Web Design & SEO
Detroit web design,
coded from scratch.
Iron Digital MI builds custom-coded websites for small businesses in Detroit and across Metro Detroit — trades, retail, restaurants, and professional services. Every site is written from scratch in HTML, CSS and JavaScript rather than assembled from a template or a page builder, with a focus on fast loading, readable content and a site you can maintain or move. The custom site itself has no required page-builder subscription; hosting and other running costs are separate. Builds start at $997 for a single page and $1,997 for a five-page site, quoted at a flat price before work begins.
Live Client Work
Recent websites for Detroit and Metro Detroit businesses
Real websites and systems, live on the web. Explore the layouts, contact paths and product workflows in the live builds.
Sorting Source
LiveHigh-performance B2B lead generation platform with automated prospect filtering and custom pipeline routing.
US Locksmith
LiveCommercial and residential locksmith website with clear routes for emergency calls, planned work and checking service coverage.
Copper Spoon
LiveHigh-converting digital publication storefront with single-click Stripe checkout and automated instant file delivery.
Verified Client Feedback
What Michigan business owners say
Nic Folson
Verified Client
“Fantastic service. Very knowledgeable and great with brainstorming ideas and readjusting what we had planned into something better. If you need help improving a website, this is the guy you need in your corner.”
Google Verified Review
Jamal J
Verified Client
“Working with Ron was a great experience. He led me in the right direction when it came to designing my website and explained SEO in detail. Definitely recommended — will be back for my next project.”
Google Verified Review
Noah Norris
Verified Client · Retail
“Ron helped set up a reselling app for my small shoe business — it's working out great, creating new leads and getting people to the store. Also helps get my name spread around the local business community.”
Google Verified Review
94%
of first impressions are design-related
Northumbria University
3×
more conversions at 1s load vs. 5s
Portent, 100M+ pageviews
61%
of businesses say a pro site boosted sales
Clutch 2024
Flat Pricing
Web Design Builds
Custom-coded from scratch — no templates, no page builders. Price is locked before work begins.
Custom Code
Landing Page
A single-page website built from scratch to capture leads, showcase your service, or test a new idea — fast and professional.
- Single-page custom build
- Dynamic contact / intake form
- Basic local SEO metadata
- Fast Google PageSpeed metrics
Multi-Page Site
Starter Website
A custom multi-page website (up to 5 pages) that builds your search visibility and explains your core operations to customers.
- Custom multi-page layout (up to 5)
- Content Management System
- Google Analytics & GSC setup
- Interactive UX elements
Custom Build
Native Web Presence
Your full multi-page presence (up to 10 pages). Fully custom code with rich animations, structured schema data, and priority layouts.
- Custom multi-page layout (up to 10)
- Rich animations & micro-interactions
- Advanced SEO schema & structured data
- Advanced content management config
SEO & Maintenance Retainers
Ongoing SEO, fast hosting, and search ranking work to keep customers finding you month after month.
System Core
Essential Support
Covers ultra-fast CDN hosting, core security audits, CMS uptime checks, and minor copy updates.
- Premium CDN cloud hosting
- Monthly security & malware auditing
- Up to 1 hour of monthly content updates
- SSL & domain DNS management
Local SEO + Search Visibility
Local SEO Engine
Improves your pages, business information and search visibility, with ongoing checks and reporting.
- Keyword ranking, SEO tuning & search visibility monitoring
- Google Business Listing optimization & sync
- Monthly performance analytics report
- Up to 3 hours of design/content updates
Conversion & Dev
Authority & CRO
Dedicated growth retainer — conversion testing, custom landing page builds, speed tuning, and priority dev.
- A/B testing & CRO page modifications
- New campaign landing page builds
- Ongoing speed tuning & LCP optimization
- Priority 48-hour development queue
Why Iron Digital
We don't use templates.
Neither should you.
Squarespace and Wix look the same because they are the same. Your site starts at zero — designed around your business, your customers, and your market.
Hand-written code
No bloated WordPress plugins, no Elementor overhead. Lean, hand-written code that Google can read and your customers don't wait for.
SEO from the ground up
Descriptive page titles, relevant structured data, mobile performance checks and the search setup agreed in your scope give the site a clear starting point for discovery.
