Custom web design, written by hand
Every site is coded from scratch in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. No WordPress, no Wix, no page builder sitting between your business and the people trying to find it.
What hand-coding actually changes
A page builder has to be able to build any site for anyone, so it ships the code for every layout you might one day use. Your visitor downloads all of it. A hand-coded site only contains the code your site actually needs, which is usually a fraction of the size.
That difference shows up in three places that matter to a small business: how fast the page appears on a phone with two bars of signal, how cleanly Google can read the page structure, and how much of your site breaks when a plugin updates itself at 2am.
A real design, not a theme
The layout is built around your services and the way you actually sell them. Nobody else is running the same template with their logo swapped in.
Speed as a requirement
Compressed images, lazy loading below the fold, no render-blocking scripts, and fonts served from this domain rather than a third party.
Structured for search
Semantic HTML, a proper heading hierarchy, unique meta descriptions per page, a sitemap, and structured data describing your business.
Mobile first
Built for phones first and tested at 320px, then scaled up. Most local searches happen on a phone, often in the room the work is needed in.
What that looks like in practice
Recent builds
Dana Electric Service
Five-page site for a licensed electrical contractor in North Jersey.
Open & Mindful Therapy
Therapy practice site built around a calm, low-pressure first impression.
Glowing and Growing
Health and wellness store on Shopify. Currently in development.
How a build runs
Let's connect
A short call or a questionnaire about your business, your services, and the work you want more of. This is also where I tell you if you do not actually need a new site.
First draft
I build a first version and share it with you, and we keep refining until you approve the design. Up to that approval you can walk away for a full refund.
Test and launch
The site gets tested for speed and mobile at 320px, 768px and desktop. You get a demo link to review, then it goes live.
What is not included
No Google Ads management and no social media posting. Those are separate specialties and you are better served by someone who does them full time. What I do handle is your Google Business Profile and local SEO setup, which is usually the higher-leverage move for a local business anyway.
If you need a store with a cart and checkout, that is an ecommerce build instead. If you mainly need somewhere fast and reliable to put an existing site, see hosting.
Built for these trades
The same approach, aimed at the specific problem each trade has: remodeling contractors, roofers, landscapers and painters.
Common questions
How long does a website take to build?
A standard small business site typically goes live in about two weeks. The biggest variable is how quickly you can get me your content, photos and any logo files. Ecommerce takes four to six weeks.
Do I need to write all the copy myself?
No. You tell me about your business, your services and the work you want more of, and I draft the copy. You review and correct it. Nobody knows your trade better than you, so your corrections are the valuable part.
What if I already have a website?
Then we start by looking at what is actually wrong with it. Sometimes the answer is a rebuild. Sometimes it is that the site is fine and your Google Business Profile is the real problem, in which case I will tell you that rather than sell you a build you do not need.
Can I edit the site myself afterwards?
On a managed plan you do not need to, because edits are included and you just send them to me. If you want to edit content yourself, a CMS can be added so you can change text and images without touching code.
What happens if I want more pages later?
Additional pages beyond the first five are $100 each. Adding a blog is $250. Both are quoted before any work starts.
What it costs. Managed plans are $500/mo with $0 down and include hosting, unlimited edits and updates. One-time builds start at $2,500. Full breakdown on the pricing page.
Not sure which fits? Send me a message and I'll tell you straight.
Trusted by small businesses
across North Jersey.
"I requested my website to be done here, and I was happy with the responsive and professional service! The web designer is flexible and accommodates specific requests for a desired outcome."
"Absolutely thrilled with North Jersey Web Designs! From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and professional. Daniel took the time to understand our business goals and translated them into a clean, modern website. It was exactly what we needed to boost our online presence. Plus, their ongoing support and willingness to make edits based on our feedback made the experience stress-free and collaborative. Highly recommend to any small business like mine looking for quality web design and exceptional service!"
"North Jersey Web Designs provided me with an excellent, functional product. Daniel was a pleasure to work with."
Ready to get the site you actually wanted?
Free 20-minute call. I'll look at your current site, or sketch the new one, and tell you exactly what I'd build and what it costs.
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