“Alec did a great job building my new website for my dog training business. He is friendly, easy to work with, and worked incredibly quickly. I am very pleased with his work and his rates are very fair.”waggingrightsdogtraining.com
Websites that make local brandsimpossible to ignore.
Frontstage creates premium, mobile-first websites for brands that need their digital presence to look established, feel memorable, and convert with more confidence.
“Working with Alec and Frontstage Web Design was one of the best decisions I made for my business. From the very beginning, he took the time to understand my vision, brand, and goals, and then brought everything to life in a way that exceeded my expectations.”fourabowl.com
“They did AMAZING! No later than 2 hours after giving the green light, Alec had a mockup that looked better than what I could do in a month. If you're looking for a highly effective communicator and a professional/talented website designer, look no further.”gavinjosephband.com
“Alec did an awesome job revamping our website!”homesteadrefillery.com
“Thanks to Alec, my e-commerce website has a cart and my product page is all cleaned up. I was struggling to set up the last pieces of the site and Frontstage Web Design made it all come together for my small business.”Beverly's Facebook recommendation
Sites I've built.
A straightforward list of recent sites, each with a live link, the business context, and the kind of work that went into it.
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01
South Side Chicago country band website
Gavin Joseph Band
Turns local venue traffic into clearer live-show discovery and booking inquiries.
- Live Show Booking
- Mobile Web Design
- Band Promotion
02
Morris refillery and sustainable retail website
Homestead Refillery
Gives the shop a cleaner online presence for customers checking the mission, store details, products, and ways to visit.
- Retail Website
- Local SEO Foundation
- Mobile Refresh
03
Payment processing website for a local merchant services team
E&M Payment Solutions
Makes the offer feel more credible and direct for business owners comparing payment processing, equipment, and support.
- Merchant Services
- Lead Generation
- Conversion Copy
04
Channahon acai bowl and smoothie shop website
Four-A-Bowl
Pairs a lifestyle-led homepage with a clear signature menu so visitors can feel the brand fast and plan a visit without friction.
- Restaurant Website
- Menu UX
- Local Visit CTA
05
Dog training website for a local training business
Wagging Rights Dog Training
Organizes training services, contact paths, reviews, and owner resources so dog owners can find the right next step quickly.
- Service Pages
- Lead Capture
- Local SEO
06
Oak Forest neighborhood pub and event website
Lawlor's Bar 111
Makes hours, menu details, events, private parties, and local pub information easier to scan from a phone.
- Restaurant Website
- Event Info
- Mobile Polish
Website services.
Clean, mobile-friendly sites for local businesses that need to look more polished, explain what they do, and make it easier for customers to reach out.
- 01Website DesignLanding pages and multi-page websites built to look sharper, read clearly on phones, and make the next step obvious.
- 02SEOLocal search cleanup for page titles, headings, keywords, image text, and the basics that help a site show up cleaner.
- 03AEOAnswer engine optimization that helps AI tools and search assistants understand who you are, what you offer, and why you are credible.
- 04Website AuditA straightforward review that points out what feels weak, confusing, outdated, or hard to trust, plus what to fix first.
- 05MaintenanceLight monthly support for hosting, small edits, upkeep, and the little site updates that should not sit untouched.
Built for local customers.
I build websites around how people nearby actually choose a business: quick searches, phone visits, referrals, reviews, and clear next steps.
- 01
Local search context
Pages can support searches around Minooka, Channahon, Joliet, Shorewood, Lockport, and nearby towns without sounding forced.
- 02
A real local feel
The site should feel like the business people know in person, not a recycled template that could belong anywhere.
- 03
Built for quick decisions
Most local customers check from a phone, so services, proof, hours, location, and contact options need to be easy to scan.
- 04
Easy to contact
The goal is to make it simple for someone nearby to call, message, request a quote, book, or plan a visit.
Simple website packages
Clear entry points for small businesses that want the site handled without walking into a huge agency quote.
50% upfront
Most website projects start with 50% upfront and the rest due before launch. A premium landing page can start with a $150 deposit.
| Package | Details | Price | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Premium landing page | A polished one-page site for a strong first impression. | $400 | Contact me |
| 02Two-page website | A focused two-page site with stronger structure, copy, and proof. | $700 | Contact me |
| 03Multi-page website | Separate pages for services, about, contact, galleries, locations, and more. | $1,000+ | Contact me |
| 04Hosting and small edits | Ongoing hosting support and light updates after launch. | $50+/month |
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If you want to work together, send over the basics and I'll get back to you by email.
Tell me what the business is, what kind of site you need, and how many pages you're thinking about.
Expect a clear reply, a sharper sense of scope, and a clean next step.