Web Design That Actually Brings Customers In
We build custom websites for small businesses across St. Petersburg, Tampa, and the entire Bay area. You see the finished site before spending a dime. Love it? $99/mo covers everything.
Your website is your first impression. Make it count.
Here is what happens every single day in St. Petersburg. A homeowner needs their roof patched after a storm. A couple visiting from Ohio wants the best brunch spot near Beach Drive. Someone on 4th Street is searching for a barber who can get them in today. They all do the same thing: pull out their phone and Google it.
If your business does not have a website, or if your website looks like it was built ten years ago, you are losing those customers to the competitor down the street who invested in their online presence. It is that simple.
We started St Pete Sites because we kept seeing the same problem. Local businesses in the Grand Central District, in Kenwood, along Central Avenue, down in Gulfport, everywhere across Pinellas County were either paying $5,000 or more for a mediocre website, or they were trying to piece something together on Wix or Squarespace and ending up with something that looked like a school project.
Neither option made sense to us. So we built a different model. We design and develop your website for free, let you see the finished product, and only charge you if you love it. If you do, it is $99 per month with a 12-month commitment. That covers hosting, security, updates, and ongoing support. No surprises.
Every site we build is custom. Not a template. Not a drag-and-drop theme with your logo swapped in. We write the code, choose the fonts, set the colors, and structure everything so it looks sharp and loads fast on any device. And because we build with modern frameworks rather than bloated platforms like WordPress, our sites consistently score above 90 on Google PageSpeed.
What We Build
Websites built for the way people actually browse
Every business is different. A roofer needs something different than a restaurant. Here is what we build, and who it is for.
Service Business Sites
Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, pressure washers, landscapers. Clean layout with service areas, pricing transparency, and a clear call to action. These sites are built to turn Google searchers into booked jobs.
Restaurant & Cafe Sites
Menus that are easy to read on a phone, online ordering links, embedded maps, hours that are always current. We have built sites for spots along Central Ave and the EDGE District that look as good as the food tastes.
Contractor & Trades Sites
Roofing, painting, flooring, remodeling. Photo galleries that show your best work, service area maps, license information, and reviews. Built to win trust before the phone even rings.
Retail & E-Commerce
Product pages, shopping carts, inventory management. Whether you are selling handmade goods at the Saturday Morning Market or running a full online store, we build sites that make buying easy.
Professional Services
Lawyers, accountants, consultants, real estate agents. Polished, credible websites that communicate expertise. Appointment booking, testimonials, and case studies baked in.
Health & Wellness
Gyms, yoga studios, salons, spas, chiropractors. Class schedules, booking integrations, before-and-after galleries. We have worked with businesses near Crescent Lake and throughout downtown St. Pete.
Do not see your industry? We have built sites for pet groomers, window tinters, mobile detailers, tutors, and more. Text us and we will figure it out together.
Our Process
How we go from text message to live website
No 47-page proposals. No six-week timelines. Just a fast, honest process that respects your time.
You text us about your business
Send us a text at 941-504-2078. Tell us what your business does, what you like (and do not like) about your current site if you have one, and any inspiration you have seen. That is all we need to get started. No forms to fill out, no scheduled calls. Just a conversation.
We do the research
Before we touch a single pixel, we look at your competitors, your market, and the keywords your customers are actually searching. If you are a contractor in Seminole, we are not just building a pretty page. We are building something that shows up when someone Googles "roof repair Seminole FL." This research shapes everything from the page structure to the words we write.
Design and development
We build your site from scratch. Custom layout, hand-picked typography, colors that match your brand, and copy that speaks to your customers. Every site is mobile-first because over 75% of local searches happen on phones. We do not use WordPress, Wix, or any template builder. The result is a site that loads in under two seconds and actually impresses people.
You review it (for free)
Here is where we are different. You see the fully finished website before you pay a single dollar. We send you a preview link and walk you through everything. Want the header bigger? Different photos? New section? We make unlimited revisions until you are genuinely happy with it. If you decide it is not for you, no hard feelings. You owe nothing.
