Industry · Local business

Website Design and Local SEO for Local Businesses

Local customers decide fast. They search, compare a few results, check your reviews and either call or walk in. We build fast websites and connect them with Google Ads, Search Console, Analytics and your Google Business Profile, so more of those searches turn into customers.

Who we helpShops, studios, tour operators and service businesses
ServicesWebsite design, local SEO, Google Ads, reviews
PlatformWordPress, WooCommerce, Webflow, Wix or Squarespace
StartA free homepage concept
Local business website design for Galleria On Third frame shop in New York
4.9 from 314Google reviews for a client
Grade A98% GTmetrix speed
01The challenge

What local customers check before they call

  • Speed. Most local searches happen on a phone. A slow site loses the visit before it loads.
  • Reviews. Your Google rating is often the first thing people see, so it should appear on your website too.
  • Clear next step. Call, get directions or book, in one tap.
  • Showing up on page one. If you are on page two for your main searches, most customers never see you.
02Proof

Results from local business clients

Every number below comes from our case studies, with the source shown on each case study page.

4.9★Google rating from 314 reviews for Galleria On ThirdBusiness Profile
98%GTmetrix performance score, Grade AGTmetrix
716Ad clicks in 30 days for the same shopGoogle Ads
Page oneBelize tour operator moved from page two to page oneSearch Console
03What we build

One system that brings customers in

Website

Fast, mobile first website

A clean site that loads quickly, shows your work and makes calling, booking or visiting easy.

Local SEO

Local search optimization

Pages, titles and structure for the searches your customers use, plus Google Business Profile support.

Google Ads

Google Ads management

Campaigns that reach people searching right now, tracked properly so you know what each visit costs.

Reviews

Reviews and reputation

Your best reviews shown on your website, so the next customer sees them before they decide.

04Case studies
05Process

How we work with local businesses

  1. Discovery call

    A focused conversation about your services, your buyers and the questions they ask before they reach out.

  2. Free homepage concept

    We design your new homepage before you commit, so you can see the direction, the message and the look first.

  3. Full page design

    Once the concept is approved, we design the remaining pages with the same system and one clear next step on each.

  4. Build and SEO setup

    We build on the platform that fits you, WordPress, Webflow, Framer, Wix, Squarespace or a custom Node.js site, set up titles, schema, Search Console and analytics, and test on every screen size.

  5. Launch and support

    You can edit text and images yourself after launch, and we stay on hand for SEO, Google Ads and LinkedIn when you are ready.

Typical timeline

A typical schedule for a website project. The exact timing depends on how quickly content and feedback come in.

W1W2W3W4
Discovery call
Free homepage concept
Full page design
Build and SEO setup
Launch and testing
06Questions

Local business website questions

Do you work with businesses outside New York?

Yes. We work with local businesses across the US and internationally, including a tour operator in Belize.

Can you manage our Google Ads too?

Yes. We set up and manage Google Ads with proper conversion tracking, as shown in the Galleria On Third case study.

Can you help us get more Google reviews?

We help you show your reviews on your website and make it easy for happy customers to leave new ones.

Can we sell products online?

Yes. We build stores with WooCommerce when you need online sales.

Do I need to pay before I see a design?

No. We design your homepage first, free. If you love it, we build the rest. If not, you owe nothing.

Want more customers from Google?

Book a free call and we will show you exactly what to fix first on your website and Google profile.

Imtiaz Ahmed, founder of Design Fly 24
Written byImtiaz Ahmed, founder of Design Fly 24

Imtiaz has spent about seven years designing websites, SEO and LinkedIn brands for consultants, safety experts and specialist firms. He leads every project personally. Read his story.