We build new websites, refresh outdated ones, and keep them running smoothly, so customers can find you, trust you, and get in touch. No jargon, no runaround.
We build websites for local businesses of every kind: cafés, plumbers, salons, contractors, bakeries, auto shops, landscapers, supper clubs, boutiques, electricians, breweries, and more.
(01) Services
Whether you’re starting from scratch or your current site needs some love, we’ll get you a website you’re proud to send people to.
A custom, professional site designed around your business and the customers you want more of.
Already have a site that feels dated, slow, or hard to use? We’ll modernize it without starting over from zero.
Skip the headaches. We’ll handle updates, backups, and changes so you can focus on running your business.
(02) Redesigns
If your current site has a solid foundation, a refresh can modernize it for less time and cost. Drag the handle to compare an old-school homepage with the kind of update we’d make.
(03) Why work with us
You don’t need a giant agency or a complicated tech stack. You need a website that shows up when nearby customers search, looks trustworthy, and makes it easy to reach you. That’s exactly what we focus on.
Let’s talk about your siteMost local searches happen on a phone. Your site will look sharp and work smoothly on every screen.
Clean structure, page titles, descriptions, and local details set up so Google understands what you do and where.
A clear plan and timeline from the start, with steady progress updates so you’re never left wondering.
No tech-speak. We explain options clearly, answer questions quickly, and keep you in the loop.
(04) How it works
From first conversation to launch day and beyond, you’ll always know what’s happening next.
We talk about your business, your customers, and what you want your website to do. We review your current site if you have one.
We create a layout and look tailored to your brand, then refine it with your feedback until it feels right.
We build, test on every device, connect your domain, and take your new site live, with no downtime surprises.
After launch, we’re still here for updates, fixes, and improvements as your business grows.
(05) Sample work
Two design concepts we built for real local businesses, using their real details: a first website for a business that doesn’t have one, and a redesign of one that does. These are concepts, not the businesses’ live sites. Open either one to explore the full page.
Website concept for Lilac Brew Coffee Co.
They don’t have a website yet, so this is a first site built around their mobile coffee trailer, with a live “find the trailer” weekly schedule, the flavor of the week, and an event booking form.
Concept redesign for Invictus Firearms Training
A redesign of their current site, with a cleaner, professional look, clear class info and registration, and their message form kept. Drag the slider to compare their current homepage with the concept.
Open the concept(06) Pricing & plans
Simple care plans with clear limits, so you always know what you’re getting. Pay monthly, or save one month with annual billing.
From $99 /month or $1,089/yr, one month free
Best for a small shop that just needs the site kept healthy and up to date.
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From $249 /month or $2,739/yr, one month free
Best for a business that changes menus, specials, events, or services often.
From $399 /month or $4,389/yr, one month free
Best for a growing business that wants a go-to web person every month.
Your included time starts fresh on the 1st, whether you pay monthly or annually. Unused time doesn’t roll over, so the price stays low and predictable.
Billed in 15-minute blocks. If a request will go past your included time, we’ll tell you before we start. Rush or after-hours work (evenings, weekends, holidays, or faster than your plan’s turnaround) is $145/hr, and only if you ask for it.
Changing text, photos, hours, prices, menu items, or a document on a page you already have.
A new page, online booking, a store, or a redesign gets its own fixed quote up front, so there are no surprises. One-time projects ask for half up front and half at launch. Care plans don’t.
Monthly plans have a 3-month minimum (a free launch month counts as month one), then cancel anytime by email with no fees. Annual plans are paid up front for 12 months at the price of 11; that’s a 12-month prepaid term. Choose annual at launch of a new site or redesign and you get 13 months for the price of 11.
Most small-business sites fit these. Bigger sites or online stores get a custom quote after a quick chat.
New websites from$2,000
A custom site, usually up to 5 pages, designed and built around your business and set up for Google. Half up front, half at launch.
Includes your first month of care, free.
Redesigns from$1,500
A fresh, faster, phone-friendly version of the site you already have, keeping the content that still works.
Includes your first month of care, free.
With every new site or redesign, Essentials (30 minutes of edits) is free for the first month after launch, or take $99 off your first month of Growth or Partner. Or pay annually at launch and get 13 months for the price of 11. The free month counts as the first month of the 3-month minimum, and your plan continues after that unless you opt out.
Every project gets a fixed written quote before any work begins. Not sure what you need? Start with a free website review and we’ll recommend the right option, no pressure.
(07) FAQ
Don’t see yours? Send us a message. We’re happy to help.
We’ll look at your current site (or your online presence if you don’t have one yet) and send you a plain-English summary of what’s working, what isn’t, and the most valuable improvements to make. No obligation.
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly content like photos and text come together. After our first conversation we’ll give you a clear timeline so you know exactly what to expect.
New small-business websites start at $2,000 (usually up to 5 pages), and redesigns start at $1,500. After we talk, we’ll send a fixed written quote before any work begins, so there are no surprise fees. For projects, we ask for half up front and half at launch. Ongoing care plans start at $99 a month, or pay annually (12 months for the price of 11) if you’d rather lock in a year. Every new site or redesign includes the first month of Essentials free (or $99 off the first month of Growth or Partner), and if you choose annual at launch, you get 13 months for the price of 11.
Often, yes. If your current site has a solid foundation, a redesign or refresh can modernize it for less time and cost. We’ll give you an honest recommendation either way.
If you’d like to, absolutely. We can set things up so you can edit simple content yourself, or you can leave it all to us with a support plan.
Yes. We can help you choose, set up, or transfer your domain and make sure everything is connected correctly. Hosting is included in every support plan for sites we build.
No, plans are optional. Without one, we’re still happy to make changes when you need them, billed at $95/hr in 15-minute blocks ($145/hr for rush or after-hours work). A plan just makes sense if you want regular updates and someone keeping an eye on things.
(08) Get in touch
Tell us a little about your business and your website goals, and we’ll get back to you with honest, practical next steps.
Riverlight Web is run by Michael Philipps. When you reach out, you’ll talk to me directly.
We’ll review your details and get back to you soon with next steps. Talk soon!
