standard & ecommerce web design
Ready to ditch crowded online eCommerce platforms, forget the profit-draining fees, and finally have your own custom website? 💡 Good idea. Our Bay Area web design studio has you covered.
Small business owners ask: why do i need a website?
For anyone running a business, having a modern website should be a top priority.
5 reasons your business needs a website
1. Raise brand awareness & create consistency
2. Capture leads & convert them to sales
3. Be ready to scale as you grow
4. Reduce profit-draining fees
5. Earn trust & rep from your audience
swapping from popular ecommerce platforms to your own website
There are a lot of platforms for selling your products online. Many of these platforms are relatively easy to use, require minimal investment, and are actually great for starting out.
However, you’ll likely be selling side-by-side with competitors, competing for buyers’ attention, at the mercy of search algorithms, paying for each listing, and splitting your sales with the platform.
As your online business grows, you might consider investing in a stand-alone eCommerce shop of your own. True, the upfront cost is more, but it can pay for itself in a short while as you convert more leads and establish a strong brand identity that will create customer loyalty.
Whether you have a service-based business or you’re selling digital or tangible products, we can design you a modern, professional website flush with all the features you need to take your business to the next level.
Beautiful High traffic User friendly Conversion driving Websites
Handling all the techie stuff, so you don’t have to. Right here in Silicon Valley – the heart of the tech world.
modern & aesthetic web design
Let's make a website
Easy for you & your customers
Let's make business easier
custom training materials
let's give you the tools you need
How much does a website cost? // An arm and a leg
Wondering how much it costs to get a professionally designed website in Silicon Valley?
In most cases, more than you want to know. In fact, it’s hard to find even a ballpark figure on most web design companies’ sites.
However, Gem Tones Studios is committed to offering honest, transparent, affordable, professional web design services without compromising on quality.
We’re a small business just like you, so we understand you have to keep overheads to a minimum. That’s why we offer premium web design services without the premium price tag. We’ll go above and beyond to give you good ROI.
Check out our pricing list below to get a ballpark idea. Then get in touch! We’ll create a customized estimate to ensure you’re only paying for what you need.
How long does it take to have a custom website built?
Depending on the scope of the project, you could have a new, fully functional website in a matter of weeks. Typically, it takes our studio about a month to build a custom eCommerce website for a small business. Take a quick peek at the process of building a website.
Let us know your vision, and we'll build a custom estimate. Not sure what design features you'll need or want? No worries, we'll give you some options and help you narrow down what will work best for your business.
Once you agree to the estimated price, we'll put on our thinking cap and start designing. At this stage, we'll also handle the technical stuff, like wrangling your domain name and setting up secure hosting.
To kick off the design process, send us your logo, product images, content, brand style notes, etc. We'll use all of those pieces to create something that will truly represent your brand. If you have a pre-existing website or online store, we'll need access so we can get everything transferred to the new platform.
After we've cooked up something we think you'll like, you'll get the chance to check it out and see if we're heading in the right direction. We may even send over a couple mockup options with different designs, so you can let us know what you like best.
Based on your preferences from the first review, we'll finish designing the rest of the website. This is the phase where the bulk of the behind-the-scenes work is done. It may take a couple weeks, but we think you'll like what you see when it's done.
Now is your chance to see how we implemented your feedback. You'll be able to click through a functional website and get a taste of your future users' experience. You'll be able to let us know what final adjustments you'd like us to make.
At this stage, we'll make any final edits and then test each page, button, and feature of the website to make sure everything is working as expected, whether on a desktop, phone, or tablet.
Your website is finished...huzzah! Now you can enjoy clicking through your very own business website and get excited to start sharing it!
Whenever you're ready, we'll open your website to the public so you can start welcoming new visitors! At this point, we'll make sure your site gets indexed by search engines. We'll also send you admin credentials along with a personalized training packet to help you care for your new website.
Like a house, car, or other investment, websites require maintenance. Regular maintenance increases your chances of getting more traffic and helps keep your website user-friendly. Thankfully, our websites are low-maintenance and are set up to automatically update themselves. However, we are here for you anytime you'd like to make some edits, want to add a new feature, or need any other tech support.
what should I expect? // Quality Responsiveness Scalability
Quality
Get a website that is both functional and beautiful. Represent your small business with a polished, professional online presence. Build brand recognition and awareness and start turning leads into loyal customers.
responsiveness
Creating a nicely designed website for a desktop is one thing, but making it look good and function right on all sizes of screens is another. We'll give your website a consistent look and high functionality across the board.
scalability
You need a business website that can grow with you. Our websites are built on a scalable platform that can handle your growth. That way, you'll be ready to scale without wasting precious time or resources.
web design pricing // three customizable packages
Please note, this pricing below reflects the minimum cost of each type of website. A custom estimate will be made for you based on the scope and nature of your project. Optional additional features will be reflected in the estimate. Please feel free to request a no-obligations estimate.
Pro Business
Website
A professional online presence for small businesses.
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Custom web design
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Responsive design (for mobile viewing)
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Up to 5 pages
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Cookies disclosure & privacy policy*
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Up to 2 email addresses for your team
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Domain name**
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Hosting**
Premium Business Website
A next-level website for growing businesses.-
Custom web design
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Responsive design (for mobile viewing)
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Up to 10 pages
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Cookies disclosure & privacy policy*
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Up to 5 email addresses for your team
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Blog setup
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Domain name**
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Hosting**
eCommerce
Website
A branded, secure, online store.
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Custom web design
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Responsive design (for mobile viewing)
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Up to 15 pages
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Cookies disclosure & privacy policy*
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Up to 10 email addresses for your team
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Custom shop design (using WooCommerce)
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Custom training materials (video or PDF)
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Up to 50 product listings
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Shipping and tax setup (for 1 nexus)
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Blog setup
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Domain name**
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Hosting**
* All websites must have a privacy policy and cookie disclosure (if cookies are used). We will do our best to write a policy that abides by U.S. privacy laws but cannot ensure accuracy since we are not qualified to give legal advice. Please note that we do not hold legal responsibility for the accuracy of the privacy policy verbiage. We may use a paid online privacy policy generator for more accuracy. However, some sources recommend consulting a lawyer for full coverage.
** Additional charge incurred and billed annually.
more premium website features
Want to take your website to the next level with premium add-on features? We’ve got you covered. Check out just a few of the options we offer:
Start building your audience and take the next step toward converting leads. Through pop-ups and forms, we can help you grow your mailing list and promote customer loyalty.
Want to feature your latest posts on your website to create brand recognition and gain more followers on your social outlets? We can help with that.
Become a valuable resource to your audience, capture the attention of potential leads, and keep your site search-engine relevant with professionally written blogs. We offer search engine optimized blog writing services, naturally incorporating keywords to appeal to Google and provide useful information for your visitors all at once.
Need a website but don’t really have any professional photos for your business yet? That’s alright. We can help you find high-quality stock photos to get you started.
Want to add that extra bit of modern flair to your website? We can add eye-catching, tasteful animation to your website without going over the top and annoying your visitors.
Want to offer a coupon, free download, or special promotion? We can help you get setup with some jazzy pop-ups for your website.