Small Business Websites — O'Brien Studio

Small Business Websites

Custom-built websites for retail shops, professional services, and local businesses. No templates, no lock-in. A site that works as hard as you do.

Custom Design Local SEO Google Business Profile Branding 14-Day Delivery
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Featured projects

Dark Thoughts — brand website design by O'Brien Studio
Dark Thoughts
Brand redesign — website project by O'Brien Studio
Full site rebuild

Brand Refresh

Complete rebuild with online booking, game listings, and a mobile-first design that works on every device.

Azura Coast — coastal brand website by O'Brien Studio
Coastal brand

Azura Coast

Custom branding and web presence for a coastal business — every detail designed from scratch.

What we build for small businesses

Custom Web Design

No templates. Every page designed around your business, your brand, and your customers.

Local SEO

Show up when someone searches for what you do in your city. Google rankings that bring real customers.

Google Business Profile

Complete GBP setup and optimization — hours, photos, reviews, and a direct link to your site.

Branding & Identity

Logo, colors, fonts, and voice — a consistent identity across your site and every touchpoint.

E-Commerce

Sell products or take payments online. Shopify, Stripe, or lightweight storefronts for small inventories.

Website Migration

Moving from Wix, Squarespace, or an old site? We handle the migration without losing your SEO.

Copywriting

Every word on your site written for your customers. No lorem ipsum. No generic filler.

Ongoing Support

Updates, edits, and changes after launch. We're here when you need something tweaked or added.

What our clients say

"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
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
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
David Kim
Creative Director, Koji Studio

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 about your business, your customers, and what's not working with your current online presence.

2

Design & Build

We write every word, design every page, and build your site from scratch around your brand.

3

Walkthrough

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 businesses choose us

No templates

Custom-built around your actual business. No cookie-cutter layouts.

Mobile-first

Loads fast and looks great on any screen.

You own everything

Domain, hosting, source code — all yours. No lock-in, no monthly fees unless you want ongoing support.

No meetings

Recorded walkthrough. Review on your schedule.

We speak business, not code

Every decision explained in business terms, not jargon.

14-day delivery

From first call to live site. We'll give you a clear timeline and hit it — because your business doesn't pause while you wait.

Real copy, real strategy

Every word written for your customers. No filler.

Ongoing support

Page additions, hour changes, promotions after launch.

Questions small business owners ask us

How much does a small business website cost?

Every business is different. A retail shop needs different features than a service business or a trade. We'll give you a straight quote after understanding what your business does and what you need the site to accomplish.

How long does it take?

Most small business sites go from first call to live in about 14 days. That includes design, copywriting, and a recorded walkthrough so you can review on your own time.

Do I own my website?

Yes. The domain, hosting account, and every line of code is yours. No lock-in, no monthly fees to us unless you want ongoing support. You're never held hostage by your own website.

I'm not technical — can I still update my site?

Absolutely. We build with tools that let you update text, photos, and hours yourself — no coding required. And if you'd rather not touch it, we handle updates for you.

What if I already have a website?

We'll rebuild it without losing your SEO or your Google reviews. Migration is part of the process — no extra charge, no downtime. Your new site picks up right where your old one left off.

Do you work with very small businesses?

Yes. Solo operations, family businesses, one-person shops — if you're serious about your online presence, we're serious about building it right. The size of your business doesn't determine the quality of your website.

Ready for a website that works as hard as you do?

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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