Studio Magpie
Web Design Studio

Ready-to-launch website refreshes for local businesses

The situation

Great businesses deserve better online first impressions.

Many local businesses have loyal customers, good reviews, and strong reputations in real life. But when new customers look them up, the website may not make the same impression. A focused refresh helps the online experience better match the business people already know and trust.

What's included

A focused website refresh, not a giant agency project.

Here's what every project includes — no hidden scope, no upsell pressure.

Finished website

A complete, functional site — not a wireframe or mockup. Real pages, real content, ready to go live.

Mobile-friendly layout

Looks right on a phone, tablet, and desktop. No pinching and zooming. Built mobile-first.

Business info organized clearly

Hours, services, location, and what makes the business worth visiting — all easy to find.

Contact & location details

Phone, email, address, directions link. The things people look for when they're ready to reach out.

One revision round

After the initial build, one full round of changes. Real revisions, not minor tweaks.

Launch support

Help connecting the new site to your domain and getting it live. No flying blind.

30-day tune-up

After launch, small fixes for 30 days. Typos, hours changes, a missing phone number — handled.

The differentiator

Built before you decide.

For many outreach projects, I build a working version first. That means you can see the site before deciding whether to use it. If it feels like a good fit, I can help connect it to your current domain and get it live quickly.

See how it works

The math

Why the price is approachable.

Traditional custom redesigns can get expensive because they often start from zero: branding, copywriting, strategy, design direction, photography, and multiple rounds of planning. This service is different. It is built for established local businesses where much of the identity already exists. The scope is focused, the process is efficient, and the site is built before you have to decide.

Traditional agency
$3,000 – $15,000+

Starts from zero: strategy sessions, discovery phases, copywriting, photography, multiple design rounds, contract negotiations. The price reflects the process — not just the site.

DIY (Wix, Squarespace)
Your time

The platform is cheap — maybe even free. But it requires design judgment, copywriting, hours of setup, and ongoing attention you probably don't have. Many owners start and abandon them.

The process

How it works.

Review

I look at your current site and what's already out there — Google listing, reviews, photos, social.

Build

I build a working, mobile-friendly version of your site from what I found. No meeting required.

Revise

You see the site and tell me what needs to change. One full revision round is included.

Launch

We connect the new site to your domain. I'll walk you through it or handle it with your help.

Tune Up

Small fixes for 30 days after launch. Hours, content updates, anything small that comes up.

You do not need to email passwords. When possible, launch is handled through guided setup or safe collaborator access.

Right fit

Built for established local businesses.

If your business has been around long enough to earn real customers and real reviews — but your website hasn't kept up — this service is for you.

Restaurants
Contractors
Auto shops
Salons & barbers
Local shops
Medical offices
Campgrounds & RV parks
Local service businesses

What these businesses have in common: a real reputation their website hasn't caught up with yet.

Transparent pricing

A focused website refresh

Flat rate. All services included. No surprises.

What's included

  • Fully built updated website
  • Mobile-friendly layout
  • Up to 5 simple pages
  • Contact and location details
  • Google Maps integration
  • One full revision round
  • Basic launch support
  • 30 days of small fixes

Not included

These are real add-ons if needed — not hidden upsells.

  • Full rebrand
  • Custom photography
  • Ecommerce
  • Online ordering
  • Booking systems
  • Heavy copywriting
  • Complex integrations
  • Unlimited revisions

About Gustavo

Built from the road, for businesses rooted in their communities.

I'm Gustavo, a web developer who travels full-time and spends time in all types of cities across the country. One thing I keep noticing is that many great local businesses have loyal customers, strong reputations, and years of real-world trust — but their websites do not always reflect that. I built this service to offer those businesses a practical way to get a better online first impression without a big agency project.

I travel, but your business is the focus.

Questions

Questions, answered.

Get in touch

Want me to take a look at your site?

Send your current website and I'll let you know whether it is a good fit for a focused website refresh.

Or email directly:

gustavo@studiomagpie.io

No commitment, no deposit. Just tell me about your business and what's on your mind.