What should a website for a Bend small business do?
It should show a visitor what you do, which towns you serve and how to reach you within a few seconds, and it should work well on a phone. WildRun builds new sites as part of a $1,000 launch package, which also sets up business email, a phone number and, if your business qualifies, a Google Business Profile. Provider fees are separate. Redesigns of existing sites start at $1,500.
What a small business website needs
Most people visiting a local business site want one of a few things. They want to know if you do the work, if you serve their area, and how to reach you. A good site makes those answers easy to find.
- A clear first screen. What you do and where you do it, in plain words, before anyone has to scroll.
- Easy contact on a phone. A number people can tap to call, and a short form.
- Your real services. Say what you actually do, and what you don’t.
- The towns you serve. Written in the text of the page, so people and search engines can read them.
- Real details. Your hours, your own photos and, for contractors, your license information.
- Fast loading. A slow page loses people who are searching on a phone.
Details that matter in Central Oregon
A site for a Bend business has a few jobs that a generic template won’t think about.
- Say which towns you really serve. Someone in Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver or La Pine wants to know you’ll come to them. Name those towns if it’s true, and leave them out if it isn’t.
- Keep seasonal hours current. If your hours or services change between summer and ski season, your site and your Google profile should say the same thing.
- Remember people searching from out of town. Visitors and second-home owners may not know the area, so a plain description of where you are helps.
- Show your Oregon license number if you’re a contractor. Many customers look it up. Oregon also has rules about license numbers in contractor ads, so check the Construction Contractors Board’s current requirements.
New websites
WildRun builds new websites as part of a launch package for new Central Oregon businesses. It’s one-time setup at one fixed price, confirmed in writing before work starts. Your business must already be registered.
- A website of up to five pages that works on phones, on your own web address (domain), written for your business. Hosting is included for the first year.
- A Google Business Profile, created or claimed, with Google’s verification started. Google requires in-person contact with customers, so we check that you qualify first.
- Business email at your own domain.
- A local business phone number that forwards to your cell, with voicemail.
It’s set up within a week of getting your details, and you review everything before it goes live. The domain, email and phone are in your name. You get two rounds of changes before launch and 30 days of small fixes after it.
The package doesn’t cover logo and brand design, online stores, booking systems or custom software, business registration, licensing, legal or tax advice, sending texts from the business number, paid advertising or ongoing SEO. You can read the full package details.
Website redesigns
If your site is out of date, hard to use on a phone or no longer says what you do, we can rebuild it. Redesigns start at $1,500 for up to five pages, and you get a fixed quote in writing before work starts.
- A new, phone-friendly design, with your words rewritten where they need it and your own photos.
- Your old page addresses redirected to the new ones, so existing links keep working and you don’t throw away what Google already knows about your site.
- Your domain stays yours. Hosting is included for the first year.
- Two rounds of changes before launch and 30 days of small fixes after it.
Redesigns take about two weeks once we have your logins, words and photos. Redesigns don’t include logo design, online stores, booking systems or ongoing SEO.
Not sure you need a new site? Start with our free visibility audit. It reviews your site and your Google presence and lists what to work on first, and a few fixes may be all you need.
How to choose a web designer in Bend
Whoever you hire, ask these questions before you pay.
- Who owns the domain and the site? The domain should be in your name. Ask what happens if you stop working together.
- What will I pay every month or year? Get hosting, domain, email and any maintenance fees in writing.
- Can I change things myself? Find out how you’d update your hours or services, and what it costs if someone else has to do it.
- Who writes the words? Text written about your actual business does more than a template with your name dropped in.
- Do you promise rankings? Nobody can guarantee them, so treat that promise as a warning.
What affects the cost of a website
Website prices vary widely because the work varies. The main things that change the price are how many pages you need, who writes the text, whether you need custom design, and whether you need features like an online store or booking system. Ongoing costs matter too, including your domain, hosting and email.
Ours is simple. A new site comes in the $1,000 launch package, and redesigns start at $1,500 for up to five pages. Extra pages are $150 each. Hosting is included for the first year, then $15 a month. Updates after the first 30 days are $75 an hour, and we tell you the cost before we start. Domain, email and phone provider fees are separate, and we list them before you decide.
A website alone won’t get you found
A new website doesn’t bring customers by itself. For local searches, your Google Business Profile often matters more than the site, and reviews and accurate listings help both. That’s why the package sets up your profile along with your website.
Common questions about website design
How much does website design cost at WildRun?
A new site is part of a launch package with a fixed price of $1,000. Redesigns start at $1,500 for up to five pages. You get the price in writing before work starts. Domain, email and phone provider fees are separate, and you pay those directly to the provider.
Who hosts my website?
We do, and hosting is included for the first year. After that it’s $15 a month, or we can hand the site over to you. Hosting is month to month, so you can cancel anytime.
Can I make changes after launch?
You get two rounds of changes before launch and 30 days of small fixes after it. After that, updates are $75 an hour, and we tell you the cost before we start.
How long does it take?
A new site, profile, email and phone are set up within a week of getting your details. Google controls when a profile is verified, and that can take longer. Redesigns take about two weeks once we have what we need.
Do I own the website domain?
Yes. The domain, email, phone and profile are set up in your name.
Can you build an online store or booking system?
Not as part of this package. It’s for a straightforward business website. If you need a booking system or something custom, ask us about AI automation, which we quote separately for each job.
Do you redesign existing websites?
Yes. Redesigns start at $1,500 for up to five pages, with a fixed quote in writing before work starts. If you’re not sure you need one, our free visibility audit is a good place to start.
Will my new website show up on Google?
We give your business an accurate, complete starting point, but no one can guarantee rankings. They take time and depend on your market, your reviews and the work that follows.