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Affordable Website Design for Small Businesses in Salt Lake City

Starting a business from scratch is exciting. Some new business owners have a grand creative vision, complete with color palettes and a Pinterest board of inspiration. Others have no clue where to start when it comes to design. Despite their starting place, for most business owners, tackling a website quickly goes from exciting to overwhelming.

If you're a small business owner in Salt Lake City (or anywhere in Utah or beyond), you probably want something that’s beautiful, affordable, and actually fits your needs without spending months (or thousands) you don't have. Most of all, you’re ready to get this website launched quickly.

I'm Lauren, a freelance web designer based in the beautiful hills of Cottonwood Heights, Utah. I love helping small businesses build websites that are easy to use, easy to update, and easy to be proud of. Here's what you can expect when working with someone like me for your website project.

You may notice that my services are “affordable”. Affordable web design, however, does not mean a you’ll receive website. I create beautiful, functional, completely custom websites at an affordable rate because I LOVE working with new business owners in my local community, and the best way I can serve you is with a reasonable rate that feels approachable.

I keep your budget smart by focussing on what matters most: getting your website out into the world, working on your behalf, and growing with you, instead of getting stuck chasing perfection.

Together, we will carefully choose a website builder that matches your specific needs without paying for unnecessary extras. For some businesses, that might mean starting with a free platform like Canva; for others, it might mean tapping into the full power of Webflow.

Every project includes simple training materials so you feel confident updating and expanding your site as your business grows.

When you book with me, you’re working with a real person (hey, that’s me!) with a heart of service. I’m only an email or coffee chat away! I keep our timelines quick and our communication clear, so you always know what’s happening. And when our project wraps up, you’ll have a website friend you can call on anytime you need.

So how fast and affordable are we talking?

Most of my full website projects range from $400–$850 and are usually completed within 1 to 3 weeks. For comparison, the average custom website in the U.S. costs over $3,000 and often takes months to finish.

Not to brag (okay, maybe just a little), but you're getting a seriously sweet deal on this side of the internet. I don’t charge less because I have less skill. I charge less because I believe everyone deserves access to functional, beautiful web design.

Are you a small business owner launching your first website? Have you been wrestling with Squarespace for too long and need a professional to help you fix the mess? Are you ready for your existing website to get a beautiful refresh for 2025? Whether you’re based in Salt Lake City, or operate in the remote corners of the United States, I’m here to make your website dreams come true.

If you’re needing an affordable website that doesn’t look cheap and is built by someone who cares for you (and lives just down the road), I'd love to chat!

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