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Web Design Grand Rapids, MI

Web design that earns trust — built for Grand Rapids businesses.

Enterprise-level web design with studio-level attention. Every project built with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, mobile-first performance, and on-page SEO as standard — not add-ons.

Trusted by Kenvue, Johnson  –  Johnson, and local Grand Rapids businesses  –  Wcag 2.1 Aa on every build  –  English & Spanish

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Get a real-data score across performance, accessibility, SEO, and mobile quality — powered by Google PageSpeed Insights. No lead form, no email required.

No website yet?

See what it's costing you.

Answer four quick questions and get an estimate of how much revenue is bypassing your business every month — straight to competitors who have a site.

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Grand Rapids Website Score

Enter your URL and get a real-data audit across four categories: performance, accessibility, SEO, and mobile quality. See how your current web design stacks up against Grand Rapids competitors — powered by Google PageSpeed Insights.

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See what not having a website is costing you

Answer four quick questions and get an estimate of how much revenue is bypassing your business every month — based on Grand Rapids market data and published industry benchmarks.

The Data

Why a website is no longer optional for Grand Rapids businesses.

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of buyers research online before making a purchase decision — regardless of industry.

Source: Invoca, 2024

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of U.S. shoppers decided against a purchase specifically because the business had no website.

Source: Network Solutions / Zippia, 2024

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Small businesses with an active, optimized website grow approximately twice as fast as those without.

Source: Network Solutions, 2025

The Data

Enterprise-level craft.
Grand Rapids pricing.

Every project is handled directly by a senior designer — no account managers, no handoffs.
You always talk to the person doing the work.

WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility

Full compliance is standard on every build. Not an add-on. Accessible web design reaches more people and performs better in search.

Mobile-First Development

Over 60% of local searches happen on a phone. Every layout is designed for thumbs first, then refined for desktop.

SEO Built In From Day One

Meta tags, schema markup, heading hierarchy, and Core Web Vitals are part of every web design project — not an afterthought or upsell.

Selected Work

Based in Grand Rapids.
Building for Grand Rapids.

The studio is rooted in the West Michigan market. We know the local business landscape — and we bring enterprise-level web design to Grand Rapids businesses that are ready to grow. Every project reflects that commitment.

How we work

Brand → Build → Retain.

01 - Brand

Strategy first.

We start with your positioning, audience, and goals before touching a single pixel. Every web design decision follows from strategy — not templates or trends.

02 — Build

Built to last.

Custom WordPress with Elementor Pro. Accessible, fast, and built so you can update it yourself — with an Owner’s Manual included. Every Grand Rapids web design project ships with mobile-first layouts, on-page SEO, and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance built in.

03 — Retain

Grows with you.

Monthly retainer plans cover updates, security, performance, and design work — so your website keeps working as your business grows. Ongoing web design support without agency overhead.

Project Estimator — Public Thinking Studio
Project Estimator

Scope your investment.

Select what you need below. This builds a starting range — final pricing is confirmed after a discovery call.

Brand Strategy & Identity
Logo, palette, typography, voice, brand guidelines, and application templates.
The Foundation
Website Design & Development
Custom WordPress site — responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), SEO-ready, with training.
The Build
Estimates reflect typical ranges. Final pricing is based on your specific goals and scope.
Select projects may qualify for reduced studio rates.

$3,000 Studio Grant

We set aside one grant per quarter for a project we believe in. If your work could use a boost, tell me about it.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

$3,000 applied toward branding, web design, or both — same process, same quality.

QUESTIONS?
leo@publicthinking.studio

Start a Project

Tell me about what you’re building. I’ll follow up within 48 hours.

EMAIL
leo@publicthinking.studio
BASED IN
Grand Rapids, MI — serving clients nationally

Let’s build something worth keeping.

I take on a limited number of projects each quarter and choose work I believe in. If that sounds like a fit, I’d like to hear what you’re building.

TRUSTED BY

Kenvue, Johnson & Johnson, Airbnb

BASED IN
Grand Rapids, MI — serving clients nationally