Web design for small business

Want a stunning, professional website designed to deliver results?

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Our mission

We worry about your website—so you don't have to

In today's market, having a great product or service isn't enough—people need to find you, trust you, and engage with your business online. We help small business owners build websites that do exactly that.

At Surge River, our focus is to design and develop impactful websites for small businesses. Every design is custom made and every line of code is hand written to ensure the best quality and performance for your website. From design to beyond, we take care of the entire process: creating a site that looks professional, loads fast, works on every device, and reflects your brand. Our goal is to foster a long-term relationship with our clients, helping them grow over time.

Design & User Experience eye

As part of the design, users will be lead on an engaging journey, guiding them toward key actions by emphasizing essential messages and using visually compelling designs.

Mobile First Approach phone

All sites are built with a mobile first approach—ensuring the code is optimized and the interface is user friendly, since more than 50% of all web traffic are mobile phone users.

Web Responsive laptop-phone

Your website will work on all mobile, tablet, and desktop screen sizes to ensure all visitors can access your site from anywhere to see a beautiful site no matter the device.

Optimized Page Speed speed

A slow-loading website can drive away up to 50% of your visitors. Our sites load in 1 second or less, keeping users engaged and satisfied.

Search Engine Optimized seo

On-page search engine optimization is included at the core of our web services, which helps you rank higher on Google.

Maintenance & Support support

With support beyond launch, I offer peace of mind on future updates and maintenance to your site. Let us worry about that, so you can focus more on your business.

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Affordable, High-Quality Websites

Only $165/month for a website

Get a full-featured small business website—no large upfront payment needed. Pay monthly with a 12-month commitment that includes everything: design, development, domain, hosting, support beyond launch, unlimited edits, and lifetime updates.

Custom Design & Development

All design and code are created in-house, ensuring a smooth, streamlined process from start to finish.

Free Website Audit

In our free consultation, we'll include a free site audit to assess your current performance—and if you hire me, we'll run it again after launch to show the results. Great websites go beyond looks; it's the code and content that count.

Built-in Web Security

All our websites come with built-in SSL (TLS) security—so you're covered from day one.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We're confident in the quality of our work. If you're not completely satisfied with the design, you can cancel the contract and get your money back—no hard feelings.

Personalized Support

Get direct access to the person doing the work—someone who understands your goals inside and out, and is accountable from day one.

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MEET THE OWNER

20+ years of experience across design and web

Mike—owner, web designer, developer, branding specialist

Hi, I'm Mike—the owner, web designer, developer, and branding specialist behind Surge River. Based in New York State—I help small businesses stand out online with modern, functional websites and strategic branding that reflects their unique value.

I studied Graphic Design at FIT in New York City, where I combined my love for design with a strong technical foundation. There, I honed my skills in visual communication, typography, color theory, and user-centered design. Since then, I've worked across industries—including creative agencies, web consultancies, and tech—shaping how I approach every design and development challenge.

Today, I bring that blend of creativity and strategy into every project. I believe in clear communication and a thoughtful, streamlined process—so even busy business owners can enjoy a smooth experience and get results that move their business forward.

Let's build something that helps your business grow.

I'VE GOT YOU COVERED

The whole package for your business

Whether you're launching a startup, a small business, rebranding yourself or your company, or simply want a website, blog, or logo — I've got you covered.

As an industry insider, we follow real-world best practices — from the code we write to the design tools we use and the processes we follow. Every solution is built from the ground up using proven standards that deliver results. Whatever your goals, we'll be by your side — even after launch day.

THE 5-STEP PROCESS

Continuous communication with you at every step

Get in touch with us, then we'll walk you through our 5 step process from start to finish. On average it'll take around 2-3 weeks to launch your site.

  • 1 Discovery
  • 2 Design
  • 3 Development
  • 4 Launch
  • 5 Support
Testimonials

See what people like about us

When you work with Surge River, you're working directly with Mike, a dedicated design and web expert to help elevate your business to the next level.

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    Surge River and Mike did a great job crafting a site that perfectly fits our brand, and because of that I've received countless compliments from clients and peers.

    Jason N.

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    Mike walked me through the web design process every step of the way he was very professional and understood our needs and delivered on results from start to finish.

    Lisa M.

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    Our previous website was dated and didn't work well on mobile. Mike at Surge River refreshed the site by modernizing the design to look great and work fast on all devices.

    Allen S.

PRICING

Flexible pricing to fit your needs

ALL-IN WEB

We build it, you manage it—Ideal for tech savvy individuals.

$3700 + $30 a Month Domain & Hosting

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MONTHLY WEB

We build and manage everything—Ideal for new and small businesses.

$165 A Month

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LOGO + BRANDING

The perfect compliment to your business online and offline.

$599 Flat

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Frequently asked questions

  • We keep our services affordable by working efficiently, minimizing overhead costs (no fancy offices or bloated teams), and focusing on what truly matters—delivering great websites and logos. As a small streamlined web agency, we don't pass along unnecessary expenses to our clients. Instead, you're paying for quality expertise with the right qualifications to execute and deliver on professional results without the inflated prices.

  • Yes! We specialize in website redesigns for businesses that want a fresh, modern look or improved performance. Whether your current site feels outdated, loads slowly, or isn't converting visitors into customers, we'll work with you to create a cleaner, faster, and more effective version. we'll keep what's working, improve what's not, and ensure the new design reflects your brand and goals. Every redesign starts with a conversation to understand your needs and vision.

  • Our goal is to finish a website within 2-4 weeks and is dependent on how soon clients respond to our content and image requests and return feedback to keep the project moving forward. Sometimes, it may be dependent on the project complexity also. Most often we generally wrap up projects as early as 2 or 3 weeks.

  • Just email us and we'll take care of the changes.

  • Yep, just pay once and you're all set!

  • Our Monthly Web plan can be paid with a credit card or debit card and we accept all major credit cards. The All-In Web payment should be paid through an ACH bank transfer to minimize processing fees.

  • Yes, all taxes are included, no surprises.

  • If we cannot design something that you're not 100% satisfied with and no longer want to move forward, we'll refund the amount you've paid so far. If we do end up moving forward with building the site, there are no refunds from then on. Any possible refunds would be at our discretion at that point.

  • SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of improving a website's visibility in search engine results—like Google or Bing—to attract more organic (unpaid) traffic. It involves optimizing on-page elements such as content, technical elements, and site structure, as well as off-page factors like backlinks and domain authority. This enables search engines to easily understand, rank, and display the site when users search for relevant keywords. Good SEO helps a website appear higher in search results, increasing the chances of being seen and clicked by potential customers. It is a long term investment, and success doesn't come over night. On average it can take 6 months to 1 year to see those changes happen.

  • Yes! we offer an optional subscription add-on for $50/month, which includes unlimited edits and support. This plan requires a 12-month minimum commitment. It can't be paused and restarted month-to-month — if you cancel and later decide to resume, a new 12-month term will apply.

  • The key difference is short-term vs. long-term cost. The Monthly Web plan is more manageable upfront, spreading payments over time with ongoing service included. Paying an All-In Web costs more initially but saves money in the long run by covering design and development up front. The best choice depends on your cash flow and goals—monthly is ideal if you prefer lower upfront costs and continued support, while a one-time payment is better if you want to save over time and don't need ongoing service.

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