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Web design inAnn Arbor,MI.

Ann Arbor runs on the University of Michigan, but the businesses that thrive here go well beyond campus. Tech companies, medical practices, restaurants, and specialty retail all compete for attention in a city where the population is educated and their expectations for digital experiences are high. We build websites that meet those expectations.

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  1. Key industries
  2. 01Biotech
  3. 02SaaS
  4. 03Healthcare
  5. 04Education
  6. 05Professional Services

Local market

We know the Ann Arbor market.

Ann Arbor consistently ranks among the best small cities for startups and tech talent, largely because of U of M's research pipeline. The city has a dense concentration of biotech firms, SaaS companies, and professional services. Downtown foot traffic is strong, but online search drives most discovery. Businesses here compete with Ann Arbor's proximity to Detroit's larger market, which means your site needs to be fast, well-optimized, and clearly differentiated to capture local intent searches.

  • Biotech
  • SaaS
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Professional Services

What's included

What we do for Ann Arbor businesses.

Web design, SEO, and digital marketing for businesses in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

Track A1

Custom website development

We build on Next.js and Astro instead of WordPress page builders. You get faster load times, cleaner code, and a site that won't need a complete rebuild in two years.

Track A2

SEO strategy

Keyword research, technical SEO, content strategy, and local optimization, so your site ranks for the searches your customers are actually running.

Track A3

Google Ads management

Search ads, display campaigns, and remarketing that pay for themselves. We spend your budget like it's our own money and report on real conversions, not vanity metrics.

Track B1

Conversion rate optimization

Traffic is worth nothing if visitors don't convert. We study how people use your site, test layouts, and tune your funnel so more visitors become leads and customers.

Why it matters

Why your website is your best investment.

The numbers behind why we build for speed and phones first.

PageSpeed score
90+
Every site we build targets a 90+ PageSpeed score. Faster sites rank higher in Google and turn more visitors into leads.
Leave slow mobile pages
53%
Google found that 53% of mobile visits are abandoned when a page takes longer than three seconds to load. A slow site loses leads before anyone reads a word.
US traffic on phones
49%
Phones made up 49% of US web traffic in September 2026, according to Statcounter. Every site we build is designed for phones first and tested on real devices.

Explore our services

Everything your Ann Arbor business needs online.

FAQ

Questions we get a lot.

How much does a custom website cost?

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Most business websites fall between $3,000 and $10,000, depending on the number of pages, custom features, and whether we're writing the content. We scope every project individually and give you an honest quote before any work starts.

How long does it take to build a website?

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A typical project takes 6 to 10 weeks from kickoff to launch, covering discovery, design, development, content, and testing. Simpler sites can launch faster. You'll get a realistic timeline on our first call.

Do you only work with businesses in this area?

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No. We work with businesses across the US. But we know this market well, understand the local competition, and can build location-specific SEO strategies that agencies without local context can't match.

Can I update the site myself after launch?

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Yes. We set up a content management system so you can update text, images, and blog posts without touching code. We also offer monthly maintenance plans if you'd rather have us handle updates.

What makes you different from other web design agencies?

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We write real code instead of using drag-and-drop page builders. Our sites are faster, rank better, and don't break when you need to change something. We also run SEO and Google Ads in-house, so your site is built for marketing from day one.

Let's work together

Ready to grow your Ann Arbor business online?

Tell us about your business and what you need. We'll put together a plan for the Ann Arbor market with an honest quote. No contracts, no pressure.

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  • Free consultation
  • No long-term contracts
  • Local market expertise