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Web Design
Built to Grow Your Business
Your website should do more than prove your business exists. It should help the right customers find you, understand what you offer, trust your business, and take the next step.
1330 Creative Marketing provides strategic web design for businesses in Cody, Powell, and across the Bighorn Basin. Every website is built around your brand, your customers, and the services you want to sell. We combine professional design with persuasive copy, search engine optimization, lead tracking, secure hosting, and ongoing support to create a website that actively supports your business.
This is the foundation your other marketing needs to work. When someone discovers you through Google, social media, an advertisement, or a referral, your website is often where they decide whether to call you or keep looking.
Web Design Drives Everything
Your Website Is the Foundation of Your Marketing
Almost every marketing channel eventually leads people back to your website.
A potential customer may see one of your Facebook ads and visit your website before completing the form. Someone may hear your name from a friend and search for your business. A customer may click a link in an email or scan a QR code on a printed piece.
Your website is where those separate moments come together.
A strong website gives customers a central place to understand your services, see your work, read reviews, and contact you. It also gives your advertising campaigns better destinations, gives Google useful pages to index, and provides the tracking needed to understand where leads originate.
When the website is weak, the rest of your marketing has to work harder. You can pay for traffic and still lose the customer because the site is confusing, outdated, slow, or missing the information they need.
Our web design process starts with the role your website needs to play in your business. Then we build the structure, message, and tracking around that purpose.
More Than a Pretty Digital Brochure
A beautiful website can still fail to produce business.
Some websites look impressive but leave customers wondering what the company actually does. Others show every service on one page, offer no meaningful proof, and hide the contact button at the bottom. They function as digital brochures when they should function as sales tools.
We design websites to guide potential customers through a decision.
The page should quickly confirm that they are in the right place. It should explain the outcome your service provides and answer the questions that might prevent someone from contacting you. It should provide enough evidence to build confidence and make the next step obvious.
The goal is a website that helps generate qualified inquiries while giving your team a professional tool to support sales.
Web Design Built Around Your Brand
Your website should feel like your business.
We use your existing branding as the visual foundation for the site, including your logo, colors, fonts, photography, and overall style. We also look at how your business communicates and what your customers expect from a company in your industry.
If your brand needs refinement, we can identify what is missing before the website is built. That could mean creating a clearer visual system, improving the way your services are described, or arranging Professional Photography so the website features your actual people and work.
Real photography can make a substantial difference for a local business. Customers want to see who they may hire, what the work looks like, and whether the business feels credible. Strong images can support your website, social media, advertising, and printed materials at the same time.
Every design decision should help your business communicate more clearly. Your branding gives the website its identity. The strategy gives it a job.
Included in Our Web Designs
Build a Website That Works for Your Business
SEO Copywriting
You should not have to deliver a folder of finished website copy before a project can begin. We write the core copy based on your business, services, customers, and goals.
The writing is structured to help customers understand what you provide while giving search engines clear information about each page. We keep the language useful and readable instead of stuffing pages with awkward keyword phrases.
Keyword Research
We research how people search for your services and how those searches relate to buying intent. That research helps us decide which pages the website needs, how services should be organized, and what language customers are likely to recognize.
A phrase with high search volume is not automatically valuable. We also consider whether the searcher fits your customer base and whether the service is something your business wants to grow.
SEO-Ready Website Structure
Search engine optimization begins with the structure of the website.
Important services need enough information to stand on their own. Pages need descriptive titles and clear headings. Internal links should help people move between related topics. Search engines need to be able to crawl the site and understand how its pages connect.
We build those fundamentals into the website from the beginning. Ongoing Search Engine Marketing can then expand your visibility through consistent content and continued optimization.
Images and Visual Content
We can use appropriate images supplied by your business or licensed stock photography where it fits. We optimize website images for quality and performance.
If your business needs original images, professional photography can be added to the project. Real photos are especially valuable when customers choose a business based on trust, craftsmanship, location, or personal service.
Mobile Optimization
Many customers will experience your website on a phone before they ever see it on a desktop computer.
Every website is built to work across common screen sizes. We make sure text remains readable, buttons are usable, and forms are practical to complete on mobile devices. We also consider how quickly someone can call, request information, or find the details they need.
Mobile optimization supports customer experience and prevents the website from losing inquiries simply because someone visited from a smaller screen.
Lead Forms + Calls To Action
A website should give visitors a clear next step.
Depending on your business, that may be requesting a quote, scheduling a consultation, calling the office, or sending a detailed inquiry. We place those opportunities where they make sense in the customer’s journey.
Forms can collect the information your team needs to respond effectively. Existing calendars or CRM systems can also be connected when applicable. More advanced marketing automation is quoted separately when the workflow requires it.
Analytics and Search Console
Every website includes Google Analytics and Google Search Console setup.
These tools help us see how people find the website, which pages attract visits, and what visitors do after arriving. We can also review search queries, indexing issues, and the pages gaining visibility in Google.
When your lead and sales systems are properly connected, we can go beyond traffic and identify which marketing sources contribute to inquiries and revenue.
Professional Company Email
Your website package includes professional company email using your domain, such as you@yourcompany.com.
A domain-based email address helps your business look established and keeps customer communication connected to your company’s identity. We handle the initial setup so your website and professional email work together from launch.
Schema, Sitemap, and Indexing
We include foundational structured data where appropriate, create a sitemap, and make sure the completed website can be submitted for indexing.
These technical elements help search engines access and interpret the site. They support the website’s search foundation, although no agency can guarantee a specific ranking.
Fully Managed Hosting and Security
We handle the hosting and technical management so you do not have to become your own website administrator.
Your website includes secure hosting, SSL protection, backups, software updates, and routine security management. We monitor the technical foundation and address issues within the scope of your plan.
Security requires ongoing attention because websites, plugins, and online threats continue to change. Keeping the website managed reduces the chance that essential maintenance gets ignored while you focus on running the business.
Our Web Design Process
What Web Design Looks Like at 1330
1. Business and Website Discovery
We begin with your business goals. We discuss the services you provide, the customers you want, and how leads currently reach you. We also identify the website’s practical requirements, including forms, calendars, existing tools, professional email, and any content that needs to move from the old site. This gives the project a clear direction before design begins.
2. Research and Planning
We research your market, competitors, keywords, and customer expectations. Then we create the page structure. Each page receives a clear role in the overall website. The plan accounts for the services you want to sell now and the content your business may add later. This stage prevents the design from becoming a collection of attractive sections without a strategy behind them.
3. Copywriting and Content Preparation
We write the website copy around your customers’ questions and the outcomes your services provide. We also organize your reviews, photos, project examples, and other supporting material. If important content is missing, we identify what needs to be collected or created. The copy and structure are developed together so the design supports the message.
4. Design and Development
We design the website around your brand and build it for real-world use. The layout guides visitors through the content while keeping important actions visible. We develop the pages, forms, mobile layouts, internal links, and technical elements included in your package. You will have an opportunity to review the work and request revisions according to your selected plan.
5. Testing and Launch
Before launch, we test the website across common devices and check the forms, links, navigation, and major functions. We set up analytics and Search Console, review the SEO fundamentals, connect your domain, and complete the launch process. Existing website URLs are considered carefully so valuable pages are not casually discarded during the transition.
6. Support and Continued Growth
Your website can continue developing after launch. Each package includes a defined period of launch support. Ongoing website support is available if you want us to manage updates, add new content, or continue improving performance.
Web Design Pricing
Create A Foundation You Can Build On
Every website package includes SEO copywriting, keyword research, foundational schema, Analytics and Search Console setup, mobile optimization, a lead form, images, sitemap creation, and indexing work.
Website Starter
$ 500 One Time
- Five pages
- One primary service market
- One lead form
- One revision
For new or small businesses that need a professional website to establish credibility and begin attracting customers through search.
Local Business
$ 1500 One Time
- Up to eight pages
- Semi-custom design
- Individual service pages
- Blog setup
- Two revisions
- 30 days of launch support
For established local businesses that want individual service pages and stronger visibility across their market.
Growth Website
$ 3000 One Time
- Up to 12 pages
- Fully Custom Design
- Competitor & Positioning Research
- Expanded Service or Location Coverage
- Blog Set Up
- Unlimited Revisions
- One Complete Campaign Funnel
- 45 Days of Launch Support
For growing businesses that need broader search coverage and dedicated pages that turn traffic into qualified leads.
Market Leader Website
$ 5000 One Time
- Unlimited Pages
- Fully Custom Design
- Unlimited Service & Location Coverage
- Competitor & Positioning Research
- Three Complete Campaign Funnels
- Unlimited Revisions
- 90 Days of Launch Support
- Blog Set Up + First 10 Blog Posts
For established businesses ready to lead their market with a strategic website covering every major service and location.
The final scope and investment are confirmed before work begins. Domain registration, advanced integrations, extensive content migration, and marketing automation may require additional costs depending on the project.
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Web Design FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need to write the website copy?
No. SEO copywriting is included. We learn about your business, services, customers, and goals, then write the core website copy for you. You will review the content for accuracy before launch.
Is hosting included?
Yes. Your website is fully managed and hosted by 1330 Creative Marketing. We handle the technical environment, backups, updates, SSL protection, and routine security management.
Is professional company email included?
Yes. We include the setup of domain-based company email so your business can use an address such as you@yourcompany.com. We’ll confirm the accounts and configuration needed during the project.
Will my website work on mobile phones?
Yes. Every website is optimized for mobile devices and common screen sizes. We test navigation, forms, buttons, and key content before launch.
Will my website be optimized for Google?
Yes. Every website includes foundational SEO work such as keyword research, SEO copywriting, page titles, headings, internal links, schema where appropriate, a sitemap, and indexing setup.
SEO continues after launch. Businesses that want to expand their search visibility can add ongoing content and optimization through our Search Engine Marketing service.
Can you connect my CRM or appointment calendar?
We can connect an existing CRM or calendar when the tools support the necessary integration. Simple connections may fit within the website scope. Custom workflows or advanced automation are quoted separately.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. We can rebuild an outdated or underperforming website while preserving useful content and considering the search visibility its existing pages may have earned.
Can I update the website myself?
That depends on how you want the website managed. We can provide access where appropriate, or you can hand ongoing updates to us. We’ll explain the arrangement before launch.
Do you provide ongoing website support?
Yes. Every package includes a specified period of launch support. Ongoing management is available for businesses that want continued updates, technical maintenance, or new pages.
How long does web design take?
The timeline depends on the package, the complexity of the website, and how quickly required information is provided. Larger projects include more strategy and custom work, so their schedules are confirmed during planning.
Do you guarantee that my website will rank first on Google?
No responsible web designer can guarantee a first-place ranking. We build the website using strong SEO fundamentals and give it a structure that can support continued search growth.
Can you track whether the website generates revenue?
Yes. We can track website forms, calls, bookings, and other important actions when the proper tools are available. Connecting those leads to specific revenue also depends on your sales records. We’ll build the clearest tracking system your website and business process can support.
What happens to my current website during the rebuild?
Your existing website can remain live while the new one is developed. Before launch, we review the pages and URLs that need to be preserved or redirected. Then we coordinate the transition to minimize disruption.
Big Horn Basin Values. Bright Possibilities.
Let’s Build What’s Next
Whether you’re launching something new or ready to take your marketing further, we’re here to help you make it happen.
