained them to keep it updated.
Visit madridesllc.com
Cahoot
Event promotion for local venues
I designed, built and run Cahoot and its website. A venue posts an event once, and it shows up on their website, their Facebook page and their members' phones at the same time.
Visit letscahoot.com
MileGauge
Earnings and mileage tracker for gig drivers
I designed, built and run MileGauge, an app for gig delivery drivers. It shows what they really earn per hour as they drive, counts the miles they actually put on the car, and turns each shift into honest numbers and a bigger mileage tax deduction.
Visit milegauge.comFrom first call to launch
Step 1. Discovery Call
We talk about your business, your customers, and what your site is missing.
Step 2. Written quote
A fixed price, your start date and a list of exactly what’s included.
Step 3. 50% deposit
I design the site and send you a preview link.
Step 4. Two rounds of changes
You review it and I make it right.
Step 5. Launch
Pay the balance, the site goes live, and I show you around.
You own your website
You own your domain, your site and your business email. No long-term contract and no lock-in. If you leave, I hand everything over at no charge.
Need advice or a bigger build?
Sometimes a few fixes are enough, and I'll tell you if that's the case. For larger sites, custom projects, or a big technology decision, I also offer independent consulting.
See consulting optionsLet’s take a look at your website together.
Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call with me. No pressure and no obligation.
or send me a message