Grand River Web Co.
Web design for the Grand Rapids area

I build websites for Grand Rapids businesses that don't have one yet.

Plumbers, mechanics, contractors, shops. I'll set up a clean site that works on phones, then host it and keep it updated for you. Most sites are done in about a week, and if you need something changed, just text me.

  • ~1 weekfrom your info to live site
  • $500 + $75/moto build it, then to run it
  • Freesample before you pay
Work

Sites I've built

Click any of these to look around. Try them on your phone too, since that's how most of your customers will see your site.

GrowAI home page on a laptop
GrowAI home page on a phone
Live business

GrowAI

This is my own business. It sells indoor plant monitors and has a full online store, customer accounts and a help section.

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Riverbend Plumbing example site on a laptop
Riverbend Plumbing example site on a phone
Example design

Riverbend Plumbing

An example plumber's site. The emergency number is right at the top, and it lists services with starting prices, the towns they cover, reviews and a quote form.

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Cedar Hill Auto Repair example site on a laptop
Cedar Hill Auto Repair example site on a phone
Example design

Cedar Hill Auto Repair

An example auto shop site, with prices for common jobs, the makes they work on, shop hours and a form to book an appointment.

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Included

What every site comes with

All of this is standard. You don't have to pick from a list of extras.

  • Works on phonesLooks good on phones, tablets and computers.
  • Tap-to-call buttonCustomers can call you straight from the site.
  • Contact formMessages from the site go straight to your email.
  • Google basicsYour services and the towns you work in are written so people searching nearby can find you.
  • Hosting and securityI take care of the hosting, the security certificate (the little padlock) and renewing your web address.
  • Changes each monthText me new hours, prices or photos and I'll update the site.
How it works

Usually about a week from start to finish

  1. Quick phone call

    About 15 minutes. You tell me what you do, where you work and what customers usually call you about.

    Day 1
  2. Send me your info

    Your logo, some photos, your services and hours. I'll send you a short form for it. If you don't have photos, I can use stock photos.

    Days 1–3
  3. Look it over and go live

    I text you a preview link. Tell me what to change, I'll fix it, and then the site goes live on your own web address.

    Around day 7
Pricing

What it costs

Website setup and monthly care

$500one-time setup
$75per month
  • A 3–5 page site: home, services, about, gallery, contact
  • Tap-to-call button and a contact form to your email
  • Hosting, SSL security and domain renewal
  • Up to 30 minutes of changes every month
  • I get an alert if your site ever goes down
  • Cancel with 30 days' notice
Get a free sample first

Show up on Google Maps +$150 one-time

I'll set up and verify your Google Business Profile and link it to your site, so you show up when people search on Maps.

See it before you pay

I'll make a free sample of your homepage first. You don't pay anything unless you like it and want to move forward.

You own your web address

Your domain is registered in your name, so it's yours even if you stop working with me.

Questions

Common questions

I already have a Facebook page. Why do I need a website?

Facebook is fine, but most people look on Google first, and Facebook pages don't show up well there. A website gets you into those search results with your number and hours right there. It also makes your business look more established.

Do I have to learn how to edit it?

No. Just text or email me what you want changed, like new hours or a new photo, and I'll take care of it, usually within a day or two.

What do I need to give you?

Your business name, phone number, services, the towns you cover, your hours, and some photos if you have them. I'll send you a short form so you don't have to think about it.

How do I pay?

You pay half the setup fee ($250) to get started and the other half when the site is ready to go live. The $75 monthly fee starts once the site is live and is due at the start of each month.

What if I want to cancel?

Just give me 30 days' notice. The standard plan doesn't lock you into a contract, and your domain stays in your name.

What's the free sample?

I'll put together a quick version of your homepage with your business name and services, then text you the link. If you like it, we keep going. If not, you don't owe me anything.

The owner of Grand River Web Co.
About

About me

I started Grand River Web Co. because a lot of good local businesses still don't have a website, and they're missing out on meaningful business because of it. Most of them don't have time to build one or deal with the upkeep, so I do it for them.

I build every site myself, and I'm the one you talk to when you call or text. I also built and run my own online business, GrowAI, so I know what goes into keeping a website up and running.

Contact

Want to see what your site could look like?

Send me your business name and I'll make you a free sample homepage, usually within a day. I'll text it to you, or email it if you'd rather.

Call or text(734) 838-8450
Areas I coverGrand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker & Grandville
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