Website design in Ann Arbor

Web design for Ann Arbor businesses from $750

We create websites that generate inquiries for businesses in Ann Arbor. Fast, mobile-friendly and built around what you need your website to do.

  • Five-page website, live in two weeks
  • Unlimited revisions until you approve
  • Mobile-friendly, fast-loading and set up for local search in Ann Arbor
  • You own your website, with no hosting lock-in

Get a free homepage design

We design your new homepage within 3 business days.

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    Delivered in 2 weeks

    Unlimited revisions

    You own your website

    No hosting lock-in

    Ann Arbor is a university town with a very sharp customer

    The University of Michigan employs more than 37,000 people in Washtenaw County, and Michigan Medicine, the VA hospital, Toyota’s research center and Domino’s headquarters add thousands more. Add the students, the researchers and the startup founders, and Ann Arbor has some of the most demanding web users in the Midwest. They notice a slow page, a broken form or an out-of-date menu, and they quietly move on to the next result.

    That same crowd spends heavily at local businesses. Students alone spend tens of millions a month off campus, football Saturdays fill every restaurant downtown, and new staff arrive every August looking for a dentist, a mechanic, a realtor and a place to eat. Most of them find you on a phone before they ever walk down Main Street or into Kerrytown.

    We design websites for Ann Arbor small businesses from $750, live in two weeks, with unlimited revisions until you approve every page. We are not an Ann Arbor web design agency with an office on State Street. We work with Washtenaw County owners by phone and video, and we design your homepage free first, so you see the work before you spend anything.

    Get a free homepage design

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    Small business owner standing in her café
    37,400+people employed by the University of Michigan in Washtenaw County, by far the area’s largest employer
    $296 mspent by U-M with Washtenaw County businesses in fiscal year 2025
    $20 m+spent each month by Ann Arbor students at off-campus restaurants

    Sources: Ann Arbor SPARK, Top Regional Employers (annarborusa.org, updated 2026); University of Michigan Office of Government Relations, Community Facts and Figures (govrel.umich.edu, FY2025 data).

    A website built for people who read the fine print

    Ann Arbor customers research before they buy. Many are professors, engineers, doctors and grad students, and they want facts, not slogans. Your website has to load fast, answer real questions and make the next step obvious.

    • Fast, accessible pages that work on any phone or laptop
    • Plain answers on prices, hours, parking and policies
    • Online booking or ordering for busy schedules
    • A layout that handles football weekends and the August rush
    • WordPress editing, so you can change hours and menus yourself
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    Kerrytown Table (734) 555-0128

    Seasonal Michigan cooking, a short walk from campus

    Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch near the Kerrytown Farmers Market. Order pickup online or book a table before the game-day rush.

    Book a tableOrder pickup
    ★ 4.8 from 340 reviewsVegetarian and gluten-free menuPrivate dining for 30

    Sample homepage we might design for an Ann Arbor restaurant.

    Website design for Ann Arbor’s small businesses

    These are the Ann Arbor businesses that most often need a new website or a redesign, and each one wins customers in its own way.

    Small business owner standing in her café
    Restaurants, cafes and bars
    Roofer carrying shingles across a residential roof
    Contractors and home services
    Customer browsing a local business website on a smartphone
    Clinics, startups and professional services

    Restaurants, cafes and bars

    Main Street, Kerrytown and South University compete for students, staff and visitors, and football weekends can double a week’s trade. A restaurant website needs a mobile menu that’s always current, clear hours, online ordering or reservations and a page for catering and private events.

    • Mobile menu
    • Online ordering
    • Catering and events page

    Contractors and home services

    Ann Arbor’s older homes in Burns Park, the Old West Side and Water Hill need careful renovation, and new builds in Pittsfield and Scio Townships keep crews busy. A contractor website should show real projects, list your Michigan license and insurance and make estimate requests quick on a phone.

    • Project galleries
    • License and insurance details
    • Free estimate form

    Dentists, therapists and health practices

    With Michigan Medicine and Trinity Health nearby, healthcare is a big part of local life, and private practices compete for patients who move here for work or school. A practice website should list services, insurance and hours, introduce providers and offer online appointment requests.

    • Insurance information
    • Online appointment requests
    • Provider bios

    Law firms and attorneys

    Ann Arbor attorneys handle everything from student tenant disputes to estate planning, employment cases and startup contracts. A law firm website in Ann Arbor MI should explain each practice area clearly, introduce the lawyers and offer a confidential way to ask for a consultation.

    • Practice area pages
    • Attorney bios
    • Confidential contact form

    Startups, consultants and tech services

    Ann Arbor produces a steady flow of software, life science and engineering startups, plus the consultants and agencies that serve them. Early on, you need a credible site that explains the product, shows the team and collects demo requests, without paying for a big custom build.

    • Product and service pages
    • Team page
    • Demo request form

    Property managers and realtors

    Thousands of students, residents and new university staff look for housing every year. Rental and real estate websites need clear listings, application steps, neighborhood guides for areas like Lower Town and North Campus, and contact forms that sort tenants, owners and buyers.

    • Listings pages
    • Online applications
    • Neighborhood guides

    See your new Ann Arbor homepage before you pay anything. We’ll design it free.

    Get a free homepage design

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    Ann Arbor web design services

    We design, build and look after websites for Ann Arbor businesses like restaurants, contractors and dentists. Pick what you need now and add the rest later.

    Custom website design in Ann Arbor

    Every page is designed for your business and your Ann Arbor customers, from the first headline to the contact form. It works on every phone, loads fast and starts at $750 for five pages, live in two weeks.

    See custom design details

    WordPress website design

    WordPress keeps your site easy to update and easy to move. We set it up with only the plugins it needs, hand you the login, and you own everything we build.

    See WordPress design details

    Website redesign for Ann Arbor businesses

    Already have a website that looks dated or brings in no calls? We redesign it, keep the content and pages that work, and redirect old addresses so you keep the Google rankings you already have.

    See website redesign details

    Ecommerce website design

    For Ann Arbor shops that want to sell online, we build WooCommerce stores on WordPress with secure checkout, shipping and local pickup. You get a fixed quote before any work starts.

    See ecommerce design details

    Local SEO services in Ann Arbor, MI

    A new website is the start. Our local SEO plan, from $499 a month, keeps your Google Business Profile active, improves your pages, keeps your listings consistent and adds content and links over time.

    See local SEO plans

    Website maintenance and hosting

    Plans from $49 a month cover hosting, SSL, daily backups, updates and security monitoring, plus small edits. No contract, and you keep your website if you cancel.

    See maintenance plans
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    What website design costs in Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor website design quotes range widely. A student or freelance website designer may charge a few hundred dollars, while an established Ann Arbor web design agency often quotes five figures. Here’s roughly what each option looks like.

    Website builderFreelance web designerWeb design agencyCrazy Media Design
    Typical cost$20–$50 a month$500–$3,000$3,000–$15,000+From $750, five pages
    Who does the workYou doVaries a lotA team, often outsourcedWe design and build it for you
    Time to launchWeeks of evenings2–8 weeks1–3 monthsTwo weeks
    You own itNo, it stays on the platformUsuallyNot alwaysYes, from day one
    Set up for GoogleBasicSometimesUsually, at extra costIncluded

    Ranges are typical market prices for small business websites, not quotes from specific Ann Arbor companies.

    Affordable website design in Ann Arbor doesn’t have to mean a generic template. Our starting package is a custom five-page WordPress website from $750, designed around your business and your customers. Online stores, larger sites and more custom website development are quoted upfront, so you know the full price before we start.

    Six questions to ask any Ann Arbor web designer

    Whether you hire us, one of the web design companies in Ann Arbor or a freelancer from campus, get clear answers to these before you pay a deposit.

    Who owns the website when it’s finished?It should be you. With us, it’s yours once it’s paid for.
    Am I locked into your hosting?You shouldn’t be. We’ll host it if you want, or set it up anywhere you choose.
    Can I see live websites you’ve built?Screenshots aren’t enough. Visit ours: GetLostForever.com, SeniorCare.Services and ExtensionCosts.co.uk.
    Who writes the words and finds the photos?Agree this upfront. We send simple guides and use free stock images where needed.
    Is it built for Google from day one?It should be, not sold as an extra. Titles, structure, speed and a sitemap are included.
    What if I already have a website?A redesign is often quicker than you’d think. We keep your domain and anything that already ranks.

