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Websites for Chicago contractors and trades.
Plumbers, HVAC techs, electricians, roofers, landscapers, painters and remodelers: your customers find you on their phone, usually when something just broke. I build websites that turn that search into a phone call.
What every trade website needs
These are the five things I check first on any contractor's site, and the five things every site I build has on the first screen or close to it:
- A call button at the top. One tap from any page, not a number someone has to copy and paste.
- What you do and where, in the headline. "Furnace repair in Park Ridge" tells a visitor (and Google) far more than "Welcome to our website."
- The towns you serve. Listed plainly, so people know you'll come to them.
- Real photos of your work. Your trucks, your crew, your jobs. Stock photos don't win jobs.
- Real reviews on the page. First name, town and the job you did, from actual customers.
Packages and prices
One setup fee and one monthly price. No long contracts: after launch it's month to month, cancel any time with 30 days' notice by email. The monthly plan covers hosting and basic technical maintenance.
| Package | Price | Best for | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $399 setup + $49/mo | Solo operators just getting online | 1 to 3 pages, tap-to-call, contact form, Google Maps and hours. Ready in 5 to 7 business days. |
| Local Growth | $699 setup + $99/mo | HVAC, painters, landscapers, remodelers | Up to 5 pages with a work gallery, local SEO setup (Google Business Profile link, LocalBusiness schema, Search Console), online booking and quote form, reviews section. 10 to 14 business days. |
| Premium | $1,199 setup + $149/mo | Shops that want a fully custom site | Up to 8 pages, fully custom design, all copy written for you, full on-page SEO, advanced booking, speed tuning, monthly reporting. 3 to 4 weeks. |
Turnaround starts once I have your content. Full details are on the packages section of the homepage.
Want to keep climbing on Google after launch? Add the Local SEO Plan for $299 a month: Google Business Profile upkeep, review requests, a new local service or town page every month, directory listings and a monthly report. Month to month, no ranking guarantees.
See the kind of site I build
These are example sites for made-up businesses, built to show what yours could look like. They're labeled as fictional on every page.
How it works
- Free call. We talk about your business, your towns and the jobs you want more of.
- Build. I build the site myself. You review it and ask for changes (1 to 3 rounds depending on the package).
- Launch. Your site goes live and your monthly plan starts.
Who builds it
I'm Frank. I spent years in sales before I started Frank's Web Studio, and I build every site myself here in Chicago. You talk directly to the person building your site, not an account manager. Sales taught me that a website is a salesperson: it has to say what you do fast, make calling you easy and show proof.
Questions contractors ask
Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. After launch your plan runs month to month, and you can cancel any time with 30 days' notice by email. The setup fee is non-refundable once design work begins.
Who owns my website?
You do. Once your account is paid in full, the design and content made for your business are yours. Your logo, photos and text are always yours, and your domain is registered in your name whenever possible.
What does the monthly fee cover?
Hosting and basic technical maintenance, plus a set number of small content updates each month (3 on Starter, 6 on Local Growth, 10 on Premium).
How fast can my site be live?
Starter takes 5 to 7 business days, Local Growth 10 to 14, and Premium 3 to 4 weeks, counted from when I have your content.
I already have a website. Can you redo it?
Yes. Book a free call and I'll look at your current site on a phone and tell you what I'd change first.
Will this get me to the top of Google?
No one can honestly guarantee a ranking. Local Growth and Premium include the setup that helps you show up for local searches: your Google Business Profile link, LocalBusiness schema and Search Console. Showing up in the map results also depends on your Google Business Profile, your reviews and how close you are to the person searching. The $299/month Local SEO Plan is the ongoing work on all of that.
Want one for your business?
Read what a small business website costs in Chicago, or skip ahead and talk to me.
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