Go live
Once you approve the design, we connect your domain (or buy one for you), set up SSL security, configure your email, and push everything live. Your site is online and ready for customers, usually within 24 hours of approval.
Ongoing support and updates
Your $99 per month does not just cover hosting. Need to change your hours for the holidays? Text us. Got new photos from a job site? Send them over. Want to add a whole new service page? We handle it. You will never have to log into a confusing backend or figure out how to update your own site.
Transparent Pricing
The $99/mo model, explained
12-month commitment. No setup fees. No hidden costs.
Get Your Free WebsiteMost web design agencies in the Tampa Bay area charge somewhere between $3,000 and $10,000 upfront for a basic small business website. Then they tack on $50 to $150 per month for hosting and maybe a few minor updates. If you want anything changed six months later, that is another invoice.
We think that model is broken. A pizza shop on 9th Street South should not have to drop five grand just to have a website that shows their menu and hours. A pressure washing company in Pinellas Park should not have to choose between paying rent and having a professional online presence.
So here is how ours works instead:
You are not paying $99 for hosting alone. You are paying for an ongoing relationship with someone who cares about whether your site is working for you. When Google changes their algorithm, we update your site. When you get a new service truck wrapped and want fresh photos on the homepage, you text us and it is done by end of day.
There is no cheaper way to get a legitimately custom website with ongoing support. And if you find one that is actually custom (not a template with your logo slapped on), we would love to hear about it.
Why Local Matters
Your web designer should know your market
You can hire a web design company from anywhere. There are agencies in New York, freelancers in the Philippines, and AI tools that will spit out a five-page website in thirty seconds. So why does it matter that we are in St. Petersburg?
Because local knowledge is a competitive advantage. When we build a website for a roofing company, we know that mentioning storm damage repair matters more here than in, say, Denver. When we write content for a restaurant, we reference the Saturday Morning Market, the Dali Museum crowd, the foot traffic along Beach Drive, because those are the people you are trying to reach.
We understand the neighborhoods. We know that Old Northeast has a different vibe than Disston Heights. We know that a business in the Warehouse Arts District is marketing to a different customer than one in Tierra Verde. That local context shows up in the design choices we make, the copy we write, and the SEO strategy we build around your site.
And honestly? It is just easier when your web designer is a 15-minute drive away. We have grabbed coffee with clients at Bandit, walked through site revisions at Black Crow, and dropped off business cards at the St. Pete Chamber office on 1st Avenue. You can text us, call us, or meet up in person. Try doing that with a freelancer three time zones away.
We serve the entire Tampa Bay region. If your business is in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, or Bradenton, we already know your market and your customers. That head start matters more than most people realize.
What Actually Works
The difference between a website that looks good and one that works
A lot of businesses in the Tampa Bay area have websites that look fine on the surface but do absolutely nothing to bring in customers. They load slowly, they are not optimized for mobile, the content is generic, and Google has no idea what the business actually does or where it is located.
Here is what separates a website that sits there from one that actually generates calls and bookings:
Speed matters more than you think
Google has confirmed that page speed is a ranking factor. If your site takes more than three seconds to load, over half your visitors leave before seeing anything. Our sites load in under two seconds. We achieve this by writing clean code, optimizing every image, and hosting on modern infrastructure instead of shared servers that are packed with thousands of other sites.
Mobile-first is not optional
In the Tampa Bay DMA, over 75% of local business searches happen on phones. If your site is not designed for mobile first, you are giving the majority of your potential customers a bad experience. We design for the phone screen first, then scale up for tablets and desktops. Every element is touch-friendly, every font is readable without zooming, and every button is big enough to tap.
Content needs to be specific and local
Generic content does not rank. If your roofing website says "we serve the greater metro area" without mentioning St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, or Pinellas Park by name, Google does not know where to show you. We write content that naturally mentions the cities, neighborhoods, and landmarks your customers recognize. That is not keyword stuffing. It is just talking about your business the way your customers would.
SEO is baked in, not bolted on
Every site we build includes proper title tags, meta descriptions, header hierarchy, schema markup, XML sitemaps, and clean URL structures. These are the fundamentals that tell search engines what your business is, where you are, and what you do. Most template builders either skip these entirely or make you install a plugin that half-works. We do it right from the start.
