Custom Website Design

    A website that
    earns its place.

    Not a recycled theme with your logo on it. A custom-designed, professionally built website with SEO and AEO structure baked in from the start, for businesses that need a site that actually carries the brand.

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    The Problem

    Many business websites are not carrying the brand.

    A generic template site tells visitors what you do without differentiating how you do it. When digital presentation does not match how the business actually operates, credibility, clarity, and first impressions can suffer. That gap can quietly influence how visitors weigh the business against competitors who present themselves more clearly.

    A custom-built site closes that gap. The design is specific to the brand. The structure is built around a clear next action. The SEO and AEO architecture is built in from the start to support machine readability and citation eligibility.

    The Build

    What We Build Into Every Site

    01

    Custom Design

    Every page designed from scratch around your brand, buyer, and positioning. No recycled themes or generic client templates.

    02

    SEO / AEO Foundation

    Schema markup, sitemap, metadata, canonical URLs, semantic content structure, and indexing setup built to improve machine readability and citation eligibility from the start.

    03

    Mobile-First Build

    Designed for phones first. Every section, every button, every layout optimized for the device your visitors actually use.

    04

    Fast Load Performance

    Clean code, optimized assets, and a build process designed for Core Web Vitals. Speed matters for both experience and search.

    05

    Clear Conversion Architecture

    Every page is structured to support one clear next action. Designed around a clear next action, not clutter.

    06

    Launch + Indexing

    Google indexing, sitemap submission, robots.txt, schema validation, analytics install, and a launch-ready handoff.

    How It Works

    The Process

    01

    Discovery

    We define your brand, your buyer, and what the site needs to accomplish before any design begins.

    02

    Direction

    We confirm the visual direction and page structure before building. No surprises at the end.

    03

    Design

    Custom design built around your brand. Not a theme with your logo on it.

    04

    Build

    Clean development, fast load, mobile-first, SEO/AEO foundation baked in.

    05

    Launch

    Google indexing, schema validation, analytics, and a clean handoff, within 3 to 4 weeks for standard builds.

    06

    Refinement

    30-day post-launch refinement window for edits and adjustments based on real visitor behavior. This period follows launch and does not extend the build timeline.

    Timeline

    From Kickoff to Launch

    Week 1
    Discovery + Direction
    Week 2
    Design
    Weeks 3–4
    Build + Launch
    Post-Launch
    30-day Refinement Window

    Standard builds launch within 3–4 weeks. Course and platform builds take 4–6 weeks. A 30-day refinement window follows launch. Timeline confirmed before kickoff.

    The Investment

    Three Build Tiers

    Starter Website
    $1,500 – $2,000

    A deliberately focused website for small businesses that need a credible online presence without a larger custom build. Includes a one-page site or up to three simple pages, mobile optimization, contact form, SEO/AEO foundation, Google indexing setup, and one revision cycle. Client supplies finalized copy, logo, and images. Custom production, advanced motion, complex integrations, and full copywriting are not included.

    Most Popular
    Business Website
    $2,500 – $4,000

    A custom 4–6 page website for businesses that use their site as a primary sales and lead-generation tool. Includes custom design, content organization and copy polishing, lead-capture architecture, standard forms and integrations, SEO/AEO foundation, schema, analytics, Google indexing, two revision cycles, and a 30-day refinement period.

    Course / Platform
    From $6,000

    Custom platforms for courses, memberships, and digital products. Depending on scope, builds may include user accounts, gated content, lesson modules, payments, dashboards, automated communication, database functionality, and custom user flows. Larger software products and advanced platforms are custom quoted. Most course and platform builds range from $8,000 to $12,000.

    Request a Web Project Quote

    Projects under $4,000 are split 50% to book and 50% before launch or final delivery. Projects from $4,000 to $10,000 are typically split 40% to book, 40% at the midpoint, and 20% before launch or final delivery. Larger engagements use a milestone schedule, typically 30% / 30% / 30% / 10%. Quotes valid 30 days.

    Ongoing Care

    Managed Care Plans

    Ongoing plans cover defined updates, minor improvements, reporting, and continuity after launch. Each plan defines the scope of included work and reporting cadence.

    Care Plan
    $149 / month

    Hosting oversight, up to 30 minutes of minor edits monthly, uptime monitoring, monthly backups, SSL and domain tracking, technical support, quarterly health check. Unused editing time does not roll over.

    Growth Plan
    $349 / month

    Everything in Care, plus up to 90 minutes of edits monthly, monthly analytics review, quarterly seasonal refresh, and one defined SEO/AEO improvement each month, such as updating one service section, revising FAQs, improving metadata or schema, updating internal links, reviewing indexing issues, or optimizing one existing article or landing page.