    Set up to show up in Ann Arbor searches

    People in Washtenaw County search by neighborhood and town: “brunch Kerrytown”, “dentist Saline” or “roofer Ypsilanti”. Google reads your website and your Google Business Profile together, so we set up both. No one can promise a ranking, but every site we build starts with these foundations.

    • A separate page for each service you offer
    • The Ann Arbor neighborhoods and Washtenaw County towns you serve
    • Fast, responsive pages and a clean sitemap
    • Help with your Google Business Profile, hours and reviews
    • Clear headings and image descriptions so pages are easy to read and accessible

    Areas we serve in and around Ann Arbor

    We work with owners across Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan by phone and video.

    Ann Arbor

    • Downtown
    • Main Street
    • Kerrytown
    • State Street
    • South University
    • Old West Side
    • Burns Park
    • Water Hill
    • Lower Town
    • North Campus
    • Arbor Hills
    • Briarwood

    Washtenaw County

    • Ypsilanti
    • Saline
    • Dexter
    • Chelsea
    • Pittsfield Township
    • Scio Township
    • Ann Arbor Township
    • Superior Township
    • Whitmore Lake
    • Milan
    • Manchester

    Further out

    • Brighton
    • Canton
    • Plymouth
    • Novi
    • Jackson
    • Tecumseh
    • Belleville

    See your new homepage first. Pay nothing unless you love it.

    Tell us about your Ann Arbor business and we’ll design a new homepage within 3 business days. It’s free, with no obligation and no card details. If you like it, we build the full five-page website from $750.

    Get my free homepage design

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    1. Tell us about your businessA two-minute form: your trade, your area and what you want customers to do.
    2. Get your free homepage designWe send you a preview within 3 business days.
    3. Decide with zero pressureLove it? We build the full site. Not for you? No follow-up sales calls.
    4. Go live in two weeksUnlimited revisions until you approve, then your website launches.

    Ann Arbor web design questions

    How are you different from other Ann Arbor web design companies?

    Most Ann Arbor web design agencies want a deposit and a signed proposal before you see a design. We design your homepage first, free, within 3 business days. The full five-page website starts at $750, launches in about two weeks and belongs to you. We work remotely by phone and video and don’t claim an Ann Arbor office.

    Do you handle website development and maintenance after launch?

    Yes. We usually build on WordPress, so you can change text, photos and hours yourself. Maintenance plans start at $49 a month and include hosting, updates, backups and security. The $99 Growth plan adds more edits, Google Business Profile updates and a monthly report. You’re free to host anywhere you like.

    Can you build an ecommerce website for my Ann Arbor business?

    Yes. We build online stores for Ann Arbor shops, bakeries, coffee roasters, bookstores and maize-and-blue gift brands, with secure checkout, shipping rules and local pickup. An online store needs more setup than a five-page site, so we quote it upfront after a short call, before any work begins.

    Do you offer web design packages?

    Yes. Our starting package is a custom five-page website from $750, with unlimited revisions and launch in about two weeks. Every package includes the SEO basics: page titles, service pages, speed work, a sitemap and Google Business Profile guidance. Larger sites, booking systems and online stores are quoted upfront.

    Is the free homepage design really free?

    Yes. There’s no payment, no card details and no contract. Tell us about your Ann Arbor business and we send a homepage design within 3 business days. If you like it, we build the rest of the website. If you don’t, you owe nothing and we won’t keep chasing you.

    How long does a website take?

    Most five-page sites go live about two weeks after you approve the homepage design. The main factor is how quickly we get your photos, menus or service details. If you want to launch before move-in week in late August or before football season, tell us the date and we’ll plan the schedule around it.

    Will my website show up on Google in Ann Arbor?

    Every site includes the basics Google looks for: clear titles, a page for each service, area pages, fast responsive pages and a sitemap. We also help set up your Google Business Profile. No honest Ann Arbor website designer can guarantee rankings, and you should be careful with anyone who does.

