Web Development & Design Hickory NC

Serving Hickory & Catawba County

Based in Hickory, NC — the largest city in Catawba County and the anchor of the Hickory Metro, serving Newton, Conover, Claremont, Morganton, Lenoir & the Catawba Valley

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What we do for Hickory businesses

Every site is designed and coded from scratch — your brand, your customers, your goals.

Custom Web Design

No templates. Every pixel, every word, every interaction built around your brand.

SEO Optimization

On-page SEO, technical SEO, and local search strategy to get you found in Catawba County. For a complete breakdown, see our Local SEO guide.

Google Business Profile

Setup and optimization so you show up when people search for what you do in Hickory.

UI/UX Design

Clean, intuitive interfaces that guide visitors toward booking, buying, or contacting you.

Website Migration

Moving from Wix, Squarespace, or an old site? We handle the transfer without losing your SEO. Our Web Design & Redesign Guide covers everything from spotting an outdated site to calculating ROI.

Ongoing Support

Need updates, edits, or someone to keep things running? We're here after launch too.

Branding & Identity

Logos, color systems, typography, and visual identity that make your business look as professional as it is.

Copywriting

Every word on your site written to convert visitors into customers. No lorem ipsum, no filler.

What our clients say

Real projects, real results, real people.

"The restaurant itself is beautiful, but our old site made it look like a chain. Jarred built something that finally matches the atmosphere inside these walls. Now people book before they even walk in."

Marcus Reed

Owner, Ember & Oak Steakhouse

"Our users live on their phones and the old site was unusable on mobile. Jarred rebuilt the entire front end — it looks incredible and actually works where our audience is."

Sarah Lin

Founder, Gameshelf

"The walkthrough video sold me. I could see exactly what I was getting before anything went live. Revisions were painless."

David Kim

Creative Director, Koji Studio

Serving Catawba County & beyond

Small businesses across the region trust us. Click any city to learn more:

Hickory, NC

The second-largest city in our service area and the anchor of the Hickory Metro. Home to Lenoir-Rhyne University, the Hickory Furniture Mart, Lake Hickory, and a diverse manufacturing and technology economy.

Newton, NC

Catawba County seat with a historic downtown, courthouse square, and growing small-business community just minutes from Hickory.

Conover, NC

Historic furniture and manufacturing town with a walkable downtown and strong industrial heritage in Catawba County.

Morganton, NC

Burke County seat at the base of the Blue Ridge foothills — historic downtown, regional medical hub, and gateway to outdoor recreation.

How we work

Four steps from first call to live site. No meetings, no phone tag, no wasted time.

1

Discovery

One call. We ask the right questions about your business, your customers, and what's not working.

2

Design & Build

We write every word, design every pixel, and code every interaction from scratch.

3

Walkthrough

You get a recorded video tour of the full site. Review on your own time. No meetings.

4

Launch

We go live. You own the domain, hosting, and every line of code. No lock-in.

Why Hickory businesses choose us

No templates

Custom-built around your brand. No cookie-cutter layouts.

You own everything

Domain, hosting, source code — all yours. No lock-in, no surprises.

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Student-adjacent businesses, campus-adjacent retail, and higher-ed partnerships need a distinct digital presence. We know the LR audience.

Furniture Market ecosystem

From showrooms to hospitality to shipping and logistics — the Hickory Furniture Mart drives a massive B2B and tourism economy. We build sites that serve that chain.

Lake Hickory & tourism

Waterfront businesses, recreation, rental properties, and hospitality along Lake Hickory need sites that turn seasonal traffic into year-round revenue.

Catawba County metro economy

Hickory is the hub of a diverse regional economy — manufacturing, healthcare, tech, retail, and education. We build for that complexity.

14-day delivery

From first call to live site. Clear timeline.

Real copy, real strategy

Every word written for your customers. No filler.

Local, not outsourced

You talk to the person building your site.

Hickory Metro reach

From Conover and Newton to Morganton and Lenoir — your site serves a region, not just one city. We design for the full metro footprint.

Questions we hear from Hickory business owners

How much does a website cost?

Every project is custom-quoted based on scope. We build from scratch — no templates — so pricing reflects what your business actually needs. Reach out and we'll give you a straight number, not a sales pitch.

How long does it take?

Most projects go from first call to live site in about 14 days. Complex builds may take longer, but we'll give you a clear timeline upfront.

Do I own my website?

Yes. You own your domain, hosting, source code, and every asset. No monthly fees unless you want ongoing support. It's your business, it should be your website.

Do you work with businesses outside Hickory?

Absolutely. We serve Catawba County and the entire Hickory Metro — Newton, Conover, Claremont, Morganton, Lenoir — plus Lincolnton, Shelby, and throughout North Carolina. Everything is done remotely with recorded walkthroughs.

What kind of businesses do you work with?

Restaurants, retail shops, professional services, nonprofits, and startups. We've built sites for steakhouses, bakeries, arcades, game platforms, SaaS companies, and more.

What if I already have a website?

We handle migrations from Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, or any platform. We'll preserve your SEO, move your content, and make sure nothing breaks in the transition.

Ready for a website that actually works for your business?

Tell us about your business. We'll tell you exactly what we'd build and how long it'll take. Free. No strings.

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