Built to convert
We place calls-to-action where people click, write copy that answers real questions, and design flows that move visitors toward calling or booking.
Mobile-first, always
More than half your customers are on phones. We design mobile first, then scale up — so the experience is right where it matters most.
Flat price, locked in
You get the exact cost upfront — scoped before work starts, with no hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep.
Detroit-based team
You get a real team in Detroit, not an overseas freelancer portal. We know this market, and we're here when you need us.
Ready to build a site that works?
Tell us about your business and get a full blueprint — what gets built, what it costs, and when it launches.
What to compare in a website quote
A useful comparison starts with the work and the running costs. Check the page scope, account ownership and support arrangement before choosing a platform or a provider.
Pages, content and integrations
List the pages, copy, photography, booking connections and payment features included in the build. Identify who supplies each item and what requires a separate quote.
Access, ownership and running costs
Confirm who controls the domain, hosting and website code. List recurring hosting and service charges, licensed assets and anything needed to move the site to another provider.
Launch checks and ongoing support
Agree how the site will be checked on phones, how contact forms will be tested and which search tools will be connected. Separate launch work from later content updates, maintenance and additional features.
See how the design changes for your industry
Explore service estimates, individual appointments, class booking, and community information. Each guide explains the design decisions and working pages in a fictional industry concept.
Website cost, ownership and launch questions
Clear answers before you commit to a build.
How much does a custom website cost in Detroit?
A landing page starts at $997, a website of up to five pages starts at $1,997, and a website of up to ten pages starts at $3,997. Booking, online payments, content work and integrations can change the scope. You receive a fixed quote for the agreed work before development begins. Custom apps and automation are quoted separately.
How long does a website build take?
The current planning ranges are about three business days for a landing page, three to five weeks for a standard website, and six to ten weeks for a more complex build. These are estimates, not guaranteed launch dates. Content readiness, feedback and integrations affect the schedule; your proposal sets the milestones.
Do I own my website, and can another developer maintain it?
You receive the custom website code and access needed to move or maintain your site. Your domain should be registered in an account you control. Third-party fonts, images, software and services keep their own licenses and terms. The handoff should identify those dependencies so another developer can take over.
Will I have ongoing costs after the build?
Domain renewal, hosting and any paid services still have running costs. There is no required page-builder subscription for the custom site itself. You can arrange hosting yourself or choose managed support, starting at $199 per month. The proposal separates build costs from recurring services.
What SEO work is included, and can you guarantee rankings?
The site is built with crawlable pages, descriptive titles, mobile layouts and the search setup included in your scope. The five-page package lists Analytics and Search Console setup. Local SEO work is available separately. Google rankings, indexing dates and inclusion in AI answers cannot be guaranteed.
What do you need from me before work starts?
Share your business details, services, existing website, brand assets and the action you want visitors to take. Identify who can approve content and provide domain access. If you need copy, photography or a booking connection, include that in the scope before the quote is agreed.
Can I see a website example for my industry?
Yes. The examples below cover trades, healthcare, grooming, cleaning, fitness, churches, real estate, and ecommerce. Each guide explains a different route through estimates, appointments, schedules, or visit planning. They are working demonstrations for fictional businesses. The client case studies separately describe live customer builds.
Do you work outside Detroit?
Yes. Iron Digital MI is based in Detroit and works with businesses across Metro Detroit and elsewhere through a remote project process. The scope and review steps are agreed before development begins.
Metro Detroit Coverage
We build for businesses across Metro Detroit.
From our Detroit home base, we work with businesses across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. If you're outside Detroit proper, see your city's dedicated page.
See how a service website guides the next step
The US Locksmith case study shows separate routes for urgent calls, planned work and checking coverage. Copper Spoon shows a different problem: helping shoppers compare digital products before buying.
US Locksmith case study →Copper Spoon case study →
Plan your Metro Detroit project
A single-page website starts at $997. Multi-page packages start at $1,997 for up to five pages or $3,997 for up to ten. Booking, commerce, copy and integrations are scoped before an exact quote. Hosting and ongoing services are listed separately.
Share your current website or workflow, the customers you serve and the task you want to make easier. Your scope will identify the pages or screens, content, integrations and review steps before development begins.