95+ Lighthouse. Guaranteed.
Not a target — a contractual baseline. We build on Next.js deployed to a global edge CDN. Most DIY builders score 55-70 by default. We start at 95.
Performance 99Accessibility 100Best Practices 100SEO 100
Web Design Service
Built Like a $30K Site.
Priced Like a Subscription.
Custom, performance-first websites for Midwest small businesses. Plans start at $249/month — no setup fees, no $10K upfront check, 95+ Lighthouse guaranteed.
- Lighthouse Score
- 95+
- Setup Fees
- $0
- Weeks to Launch
- 2–4
- Done-for-You
- 100%
Why Untap Web
Done-for-you.
Not DIY.
We handle every part of your web presence — design, build, hosting, maintenance, and ongoing SEO — so you never touch a settings panel or a support ticket again.
67 avg. Lighthouse
95+
Score Guaranteed
$10K+ upfront build
$0
To Get Started
20+ hrs/month admin
0 hrs
Your Time Required
8–16 wks to launch
2–4 wks
To Go Live
SEO and AEO baked in, not bolted on.
Every site ships with semantic HTML, clean URLs, schema markup, and Answer Engine Optimization — structured so Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity can confidently cite your business.
Subscription model. No $10K upfront check.
Plans start at $249/month. No setup fees. No surprise invoices. Cancel anytime after your first year. Your content and domain are always yours.
ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA compliant.
ADA compliance is a legal requirement and a revenue opportunity — accessible sites convert more visitors and are indexed more accurately by AI crawlers. Every Untap Web site meets the standard.
Done-for-you, not DIY.
You're running a business. We handle the design, development, hosting, maintenance, and ongoing SEO. You get a high-performance web presence without touching a line of code.
Side by Side
How does Untap Web compare?
Compared to DIY builders, we eliminate 20+ hours of monthly admin and deliver professional Lighthouse scores out of the box. Compared to agencies, we cost 80–90% less upfront with no multi-year contracts.
| Factor | DIY Builder | Traditional Agency | ★ Untap Web |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low ($0–$30/mo) | $5,000–$30,000+ | $0 setup fees |
| Monthly cost | $15–$40/mo | $200–$500 retainer | $249–$649/mo |
| Your time required | High (you build it) | Low | Very low — done-for-you |
| Lighthouse score | 55–70 typical | Varies widely | 95+ guaranteed |
| SEO from day one | Basic at best | Add-on cost | Included |
| AEO / schema markup | Rare | Rare | Standard |
| ADA compliance | Not guaranteed | Add-on cost | Included |
| Launch timeline | DIY pace | 8–16 weeks | 2–4 weeks* |
*Don't worry — we won't ship without you. If your timeline runs longer, we'll work at your pace.
Packages built for
Built for local. Flexible for everything else.
Local businesses competing on search
Slow, outdated, or low-converting sites
Owners who want it fully managed
Teams expanding into new markets
Brands needing to look like the obvious choice
Sites requiring ADA/WCAG compliance
Custom engagement
Something different in mind?
E-commerce, web apps, outside the Midwest, one-time projects — we don't do hard nos. If it's a web problem, let's talk scope.
The Build Process
From bid to launch in 2–4 weeks
Every project follows the same production-proven sequence — a dedicated point of contact from day one, clear handoffs, and no surprises.
01
Days 1–3Phase 01 — Strategy & Discovery
We review your bid, audit your current online presence, and confirm goals. You complete a structured brief covering your services, target markets, competitors, and any existing brand assets. We scope the final page list and sitemap.
02
Days 4–7Phase 02 — Design
We build the full design in a staging environment — no PDFs or mockups you can't click. You review the live design with real copy and give one round of consolidated feedback.
03
Days 8–20Phase 03 — Development & Content
We build the full site on Next.js, wire in your schema markup, AEO content structure, local SEO foundations, and performance optimizations. You supply final copy; we provide templates if needed.
04
Days 21–28Phase 04 — QA, Launch & Handoff
We run Lighthouse audits, accessibility checks, mobile QA, and schema validation. Then DNS cutover, SSL setup, Google Search Console, and sitemap submission. We monitor Core Web Vitals for 30 days post-launch at no extra charge.
Need more runway? We're flexible — if your timeline runs longer, we work at your pace.
Pricing
Predictable monthly pricing. No surprises.
One subscription covers design, development, hosting, maintenance, and ongoing SEO. Cancel anytime after your first year.
How does this compare to other options? Read the full cost breakdown →Stand Up
$249/mo
The lean, high-performance 5-page brochure site. Everything a small business needs to look credible and get found.
- Custom 5-page mobile-first site
- 95+ Lighthouse score
- On-page SEO & AEO schema
- LocalBusiness structured data
- SSL & hosting included
- ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
- Monthly maintenance
Most Popular
Growth
$649/mo
For businesses that want to dominate local search — county pages, content, and GBP management included.
- Everything in Stand Up
- 10-page custom site
- Monthly AEO blog content
- County-level pSEO pages
- Google Business Profile management
- Quarterly strategy call
- Priority support
No setup fees. No surprise invoices. Your content and domain are always yours.
Web design and search go hand in hand
A fast, credible site is the foundation. These services build the search presence on top of it.
Service Areas
Web design services by county
Every county we serve gets a dedicated page enriched with local census data — population, income, and top industries — so search engines and AI assistants know exactly who we help and where.
Illinois
8Iowa
1Nebraska
2Ohio
12Frequently asked questions about web design
How much does a small business website cost?
Untap Web's web design starts at $249/month on an annual subscription — no setup fees, no upfront build invoice. The Stand Up plan delivers a custom 5-page site with hosting, SSL, on-page SEO, and AEO schema. The Growth plan at $649/month adds advanced SEO, a monthly content strategy, Google Business Profile management, and programmatic county-level landing pages.
How long does it take to build a small business website?
Most Untap Web projects launch within 2 to 4 weeks from kickoff. We respond to all bid requests within one business day, and our streamlined onboarding process keeps projects moving fast. If your timeline runs longer, we work at your pace — no penalties, no pressure.
What is included in your web design service?
Every Untap Web site includes: a custom mobile-first design, Core Web Vitals optimization targeting 95+ Lighthouse scores, on-page SEO (semantic headings, meta tags, clean URLs, internal linking), LocalBusiness JSON-LD schema, ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, SSL, and ongoing hosting and maintenance. Growth plan clients also get monthly AEO blog content and Google Business Profile management.
Why choose Untap Web over Wix, Squarespace, or Webflow?
DIY builders are tools — they require your time, generate generic templates, and score 60-70 on Lighthouse by default. Untap Web is a done-for-you service. We build on enterprise-grade architecture deployed to a global edge network, bake in SEO and AEO from day one, and guarantee 95+ Lighthouse scores. You focus on running your business; we handle the web presence.
Do you redesign existing websites?
Yes. Legacy site modernization is one of our core services. We frequently take over broken, outdated, or hacked sites and rebuild them on performance-first architecture — typically delivering 30-50 point Lighthouse improvements and measurable ranking gains within 60 days of launch.
Do I own my website if I cancel?
Untap Web operates on a Website-as-a-Service (WaaS) model. Your content — text, images, branding, and domain — belongs to you at all times. The platform, hosting, and built site remain on Untap Web infrastructure for the duration of your subscription. This model is what keeps monthly costs a fraction of a traditional agency build.
Reviewed by Chris Melson, Founder & CEO
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