Website Design and Development

Small businesses need websites that actually deliver on their potential. And that’s exactly what we help you build.

At El Toro Web Designs, our web designers create custom website designs that incorporate your business’s branding, utilize modern design principles and styles, and are responsive for all screen sizes. We create custom sites that drive more calls, bookings, online sales, or store visits – whichever matter to you.

Our web design services for small businesses start with getting to know what sets your company apart, and what you want to achieve. We then use those insights to build a website that works for you, and only you.

Bespoke Website Designs

Your small business deserves only the best. This is why we work together with you to deliver you a website that is appropriate for your business and helps you accomplish your business goals. Our professional web designers take your design ideas, information about your business, and media files to deliver you a beautiful website that helps accomplish your desired goal(s), whether that’s increasing inquiries, online purchases, brand recognition, or physical visits to your location.

Works On All Devices

Too often, a website will look nice on desktop, but on your phone it’s confusing to use or looks unprofessional. Ever tried to check store hours on your phone and couldn’t find them? Frustrating, right? Too many websites still have problems on mobile:

  • Tiny text you have to zoom in to read
  • Menus that don’t open properly
  • Some elements are squished together and others are way too far apart
  • Photos and buttons overlapping with each other
  • Pages that take forever to load
  • Contact forms that are too hard to fill out on a small screen

Our web design services for small businesses ensure that your site works and looks great no matter what device someone uses. Whether they find you on a phone, tablet, or computer, they’ll have a smooth experience that makes them want to stick around.

Built for Google Rankings

Google uses “mobile-first indexing” when ranking search results. That’s because how your site performs on phones, like loading quickly and being easy to navigate, directly affects how Google sees you. And that, in turn, affects where you show up in search results.

Our website design agency creates sites that Google loves:

  • Pages that load quickly and meet the standards for Google Core Web Vitals
  • Clean, organized code that search engines can easily read
  • Responsive layouts that work on any screen
  • Content that’s structured and easy to follow, with clear headings

When you rank well locally, your business shows up first when people in your area search for what you offer.

Speed Really Does Matter

A slow website is a customer lost. Research shows that if your pages take longer than three seconds to load, about half your visitors just leave. Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. That’s why we focus on speed from day one. That means we skip the heavy templates and bloated page builders that some agencies rely on. We build streamlined sites that load quickly and keep visitors engaged. That turns browsers into potential customers who have the chance to learn about your business.

Common Questions About Web Design

How long does it take to build a custom website for a small business?

Our small business web design services typically take 4-6 weeks from start to finish. That includes the initial consultation, design phase, content writing, development, and testing. Larger sites or those with special features may take a bit longer. We’ll give you a timeline at the start of your project.

What makes a good small business website?

A good small business website loads fast, utilizes proper design principles on all devices, clearly shows what you offer and what makes you unique, and makes it easy for customers to contact you. And, most importantly, it helps you achieve your business goals! It should also be easy to update and secure from hackers. That’s what our local website design service delivers.

Do I need to provide content for my new website?

We can work with what you have, or write it all for you. Some clients provide all their content, while others need help with writing and images. We can help you figure out what content works best, edit what you provide, or create fresh content for you. During the initial stage of our project, we’ll figure out the best gameplan.

Will my website work well on phones?

Yes. Every website we build is fully responsive. That means it’ll automatically adjust to look great and work well on any device – phones, tablets, or computers. We test on multiple devices before launch to ensure everything works perfectly.

Can you help with existing websites?

We can definitely rebuild existing websites, but only in rare situations will we make changes to an existing site that was made by you or your previous web developer. This helps ensure that we protect our own time and that we deliver the best results for you and your business.

Do you provide ongoing support after launch?

We offer monthly hosting and maintenance packages to keep your site secure, up-to-date, and performing well. This includes security monitoring, software updates, content changes, automated backups, and performance optimization. Many clients find this valuable for maintaining their investment.

Why Choose A Local Web Designer

  • When you work with a local website design agency, you’re just a short walk, drive, or public transport ride away.
  • You can have face-to-face meetings when you need them. That means we understand your local market conditions and customer preferences inside out.
  • We can respond quickly to those urgent changes that can make or break your business.
  • By working with a local agency, you’re also supporting your local economy.

And that’s where our real investment begins.

We build relationships with the small businesses we work with. We’re invested in seeing them succeed. And when they do, that strengthens our whole community. That’s why we do what we do.

How We’ll Work Together

Our Process

  • Step 1
    Learn About Your Business

    We send out a questionnaire for you to talk about your business, products and services, goals for your new site, and any design requests you may have. Want to chat in person? We’re happy to meet up.

  • Step 2
    Design

    We create a first draft of a full design (for all screens) and go through it with you so that you can request any changes until you’re 100% satisfied with the final design.

  • Step 3
    Development and Launch

    We turn your approved design into reality! After we’re done coding and building your custom site, you’ll receive a demo link to view the final product. It’s now time to launch!