Web Design in Crookston, Minnesota

Why Work With a Local Web Designer in Crookston?

I'm based in East Grand Forks, about 30 minutes from Crookston. When you call me, you're talking to the person who builds your site, not a call center, not an account manager. Just me.

I've worked with farms, contractors, and small businesses throughout northwestern Minnesota for years. I know what works in this region. You don't need a flashy $10,000 website that takes three months to build. You need a fast, professional site that gets customers to call or email you.

That's what I build. Simple, clean websites that load fast, look good on phones, and rank well in local searches. No bloated plugins, no unnecessary complexity. Just a solid online presence that works.

Search Engine Optimization Without the Gimmicks

I'm comfortable working against both local and national competitors. I analyze your business and your competition to figure out how to rank you higher in search results.

Real organic SEO takes time, usually a few months. There's no shortcut. Anyone telling you they can get you to page one in two weeks is lying or using shady tactics that'll hurt you long-term.

What I do is build a solid foundation: clean code, fast loading times, proper meta tags, local business schema, and consistent information across all your online listings. That's what actually works.

Local Listings and Directories

When I build your website, I also check your online presence across Google, Facebook, Bing, and other directories. Often businesses have listings created automatically from scraped data, and that info is wrong or outdated.

Inconsistent information across the web hurts your rankings. If Google sees three different phone numbers for your business, it doesn't know which one is correct. I make sure you have control of the most important listings and that they all match.

For some businesses, getting these listings right is more important than the website itself. It's part of building a complete online presence, and it's included when I build your site.

Mobile-Friendly, Fast, and Built for Rural Minnesota

Most people searching for local businesses are on their phones. If your site doesn't load fast on mobile or looks broken on a small screen, you're losing customers.

The sites I build are designed for mobile first. They load in under a second, even on slower rural internet connections. That's because I build semi-static sites that don't waste time querying databases or loading dozens of plugins on every page load.

For businesses that need WordPress (e-commerce, frequent blog posts, booking systems), I build those too. But for most small businesses, a semi-static site is faster, cheaper to maintain, and more reliable.

Industries I Commonly Work With

I work with all kinds of businesses in and around Crookston:

• Farms & agricultural operations – Sugar beet farms, potato growers, ag co-ops, equipment dealers
• Contractors & trades – Builders, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, excavating
• Storage facilities – Self-storage, boat storage, RV storage
• Local trades & services – Auto repair, welding, machine shops
• Small retail and service businesses – Main street shops, professional services, restaurants

If you run a hardworking business and need a straightforward website, I can help.

Site Metrics and Tracking

It's not enough to just have a website. You need to know if it's working. Every site I build includes analytics so we can see where your traffic is coming from, what pages people visit, and where they drop off.

If something isn't working, I'll tell you. Depending on the complexity, I'll usually make small changes for free as part of your hosting plan. The goal is to build sites that generate quality traffic, not just sites that look nice.

Website Advertising (Google Ads)

If you want faster results while waiting for organic SEO to kick in, I can set up Google Ads. The default settings waste money, but when configured correctly, Ads can help speed up your organic ranking and bring in customers right away.

I don't just turn on Ads and leave them running. I monitor performance and adjust targeting to make sure your budget isn't being wasted. It's a tool, and like any tool, it works better when used correctly.

Pricing and Next Steps

Clear, upfront pricing:

• Semi-static sites: Starting at $600 (free test site available)
• WordPress sites: Starting at $1,500
• Hosting & maintenance: $40/month (semi-static) or $75/month (WordPress)

More details on the pricing page, or contact me to talk about your project.