Distinctive web design for small businesses & purpose-led founders ready to grow.

Crafting custom Squarespace websites that reflect your brand, clarify your message, and support your growth — with intentional web design for small businesses built on expert structure, thoughtful design, and optimization from every angle. 

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Transforming your vision into a foundation for growth

Your website is a powerful tool for showcasing your expertise, communicating your value, and building meaningful connections.

For many small business owners, launching or upgrading a website can feel overwhelming. My approach simplifies the process. With clarity, structure, and care, I guide you through a professional design journey — so your online presence reflects who you are and where you're going.

With years of experience in web design for small businesses, I specialize in crafting Squarespace websites that align your brand with your next stage of growth. I believe that less is more — a thoughtfully designed, expertly optimized site with fewer pages builds a stronger, lasting foundation than a larger, low-cost build that lacks clarity, cohesion, and impact.

WHO I WORK WITH

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    Psychologists / Therapists / Counselors
    Nutritionists
    Massage Therapists
    Coaches
    Management & Leadership Facilitators

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    Food Makers
    Skincare Brands
    Jewelry Brands
    Clothing Brands
    Bloggers

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    Rental Management Companies
    Adventures Companies
    Not-for-Profits
    General Contractors
    Cleaning Companies

THE SERVICES

Website design for small business

Your website shapes how your business is seen — and trusted. I offer Squarespace design services that are thoughtful, structured, and built to grow with you. Each project is a collaborative process, blending clear strategy with calm, purposeful designso your site feels aligned, intuitive, and ready for your next chapter.

SMALL BUSINESS WEB DESIGN
What’s included in all websites

  • Content support

    Step-by-step guidance to help you organize your content and prepare it with confidence.

  • Custom design & visual styling

    Your website is uniquely styled with fonts, colours, and any existing brand assets to reflect your voice and goals. For full branding packages, see Add-Ons.

  • Responsive websites

    Optimized across desktop, tablet, and mobile so your site looks beautiful and functions seamlessly wherever your audience finds you.

  • SEO optimized

    Each page is structured using on-page SEO best practices to help increase visibility, attract more visitors, and support your growth over time.

  • Easy-to-edit websites

    You’ll receive a personalized training video so you can confidently update your site — no technical expertise required.

  • Squarespace perks

    20% off your first annual plan, free domain, first-year email, extended trial, & early feature access.

 The One-Week Foundation Website

STARTING AT CA $3200

Fast | Streamlined | Professional

A professional website that instantly builds credibility and creates momentum for your business. This one-week intensive gets you online quickly and confidently with a polished Squarespace site tailored to your content. Using pre-designed sections and light CSS touches, your website will have a cohesive and refined finish.

This streamlined process brings clarity and confidence so you can move forward quickly. Your site will be practical, professional, and built to evolve as your business grows. Start with the Foundation to launch fast and build momentum. When you’re ready, upgrade easily to the Signature for advanced customization and a truly unique brand experience.

Best for: Small businesses and service providers who want to get online quickly with a polished site — moving past DIY and ready to grow with confidence.

    • 5 core pages — typically Home, About, Services, Contact, plus one additional page of your choice. Covers the essentials for a professional online presence, with the flexibility to add more as your business grows. Additional pages or features can be added as an upgrade.

    • Supporting pages (Privacy Policy, Terms, 404, Coming Soon)
      A complete structure that ensures your website is set up properly from the start.

    • Font system + color selection
      A cohesive styling system tailored to your business. If you already have branding guidelines in place, I’ll apply your existing assets for consistency.

    • Light CSS styling
      Subtle refinements that add polish beyond standard template design.

  • Every project requires professional, ready-to-use copy and high-quality images. If these are not provided, Copy Editing and/or Photo Curation services will need to be added to your package to ensure the website meets my professional standards.

    For a deeper look at the essential elements that make a website successful, read my guide: Building a Squarespace Website: The Content You Need.

 The Signature Website - 3/4 weeks

STARTING AT CA $4900

Custom | Distinctive | Growth-Ready

A one-of-a-kind website that tells your story, strengthens your brand, and positions your business for long-term growth. Over 3–4 weeks, we build a fully custom Squarespace site crafted from the ground up with advanced styling, tailored layouts, and strategic design. Every section is designed intentionally to reflect your goals, creating an immersive brand experience that sets you apart in your market.

The result is a website that helps you connect with the right clients and positions your business for long-term growth.

Best for: Businesses with multiple services, team members, or expanded content who are ready to invest in a custom website — distinctive, strategic, and built to scale.

    • 5 core pages — typically Home, About, Services, Portfolio, and Contact.
      Designed intentionally to showcase your work, services, and story with clarity. Additional pages or features can be added as an upgrade.

    • Supporting pages (Privacy Policy, Terms, 404, Coming Soon)
      Provides a complete structure so your website is set up properly from the start.

    • Digital Branding Essentials (logo, color palette, typography, mini style guide)
      Creates a consistent and recognizable brand presence across your website and beyond. If you already have branding in place, I’ll thoughtfully apply your existing assets for consistency.

    • Advanced customization (CSS & JavaScript)
      Adds tailored layouts and refined details that make your website feel distinctive and uniquely yours.

    • Light copy refinement
      Ensures your words flow clearly and align seamlessly with the design.

  • Every project requires professional, ready-to-use copy and high-quality images. If these are not provided, Copy Editing and/or Photo Curation services will need to be added to your package to ensure the website meets my professional standards.

    For a deeper look at the essential elements that make a website successful, read my guide: Building a Squarespace Website: The Content You Need.

Additional way we can collaborate

 Design Days Intensives

Fast. Focused. Transformative.
Starting at CA $750

A structured format for meaningful change — ideal for refining, restructuring, or elevating your existing Squarespace or Shopify website with expert support and clear direction.

Whether you’re refreshing visuals, updating layouts, or integrating new features, this focused session is designed to bring clarity and cohesion — quickly.

À la carte options for your website

To ensure your website meets your specific needs, you can customize your package with additional services:

  • Copy Editing or full copywriting

  • E-Commerce Setup

  • Additional pages

  • Blog or multilingual setup

  • Portfolio

  • Member area or scheduling tools

  • Online course setup

  • Photography curation

  • Branding & marketing collateral

Web design for small businesses
— Your website journey

A clear, efficient process designed to deliver a professional, impactful website—without unnecessary complexity. Rooted in clarity and care, it supports your next stage of business growth with focus and ease.

  • Start by filling out the inquiry form so I can learn more about your business and goals. If it feels like a good fit, you’ll receive a detailed proposal, contract, and a 50% deposit invoice to secure your project start date.

  • You’ll receive a tailored brand questionnaire to guide your content prep. Once you’ve uploaded your images, copy, and brand assets, we’ll meet for a prep call to finalize the site structure, direction, and flow. You’ll then have one week to polish your content before we begin.

  • I design your custom Squarespace website based on your content and goals — applying thoughtful layout, visual styling, and foundational SEO. This phase is focused, collaborative, and paced to keep momentum without feeling rushed.

  • You’ll review your new site and share final revisions. Once approved, I’ll connect your domain, finalize all settings, and deliver a personalized training video so you can update your website with confidence after launch.

Featured projects

Web design for small businesses

Small business websites FAQs

  • You’ll need to provide your final website content — including your text, images/videos/graphics, and any existing brand assets (like logo, fonts, or colors).
    If you don’t have a full brand identity yet, I’ll apply basic fonts and colors selection.

    If you’d like more intentional brand support, I offer:
    Digital brand essentials— (included in Signature, not in Foundation)
    A text-based logo, curated font pairings, a cohesive color palette, and a mini style guide — a starter identity designed to support your website and digital presence.

    Full Branding Suite — A complete brand identity system: a custom logo suite with alternates, extended color palette, full typography pairings, brand guidelines, and collateral.

