Websites That Feel Like Wisconsin
Last fall, I was driving through Manitowoc on my way back from visiting a client in Sheboygan. I stopped at this little cheese shop — one of those places where the person behind the counter has probably been working there longer than the fridge has been plugged in.
We got to talking, and when I told her I design websites, she laughed and said:
“Honey, my website still says ‘Happy 2019’ on the homepage.”
She wasn’t embarrassed — just busy.
That’s what I’ve come to love about Wisconsin folks: they’re real, hardworking, no-fluff people.
They care about quality, but they’re not into buzzwords, fake urgency, or shiny distractions.
And your website should reflect that.
At Curtis Design, we’ve built websites for:
- Family-owned cafés in Green Bay
- Local welders in Eau Claire
- Therapists in Madison
- Even a maple syrup farm in the Driftless Area
What do they all have in common?
They wanted a website that worked — one that made it easy for people to find them, trust them, and get in touch.
We design websites that:
- Load fast, even on slow country internet
- Look clean on phones and tablets (because that’s how 80% of people visit your site now)
- Match your tone — friendly, local, no fluff
- And make people want to do business with you
Because let’s be honest…
A site that’s confusing, outdated, or full of stock photos? That’s not Wisconsin.
That’s just noise.
Why “Cheap” Sites Cost More in the Long Run
Let’s be real for a second.
You’ve probably seen the ads — “Build your own website in 5 minutes!” or “Freelancer websites for just $100!”
Tempting, right? Especially when you’re running a small shop in Appleton, or offering landscaping services in Kenosha, and trying to save where you can.
But here’s what most folks don’t tell you:
Cheap websites usually come with hidden costs — and not just financial ones.
We had a bakery owner in Wausau tell us she spent three weeks building her own site with a drag-and-drop builder. It looked okay on her laptop…
But on her phone? Text was overlapping, the menu didn’t work, and the contact form never sent emails.
She lost three catering gigs in one week because customers couldn’t figure out how to reach her.
Then there was the guy in Janesville — hired a freelancer overseas. Got a half-finished site, broken links, and no one to call when things stopped working.
Here’s the bottom line:
- Those cheap site builders? They look great in commercials, but they’re one-size-fits-none.
- Most freelancers? They’re juggling 10 other projects and disappear the second your payment clears.
- And you? You’re left stuck, frustrated, and looking for help after you’ve already paid twice.
At Curtis Design, we’ve been fixing those “cheap” mistakes for over 30 years.
But truthfully? We’d rather help you get it right the first time.
Because a site that:
- Loads slow
- Looks bad on mobile
- Or makes people guess how to contact you…
…actually costs you more — in missed calls, lost sales, and damaged trust.
A good website is an investment, not an expense.
And when you work with someone who knows what they’re doing, that investment pays off.
Our Wisconsin Clients Wanted Simple, We Delivered Smart
Most of the folks we work with in Wisconsin aren’t looking for some flashy, award-winning website.
They’re not chasing trends or trying to “disrupt” anything.
They just want something that:
- Works on a phone
- Shows what they do
- Gets people to call, visit, or send a message
Simple, right?
That’s why when a roofing company in Green Bay reached out, the first thing they told us was:
“We don’t care about fancy. We just need to stop losing leads.”
We built them a mobile-friendly site, added a quick-quote form, and made their phone number sticky at the top of every page.
Within a month, they had 3x more quote requests.
Or take the flower shop in Racine — they had a site, but it was clunky, outdated, and nearly impossible to update.
We rebuilt it in WordPress, taught them how to change holiday specials with two clicks, and made it easy for people to order online.
Their sales bloomed — no pun intended.
Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
- 🤝 A one-on-one conversation — not a sales pitch
- 💡 A website built for you, not for our portfolio
- 📱 Mobile-first design (because Google cares, and so do your customers)
- 🗺️ Local SEO included, so folks searching “coffee shop in Madison” actually find you
- ✍️ Clear content that sounds like you, not a robot
We don’t hand you a confusing dashboard and disappear.
We build something that fits your business, your workflow, and your budget — and we stick around.
Because real business owners in Wisconsin don’t need fluff.
They need tools that work — and people who show up.
Website Pricing in Wisconsin: What to Expect
Let’s not dance around it — you want to know how much this is going to cost.
Totally fair.
Whether you’re a barber in Eau Claire, a real estate agent in Madison, or running a family hardware store in Oshkosh, every dollar matters. And nobody wants surprise costs.
Here’s the truth:
We don’t sell cookie-cutter websites.
We build what you need — and price it that way.
But to give you an idea, here are a few real-life examples:
- A basic 3-page site for a pet groomer in Kenosha:
Clean layout, contact form, photo gallery — $2,200 - A portfolio site for a wedding photographer in Milwaukee:
Photo sliders, blog, SEO setup — $3,900 - A 10+ product eCommerce site for a candle maker in Appleton:
Shopify setup, payment integration, training — $6,300
Now before you start doing math in your head…
These are not fixed packages.
Why? Because every project is different.
We might build one roofing site for $2,000, and another for $4,700 — depending on:
- How many pages you need
- Whether you want online payments
- If you need logo/branding help
- Whether you want us to write the content
- Or even translate it to Spanish (yes, we do that)
That’s why we always start with a free, 15-minute call.
We ask a few smart questions, get a feel for what you really need, and then send you a quote that’s tailored — not templated.
Because honestly?
You might be thinking your site will cost $5,000…
But once we talk, we might realize we can do it for $2,500 — and do it right.
So don’t guess.
Let’s chat. And then you’ll know.
Let’s Build Something You’ll Be Proud to Share
We’ve talked to a lot of business owners across Wisconsin — folks just like you.
And you know what they all say after we launch their new site?
“Why didn’t I do this sooner?”
If your current website is clunky, outdated, or just doesn’t feel like you, we get it.
And if you’ve never had a website before? That’s okay too — we’ll walk you through it without the tech talk.
You don’t need to know HTML.
You don’t need to have all the content ready.
You just need someone who listens, explains clearly, and follows through.
That’s us.
At Curtis Design, we treat every site like it matters — because to you, it does.
And honestly, we’re proud of the work we do.
So whether you’re just curious, ready to go, or somewhere in between:
📞 Let’s hop on a free 15-minute call.
📬 Or drop us a message here and tell us what you’re dreaming about.
We’ll give you real answers, no pressure, and a quote that actually makes sense.
Let’s build a website that makes you say:
“Yep — that’s exactly what I needed.”