Web design · Ohio
Web Design in Ohio
An Ohio web design studio since 2010. Custom, hand-built websites for small businesses in Cleveland, Akron and across the state, with published prices and no deposit.
Ohio first
Built here, for businesses here.
TL Web Design started in 2010 in Northeast Ohio and has built for Ohio businesses ever since: restaurants, home care agencies, contractors, nonprofits, authors and shops. I am one designer, not an agency, so the person you talk to on the first call is the person who designs and builds your site.
Ohio is a big state with very different markets. A roofer in Akron, a law firm in Columbus and a restaurant in Lakewood need different websites, but they share the same problem: customers search on a phone, compare two or three local results, and call the one that looks trustworthy and answers their question. Everything I build is aimed at winning that comparison.
Most of my work is in Greater Cleveland and Akron. Businesses elsewhere in Ohio, from Columbus and Cincinnati to Toledo, Dayton, Canton and Youngstown, work with me the same way most clients do: phone, video and email, with every draft shared online for you to review.
Where I work
City pages for Northeast Ohio.
Each city page covers what local customers search for and how I build for that market:
- ClevelandWeb design in Cleveland, from Tremont and Ohio City to the suburbs across Cuyahoga County.
- AkronWeb design in Akron and Summit County: Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Fairlawn, Tallmadge, Barberton and Green.
- Medina, Lakewood and ParmaMedina, Lakewood and Parma.
- Strongsville, Mentor, Beachwood and Cleveland HeightsStrongsville, Mentor, Beachwood and Cleveland Heights.
Ohio trades
Websites for the trades.
Home-service companies are where a good website pays back fastest, because one extra emergency call can cover the cost of the site. Each trade page shows a live demo you can use:
- PlumbersWeb design for plumbers: emergency-first layout, a symptom checker and upfront price ranges.
- RoofersWeb design for roofers: storm season, insurance claims, drone inspections and financing.
- ElectriciansWeb design for electricians: panel upgrades, EV chargers and safety-first content.
- HVAC contractorsHVAC web design: heating and cooling seasons, 24/7 calls and maintenance plans.
What Ohio businesses should know
A few things that are specific to Ohio.
Seasons drive search here. Furnace repair spikes in January, AC repair in July, roof and storm searches after every hail or wind event, and frozen-pipe calls in a cold snap. A good Ohio site has pages ready before the season starts, not after the phones go quiet.
If you work in a licensed trade, show it. Ohio licenses commercial plumbing, electrical and HVAC contractors through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, and many cities require their own contractor registration. Put your numbers on the site: customers check, and it is one of the simplest trust signals there is.
Local means specific. Name the cities and neighborhoods you serve, keep your name, address and phone the same on the site and on Google, and ask happy customers for reviews. Those three habits do more for an Ohio small business than any trick.
How it works
One designer, start to finish.
Every project starts with a free consultation by phone or video. We talk about what your business does, which customers you want more of, and what your current site gets wrong. You leave with a clear price and a plan, not a sales sequence.
Next I write the page plan: which pages you need, which search each one targets and which towns it names. You approve the design before I build anything. Drafts are shared online, so it makes no difference whether you are in Lakewood or Lima. Most three-to-five page sites launch in three to four weeks, and you can learn the basics of owning and managing a website for free on The Site Desk while you wait.
Prices
Published prices. No deposit.
Starter is a custom five-page site for $475. Growth starts at $950 and is proposal-based, for more pages, online booking, a gallery and a blog. Larger custom builds are a conversation. There is no deposit: you pay when it is done. Hosting is optional at $239.40 a year, there are no monthly retainers, and changes after launch are priced per task: text edits $35, image swaps $25, new pages from $75.
Clear prices
Pick a plan. No surprises.
No deposit: you pay when it’s done. No monthly retainers. Managed hosting is optional at $239.40 a year.
Service area
Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio.
Based in Cleveland since 2010, and working with clients nationwide by phone, video and email.
Questions
Good questions.
Do you only work with Northeast Ohio businesses?+
Northeast Ohio is home and where most clients are, but I work with businesses across Ohio and nationwide by phone, video and email.
How much does a website cost in Ohio?+
With TL Web Design, a custom five-page Starter site is $475 and Growth starts at $950 (proposal-based). For a broader look at Ohio pricing, see the Ohio website cost guide on the TL Web Design blog.
Do I need a separate page for every city I serve?+
For the cities that matter most to you, yes. A page that speaks to one city ranks better for that city than a single page listing twenty towns.
How long does a website take?+
Most three-to-five page sites launch in three to four weeks, depending on how quickly content and photos come in.