    Brand Partner
    $750 / month

    Everything in Growth, plus up to three hours of monthly site and content work, one monthly strategy call, social edits from existing footage, priority scheduling, preferred production pricing, and a dedicated monthly Loom report. Production and capture are quoted separately.

    All retainers month-to-month. 30-day notice to cancel.

    Who It's For

    Built For

    Service businesses that need a stronger, more credible standard site
    Professional services: attorneys, consultants, coaches, financial advisors
    Arizona contractors, trades, and home service businesses
    Course creators and digital product businesses
    Businesses replacing a template site that no longer represents them well
    Any business where the website is the first impression and the current one is not carrying it
    Filter

    Not the Right Fit If

    • You need something live this week
    • Your budget is under $1,500
    • You want a drag-and-drop builder you can manage yourself

    If those describe you, we'll point you toward a better-suited option. UM Media is built for businesses ready to invest in a site that clearly represents the brand.

    FAQ

    Common Questions

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    Quick Answer

    UM Media is an Arizona media company that builds standard and functional custom websites. Every build includes custom design, SEO/AEO foundation, mobile optimization, and launch. Starter Websites $1,500 – $2,000. Business Websites $2,500 – $4,000. Course and platform builds From $6,000. SEO/AEO structure is built to improve machine readability and citation eligibility, not to guarantee ranking. Owner-operated. No recycled themes or generic client templates.

    At a Glance

    The Facts

    Service
    Standard and functional custom websites, Arizona
    Build Style
    Custom design, clean development, SEO/AEO built in
    Foundation
    SEO/AEO structure built for machine readability and citation eligibility
    Starter Website
    $1,500 – $2,000
    Business Website
    $2,500 – $4,000
    Course / Platform
    From $6,000 (typical $8,000 to $12,000)
    Timeline
    3–4 weeks standard · 4–6 weeks platform · 30-day post-launch refinement
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona, available nationally
    The Process

    How to Start a Website Project with UM Media

    Engage UM Media to design and build a custom website for your Arizona business.

    1. Discovery

      We define your brand, your buyer, and what the site needs to accomplish before any design begins.

    2. Direction

      We confirm the visual direction and page structure before building. No surprises at the end.

    3. Design

      Custom design built around your brand. Not a theme with your logo on it.

    4. Build

      Clean development, fast load, mobile-first, SEO/AEO foundation baked in.

    5. Launch

      Google indexing, schema validation, analytics, and a clean handoff, within 3 to 4 weeks for standard builds.

    6. Refinement

      30-day post-launch refinement window for edits and adjustments based on real visitor behavior. This period follows launch and does not extend the build timeline.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does a custom website cost in Arizona?

    A custom website built by UM Media starts at $1,500 for a Starter site (1–3 pages) and ranges to $4,000 for a full Business Website (4–6 pages). Course and platform builds start at $6,000, with most landing between $8,000 and $12,000. Pricing depends on page count, content complexity, and included assets. All builds include custom design, SEO/AEO foundation, mobile optimization, and launch.

    How long does a website build take?

    Standard Starter and Business Website builds typically launch in 3–4 weeks from kickoff. Course and platform builds take 4–6 weeks. A 30-day refinement window follows launch and does not extend the build timeline. Timeline is confirmed before the project starts.

    Is SEO included in the build?

    Yes. Every UM Media build includes an SEO and AEO foundation: sitemap, robots.txt, schema markup, semantic content structure, canonical URLs, and indexing setup. AEO includes FAQPage structured data so answer engines can better read and understand the content. This structure is built to improve machine readability and citation eligibility. It does not guarantee any specific ranking, citation, or placement.

    Can you redesign my existing site?

    Yes. Full and partial redesigns are both available. We can rebuild from scratch or selectively refresh what is underperforming.

    Do you build on WordPress or Squarespace?

    No. UM Media builds custom sites rather than theme-based platforms. The result loads faster, looks specific to your brand, and is not constrained by a platform's limitations.

    Who does the work?

    Tavis is the primary creative and technical operator and stays directly involved from scope through launch. Additional specialist collaborators may be engaged where a project calls for it, always under direct oversight.

    What are your payment terms?

    Projects under $4,000 are split 50% to book and 50% before launch or final delivery. Projects from $4,000 to $10,000 are typically split 40% to book, 40% at the midpoint, and 20% before launch or final delivery. Larger engagements use a milestone schedule, typically 30% / 30% / 30% / 10%.

    What happens after launch?

    Every site comes with a 30-day post-launch refinement window. After that, ongoing care is available through defined managed plans starting at $149/month.

    Ready for a site that earns its place?

    Custom-built. Structured for search. Designed around a clear next action.

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