    My current website is built on Drupal. Can you move it to WordPress?

    Yes. Some older Ann Arbor websites were built on Drupal, often by a university contact or a past agency, and owners find them hard to update. We move your pages, images and important URLs to WordPress, set up redirects to protect your Google traffic and show you how to make your own edits.

    Can you help my startup get a professional website fast?

    Yes. Many Ann Arbor founders need a credible site for investors, hires and first customers long before they can afford a big agency build. We can launch a clean five-page site with product, team and contact pages in about two weeks, then add to it as the company grows.

    Do you work with businesses in Ypsilanti, Saline and Dexter?

    Yes. We work with owners anywhere in Washtenaw County and the wider Detroit area. Everything happens by phone and video, so your town doesn’t change the price or the timeline. If you serve several towns, such as Chelsea, Pittsfield Township and Ypsilanti, we can add a page for each one.

    Does this sound familiar?

    Is your website costing you customers in Ann Arbor?

    Uninterested visitors

    People visit your site, but none of them turn into appointments. Your website isn’t engaging them or giving them a reason to get in touch.

    Plagued with issues

    Your site loads slowly, sometimes fails to notify you of inquiries, and looks unappealing on phones, tablets and desktops.

    Zero organic visibility

    Your Ann Arbor competitors fill the Google results, while your site doesn’t appear when customers search for what you offer.

    It shouldn’t be this way. Your website should be a great representation of your brand. When it isn’t, you make the wrong impression or simply aren’t remembered. You need a Ann Arbor website design agency that builds a site that fits your brand and that your customers love. Get that right, and results follow.

    Our approach

    We design websites that are memorable and conversion-optimized

    Your website is your salesperson. It should look smart and professional, and it should turn visitors into booked appointments.

    Building a website for the first time without experience often leads to the same problems: weak design, confusing navigation, poor security and low search visibility. All of these hold back inquiries and growth for businesses in Ann Arbor. Your website needs a solid foundation and clear positioning to become your most valuable asset rather than a liability.

    Building a website is easy. Crafting one that converts is a science.

    Built around your goal

    We start with what you need the website to do

    On your free call we learn about your business and what you want to achieve, then plan every page around it.

    Launching or growing a business

    A professional site that explains what you do, builds trust with customers in Ann Arbor and makes it easy to contact you.

    Running a promotion

    Running an offer or a campaign? We build pages around it so visitors know exactly what to do next.

    Replacing an old website

    Keep what works, fix what doesn’t, and get a modern site that’s easy to update yourself.

    Built in, every time

    All our Ann Arbor websites follow best practices

    Conversion optimized

    Every design uses proven techniques that turn visitors into customers, so your website pays for itself over time.

    Google optimized

    Your site is optimized with keywords for people searching in Ann Arbor, following local SEO best practice: sitemaps, image names, URLs, metadata, headings and more.

    Quick loading time

    A slow site loses customers in Ann Arbor before they read a word. We test page speed before handover to make sure yours loads fast.

    Mobile optimized

    Most people browse on their phones, so we design mobile-first, while keeping your site sharp on desktops and tablets.

    Clear calls to action

    Without a clear next step, visitors get confused and leave. Every page tells them exactly what to do, whether that’s calling, booking or filling in a form.

    After-sales support

    Once your site is live, we’re one email away for any support you need. Depending on what’s involved, we may charge a small fee.

    Client stories

    Hear it from business owners we’ve built for

    Jason Lohoff, Master Rooter
    Hassan Bazzi

    Recent work

    Websites we’ve built

    GetLostForever.com homepage, a Nepal trekking and adventure travel website designed by Crazy Media Design

    Adventure travel · Nepal treks

    GetLostForever.com

    A content-rich travel website for people planning treks and adventures in Nepal, with destination guides, trip ideas and a simple “Plan my trip” enquiry flow, built to be found on Google and turn readers into enquiries.

    • Custom design and branding
    • Trip planning and enquiry flow
    • SEO-focused content structure
    • Fast and mobile-friendly

    How it works

    Our web design process for Ann Arbor businesses

    Phase I · Onboarding

    Free homepage design

    Tell us about your business and we design your homepage free within 3 business days, with no obligation. You also get simple guides to help you collect content for your Ann Arbor audience, and we hop on a call if we need to dig deeper.

