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Web Wizard Dev

Professional Websites Built to Grow Your Business

Our website development services cover the whole job: planning, design, the build, launch and support. We build custom sites with Next.js that load fast, work on any screen and are easy to update. You don't need to know how websites work; we handle the technical side.

  • Clear, modern design that makes it obvious what you do and how to contact you
  • Fast load times so visitors stay engaged and trust your brand
  • Responsive website design that works on phones, tablets, and desktops
  • Search-engine-friendly structure to support long-term growth
  • A site that's easy to update later (with guidance if you need it)
  • A site you own: the domain in your name, and the code and designs yours after the final payment
5.0 on Google · 9 reviews (opens in a new tab)Philadelphia-basedbuilding software since 2014

What We Build

  1. Business websites that clearly explain what you do and who you help
  2. Marketing and landing pages designed to turn visitors into leads
  3. Portfolio websites for consultants, creators, and service providers
  4. Content-driven sites (blogs, resources, and guides) that support SEO
  5. Website redesign and updates to modernize an existing site
  6. Websites with a member portal, dashboard or online store behind them
  7. Performance and SEO improvements for slow or underperforming sites
  8. Contact forms, online booking and payments connected to the tools you already use
  9. A content editor (CMS) so you can change text, photos and posts without a developer
  10. Setup and guidance so you know what happens after launch

What Makes a "Good" Website Today

A good website isn't about fancy effects. It's about clarity, speed and trust, so visitors understand what you offer and feel confident reaching out. We build every small business website around these six things.

  • It Loads Quickly

    Fast pages keep people from leaving and make your business feel credible. Speed also supports SEO. On a union benefits fund's site we rebuilt, the slowest page's mobile Lighthouse performance score went from 76 to 96.

  • It Works Everywhere

    Your site should work on phones, tablets and desktops without forcing visitors to pinch, zoom or fight the layout. We design for the phone first, then scale up.

  • It's Easy to Navigate

    Visitors should quickly find what they need: services, pricing, your work and how to contact you. We plan the pages and menu before design starts, so the structure makes sense on day one.

  • It's Clear and Actionable

    A modern website design explains what you do in plain language. Every page points to a next step, whether that's calling, booking, buying or sending a message.

  • It's Built to Be Found

    Each page gets its own title, description and headings, plus a sitemap and structured data that tell search engines what your business does. A recording studio's site we maintain scores 100 for Lighthouse SEO and accessibility on its home page (mobile).

  • It's Yours

    Your domain is registered in your name, and hosting is billed to you directly. Once the final payment is made, the code and designs belong to you.

Technology (Kept Simple)

Our custom website development runs on Next.js, React and TypeScript, the same stack behind the member portal and online store in our portfolio. That means fast pages, sound security and room to add features later without starting over. No bloated page builders. If a simpler setup fits your site better, we'll recommend it. Either way, we handle the technical details so you don't have to.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Custom website development (not a template)
  • A content editor (CMS)
  • Stripe or Square payments
  • Structured data (JSON-LD)
  • Hosting on Vercel or Netlify, billed to you
  • Clean, maintainable code

How the Process Works

You'll always know what's happening next. A Starter Website usually takes 2-4 weeks from kickoff to launch, and a Business Website 4-8 weeks. The ranges below cover both, with smaller sites at the short end. Each milestone is shown to you on a staging or live site, and you have 5 business days to review it and ask for revisions.

  1. Free Consultation

    30-60 minutes

    A no-obligation call about your business, your goals and what the site needs to do. It usually takes about 30 minutes, up to an hour for bigger sites. We reply to every inquiry within 1 business day.

  2. Proposal & Kickoff

    Starts in 3-5 business days

    We send a fixed-price proposal broken into phases. Once you approve it, work starts within 3-5 business days, often sooner. You pay in four equal 25% milestones, usually the first at kickoff.

  3. Discovery & Planning

    1 day to 1 week

    We map the pages, the navigation and the content each page needs. If you're not sure what to write, we help shape the message before anything is designed.

  4. Design

    2 days to 2 weeks

    We design the key pages, starting with the phone layout, and show them to you before the build starts. Your feedback shapes the final look.

  5. Development

    1-4 weeks

    We build the site in Next.js, connect forms, booking or payments, set up page titles, a sitemap and structured data, and test it on phones, tablets and desktops.

  6. Review & Launch

    2-5 days

    You review the finished site on a staging link and we make the final fixes. Then we connect your domain, check every page and form, and go live. The last payment is usually due before launch.

  7. Support

    Ongoing

    Bug fixes are free for at least the first month after launch, longer on bigger sites. Ongoing help is optional: hourly, or a monthly plan from $375 for 5 hours.

What Will Your Website Cost?

Every website is priced from its own scope: how many pages, how much custom design, and which integrations it needs. Pick what you're building to see a starting range, and after a free consultation we confirm a fixed price.

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What are you building?

Each choice opens the estimator on /pricing with that project type already picked.

Every project includes

  • The code and designs are yours once the final payment is made
  • Bug fixes free for at least a month after launch
  • A free first consultation
  • A reply within 1 business day
  • Phone-first design, checked on phones, tablets and desktops
  • Page titles, a sitemap and structured data for search

Who This Is For

If you want a professional website but aren't sure where to start, you're in the right place. Our head engineer leads every project, and our team brings in trusted developers when a project needs them. Our web development services fit these clients best.

  • Small Business Owners

    You need a small business website that looks credible, loads fast and turns visitors into calls, bookings or quote requests.

  • Consultants & Service Providers

    You need a clear site that explains your offer, shows your work and makes it easy for clients to reach you.

  • Startups

    You need a modern website that supports your launch, hiring and credibility, and can grow into a product later.

  • Teams Without In-House Developers

    You need a business website developer who owns the process end to end and explains each choice in plain language.

  • Businesses Outgrowing Their Site

    Your current site is slow, dated or hard to edit. We can rebuild it on a modern foundation and redirect old links so visitors and search engines still find you.

  • Organizations Serving Members or Customers Online

    You need a public site with a member portal, online payments or a store behind it. Our portfolio includes both: a benefits fund's member portal and a regulated online store.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers. Find the most common questions about this service below.

Will my site work on mobile?

Yes. Responsive website design is standard. We design for phones first and check the site on phones, tablets and desktops before launch.

Can I update the site later?

Yes. We can set the site up with a content editor (CMS) so you can change text, photos and blog posts without touching code, and we'll show you how it works. For bigger changes, like new page types or features, we're available hourly or on a support plan.

What if I don't know what content to write?

That's common. We'll help you plan each page and sharpen your message, and we'll tell you exactly what we need from you: text, photos, logos and details about your services.

What happens after launch?

You're not left on your own. We include free bug fixes for at least one month after launch, longer for larger projects. After that, we can handle content updates, new pages and improvements, hourly as needed or on a monthly plan from $375 for 5 hours.

How long does website development take?

A Starter Website usually takes 2-4 weeks from kickoff to launch, and a Business Website 4-8 weeks. Page count, design needs and how quickly your content is ready decide where you land. Once you approve the proposal, work starts within 3-5 business days, often sooner.

Will the site be built for performance, SEO, and growth?

Yes. We build for fast load times, clean page structure, page titles and descriptions, a sitemap and structured data. On a union benefits fund's site we rebuilt, the main content appears in 1.4 seconds or less on 75% of real mobile visits. The code is organized so you can add pages and features later without a rebuild.

How much does website development cost?

It depends on scope. We offer two website tiers. A Starter Website (up to 5 custom pages, a content editor and a contact form) costs $1,500 - $4,500. A Business Website (up to 15 custom pages, integrations like payments or a CRM, a blog and full SEO setup) costs $5,000 - $12,000. The biggest cost drivers are page count, how much custom design you want, integrations such as booking or payments, and how much content we write or move. After a free consultation you get a fixed-price proposal, paid in four equal 25% milestones.

Who owns the website and the code?

You do. Once the final payment is made, the code, designs and other deliverables belong to you. Your domain is registered in your name, and if anything starts on our accounts for convenience, we move it to yours whenever you ask. We may include non-confidential parts of the work in our portfolio.

Is hosting included in the price?

No. Development costs don't include hosting or the domain. Hosting, database and email services are billed to you directly by the providers. A web app with a database and email usually runs about $100-$250 a month. We'll estimate yours in the proposal and handle the setup as part of the project.

Can you redesign or take over my existing website?

Yes. We can rebuild a slow or dated site on a modern foundation, or pick up a site another developer started. We begin by reviewing what's there, then recommend either targeted fixes or a rebuild. When pages move, we set up permanent redirects so old links keep working and to help preserve your search visibility.

See Our Work in Action

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Real projects built with the same skills and technologies described on this page.

Web Wizard Dev is a Philadelphia-based software development studio serving clients nationwide.

Let's Build Your Website

If you want a modern, professional website without the confusion, get in touch. We'll reply within 1 business day, ask a few questions in a free consultation, then give you a clear recommendation and next steps.