Services / Custom web design

Custom-coded websites, not page-builder templates

Custom web design in Auburn and South King County, WA

$4,500 flat, live in 14 days. You own everything I build.

What’s in every build

90+

Lighthouse performance target on mobile and desktop for every build.

Custom layout and visual design, no templates
Mobile-first, fast-loading, accessible (WCAG AA minimum)
SEO foundation: server-rendered HTML, semantic markup, schema
Custom contact forms in the format your business needs
Sveltia CMS for easy edits, or fully managed on a monthly plan
Launch setup: domain, hosting, analytics, Google Business Profile if needed

Why custom beats a template

Most search starts on a phone

I design the phone layout first, then scale up to desktop.

The IGo Green Enterprises glass installation website, built by ChegTech

Case study, glass installation, Seattle

IGo Green Enterprises landed a $20,000 job about a month after launch

They came to me with a dated site that skipped a lot of their services, and no Google Business Profile. I rebuilt it from scratch, set up the profile and analytics, and did the initial SEO.

“Super easy to work with, would highly recommend for anyone looking to get a website done right.”

Tima Chegarnov, owner
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Kickoff to launch in 14 days

The discovery call and form come first and don’t count. The clock starts after our kickoff call and your photos.

Days 1 to 3

Copy

I write every page from our call and your reviews.

Days 4 to 9

Build and First Look

I build the site by hand in production code. On day 9 you see the real design.

Days 10 to 14

Revisions and launch

A revision round, your Google Business Profile, images and privacy pages. Day 14 is go-live.

What a custom website costs

$4,500

Flat. One-time, no hourly billing. Custom functionality like portals or multilingual sites is quoted up front.

Monthly plans for hosting, maintenance, SEO and content start at $150/mo.

Compared onTemplate builderChegTech custom
Design starting pointPick from prebuilt themesDesigned from scratch for your business
Code and ownershipLocked to the platformYou own the files; host anywhere
Page speed (Lighthouse, mobile)Varies by themeTargets 90+ on mobile and desktop
SEO foundationGeneric schema, shared signalsCustom schema and structure, per page
AI searchNot specifically addressedFAQ schema and AEO patterns built in
Pricing modelMonthly platform fee forever$4,500 one-time, then month-to-month hosting
Who you talk toSupport tier or a forumA direct line to Jonah

Custom vs a template builder

ChegTech custom

Design starting point
Designed from scratch for your business
Code and ownership
You own the files; host anywhere
Page speed (Lighthouse, mobile)
Targets 90+ on mobile and desktop
SEO foundation
Custom schema and structure, per page
AI search
FAQ schema and AEO patterns built in
Pricing model
$4,500 one-time, then month-to-month hosting
Who you talk to
A direct line to Jonah

Template builder

Design starting point
Pick from prebuilt themes
Code and ownership
Locked to the platform
Page speed (Lighthouse, mobile)
Varies by theme
SEO foundation
Generic schema, shared signals
AI search
Not specifically addressed
Pricing model
Monthly platform fee forever
Who you talk to
Support tier or a forum

Web design questions, answered

Call or text (206) 940-8704.

How long does it take?

Fourteen days from our kickoff call and your photos.

What if I don’t have content or photos?

You don’t write anything. I write the copy from our call and your Google reviews. Photos are the one thing that has to come from you, since photography isn’t included in the build. On the kickoff call I’ll list the shots each page needs, and the 14-day clock starts when they arrive.

Do you offer revisions during the build?

Yes, one round. You see the real design at the First Look review on day 9, and days 10 to 13 are set aside for the changes you ask for.

Will I be able to edit the site myself?

Yes. Every site I build runs on Sveltia CMS, which gives you a clean editing interface for text and photos. I walk you through it after launch. If you prefer I just handle edits, that’s what the monthly plans are for.

What happens after launch?

You get the full site files, hosting access, domain control, and a walkthrough of how everything works. Then you decide whether to take it from here or keep me on a monthly plan for hosting, maintenance, and ongoing SEO.