Custom web design in Rhode Island
Websites that feel like you.
Whether it's your first website or your fourth, I build custom websites for small businesses, creatives, and authors that look polished, show up on Google, and turn visitors into inquiries.
Every package is built around what you actually need, not a template someone else already filled in. New business, rebrand, or long-overdue facelift, there's a path for you here.
My only requirement is a polished brand direction. Don't have one yet? That's what brand strategy is for.
Website in a Day
my personal favorite!You show up with a brand, I build the site, and you go to bed with a live website. It's a little bit magic, and a perfect first step for new businesses ready to hit the ground running.
What's included
- Pre-build questionnaire + content template
- Planning call before your build day
- Up to 5 pages, designed and built in one day
- Mobile-friendly design
- SEO basics: page titles, descriptions, Google setup
- Contact form, social, and newsletter connections
- Same-day revisions before launch
- Launch by end of day + a quick training video
How your day works
The secret to building a site in one day is doing the prep first. Here's exactly what to expect, from booking to launch.
Before your day
- We hop on a discovery call to make sure it's the right fit.
- You sign your proposal and pay your deposit to lock in your date.
- I send your content template and prep checklist.
- You send everything over (brand files, photos, and copy) at least one week before your day.
Build day
- We kick off with a quick morning call.
- I design and build your site while you stay close by for quick questions.
- We review it together in the afternoon and make same-day revisions.
- Your new website goes live by the end of the day.
You're live
- You get a training video so you can make updates on your own.
- You have one week to send me any small tweaks.
- I'm a quick email away for two weeks of support.
- Need more pages later? We can add them anytime.
Have these ready
- A finished brand: logo, colors, and fonts
- 15 to 20 high-quality photos
- Your copy, written in the content template
- Login access to your domain and website platform
- Most of your build day free to answer questions
A great fit if you
- Already have a brand you love
- Know your services and who you serve
- Can make decisions quickly
- Want a polished site, fast
Maybe not the fit if you
- Are still working on your brand or photos
- Need complex features like a shop, bookings, or memberships
- Want lots of time and revision rounds
Sounds like you? Custom Web Design gives us the time to do it right.
Website in a Day covers up to 5 pages, such as Home, About, Services, Portfolio, and Contact. Additional pages can be added for an extra fee.
Custom Web Design
the whole enchiladaFor the client who wants every pixel considered. Custom copywriting, unique design, social integration, and newsletter connection. Works beautifully for new launches and full rebrands alike.
What's included
- Discovery call + website strategy
- Sitemap and content plan
- Custom copywriting for every page
- 5 to 7 fully custom pages on the platform that fits you best
- Mobile-friendly, responsive design
- SEO foundations so you show up on Google
- Social and newsletter integration
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Launch graphics for social
- Training session + 30 days of support
fresh + funWeb Redesign
not bad, just tiredYour site isn't bad, it's just tired. Or maybe it never quite got off the ground. Either way, let's fix that. Sometimes that means a new platform, sometimes it just means updated branding. We'll figure it out together.
What's included
- Audit of your current site
- Refreshed design aligned with your brand
- A move to a better platform, if it makes sense
- Copy and content refresh
- Redirects so you keep your Google ranking
- Domain transfer support
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Training on your new site
your site review:
- copy + messaging
- brand consistency
- navigation
- image choices
- calls to action
Website Review
is it doing its job?Your website has one job. Is it doing it? Get a blunt, honest breakdown of what's working and what isn't. Perfect for new sites that need a confidence check and established sites that just aren't converting.
What's included
- Short questionnaire so feedback fits your goals
- Copy and messaging review
- Branding consistency check
- Navigation and user flow
- Image choices
- Calls to action
- A clear, prioritized list of fixes
- Delivered to your inbox in 72 hours
Simple, from start to launch
We talk.
A no-pressure discovery call to figure out what you actually need.
We plan.
You get a clear proposal, your own timeline, and a simple questionnaire.
I build.
Design, copy, and integrations, all tailored to you, with review rounds along the way.
You launch.
With a site you're genuinely proud to send people to, and the know-how to keep it fresh.
A few favorites
Nicola Harrison
Bestselling author
White Pine Wellness
Wellness collective
HMA
Commercial real estate
Knit Happens
Online yarn shopAnna Barrington
WriterBethanne Patrick
Writer + speaker
Emily Locker
Debut novelistAmrapali Maitra
Doctor, professor + writer
Aime Alley Card
Writer
Kayla Taylor
Writer
Heather Burns
Writer
Katie DePasquale
Writer
Little Rhody Beekeeping
Beekeeper
ML Davis Oasis
Massage therapist
RiverHorse K9 Training
Dog training
Nancy Crochiere
Debut novelist
Michelle Icard
Author + speaker
White Electric Coffee
Coffee co-opBurning questions
Here's everything people ask me before we work together. Still curious? I love a good chat.
ask me anything!01Do I really need a brand before we start?
Yes, and it's the secret sauce. A polished logo, colors, and fonts are what make a website feel cohesive instead of cobbled together. No brand yet? No problem. My brand strategy package is the perfect first step, and the two work beautifully together.
02Website in a Day or fully custom: which one is me?
If you have your brand, photos, and copy ready and want to launch fast, Website in a Day is your match: up to 5 pages, designed and live in a single day. If you want the full experience with strategy, custom copywriting, 5 to 7 pages, and time to dream big, Custom Web Design is calling your name.
03What platform will my site live on?
Whichever one fits you best. I build on a range of platforms and choose based on your goals, your budget, and how hands-on you want to be with updates. I'll walk you through the options on our discovery call.
04Will I actually be able to update it myself?
Absolutely. Every site comes with training, so swapping a photo, updating your bio, or posting a new blog is easy. No calling a developer every time you want to change a comma.
05I hate writing about myself. Can you help?
Same, honestly, and that's why I'm here. Custom Web Design includes copywriting for every page. For Website in a Day, you'll get a simple content template to fill out, and you can add copywriting if you'd rather hand it off.
06What should I prep before my Website in a Day?
Your brand files (logo, colors, fonts), 15 to 20 great photos, and your completed content template. I'll send a checklist a couple of weeks ahead so nothing sneaks up on you.
07Will people find me on Google?
That's the goal! Every site launches with SEO basics in place: page titles, descriptions, image alt text, and submission to Google, so you start on solid ground.
08How does payment work?
A deposit saves your spot, and the final payment is due before launch. Your proposal spells out the exact amounts and dates, so there are no surprises.
Let's build a site you're proud of
Tell me about your business and what you need. I'll follow up with ideas and next steps.
Book a discovery call talk soon! xo, Emily