Ann Arbor Web Design
Better Websites.
Built Faster.
If you're reading this, there's a good chance your website is either buggy, behind-the-times, or *bleh.*
The good news? You’re in the right place. I design websites for small businesses that need something better – fast, affordable, and actually built to help you grow.
I partner with business owners and marketers in Ann Arbor and beyond to grow your online footprint, traffic, leads and sales. That starts with clean, functional, SEO-friendly web design.
Here are a few examples of website designs for independent small businesses:
See below for many more examples from Ann Arbor web design clients and beyond.
I also work with talented freelancers (brand designers, graphic designers, photographers, etc.) to help small businesses attain bespoke, big agency-caliber brand and marketing design at a fraction of a cost of most vendors.
Squarespace Website Design Examples
Here are a few screenshots of small business web design partnerships. The best way to review my portfolio work is by clicking on some of the links in the above section to check out the website themselves. You can also explore broader brand design client samples on this page.
Moskowitz Eye Care
moskowitz-eye.com
Winewood & Maple
winewoodandmaple.com
Musbach Law
musbachlaw.com
Joyful Shores
joyfulshores.com
Fat Squirrel Creative
( probably obvious )
Bob Phillips Comedy
bobphillipscomedy.com
Space Station
spacestation.com
Steven J. Hanley
stevenjhanleyphd.com
Arbor Advising
arboradvising.com
There are loads of Ann Arbor Web Design Agencies…
Why work with Fat Squirrel?
Most agencies take months to redesign a basic website, and they’ll charge you like they’re building the next Facebook. On the flip side, many freelancers are affordable but lack the marketing background to create something that actually helps grow your business.
We fill the gap, specializing in small business websites that are:
Faster. We cut out the fluff. Many sites are launched in weeks, not months.
Smarter. With years of experience in SEO and digital strategy, we don’t just build attractive pages — we build sites that can rank, convert, and support your business goals.
More affordable. Because we’re lean and local, you’re not paying for a big web design agency’s overhead. You get expert work, done efficiently, at a price that makes sense.
We’ve built websites for businesses all across Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit — from local service companies to eCommerce brands — each one designed to perform and scale.
How much does this cost?
Depending on their size and complexity, the websites I launch run between $1,500 and $15,000. I recognize that that is an almost-useless range… but it really depends on how big your site is (and what you need it to do for you).
Contact me for a straight answer!
Content writing and search engine marketing can be included as a bundle. I also provide ongoing support, training and maintenance to customers.
And I partner with with talented graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, and videographers if you need a fresh brand identity (i.e. logo) and other marketing assets.
Click on the button below to find time to talk through how a new site can refresh your digital presence and help your business.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
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I design Squarespace websites in most cases.
I am a Squarespace Circle Gold Member and have tons of experience with the platform (approaching 10 years). Although I also work with WordPress, Square, Shopify, Wix, and other legacy CMS platforms, I am a Michigan Squarespace Web Designer first and foremost.
If you’re trying to decide between Squarespace and WordPress or a different platform, reach out and ask me! I’m happy to give you an honest answer, even if it’s not in my best interest!
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The vast majority of small business websites can be built on Squarespace, including eCommerce businesses. It’s a perfect fit for retail stores, private practices, industrial companies, professional services firms, sole proprietors, fitness studios, personal portfolios, non-profits, restaurants, and more.
Squarespace has come a LONG way in the last few years. Design, Stability / Performance, and Functionality have improved by leaps and bounds. Every website I link on this page is a Squarespace website.
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No one wants to hear this, but it’s a fact that – in a vacuum – new websites do not automatically translate to new business.
It really depends on how much noise your business is already making in the wild.
Bottom line… your brand should definitely look and sound professional online. And your website SHOULD be designed to “convert” more users. But those things only matter if enough people are finding you in the first place. That’s why SEO and Marketing skills are two key benefits I offer compared to most Ann Arbor web design agencies and freelancers.