Web Design Services

Small Business Website Design

Website Design That Drives Qualified Leads

We design and build fast, conversion-focused websites for small businesses in Chicago and Milwaukee. Every page is mapped to buyer intent so your team gets clearer calls, better form submissions, and less wasted traffic.

Outcomes & Deliverables

What Web Design Looks Like With Lakeside

We deliver a fast, trustworthy website that helps buyers choose your business -- here are the outcomes and the work behind them.

Results you can expect

Higher call and form conversion rates

Stronger trust at first glance

Fewer drop-offs on mobile devices

Clearer service messaging that closes leads

What we deliver

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Custom page structure mapped to your sales funnel

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Mobile-first layout and interaction design

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Conversion-focused copy guidance

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Technical SEO setup on key pages

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Core Web Vitals performance improvements

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Form flow and call tracking recommendations

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Analytics and event tracking baseline

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Post-launch optimization roadmap

What to Watch Out For

Expensive Mistakes
We Help You Avoid

Most growth stalls come from preventable problems. We catch these early so you can focus on building your business, not recovering from bad marketing.

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"Design-first builds with no conversion plan"

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"Slow templates packed with unnecessary plugins"

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"Weak call-to-action placement above the fold"

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"No keyword intent mapping by page type"

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"Ignoring local trust signals and proof elements"

100+
Websites Launched
$14M+
Client Revenue Tracked
5.0
Google Rating
10+
Years Experience

Jamie developed the site exactly how we needed it. They get what we do and built us something that actually works for our operation. Couldn't ask for better.

Dell H.

Owner, Hune Freight

5.0Google Rating

See how this plays out in your market

We built dedicated strategy pages for each city so you can see local context, competitive notes, and clear next steps.

Your website looks fine. So why aren't the leads coming in?

Most small business websites share the same problem. They were built to look good, not to convert. Service pages are vague, calls to action sit buried below the fold, mobile loads slowly, and nobody set up tracking. So you can't tell which pages are losing people.

We fix this before we touch design. First, we map how your best customers search, what proof they need to trust you, and where your current site loses them. Then we build a structure that answers those questions and moves people toward a call or form submission.

In Chicago and Milwaukee, buyers compare fast. They open two or three tabs, scan the top of the page, and close the ones that don't give them a reason to stay. We build your site to clear that bar on the first screen, on mobile, for the neighborhoods you actually serve.

You work directly with us, and you own everything we build

You talk to the person doing the work. No account managers relaying messages, no offshore handoffs. When you have a question about your site or strategy, you get a direct answer from the team handling your project.

Everything we build belongs to you: your domain, your hosting, your content, your code. If you ever move on, you take it all with you. That is the baseline.

We also keep reporting straightforward. Each month you see your lead counts, which pages are converting, and what we are working on next. No bloated dashboards full of numbers that don't connect to revenue. Just the information you need to make decisions.

How we build your site and what you walk away with

We start by learning how your sales process actually works. Do leads close best over the phone or through form submissions? Which services have the strongest margin? Which page is a buyer most likely to land on first? That context shapes every structural decision we make.

From there, we move into structure, design, and copy, in that order. Structure first means every section has a job. Design makes the page easy to scan and trust. Copy answers the questions buyers ask before they reach out.

When we launch, your site is ready to rank and convert. We handle technical SEO, page speed, mobile layout, and analytics from day one so you are not starting from scratch after go-live.

  • Custom page structure built around your sales funnel
  • Mobile-first layout for fast, reliable performance on any device
  • Conversion-focused design to drive more calls and form fills
  • SEO-friendly page architecture to support local search rankings
  • Core Web Vitals optimization so pages load fast and hold attention
  • Easy-to-manage CMS so your team can make updates without us

How local buyers decide and how your site wins them

Local buyers want to know you are real, nearby, and trustworthy before they call. That means your site needs local proof: a recognizable address, a local phone number, reviews from people in their area, and service pages that mention the neighborhoods you serve.

We also make contact as easy as possible. Phone number at the top. A simple form with no unnecessary fields. Clear hours and response time expectations. The fewer steps between 'I found them' and 'I'm reaching out,' the better your conversion rate.

These details are not design choices. They are conversion decisions. Small businesses that get them right consistently out-convert competitors with bigger budgets and flashier sites.

What happens after we launch

After launch, we keep watching. We monitor performance and flag anything that needs attention: slow pages, low-converting sections, or traffic patterns that suggest a messaging problem.

Each month we send a short update: where leads are coming from, which pages are performing, and what we are looking at next. If something drops, we investigate before it becomes a bigger issue.

As your business grows, your site grows with it. Adding a service page, expanding to a new city, or updating your offer. These are quick updates when your foundation is built right from the start.

Next Step

Want a website that brings better leads, not just more clicks?

We can map your highest-impact website fixes first, then build a clear rollout plan your team can actually execute.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to build a custom website?+

Most projects launch in 4 to 6 weeks from kickoff. Timeline depends on page count and how quickly content and feedback come back. We set deadlines up front so there are no surprises.

Do I own my website after it's built?+

Yes — 100%. Your domain, your hosting, your code, your content. If you ever move on, you take everything with you. That's non-negotiable.

Will my website be optimized for mobile?+

Every site we build is mobile-first. We design for phones first, then scale up to desktop — because over 60% of your visitors are on a phone.

Do you include SEO in the website build?+

Yes. We set up technical SEO, page titles, meta descriptions, internal linking, and Core Web Vitals from day one. Your site is ready to rank at launch.

What happens if I need changes after we launch?+

We include 30 days of post-launch support. After that, we offer maintenance plans or you can manage updates yourself — we build on platforms you can actually use.

How much does a custom website cost?+

Our All-in-One Business Launchpad starts at $2,999 and includes branding, SEO setup, analytics, and everything a small business needs to launch strong. E-commerce starts at $4,499.

Free Consultation

Ready to turn your site into your best lead source?

Tell us what you need. We'll show you what's possible, what it costs, and what to do first, straight answers, free consultation.

30-Minute Strategy CallClear Pricing & TimelineHonest Advice, No Obligation