    And I can recommend trusted collaborators for copywriting or photography if needed.

  • Web designers for small businesses solve a range of challenges that go beyond just building a website. Small businesses often struggle with limited budgets, time constraints, and standing out in a competitive online space. A skilled web designer helps by creating a professional, high-converting website that reflects the brand, builds trust, and turns visitors into customers. They also address technical and strategic pain points such as: better structure, stronger messaging, and SEO-ready design.

    Web designers for small businesses help create a strong online presence that supports growth, builds credibility, and saves time—so you can focus on running your business.

  • Yes. My approach to web design for small businesses is flexible and built to evolve with your goals: Blogs, scheduling, member areas, or online stores can be added now or later. My approach to business website design supports scalable growth and evolving goals.

  • The website packages includes everything you need to establish a strong online presence.
    If you require additional pages, features, integrations, or expanded structure, a larger budget may apply.

    Most clients invest between CA $3500–$5,500, depending on the number of pages, features, and any selected add-ons.

  • Yes. You’ll receive a personalized screen-recorded tutorial to manage your Squarespace website with ease. This ensures you stay in control of your business website, long after launch.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT MY WEB DESIGN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

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    ★★★★★

    “We are so happy with our new website! We found Audrey online and decided to work with her as we loved her refined design aesthetic and appreciated how her own website navigated so easily. Working with her we also discovered that she is patient, super organized and dedicated to making sure our brand shone through. She could see our vision so clearly and could articulate it even better than we could. Couldn't recommend her more, we are so happy that our new website feels special and truly reflects who we are and what we do. Can't wait to work with Audrey on our next project! ”


    Kelli Johnson – Studio One Eleven

  • A mockup showcasing the Squarespace website for Love Canoe, displayed on a digital screen against a textured beige neutral background.

    ★★★★★

    “I had the opportunity to work with Audrey when she created a website for my business. She is incredibly creative and a great partner to work with. She is organized and gathered all the necessary information before reflecting back the vision I had for my brand. She is thorough and pays close attention to the details that I completely overlooked, making my vision and ideas come together with fluidity. It is evident that she has a wide range of experiences in both photography and web design and offered creative insights with confidence and respect. The final product was better than I had envisioned and I will forever be grateful. I look forward to continuing my working relationship with Audrey as we move forward with future projects.”

    Love Canoe

  • A mockup showcasing the Squarespace website for Wendy Wong, displayed on a digital screen against a textured beige neutral background.

    ★★★★★

    “Audrey is fantastic. She's organized, thoughtful, and very very good at knowing what is eye-catching. She listens carefully and is able to make design choices that I didn't know I wanted (but I did! I really did!). I'm so glad I chose to work with her! She kept us on task, and explained clearly what she needed of me. She also accommodated an oversight I had on timing. Most importantly, I love how she used the design elements to make a unique website that channels what I needed for my brand redesign. It's also easy to update with her video instructions. Thank you, Audrey!!!!”


    Wendy H. Wong

  • ★★★★★

    “What an incredible experience it was to work (it actually felt much more like play) with Audrey on the creation of my website. She held my hand, and guided me effortlessly through a process that I was completely unfamiliar with. I believe that her technical skills, in combination with her artistic abilities, make her a great partner for anyone looking to create something incredibly inspirational, and highly functional. Beyond just the website creation, she helped flush out the entire look and feel of what Group Effect has now become. I'm not sure there is anybody else on the planet who could have started with nothing, and created something so amazing, and something that fit so perfectly for my needs.”

    Group Effect

  • ★★★★★

    “Audrey was amazing to work with! She’s incredibly organized and brought so much creativity to the project. She had so many great ideas for improving my website and made everything happen with ease. Audrey is the perfect mix of designer and tech expert—I couldn’t be happier with the results!”

    Maryse Cardin – Tea of Light

Your business deserves a website
that inspires, connects, and evolves with you

My web design for small businesses focuses on clarity, care, and results—helping your website become a true asset for growth and empowering you to confidently establish your place in your industry.