“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.
Premium web design for local businesses that need 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
“I recently had my website all reconstructed by this company. They did fantastic! Very easy to work with, quick response, and reasonably priced. Couldn't be happier with outcome. Truly appreciate the work! Thank you.”Collin Fleming's Google review
“Has a great experience and would definitely recommend!”kidventureworld.com
“Frontstage created an amazing website for the band and we are thrilled with the results! Excellent communication and attention to detail. Highly recommend!”Mr. Lucky and his Orchestra of Tomorrow's Facebook review
“Alex was incredible to work with. He saw my vision and made it come to life. He was patient with me as I tried new ideas, had excellent communication skills, and made sure it wasn’t just another website but somewhere my clients could go to feel seen. I’d recommend him and this company every single time to help make websites!”Megan Arseneau Schutzbach's Google review
“Working with Alec and Frontstage Web Design has been a great experience. His ability to understand my vision for a new website—and what it needed to communicate and accomplish—was outstanding. He provides options for hosting, maintenance, and other services, then lets you choose what makes the most sense for your business rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all solution. Throughout the project, Alec was highly responsive to questions and change requests. After the website launched, he continued to support it and make adjustments as needed rather than simply launching it and moving on. That ongoing attention made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I'll definitely be using Alec for future website updates and projects, and I highly recommend his services.”em-payments.com
Sites I’ve built.
Local businesses, different needs. See how I’ve brought their services, personality, and customer experience into their websites.
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Automotive & marine detailing · Channahon
C&C Detailing
A website redesign that brings the services, real detailing work, and quote request into one clear path.


Açaí bowls & smoothies · Channahon
Four-A-Bowl
The shop’s personality, a menu worth exploring, and the details customers need before visiting.


Dog training · St. Charles
Wagging Rights Dog Training
Training choices, trainer profiles, and client reviews connected to a free evaluation.
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.
- Website DesignLanding pages and multi-page websites built to look sharper, read clearly on phones, and make the next step obvious.
- SEOLocal SEO and AI search optimization for clearer page titles, useful answers, stronger structure, and accurate business details.
- Website AuditA straightforward review that points out what feels weak, confusing, outdated, or hard to trust, plus what to fix first.
- MaintenanceLight monthly support for hosting, small edits, upkeep, and the little site updates that should not sit untouched.
Simple website packages
Clear starting points for small businesses that want the site handled without walking into a huge agency quote.
50%
upfront
All website projects start with 50% upfront and the rest due before launch.
Starter Website
A straightforward site using a proven layout system and the copy and photos you provide.
$500
- Mobile optimization
- Contact form
- Basic on-page SEO
- One revision round
Online Store
A focused Shopify store for businesses that already have their products, copy, and photos ready.
$1,000
- Shopify theme setup
- Up to 10 products
- Payment setup
- Basic shipping and tax settings
Shopify plan, paid apps, product photography, and larger catalogs are separate.
Discuss your storeCustom Website
For businesses that need an original visual direction, more content planning, or functionality beyond a standard build.
Starting at
$1,250+
- Original design direction
- Five or more pages
- Stronger content strategy
- Additional revisions
Advanced Projects
For projects where the work extends beyond a standard marketing website.
Custom quote
- Large or custom ecommerce
- Memberships or gated content
- Complicated functionality
- Substantial copywriting
Platform Redesigns
Redesigns for existing WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, Wix, and similar websites that need a cleaner structure and stronger visual direction.
Custom quote
- Keep your existing platform
- Cleaner page structure
- Mobile layout improvements
- Content and navigation cleanup
Hosting and small edits
$50+/month
The first month of hosting is free with a website launch, followed by ongoing support and light updates.
See maintenance supportNot sure which package fits? Compare the full scope of each option.
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For help planning the scope, read our website cost guide and advice on how many pages your business needs.
Based around Minooka & Channahon
Web design for your part of town.
Local businesses. Familiar places. Websites built to help your neighbors find you, trust you, and get in touch.
Explore all locationsAnd across Chicagoland.
Frequently asked questions.
Straight answers to the questions that usually come up before a website project starts.
How long does a website take?
Timing depends on the page count, how ready the content is, and the amount of feedback involved. After I review the project details, I will confirm the scope and a realistic launch window by email.
Do I need to provide the writing and photos?
Send what you already have. I can help organize the copy and point out what is still needed, but the final wording and imagery will be reviewed with you before launch.
Is hosting included?
The first month of hosting is free with a website launch. After that, ongoing hosting, upkeep, and light edits are available through maintenance starting at $50 per month.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. I can rebuild an existing site with a cleaner structure, stronger mobile experience, and a more polished visual direction while preserving the business information that still matters.
How do payments work?
Most website projects begin with 50% upfront and the remaining balance is due before launch.
Send me an email
Tell me a little about your business and what you have in mind. I'll get back to you by email to talk through the next steps.
Coming from a website audit or package? Those details will already be filled in for you.