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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

Each website gets a completely custom look, designed specifically around your brand. We'll work with you to design a beautiful, professional website.

Let's make a website

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Easy for you & your customers

Our websites are easy to navigate and feature an intuitive design. If you want to manage your own website, the back-end is accessible for reasonably tech savvy business owners.

Let's make business easier

Even if you're not tech savvy, don't worry! You can still have a great business website. We'll give you the support you need! We'll make sure everything is as user-friendly and hassle-free as can be.
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custom training materials

We set you up for long-term success by providing your choice of written or video training tutorials so that you can save money and get the most out of your site.

let's give you the tools you need

We'll customize our approach to your learning style so that you have what you need to be able to manage your website. Rather not bother with the back-end? No worries. We're available to help with product listings, web edits, or whatever else you might need.
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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. 

Request an estimate
It's free!
Get a no-obligations estimate

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. 

Give the green light
Let's go!
We'll get started on the website

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.

provide supporting files
Create brand consistency!
Send us what you've got

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.

Get a sneak peek
See some options & decide what you like.
Take a look at the first draft

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.

Hang tight
Sit back & let us handle the heavy lifting.
We'll implement your feedback

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.

review the progress
Make sure it's on point.
Check out the progress

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.

standby while we polish
It's almost ready!
We'll make sure everything is ready to roll

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.

see the final draft
Shed a single tear.
We deliver your website!

Your website is finished...huzzah! Now you can enjoy clicking through your very own business website and get excited to start sharing it!

publish your website
Ready to go live!
Say the word, and we hit "Go Live"

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. 

maintain your new site
Don't worry, you're not on your own.
We're still on your team

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.
$ 1,250
00
One-time flat rate.
  • Custom web design
  • Responsive design (for mobile viewing)
  • Up to 5 pages
  • Cookies disclosure & privacy policy*
  • Up to 2 email addresses for your team
  • Domain name**
  • Hosting**

Premium Business Website

A next-level website for growing businesses.
$ 1,750
00
One-time flat rate.
  • Custom web design
  • Responsive design (for mobile viewing)
  • Up to 10 pages
  • Cookies disclosure & privacy policy*
  • Up to 5 email addresses for your team
  • Blog setup
  • Domain name**
  • Hosting**

eCommerce
Website

A branded, secure, online store.
$ 2,250
00
One-time flat rate.
  • Custom web design
  • Responsive design (for mobile viewing)
  • Up to 15 pages
  • Cookies disclosure & privacy policy*
  • Up to 10 email addresses for your team
  • Custom shop design (using WooCommerce)
  • Custom training materials (video or PDF)
  • Up to 50 product listings
  • Shipping and tax setup (for 1 nexus)
  • Blog setup
  • Domain name**
  • Hosting**
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* 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: