Demo site by Base Systems Studio · fictional studio, sample prices and reviews
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Your website should win you clients, not apologies.

We design, build and market websites for small local businesses. Every project starts with a free 30-minute consultation and ends with a fixed written quote - no surprises.

Websites from $3,500 · typical launch in 4-6 weeks

Fresh bread, every morning. 4-6weeks
Fig. 1 - Sample layout for a local bakeryIllustration
Sample review

"The quote was fixed, the launch was on time, and they explained every step."

Sample client · local bakery owner
Services & starting prices

Five things we do, properly.

No discounts and no price matching. You get one fixed number in writing before anything starts.

01

Small business websites

Design and build, mobile-friendly, up to about 10 pages.

from $3,500
02

Website redesign

A careful refresh of the site you already have.

from $2,500
03

Local SEO

Monthly search optimization for local businesses. 3-month minimum.

from $750/mo
04

Branding

Logo, colors and a simple brand guide.

from $2,000
05

Google Ads management

Monthly campaign management. Ad spend is paid to Google separately.

from $500/mo

Starting prices for a fictional studio. We don't guarantee search rankings or ad results - nobody honestly can.

Process

Three steps, no mystery.

i.

Free consultation

30 minutes by video. A person emails within one business day to agree a time.

ii.

Fixed written quote

Scope, price and timeline on paper. 50% deposit to start, 50% at launch.

iii.

Design, build, launch

Typically 4-6 weeks from deposit, with two rounds of design revisions included.

Sample reviewsWritten for this demo. Not real clients.
Sample review
"They asked about our customers before they asked about colors. The new site finally looks like the business we are."
Sample client · landscaping company
Sample review
"One fixed quote. No 'extra hours' email at the end."
Sample client · dental practice
Sample review
"They told us straight that no one can promise page one."
Sample client · local roofer
The small print, made big

Terms in plain English.

50 / 50

Half to start, half at launch. Paid by invoice - card or bank transfer.

Two rounds

Of design revisions included in every website project.

30 days' notice

To cancel monthly services, after the minimum term.

No promises we can't keep

We don't guarantee rankings or ad results.

Tell us about your business. We'll listen first.

Start a chat - our AI assistant asks a few questions and a person from the studio emails you to set up the free consultation.

Call the studio Free quote