Clear calls to action
Your website has one job: get people to contact you. That means your phone number, your text link, or your booking button needs to be visible on every section of the page. Not buried in the footer. Not hidden behind a "contact us" page that takes three clicks to reach. Every site we build puts your primary call to action front and center.
Recent Work
Websites we have built for local businesses
Every one of these sites was designed from scratch, optimized for search, and launched at $99 per month.
Web design services across Tampa Bay
We work with businesses throughout the region. Click your city to learn more about how we help local businesses in your area.
A website is just the starting line
Having a great website is essential, but it is not the whole picture. If nobody can find it, it is just a really nice business card that nobody sees.
That is where our SEO services come in. Every website we build already includes the basics: clean code, proper meta tags, fast load times, schema markup. But if you want to seriously compete for local rankings, there is deeper work involved.
Google Business Profile optimization. Local citation building across dozens of directories. Monthly content creation targeting the exact keywords your customers search. Review management. Backlink strategy. These are the things that move you from page three to the local map pack, which is where the real traffic lives.
For businesses that are ready to grow, we offer dedicated SEO packages starting at $300 per month. You get monthly reporting, clear data on what is working, and a strategy built specifically around your market. No vanity metrics. Just more phone calls and more customers walking through your door.
Whether you are a St. Petersburg business trying to rank in the local pack or a Tampa company looking to dominate your niche, we have the tools and the local expertise to make it happen.
FAQ
Questions we get asked all the time
How much does web design cost in St. Petersburg?
At St Pete Sites, it is $99 per month. That includes custom design, hosting, SSL, SEO setup, and ongoing support. There are no large upfront costs. Many agencies in the Tampa Bay area charge $3,000 to $10,000 upfront for a comparable site, then add monthly hosting fees on top of that. Our model flips that on its head.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most sites are designed and ready for your review within three to five business days. Simpler one-page sites can be done even faster. Once you approve the design, we typically go live within 24 hours. The whole process from first text to live website is usually about a week.
Do I own my website?
You own all of your content, images, and copy. The website is hosted and maintained as part of your monthly subscription. If you ever decide to leave, we will export your content and help you transition to another platform. We are not going to hold your business hostage.
Do you build websites on WordPress?
No, and that is intentional. We build with modern frameworks like Next.js that are significantly faster, more secure, and better for SEO than WordPress. WordPress sites require constant plugin updates and are frequent targets for hackers. Nearly 90% of hacked websites run on WordPress. Our sites load faster, rank better, and do not need a dozen plugins just to function.
Can you help with SEO after building my website?
Absolutely. Every website we build already includes foundational SEO: proper meta tags, schema markup, fast load times, and mobile optimization. For businesses that want to rank higher and get more local traffic, we offer dedicated SEO services starting at $300 per month. That includes Google Business Profile optimization, content creation, citation building, and monthly performance reports.
What if I do not like the design?
Then you do not pay. We build your site before you spend anything. If you do not like it, you owe zero dollars. During the design phase, we offer unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied. We have never had a client walk away unhappy, but the option is always there.
Do you work with businesses outside of St. Petersburg?
Yes. While we are based in St. Pete and serve the entire Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, and Bradenton, we also work with businesses across Florida and nationwide. Everything is handled digitally. We have clients in Kentucky, Texas, and beyond. Location is never a barrier.
What is included in the $99 per month?
Everything. Custom website design, fast hosting, SSL security, daily backups, mobile optimization, basic SEO setup, ongoing content updates, Google Analytics, domain setup, and priority support via text or email. There are no hidden fees, no surprise charges, and no "extra" for things that should be standard.
Can I update my website myself?
You do not need to. Just text us any change you want and we handle it, usually the same day. No login portals, no confusing dashboards, no watching YouTube tutorials on how to resize an image. Want updated hours? New photos? A completely new page? Send a text and it is done. That is what the $99 is for.
Ready to see what your new website looks like?
One text gets the ball rolling. We design it, you review it, and you only pay if you love it. No risk, no obligation.