    Phase II · Mock-up

    Design and review

    Love your homepage? We design your service, about and contact pages next, reviewing each with you and collecting feedback along the way.

    Phase III · Final build

    Build and optimize

    We build your site with SEO best practice, using keywords for Ann Arbor throughout your pages, and optimize it so it loads quickly.

    Phase IV · Go live

    Launch in two weeks

    After our quality checklist and your approval, we launch your site on your preferred host. Your Ann Arbor customers can learn about your services and send inquiries, and you get notified.

    Simple pricing

    One clear price. No surprises.

    All packages include

    $750

    Starting price for five pages. Need more? We’ll quote upfront on your call.

    • A custom website designed for your business, not a template
    • Live in two weeks, with unlimited revisions until you approve
    • Looks great and loads fast on phones, where most Ann Arbor customers will find you
    • Set up to rank on Google for Ann Arbor searches, including Google Maps
    • Enquiry form that sends leads straight to your inbox
    • English, Spanish or both
    • Secure (padlock in the browser) and connected to Google Analytics, so you see who visits
    • A blog, so you can add news and offers yourself
    • Welcome email series
    • You own your website, with no hosting lock-in
    • Stock photos included (premium photos extra)

    Want us to look after it after launch? Maintenance plans start at $49 a month, hosting included. See maintenance plans

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    Govind Rai, founder of Crazy Media Design

    Who you’ll work with

    Hi, I’m Govind. You’ll work with me.

    I help local business owners get websites that look professional and bring in inquiries, without the agency runaround.

    When you book a call, you’ll talk to me about your business and what you need. Then we build it, and keep refining until you’re happy.

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    FAQs

    Web design in Ann Arbor: your questions answered

    How much does web design cost in Ann Arbor?

    Our five-page websites for Ann Arbor businesses start at $750. The final price depends on the number of pages, the features you need and how much content there is. Larger sites with more complex functionality take more time, so we’ll give you a clear, fixed quote on your free call before any work starts.

    How long does it take to build a website for my Ann Arbor business?

    Your website is delivered in two weeks. A larger or more complex site can take a little longer, and we’ll tell you upfront on your call. Revisions after delivery depend on how quickly you get feedback to us.

    Do you work with businesses in Ann Arbor?

    Yes. We work with business owners in Ann Arbor by video call, so there’s no need to meet in person. You get the same process, the same two-week delivery and unlimited revisions.

    Will my website rank on Google in Ann Arbor?

    Your website will follow Google’s SEO best practices, with local keywords for Ann Arbor, a sitemap, metadata and optimized headings. No one can honestly guarantee a #1 ranking. To climb higher for competitive Ann Arbor searches in your niche, you’ll need ongoing SEO after launch.

    What platform is the site built on?

    We build on WordPress unless you request otherwise. It’s one of the most popular content management systems, and it’s easy for you to update yourself.

    Who will own the website?

    You will. Once the website is paid for, it’s yours. We can host it with the provider of your choice, or you can hire us to maintain and manage it on a monthly retainer.

    What if I don’t like the design?

    You get unlimited revisions until you approve it. We keep refining until you’re happy.

    Can you host my website?

    Yes. We offer hosting on our WordPress-optimized server for an additional cost. If you decide to host somewhere else at any point, we’ll help you move. We won’t lock you in.

    Can I buy a domain from you?

    No, we don’t sell domains. You’ll need to buy one from a reputable domain provider, and we’ll help you connect it.

    Do you offer logo design?

    We’re not a logo design company. If you need one, we can arrange a freelancer to design it for an extra cost.

    What is a web design company?

    A web design company plans, designs and builds websites around your niche and your goals. A good one creates a site that looks professional, is easy to use and helps you get found on search engines.

    Ready for a website that works for your Ann Arbor business?

    Book a free, no-obligation call. We’ll learn what you need and tell you exactly what it will cost.

    No obligation. Don’t love it? You don’t pay a thing.

    Get a free homepage design