Your Website Should Speak Texan — Not Tech Jargon
A few weeks ago, I was sipping a sweet tea outside a taco truck near Round Rock, chatting with a small business owner who runs a mobile auto detailing service. He leaned in and said:
“Look, I don’t need some fancy Silicon Valley thing… I just want a dang website that works.”
And man, did that hit home.
Because here in Texas, we don’t have time for fluff. Whether you’re running a food truck in Austin, a feed store in Lubbock, or a family HVAC business in San Antonio, you need a site that makes sense — not one that makes you feel like you need a tech degree to update your hours.
That’s what we build at Curtis Design.
Websites that speak plain, that load fast, that show up on Google — and more importantly, make your phone ring.
We’re not some big agency with an office full of interns and buzzwords.
We’re a small, experienced team that’s been doing this for over 30 years, and we know how to keep things simple — the Texan way.
So if you’re tired of complicated dashboards, missed calls, or a website that looks like it was built in 2009… you’re in the right place.
Why DIY & Freelancers Often Backfire in Texas
We hear the same story over and over — different towns, same headache.
There was a bakery in Waco that hired a “budget-friendly” freelancer off Facebook. The site looked halfway decent… until customers started complaining they couldn’t read the menu on their phones.
Turns out, the site wasn’t mobile-friendly.
And guess who stopped answering emails? Yep — the freelancer.
Then there was a plumber out in Amarillo who tried using a drag-and-drop builder. He spent six weekends trying to figure out fonts, pages, and photo sizes. Finally gave up and called us.
Let’s be real — it’s not your job to build a website.
Your job is to run your business. Serve your customers. Keep things moving.
And if your website is broken, confusing, or just plain ugly, people will move on.
Here’s the thing about freelancers:
- They may start strong, but finish? Not always.
- Updates later on? Good luck tracking them down.
- Strategy? Usually not included.
- SEO? Most haven’t touched it.
And those “easy website builders” like Wix or Squarespace?
They make it sound like anyone can launch a beautiful site in an hour.
Truth is — most of those sites end up looking like a school project.
We get it. Budget matters. But when your website is your storefront, your reputation, your first impression — cheap often turns out expensive.
At Curtis Design, we don’t cut corners. We build sites meant to last, and we’re still around when you need help six months later.
That’s just how we do business in Texas.
Texas-Built Sites That Actually Work
A good website isn’t about flashy animations or slick transitions — it’s about doing the job, day in and day out.
That’s the kind of site we build.
When you work with Curtis Design, you’re not getting some trendy template. You’re getting a website built for real people in real Texas towns — folks who just want things to work right, look clean, and get customers through the door.
Here’s what we focus on:
- Fast loading speeds – because nobody waits anymore
- Mobile-first design – over 70% of traffic is on phones
- Simple navigation – easy to find your phone number, services, or store hours
- Built-in SEO – so when someone Googles “BBQ catering Houston” or “roof repair in Denton,” you show up
- Easy updates – so you don’t need to call us every time you want to change a photo
We’ve built sites for auto shops in Fort Worth, boutiques in San Marcos, and even a goat yoga studio outside Austin (yeah, that’s a real thing — and it’s awesome).
Each one had different needs, different goals, and different customers — so each site was built different. That’s the deal.
And yeah, we use WordPress — not because it’s trendy, but because it works. You can log in, click what you need, and update your own stuff.
And if you ever need a hand? We’re here.
No ticket systems. No “we’ll get back to you in 72 hours.”
Just real people, answering the phone.
Texas Website Pricing: Real Talk, Real Numbers
Let’s not dance around it — you want to know how much a website costs.
Fair. We would too.
But here’s the truth: it depends.
We’ve built sites for $2,000. We’ve built sites for $7,000.
The reason the price varies? Because no two businesses are the same — and no two websites should be, either.
Here are a few real-life examples from right here in Texas:
- A simple five-page website for a BBQ food truck in San Antonio? Around $2,200
- A custom WordPress site for a law firm in Dallas? About $4,800
- An eCommerce store for handmade goods in Fredericksburg? Roughly $6,500–$7,000
But hold up — don’t take these numbers as “packages” or fixed quotes.
Just because we made that goat yoga site for $3,800 doesn’t mean your business site will cost that much.
We’re not selling shoes. We’re building custom solutions.
So here’s how we do it:
- You book a free 15-minute call
- You tell us what you need — in plain English
- We ask a few questions, take notes, maybe throw in a couple ideas
- Then we send you a clear, honest quote based on your project
That’s it. No pressure. No pushy upsells. No mystery fees.
Could your site cost $2,000?
Yep.
Could it be $4,500?
Also possible.
We won’t know until we’ve listened — and we never assume. That’s what makes us different.
We’re not here to sell you a site. We’re here to build the right one for you.
Let’s Chat: Free Strategy Call, No Strings
We get it — reaching out about a website can feel a little… awkward.
Maybe you’re not sure what you need.
Maybe you’ve been burned before by someone who overpromised and underdelivered.
Or maybe you’re just worried it’s going to cost an arm and a leg.
Totally fair.
That’s why we keep things simple around here.
We offer a free 15-minute call — no forms, no pressure, no weird sales pitch.
Just a real conversation where we ask questions like:
- “What’s working for you right now?”
- “Where are you losing customers?”
- “Do you need online booking? Or just a clean contact page?”
- “Do you want to show up on Google, or are you booked solid already?”
From there, we’ll tell you what we recommend, why, and exactly what it’ll cost.
Nothing more, nothing less.
So whether you’re in Plano, Laredo, Corpus Christi, or a tiny town with one stoplight and a great BBQ joint — we’d love to hear your story.
📞 Click here to book your free call
Let’s figure out what’s next — together.