Modern, fast websites built with clean code
No templates. No WordPress. Just clean, custom code that loads fast and works perfectly. Built with modern tools that make updates easy and keep costs low.
Trusted by 50+ Chicago Small Businesses · Starting at $2,500
Get 3-4x More Leads for Your Chicago Small Business
Custom-built in 2-4 weeks. SEO foundation included. You own it forever.
Built in 2-4 weeks. SEO included. You own it forever.
Chicago web design that actually grows your business. One-time fee $2,500-$5,000 covers your complete custom site. No templates, no page builders. Then $199-$399/month for hosting, updates, and support. Launch in 2-4 weeks or get $500 off.
Chicago web design that grows your business. $2,500-$5,000 one-time fee. $199-$399/mo for hosting & support. Launch in 2-4 weeks or $500 off.
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What we do
Professional web design services focused on simplicity and effectiveness. Perfect for small businesses ready to establish or improve their online presence. Learn more about our streamlined web design process.
$2,500+ Foundation SEO included with every website
Google Search Console setup, structured data implementation, Google Business Profile optimization, and technical SEO foundations - all included. No upsells, no surprises.
Your website stays perfect without you lifting a finger
No surprise bills. No emergency calls at 2am. We handle hosting, updates, security, and changes for $199/mo. You focus on your business, we handle your website.
Is Your Website Losing You Money?
Most small businesses are shocked when they see how much revenue their current website is costing them.
Average Lost Revenue
$4,200
per month
from slow load times, poor mobile experience, and missed conversion opportunities
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Calculate Your Lost RevenueHow Our Chicago Web Design Process Works
A transparent, straightforward website development process from discovery to launch. No surprises, no hidden steps. Here's exactly what happens from first contact to your custom website launch and ongoing optimization.
Discovery Call
Discovery Call
- 24-hour response guarantee
- No pressure sales, just honest conversation
- Deep dive into your business goals
- Competitive keyword research planning
- Local SEO strategy discussion
Fill out our contact form, email, or text us (we're often with clients, so these work best). We'll respond within 24 hours with some quick qualifying questions. If we're a good fit, we'll schedule a 30-minute consultation: by phone, Zoom, or in-person if you're local. We'll discuss your business, goals, target audience, and vision. This is where we understand what makes your business unique and plan your competitive keyword strategy and local SEO approach.
Custom Design
Custom Design
- 50% deposit to start
- Custom design using our proprietary system
- 2 refinement rounds included
- Brand-aligned, conversion-focused layouts
- Mobile-responsive design from the start
After our consultation, we'll send you a proposal and contract. Once you sign and pay 50% down, we start designing. You'll send us your content (text, photos, logos) via email or Google Drive. Using our proprietary design-to-code system, we create your custom website design tailored to your brand and audience. You get 2 refinement rounds to perfect every detail. We don't move to development until you're thrilled with the design.
Development & SEO Setup
Development & SEO Setup
- Custom-coded with SEO-optimized structure
- Google Search Console setup & verification
- Advanced structured data (7 schemas)
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Domain & DNS configuration
- Performance optimization & security setup
Once you approve the design, we build your site with custom code and implement Foundation SEO infrastructure. We set up and verify your Google Search Console, implement advanced structured data markup (7 comprehensive schemas including LocalBusiness, Organization, Service, FAQ, and more), optimize your Google Business Profile with strategic hours and service catalog, configure domain and DNS settings, set up SSL security, and build your sitemap. This is work that agencies typically charge $2,000-3,000 for separately.
Launch & Indexing
Launch & Indexing
- Final 50% due before launch
- DNS propagation monitoring
- Search Console verification
- Sitemap submission to Google
- Initial page indexing requests
- Enterprise hosting with CDN
When everything is perfect and you've approved the final site, you'll pay the remaining 50% and we'll launch. Launch day takes a couple hours for DNS propagation and final testing. We handle all the technical setup, monitor DNS propagation globally, verify Search Console is tracking properly, submit your sitemap to Google, and request initial indexing for all your key pages. Your site goes live on our enterprise-grade hosting infrastructure (included in your monthly retainer) with CDN, automatic backups, and performance monitoring.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
- 30 days free support after launch
- Hosting, security, and all updates included
- SEO monitoring & optimization
- Google Business Profile maintenance
- 48-hour turnaround for changes
- Unlimited content updates (tier dependent)
The monthly retainer is required and begins after your 30-day free support period. It includes premium hosting, security monitoring, technical updates, SEO maintenance, and content changes (text, images, layout tweaks with 48-hour turnaround). Just text or email us your changes - we handle everything. No dashboards, no technical work on your end. We also monitor your SEO performance, update Google Business Profile hours/services as needed, and keep your structured data current as your business evolves. Your website stays fast, secure, optimized, and current without you lifting a finger.
Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks from start to launch
The exact timeline depends on how quickly you provide content and feedback. Most delays come from waiting on client responses, revision rounds, or us juggling multiple projects. Our fastest project was done in 1 week. Our longest took months because the client kept adding features.
Important: If we don't hear from you within 3 days during the project, we'll pause your work to focus on active clients. We'll resume when you're ready (a small reactivation fee may apply).
What if I don't like the design?
You get 2 refinement rounds included. We don't move to development until you approve the design. Additional refinements available for a small fee.
What if I don't have photos?
No problem. We'll use professional stock photos that fit your business. Just send us replacement photos when you have them, and we'll update them for you.
