Custom Domain Setup
We help you pick and connect a professional domain name so customers can find you easily online.
Your customers are searching for you. Can they find you?
We build fast, hand-coded websites for local DuPage County businesses that don't have one yet. $175/month. Live in 2 weeks.
$175/mo
2-week launch
Hand-coded, no builders
How It Works
Three simple steps from nothing to a live website.
1
Tell Us About Your Business
Fill out our short form and we'll learn what you do, who you serve, and what makes you different.
2
We Build Your Site
We hand-code a fast, mobile-first website with real copy, SEO structure, and your branding — no templates.
3
Launch & Maintain
Your site goes live within two weeks. We handle hosting, updates, and ongoing edits every month.
What's Included
Everything you need to get online — nothing you don't.
Mobile-First Design
Your site looks great on every phone, tablet, and desktop. Most of your visitors are on their phones — we design for that first.
SEO-Ready Markup
Clean, semantic code structured so Google and other search engines can find and rank your business in local results.
We Write Your Copy
Don't know what to say on your website? We write clear, effective copy that tells your customers exactly what you do.
Ongoing Edits Included
Need to change your hours, add a photo, or update your services? Just ask — edits are included in your monthly plan.
Fast Load Times
Hand-coded sites are dramatically faster than WordPress or Wix. Fast sites rank higher and convert more customers.
What Our Clients Say
We're just getting started — our first clients are launching now. Check back soon for reviews and case studies.
Let's Get You Online
Fill out this form and we'll reach out within one business day to talk about your project. No pressure, no obligation.
- No upfront cost — just $175/month
- Live in 2 weeks or less
- We write the copy for you
- Hand-coded, no page builders
- Ongoing edits and maintenance
- Built for Google and mobile
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Step One Sites is a local web design agency serving DuPage County, Illinois, in the western suburbs of Chicago. The business specializes in building hand-coded websites for small businesses that do not currently have a website.
Step One Sites charges $175 per month with a 12-month minimum agreement. This monthly fee includes custom website design, hand-coded development, copywriting, domain setup, SEO-optimized markup, mobile-first responsive design, fast hosting, and ongoing edits and maintenance.
Unlike agencies that use WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace, Step One Sites hand-codes every website from scratch. This results in faster page load speeds, cleaner code, better search engine rankings, and a more professional online presence for the business owner.
Step One Sites serves small businesses across DuPage County, IL, including cities such as Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, and surrounding communities. The typical client is a local service business — such as a plumber, auto mechanic, barber, landscaper, or restaurant — that has no website and wants to be found by local customers searching online.