CONCEPT · 2026
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Chicago Web Studio
Make them believebefore they call.
Clean, mobile-first websites for small businesses that need trust to happen instantly.
Jungle Cafe
01 / PROBLEM
Most small business websites do not fail loudly. They just feel unfinished.
A business can do great work in person and still lose trust online because the site is outdated, unclear, hard to use on mobile, or too difficult to contact from.
Friction
No website, or a site that looks older than the business actually is.
Confusing wording that makes customers work too hard to understand the offer.
Mobile layouts that feel cramped, broken, or forgotten.
Contact details buried behind friction when they should be obvious.
Winthrop fix
Make the business look credible before the first call.
Clarify the services, offer, location, hours, and next step.
Build a mobile-first experience that feels sharp and direct.
Give the owner a cleaner online presence without agency complexity.
02 / WORK
Concept builds
These three businesses do not exist — I invented them. Each site is built end to end in real, working code so you can click through it and see exactly what I would make for a cafe, a restaurant, or a salon.
CONCEPT · 2026
CONCEPT · 2026
Not client work. The business names, locations, reviews, and staff in these demos are all made up, and the photography is free stock standing in for a real business's own images.
Founder
Hi, I'm Nicholas.
Student entrepreneur based in Chicago, building modern websites for small businesses that need to look credible and get real leads. I work directly with every client — no account managers, no handoffs, no waiting. You get me. I believe a small business that does good work deserves a site that looks as serious as it is. Reachable by email anytime.
03 / LIVE SITES
Built for real clients, live right now
Not concepts. These are sites I built for actual organizations, running in production on their own domains today. Click one and you land on the real thing.
04 / SERVICES
Simple project-based pricing
Most small-business websites land between $300–$1,200 depending on scope. I will quote your project after a quick look at what you need.
Starter Build
Pricing
from $300
Final quote based on scope.
For businesses that need a clean, professional online presence fast.
One-page site or focused starter page
Basic service and about sections
Contact form
Mobile-friendly layout
Launch and hosting guidance
Project details
Most requested
Business Website
Pricing
$500–$1,200
Final quote based on scope.
For businesses that need a fuller site with stronger credibility and conversion.
4-5 page website
Home, About, Services, Gallery/Menu, Contact
Copywriting support
Stronger visuals and lead capture
Contact forms, booking, or integrations
Project details
Redesign / Upgrade
Pricing
$400–$800
Final quote based on scope.
For businesses with an existing site that feels outdated, broken, or hard to use.
Website audit
Homepage refresh
Mobile layout improvement
Better calls-to-action
Updated copy and SEO basics
Project details
Typical projects: $300–$1,200.
Final quote depends on scope, content, features, and timeline. That can include the number of pages, redesign vs. new build, copywriting, branding, contact forms, booking, integrations, and how quickly the site needs to launch.
No bloated agency retainers. Just a clean, professional website quoted around what your business actually needs.
05 / ADD-ONS
Add-ons that make the whole brand feel more finished.
Simple supporting pieces for small businesses that need consistency around the site: brand direction, social graphics, image cleanup, and light maintenance.
Basic Logo / Brand Kit
Quoted add-onA simple starter brand setup for businesses that need consistency, not a full agency branding engagement.
Simple text-based logo
Color palette
Font pairing
Button style
Social media profile image
Simple brand direction
Built honestly as a starter system, not a full brand identity.
Social Media Starter Graphics
Quoted add-onBasic graphics so your website and social profiles feel connected instead of looking like separate brands.
Instagram profile picture
3-5 basic post templates
Story template
Simple announcement graphic
Photo Cleanup / Image Sourcing
Quoted add-onA fast cleanup pass on visuals so the site feels sharper and more intentional without a full photo shoot.
Resize images
Crop images
Compress images
Find free stock images if needed
Make images fit the website design
Uses free image sources only or client-provided photos.
Website Maintenance Plan
$49/monthRecurring support for small businesses that want someone on hand for light updates after launch.
Up to 3 small updates per month
Small text updates
Image swaps
Button/link fixes
Hours changes
Service updates
Basic monthly checkup
Custom maintenance can scale depending on needs.
06 / PROCESS
A four-step build rhythm with momentum you can actually feel.
The process stays simple, but the presentation should feel intentional: discovery, planning, build, and launch all moving toward a cleaner online presence.
01
Discover
I learn about your business, goals, customers, and what your website needs to do.
02
Plan
I map out the pages, sections, copy, visuals, and calls-to-action.
03
Build
I design and develop a clean, mobile-friendly website that fits your brand.
04
Launch
I help set up hosting, test the site, and make sure everything works before going live.
07 / WHY
Agency polish without the agency runaround.
Big agencies can be expensive, slow, and impersonal. DIY builders can work, but many business owners do not have the time or design eye to make them look truly professional.
Big agencies
Often polished, but the process can feel slow, expensive, and distant from the person actually doing the work.
DIY builders
Useful tools, but most owners do not have extra hours to turn templates into something that feels finished.
Winthrop Designs
A direct, personal option: clean design, clear scope, practical pricing, and support from the person building the site.
Fast turnaround
Projects stay moving because you work directly with the person building the site.
Affordable pricing
Project quotes are sized for small businesses that need professional help without agency retainers.
Clear communication
You get direct updates, plain language, and honest scope conversations from start to launch.
Simple explanations
No jargon dump. I explain options clearly so you can make decisions without getting buried in tech terms.
Modern design
The end result feels current, mobile-friendly, and built to make your business look credible.