What if I want a refund?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, we'll refund your payment. (You won't receive ownership of the website files.)
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2-4 week launch
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Clients stay with us
53+
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What clients say
Real feedback from small business owners who chose transparency and quality over cheap shortcuts.
"I didn't realize how many people search for stone online until we launched the website. We brought in an additional $50,000 in sales in just 6 months from customers who found us on Google. I'm not tech-savvy at all, but Jake made the whole process painless. Best decision I made for the business."
"I was relying on word-of-mouth and Instagram, but this changed everything. I went from getting a few inquiries a month to 4x more bookings in the first couple months. The website fits my business aesthetic perfectly: elegant, modern, and mobile-friendly. My clients constantly compliment how professional it looks."
"I was managing a DIY website that became a nightmare. After switching to JJE Digital, I started getting 3x more calls per week and I'm now booked out months in advance. The before/after gallery and online booking changed my whole business. Turns out a quality website was my biggest missing piece."
"I could just do it myself..." (Here's why you probably won't)
You have options. Here's an honest comparison of what each actually costs in time, money, and headaches.
DIY Builders (Wix, Squarespace)
Cost
$20-50/mo
Timeline
Weeks to months (self-learning)
Quality
Template-based, limited customization
SEO
Basic SEO features, templates not optimized
Support
Community forums, email support
Maintenance
You handle everything yourself
Ownership
Platform lock-in
Pros
- • Quick to start
- • Affordable monthly cost
- • No coding needed
Cons
- • Generic templates
- • Limited SEO
- • Platform lock-in
- • DIY support
- • Not truly yours
Freelance Developers
Cost
$500-2,000 (no ongoing)
Timeline
Variable (4-12 weeks typical)
Quality
Depends on freelancer quality
SEO
Usually basic or missing
Support
Freelancer may disappear after launch
Maintenance
Hire them again (if available)
Ownership
Yours, but code quality varies
Pros
- • Lower upfront cost
- • Direct communication
- • Custom work possible
Cons
- • Inconsistent quality
- • May ghost you
- • No ongoing support
- • Code quality varies
- • No guarantees
Best Value
JJE Digital
Cost
$2,500 + $199/mo
Timeline
2-4 weeks guaranteed
Quality
Professional, custom design
SEO
Foundation SEO included ($2,500+ value)
Support
Dedicated ongoing support
Maintenance
We handle everything
Ownership
You own your website & code
Pros
- • Professional quality
- • Foundation SEO included
- • Ongoing support
- • Fast turnaround
- • Money-back guarantee
Cons
- • Monthly retainer required
Traditional Agencies
Cost
$5,000-20,000+
Timeline
2-6 months with meetings
Quality
High quality, bureaucratic process
SEO
$1,500-3,000 add-on
Support
Account managers, layers of communication
Maintenance
$200-500/mo retainer
Ownership
Yours, with expensive changes
Pros
- • High-end quality
- • Full-service team
- • Established process
Cons
- • Very expensive
- • Long timelines
- • Many meetings
- • SEO costs extra
- • High retainer fees
The bottom line:
DIY is frustrating and time-consuming. Cheap freelancers are unreliable. Agencies are overkill and overpriced for small businesses. JJE Digital gives you agency-quality work at a fair price, with ongoing support so your site never becomes a problem.
Why Choose JJE Digital?
Most web designers disappear after launch or hit you with surprise bills. We're different. Here's exactly what you get with us.
JJE Digital Our Promise | Typical Freelancer | Web Design Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent, fixed pricing | |||
| 48-hour update turnaround | |||
| No surprise bills ever | |||
| Direct contact (text/email) | |||
| Ongoing maintenance included | |||
| No disappearing after launch | |||
| Cancel anytime (30 days notice) | |||
| Transfer ownership when you leave | |||
| Clear retainer limits & pricing | |||
| 3 update batches/month minimum |
JJE Digital
Our Promise
- Transparent, fixed pricing
- 48-hour update turnaround
- No surprise bills ever
- Direct contact (text/email)
- Ongoing maintenance included
- No disappearing after launch
- Cancel anytime (30 days notice)
- Transfer ownership when you leave
- Clear retainer limits & pricing
- 3 update batches/month minimum
Typical Freelancer
- Transparent, fixed pricing
- 48-hour update turnaround
- No surprise bills ever
- Direct contact (text/email)
- Ongoing maintenance included
- No disappearing after launch
- Cancel anytime (30 days notice)
- Transfer ownership when you leave
- Clear retainer limits & pricing
- 3 update batches/month minimum
Web Design Agency
- Transparent, fixed pricing
- 48-hour update turnaround
- No surprise bills ever
- Direct contact (text/email)
- Ongoing maintenance included
- No disappearing after launch
- Cancel anytime (30 days notice)
- Transfer ownership when you leave
- Clear retainer limits & pricing
- 3 update batches/month minimum
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We Don't Stop Until You Love It
We stand behind our work. Here's our promise to you.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you're not 100% satisfied within the first 30 days, we'll refund your design fee. No questions asked.
On-Time Delivery Promise
Your site launches in 2-4 weeks, guaranteed. If we miss the deadline, you get $500 off your design fee.
We Don't Stop Until You Love It
We work with you until the design is exactly right. No round limits, no surprise charges. Not happy with the result? You don't pay.
Still not sure? Let's talk about it.
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