A website design business builds and maintains professional online presences for clients — from single-page landing sites to complex service directories. Today, the best operators combine creative skills with efficient tech stacks, automated workflows and data-driven SEO to deliver faster results and higher margins.
Clients want leads, trust and a site that works on mobile. They value quick turnarounds, clear pricing and measurable results.
Use Congero's AI-driven platform to generate polished, SEO-optimised websites in under 60 seconds, manage unlimited updates by text, host securely and deliver monthly analytics — all for a predictable $49/month.
Pick a model that fits your skills and scalability goals. Many successful shops combine more than one option below.
Fixed-price sites for one-off builds. Good for custom branding projects and portfolio pieces.
Tip: Bundle simple ongoing maintenance to create recurring revenue.
Monthly plans for hosting, updates, SEO and analytics. Predictable income and higher lifetime value per client.
Congero example: All-inclusive $49/month per website with unlimited updates.
Offer fast, low-cost templated sites or white-label Congero’s AI sites to agencies for rapid delivery.
Scale by standardising packages and automating onboarding.
Beyond building websites, bundle services that drive client results and recurring income.
Improve visibility for "near me" searches — critical for local trades and service businesses.
Includes NAP consistency, schema and service pages.
Service-specific landing pages that convert calls and form submissions into leads.
Actionable reports and optimisation suggestions to grow leads month-over-month.
Regular localised content that drives organic traffic and supports SEO goals.
Real photos outperform stock — offer on-site or turn-key photo editing services.
Booking widgets, payment gateways and lead capture flows for higher client value.
Clients like clarity. Use tiered packages with clear deliverables and recurring options.
One-page site, basic SEO, contact form. Great for sole traders.
Optional $49/month for hosting & updates (Congero all-in plan).
Multi-page site, local SEO, monthly analytics and 5 edits per month.
Or deliver via Congero's $49/month managed site for higher margin and faster delivery.
Bulk sites, priority support, advanced integrations and exportable assets.
Use templates and the Congero API to speed delivery and increase profit per hour.
No setup fee • Cancel anytime
Combine design tools, automation and AI to deliver consistent quality quickly.
Figma or Adobe XD for custom work; templates and pattern libraries for repeatable builds.
Generate fully responsive, SEO-ready sites via simple texts or the Congero demo. Ideal for fast delivery and ongoing updates.
Use Trello, Asana or Notion for tasks. Automate invoices with Stripe or Xero integrations.
Setup GA4, heatmaps and monthly digest reports. Turn data into specific improvement tasks.
WhatsApp + email for quick updates. Congero accepts text updates and publishes instantly — perfect for fast client requests.
Automated daily backups, SSL and monitoring included with managed hosting solutions like Congero.
Collect business name, services, target locations, logo, and hero image. Use a short form or a text-based intake (works with Congero).
Share a preview, collect feedback, and finalise copy. Aim for 1-2 rounds to keep schedules tight.
Connect domain, verify Google Business Profile and test forms. Monitor analytics for the first 30 days.
Offer a simple update channel — Congero customers update sites by texting changes and see edits live in minutes.
Automate repeatable tasks, document playbooks and use subcontractors for overflow work.
Create templates for common industries (trades, salons, restaurants) and use Congero to generate consistent starter sites that you refine to client needs. Automate invoices, onboarding emails and performance reports.
Start with contractors for design and copywriting. Outsource quality assurance and support as client base grows.
Track lead growth, client retention and time-to-deliver. Use analytics to raise prices on high-performing packages.
A freelance web designer partnered with Congero to offer fast starter sites to local trades. By switching to an AI-driven starter and offering a $49/month managed plan, they reduced delivery time to minutes and converted 65% of clients onto monthly plans — doubling recurring revenue in 3 months.
Try a Congero demo and generate a client-ready, SEO-optimised website in under 60 seconds. Use it as a starter, then customise and upsell premium services.
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