More than just websites

Custom-built web solutions 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 by providing custom web design, e-commerce, SEO and Google Ads—helping businesses build functional, scalable websites with connected tools within their reach.

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Designed to Convert

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

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Mobile-First Experience

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

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Trust & Credibility

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

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Messaging & Clarity

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

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SEO-Friendly

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

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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 In-House Design & Development

All design and code are created in-house, ensuring a smooth, streamlined process from start to finish. Unlike other agencies or freelancers, nothing is outsourced and all work is done in the USA, meaning high-quality standards are met from day one.

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.

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 is a fantastic firm. With decades of experience working with web design companies of all sizes, I can confidently say that Mike brought professionalism, expertise, and real peace of mind to the entire process. I tasked him with several UX challenges, and he delivered thoughtful solutions that only elevated our site. The finished website for our short-term rental business exceeded anything I had imagined and clearly differentiates us in the market. I highly recommend!

    Mary B.

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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. I highly recommend him for his expansive web services, and look forward to referring him when the opportunity arises.

    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.

OFFERINGS

Flexible packages to fit your goals

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 and preferences, then move into custom design, development, testing, and launch. We offer an optional powerful CMS platform to give you an admin dashboard, page editing capabilities, and content control. The result is a responsive, scalable website that reflects your brand and includes all the features you need to independently manage your content. 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, 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.

Website Add-ons

We offer 3rd party platform integrations, enabling your business to go above and beyond the limitations of a standard static brochure site. Enabling completely custom solutions tailored to your unique needs, whether it's integrating with booking systems, marketing automation tools, chat integration, payment gateways, blogs, newsletter system, e-commerce or other specialized platforms.

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.

SEO + PPC Ads

Our SEO and PPC services are designed to help your business get in front of the right audience at the right time. Through SEO, we build a strong long-term foundation that improves search visibility, organic traffic, and credibility over time. With PPC advertising, we create targeted campaigns through Google, Facebook, or Instagram that drive immediate traffic and measurable results. Together, these strategies allow your business to balance short-term wins with sustainable growth. We focus on real outcomes—leads, sales, and conversions—not just clicks or impressions. All performance is tracked and explained clearly, so you always understand what's working and where your investment is going.

Our Blog

Insights & updates