How are your logo and web services so affordable?

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.

Can you redesign a website for us?

Yes! We specialize in website redesigns for businesses that want a fresh, modern look with 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 Whether your current site feels outdated, loads slowly, or isn't converting visitors into customers, we'll work with you to create a cleaner, faster, and more effective version.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.

How long is the process for a website project?

Our goal is to finish a website within 2-3 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 weeks.

Why don't you use templates for your websites?

Templates are pre-designed layouts meant to fit many businesses at once. They have a one-size-fits-all approach. While they might look good on the surface, they often limit creativity, branding, and functionality. Every business is unique, and your website should reflect your vision, goals, and audience—not someone else's default design.

Why don't you use WordPress for your websites?

While WordPress is popular, it often comes with slow performance, legacy technology, security risks (easy to hack), and bloated code. I focus on using more modern web technologies via custom-coded solutions, which load faster, are easier to maintain, are nearly impossible to hack, and are tailored specifically to your business needs. This means your site looks unique, performs better, is more secure, and grows with your business—without the limitations or headaches of a CMS-based platform like WordPress.

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Make The Web Work For You

Custom-built websites that attract customers and grow your business.

About Us

Our mission

We handle your website—so you can focus on your business

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.

Designed to Convert

Websites that don't just look good—they're built to convert visitors into customers.

Mobile-First Experience

Most people will see your site on a phone first. We design for those visitors in mind.

Trust & Credibility

A clean, professionally branded site builds trust instantly—before you even speak to a customer.

Messaging & Clarity

We help you say the right things in the right order—so people don't click away confused.

SEO-Friendly

We include smart structure and search-ready foundations—so Google actually sees you.

Scaleable & Editable

Your site will be scalable, editable, and ready to grow with your business with edits support and add-ons.

Affordable and High-Quality

Business Websites

Get a starter small business website at affordable prices that includes everything you need to launch your business: design, development, hosting, support, unlimited edits, and maintenance.

Custom Design & Development

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

100% Satisfaction or Your Money Back

We're confident in the quality of our work. If you're not completely satisfied with the design, we'll refund you your money back—no hard feelings.

Safe & Secure With SSL

Every site we build comes with SSL (that little lock icon in the browser). It protects your visitors’ data and builds trust from the moment they land—because a secure site isn't optional anymore, it's expected.

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.

Free Website Audit

We'll provide you a free site audit report to assess all the code and content in your site to see if it meets today's web standards—and if you work with us, we'll run it again after launch to show improved results. Great websites go beyond looks; it's how it's made that counts.

Portfolio

Websites that work

Below are sites we've built for various businesses. Whether you're a startup or an established brand, or a working professional looking to market yourself, we create websites that look amazing, run fast, and reflect what makes your business unique.

CornerView Landscaping

Transform outdoor spaces with expert care, creating clean, functional, and beautiful landscapes for homes and businesses.

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PRSM Photography

Independent studio that specializes in still-life, portrait-subjects, landscape, and wildlife photographs. Its craft is as much a hobby as it is a business.

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NGAGE

Startup focusing on reinventing how clients can reach out to their network of contractors, specialists, and experts in varying fields.

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Craft & Grain

Boutique bathroom and kitchen renovation firm, offering a complete package with custom interior design and contract work by specialists.

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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.

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.
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.
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.

OFFERINGS

Flexible packages to fit your goals

Logos + Branding

Give your business a polished, memorable identity that sets you apart from competitors. We'll provide a custom-designed logo, a cohesive color palette, modern typography recommendations, and a mini brand guide that outlines how to use your new visuals consistently across your website, social media, and marketing materials. Or if you want just a logo without all the extra, that's fine too.

Custom Websites

Our website design and development service is a collaborative, end-to-end process. We start with a discovery call to understand your goals, then move into custom design, development, testing, and launch. The result is a responsive, scalable website that reflects your brand and includes all the features you need. We also offer ongoing maintenance and support to keep your site secure and up to date.

E-Commerce Websites

With the continued rise of online shopping, having a polished e-commerce website is essential. We build custom storefronts on Shopify or Snipcart, giving businesses a refined platform to present their products and offer customers a smooth, secure purchasing experience. We also offer ongoing maintenance and support to manage your inventory, and keeping your site secure and up to date.

Our Blog

We handle your website—so you can focus on your business

Designed to Convert

Mobile-First Experience

Trust & Credibility

Messaging & Clarity

SEO-Friendly

Scaleable & Editable

Business Websites

Custom Design & Development

100% Satisfaction or Your Money Back

Safe & Secure With SSL

Personalized Support

Free Website Audit

Websites that work

CornerView Landscaping

PRSM Photography

NGAGE

Craft & Grain

See what people like about us

Flexible packages to fit your goals

Logos + Branding

Custom Websites

E-Commerce Websites

Insights & updates

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