Website Design & Development

Your Website Should Close Deals, Not Just Look Pretty.

We design and build conversion-focused websites for local businesses — fast, SEO-ready, and built to turn visitors into leads from day one.

Our Approach

A Website That Works While You Sleep.

A beautiful website that doesn't convert is just an expensive brochure. We build sites that are designed from the first pixel around one goal: turning visitors into leads.

That means fast load times, clear messaging, mobile-first layouts, and CTAs that are impossible to miss. Design serves the strategy — not the other way around.

67% average increase in monthly leads after an HTM website redesign
  • Conversion-First Design

    Every layout decision is made with one question: does this move visitors closer to contacting you?

  • Built for Speed

    Core Web Vitals-optimized. Fast load times mean better SEO rankings and better user experience.

  • SEO-Ready From Day One

    On-page SEO baked in at build time — not added as an afterthought.

Sound Familiar?

Your Website Looks Fine. But It's Not Bringing In Business.

Most underperforming websites have the same problems.

No Clear CTA

Visitors don't know what to do next. If your primary call-to-action isn't obvious above the fold, most people leave without taking action.

Slow Load Times

Every second of load time costs you conversions. A 3-second load time has 32% more bounce than a 1-second load.

Not Mobile-Friendly

70% of local business searches happen on mobile. A site not optimized for phones is turning away the majority of your traffic.

DIY Builder Limits

Wix and Squarespace have a ceiling. When you hit it — slow performance, limited SEO, no custom functionality — it costs you leads.

No Trust Signals

Missing reviews, credentials, and real results leave visitors with no reason to believe you're the right choice. Trust is built on the page — or it isn't built at all.

The HTM Difference

  • Above-the-fold CTA on every page
  • Core Web Vitals optimization as standard
  • Mobile-first design process
  • Messaging strategy before design begins
  • Custom-built — no drag-and-drop limits
Why High Tide

We Don't Just Build Websites. We Build Lead Machines.

Every site we launch comes with a strategy behind it — not just a design.

Messaging Before Mockups

We start with your value proposition and buyer journey before we ever touch a design file.

SEO Built In

On-page optimization, schema markup, sitemap, and page speed — all standard, not a line-item add-on.

Post-Launch Analytics

GA4 configured, conversion tracking live, heatmaps set up. You'll know exactly how your site performs from day one.

What's Included

What's Included

Custom Design

Unique, on-brand layouts designed around your business goals — not recycled templates from a library.

Speed Optimization

Image compression, lazy loading, code minification — everything needed for a sub-3-second load time.

On-Page SEO

Title tags, meta descriptions, header structure, schema markup, and sitemap submission — all included.

Mobile-First Development

Designed for phones first, then scaled up to desktop — not the other way around.

CMS Integration

Update your own content without touching code. We build on Sanity, WordPress, or Webflow based on your needs.

Analytics & Tracking

GA4, conversion tracking, and heatmaps set up and verified before launch day.

Conversion Rate Optimization

Strategic CTAs, trust signals, and social proof placed where they drive the most action.

Ongoing Support

Monthly maintenance, security updates, and content edits included in our retainer plans.

Our Work

Sites Built to Earn Their Keep.

A look at recent builds and redesigns for local businesses.

Full Redesign
New Build

Ask us about traffic and conversion results for any of these sites.

Real Results

Websites That Earn Their Keep.

From the moment they launch.

67%
Average increase in monthly leads
post-redesign
2.8s
Average page load time
across client sites
4.3×
Increase in mobile conversions
after mobile-first rebuild
Packages

Website Packages

From single-page lead magnets to full multi-page business sites.

Core Site

Everything a local business needs to compete online.

Get a Quote

Includes:

  • Up to 6 pages
  • Custom design (no templates)
  • Mobile-first build
  • On-page SEO
  • Contact form + CTA optimization
  • GA4 + conversion tracking
  • 30-day post-launch support

Need an e-commerce build, client portal, or custom web app? We scope those separately — reach out to talk through it.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question? Book a call and we'll walk you through it.

How long does a website project take?

Core sites typically take 4–6 weeks from kickoff to launch. Growth sites run 6–10 weeks depending on content readiness and complexity.

Do I need to provide content?

We'll guide you through exactly what we need. Most clients supply their own copy and photos. We also offer copywriting and photography packages if you need help.

Will I be able to update the site myself?

Yes — CMS-powered sites include a simple content editor so you can update text, images, and blog posts without touching code.

What platform do you build on?

We choose the right tool for the project — Astro for performance-critical marketing sites, Sanity CMS for content-heavy sites, and WordPress for clients who prefer a familiar admin.

Do you offer hosting?

Yes. We launch on Vercel or Cloudflare Pages — the fastest modern hosting available — and include setup at no extra charge.

Ready to Launch?

Let's Build a Website That Works for You.

Tell us where your current site is falling short and we'll show you exactly what we'd do differently.