Custom website design
A design built around your brand and your customers. No cookie-cutter template, just a site that builds trust fast.
Custom web design services for US small businesses
A small business website that gets you more calls, leads and bookings.
Custom website design built to turn local searches into paying customers. Fast on every phone, set up for local SEO, and delivered at one flat price in US dollars. No monthly subscription, no surprises.
- Flat price from $1,290
- Live in 2–4 weeks
- 100 % remote, nationwide
Under 1 secondload time, so fewer visitors bounce and Google takes notice
Websites built for
Salons, spas & wellness
Contractors & home services
Retail & local brands
Restaurants & coffee shops
Clubs & nonprofits
The problem
Your website should bring in business, not just exist.
Most customers look you up on their phone before they call. If your site is slow, outdated or hard to use, that lead goes straight to the competitor down the street.
What we usually see
- An outdated site that's frustrating on a phone
- Nowhere on Google when someone searches “plumber Austin”
- A website builder subscription that costs every month and still brings in no leads
- No clear way to call, book or request a quote
With bauwau
- A modern design that works on phone, tablet and desktop
- Local SEO for your city and service area, so nearby customers can find you
- One flat price, no subscription, and you own the website
- Clear calls to action: call now, book online, get a quote
Before / after
You get one shot at a first impression.
Drag the slider: same business, same content, but a site that earns trust and gets people to book.
Example: an outdated hair salon website next to a modern redesign (concept design, fictional business).
Services
Web design services that cover everything, from one studio.
Web development
Hand-coded, lightning fast and secure. No bloated website builder, no plugins that constantly need updates.
Local SEO
Clean code and the right keywords for your city and service area, so nearby customers find you on Google.
Maintenance & support
New hours, prices or photos? Send a quick message and it's done.
Portfolio
What your new website could look like.
Every business has one goal that matters most: booked appointments, reservations or quote requests. We design each site to drive that goal.
Nail Room
Nail salon · built to drive online bookings
Café Lindenblatt
Café · menu & hours front and center
Physio Mainbogen
Physical therapy · patients book open slots directly
Holzwerk Bornheim
Custom carpentry · quote requests for built-ins & furniture
Elektro Brandt
Electrician · emergency calls & EV charger leads
IRON & OAK
Boutique gym · free trial booked in two clicks
Concept designs for fictional businesses, shown in German because they were built for our home market in Germany. Your site is written in American English.
Complete website
What a finished website looks like.
Not just a pretty header: services, about, hours and a call to action that's always visible, on desktop and mobile.
- Optimized for every device
- Clear calls to action
- Optimized for Google
- Loads in under 1 second
Concept design of a fictional business. The preview scrolls through the whole page; hover to watch it again.
How it works
Your new website in four steps.
A simple process, one point of contact, no surprises. You always know what's next.
Strategy call
30 minutes, free and no obligation, by video or phone. Calls happen in your morning Eastern Time.
Day 1Flat-price quote
We define scope and goals together. You get a binding quote in US dollars with no hidden fees.
within 48 hrsDesign & build
Design first, then development, with one round of feedback per phase.
1–4 weeksLaunch & support
Your website goes live: fast, secure and ready for Google. And we're still here after launch.
Launch
Pricing
Transparent packages. One flat price.
No hourly billing, no subscription. You know exactly what you get and what it costs before we start.
Starter
For solo pros and small businesses that need a professional website, fast.
$1,290 one-time
- One-page site with up to 5 sections
- Copy polishing for your content
- Custom design for every device
- Contact form with email notifications
- Basic SEO setup
- Privacy policy page included
- Free hosting, set up for you
Standard
For local businesses that want a steady stream of new customers from Google.
$1,790 one-time
- Up to 5 pages
- Everything in Starter
- Copy polishing for every page
- 2 feedback rounds per phase
- Custom design for every page
- Local SEO for your city & service area
- Google Maps & directions embedded
- Image & page-speed optimization
Premium
For businesses with multiple services or locations that want to stand out in their market.
