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Small-businesswebsitesbuilttoearntrustandgenerateleads

I design, build, repair, and improve websites for businesses in Rockford, Freeport, Durand, Davis, and nearby communities. You work directly with me, see the price before the project starts, and own the finished work.

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Packages

Three simple options, transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no agency overhead. Pick the package that fits your business, see the price upfront, and own the finished site.

$447

Starter Presence

One conversion-focused page, mobile responsive, contact form, basic SEO and local business structured data, accessibility baseline, analytics setup, one revision round.

$447 build + $37/month hosting and support

$797

Local Growth

Up to five core pages, keyword and competitor mapping, local SEO foundations, conversion tracking, Google Business Profile alignment, two revision rounds, launch and indexation checks.

$797 build + $67/month hosting and support

$1,497

Lead Engine

Up to ten pages, custom conversion plan, service and service-area architecture, original copy collaboration, technical SEO and structured data, performance and accessibility QA, three revision rounds, 30-day post-launch review.

$1,497 build + $97/month hosting and support

Website examples

See what your website could look like

These are full clickable sample websites built for real industries — not templates. Click any one to look around.

Restaurant

Menu, reservations, photo gallery, and location info.

Landscaping

Service packages, project gallery, seasonal tips, and free quote form.

HVAC

Financing calculator, service areas, seasonal promotions, and booking form.

Auto Repair

VIN lookup, service menu, customer reviews, and appointment scheduling.

Real Estate

Property listings, agent profiles, search filters, and contact form.

Salon

Service menu, stylist bios, photo gallery, and online booking.

Example projects

Illustrative website examples by industry

Sample project walkthroughs showing the structure, features, and technical approach for different industries. These are illustrative examples, not real client projects.

Landscaping website example

A 5-page Gatsby site structure for a landscaping company — service pages, project gallery, quote form, local SEO foundations. Illustrative example, not a real client.

Restaurant website example

An illustrative example of a WordPress-to-Gatsby rebuild for a restaurant — mobile-first menu, working reservation form, and accessibility upgrades. Not a real client project.

HVAC website example

A 7-page service area website structure for an HVAC company — service pages, financing calculator, seasonal promotions, and service area architecture. Illustrative example, not a real client.

Why direct-to-developer

Work directly with the person building your site

No account managers, no handoffs, no agency overhead. You talk to me, I do the work, and you see real progress.

No agency handoff

The person you talk to is the person who builds your site. No sales rep forwarding messages to a developer who never heard your goals.

Transparent pricing

You see the price before the project starts. No surprise invoices, no scope creep charges, no retainer traps. 50% deposit, 50% on launch.

You own everything

The code, content, domain, and hosting are all yours. If you ever want to leave, I help you migrate at no extra charge. No vendor lock-in.

Services

What I can help with

From new builds to repairs to local SEO, I cover the full range of website work a small business needs.

New website design

Conversion-focused websites built for your business, mobile-ready, SEO-ready, with contact forms and schema markup.

Website redesign

Update an outdated site with a modern, fast, accessible rebuild that keeps your content and improves your search visibility.

Local SEO

Google Business Profile setup, local search optimization, schema markup, and content restructuring so people in your area can find you.

Website repair

Fix broken layouts, slow pages, outdated content, deployment issues, and broken forms on existing sites.

Accessibility

WCAG 2.2 AA compliance checks, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, contrast fixes, and form label corrections.

Website care plans

Ongoing updates, backups, uptime monitoring, security checks, and content changes. No long-term commitment. Website care plans are month-to-month. Every website project still uses a written service agreement and scope of work.

Process

From first call to live site

A clear, simple process with no surprises. You see progress at every step.

1

Free consultation

We talk about your business, what the site needs to do, and what's currently broken. I tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.

2

Design and build

I build a fast, mobile-ready site for your business. You see real progress, not radio silence. Revision rounds included so the final site matches what you actually want.

3

Launch and support

I launch your site, set up hosting, and handle updates. 24-hour response times, 30-day warranty after launch. Monthly support is month-to-month — no long-term commitment.

Service area

Northwest Illinois and Southern Wisconsin

I serve small businesses across the region. Find your city below for local-specific information.

FAQ

Common questions about websites

Straight answers to the questions small business owners ask most.

How much does a website cost?

Starter sites begin at $447 for the build and $37/month for hosting and support. Growth sites start at $797. See the full pricing breakdown.

How long does it take?

Starter sites typically take 14 days. Growth sites run 3-4 weeks. I give you a specific timeline during the free consultation.

Do I own my website?

Yes. The code, content, and domain are all yours. If you ever want to leave, I help you migrate at no extra charge.

Can you fix my existing website?

Yes. Site refreshes start at $597, or I can work hourly at $65/hour with a 1-hour minimum.

About the developer

Who builds your website

I'm Bradley Matera — a web developer in Durand, Illinois. Here's what backs up the work.

AWS Cloud Support Intern

Completed a 6-month internship at Amazon Web Services on the Cloud Support Engineer team. Hands-on experience troubleshooting real customer infrastructure issues across AWS services.

Full Sail University student

Currently pursuing a degree in Web Development at Full Sail University. Coursework covers front-end, back-end, databases, and deployment — not just theory.

Real projects, not tutorials

I build real applications — an interactive Pokédex with 151 entries, a car-matching app, a JWT CTF lab, WebGPU demos. Every project has source code you can inspect.

Next step

Get a free website plan

Call (608) 313-5373 or send a message through the contact page. I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit for your project.

Free 5-point website review

One-page review covering clarity, mobile usability, speed, local search, and the most important next step. No obligation, no sales pressure.

For developers and recruiters

If you are a recruiter or developer evaluating my technical work, case studies, code, and verified credentials live on the recruiter hub.

Latest writing

Keep exploring

Curious about the process behind these projects?

The blog breaks down what I learn from each build—architecture decisions, accessibility wins, and what I'd improve next time.

Skim the latest posts below or dive into the archives to see how each project has evolved. I include code snippets, diagrams, and checklists so you can reuse the patterns in your own work.