$3,490 one-time
- Up to 8 pages
- Everything in Standard
- License-free images selected for you
- Advanced SEO structure for every page
- Custom animations & interactions
- Priority support
What will your website cost?Pick a package, add-ons and a maintenance plan: the price calculator shows your flat price in USD instantly.
Calculate my price
Add-ons
Available with any package, at a flat price.
- Additional pageMore room for services, your team or reviews beyond your package.$179per page
- Google Business ProfileSetup and optimization of your profile on Google Maps and in local search, where most local leads start.$359
- Online booking & reservationsYour booking or reservation tool built in, so customers can book 24/7.$289
- Blog / news sectionA section for news, specials or how-to articles that helps you rank on Google.$559
- Additional languageE.g. Spanish, to reach more customers in your area, with a clean SEO structure per language. Translation included.from $559per language
- WhatsApp / click-to-chat buttonCustomers reach you in one tap, from phone or desktop.$69
- Logo designA custom logo: 2 concepts, 2 rounds of revisions, files for web & print (SVG, PNG, PDF).$559
- Multi-step inquiry formInquiries in quick, simple steps instead of one long form: more and better leads.$269
- Price calculatorYour customers calculate their own price and send their inquiry with it.$699
- Express deliveryYour project gets priority and goes live in about half the time.$429
No required monthly fees: hosting is included and you only pay for your domain (about $1–2 a month). As a German small business (§ 19 UStG), we don't charge VAT.
Made in Frankfurt.
For small businesses
across the US.
Why bauwau
A small studio. One direct contact.
No agency runaround, no account managers. You work with the same person from kickoff to launch, by video call, phone, email or WhatsApp. Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time, so calls are in your morning, and your requests are often handled by the time you start your day.
Flat-price guarantee
The price on your quote is the price on your invoice. Period.
Reply within 24 hours
On business days you'll hear back within one day.
You own your website
No long-term contract. Your domain and files belong to you.
Fast & secure
Hand-coded, no website builder: fast load times and a minimal attack surface.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a small business website cost?
Our packages start at $1,290 for a professional one-page site. Most local businesses choose Standard at $1,790. You pay one flat price in US dollars, with no monthly subscription.
How fast can my website go live?
2 to 6 weeks depending on the package. The main factor is how quickly your content and photos are ready. You send bullet points or existing text, we polish it into clear, search-friendly copy, and you approve it.
Are there any monthly fees?
Hosting is set up free. You only pay for your domain (a .com runs about $15–25 a year), registered in your name. A monthly maintenance plan is optional.
Do you offer website maintenance after launch?
Yes, it's optional and month-to-month (cancel with 4 weeks' notice before month-end). Care Basic at $39/month: uptime monitoring, regular backups, security and update checks, email support. Care Active at $79: plus up to 1 hour of changes per month and replies within 24 hours. Care Plus at $139: up to 2 hours of changes, a monthly SEO and performance check, and Google Business Profile upkeep. Without a plan, your site runs just the same; changes are billed at $119 per hour.
Can I update my website later?
Anytime. Just email or WhatsApp us new prices, photos, hours or news and we'll update it fast. Updates are included in maintenance plans from $79 a month, or billed at $119 per hour.
Will my website help me show up on Google?
Every site is built technically clean for search engines. With Standard and up, we also optimize for your city and service area. Setting up your Google Business Profile, the biggest driver of local search visibility, is available as an add-on.
You're in Germany. How does that work for a US business?
We work 100 % remotely by video call, phone, email and WhatsApp, in English. Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time, so we schedule calls in your morning (on the West Coast that means early morning). Quotes and invoices are in US dollars, paid by international bank transfer.
Is my website accessible?
We build with accessibility best practices in mind: readable contrast, semantic HTML, alt text and keyboard-friendly navigation. That's good for customers and for SEO. We don't provide legal advice, so if you have specific ADA questions, please check with a qualified advisor.
Contact
Let's get your website working for you.
Tell us about your business and your goals. You'll get a personal reply within 24 hours and a suggested time for a free strategy call in your morning.
- hello@bauwau-designstudio.com
- +49 179 1619087
- Message us on WhatsApp
- Reply within 24 hrs on business days
- Frankfurt, Germany · working with small businesses nationwide
