Custom design
A site designed specifically around your business—not a generic template.
BRIGHTER / SMALL BUSINESS WEB DESIGN
Websites for small businesses that don't need a big website.
Bold, custom landing pages for businesses with one or two people behind them.
$1,000
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01 / The idea
Your business is small. Your website doesn't have to be complicated.
Most small businesses don't need a sprawling website with dozens of pages, complicated features and a monthly agency bill.
They need a beautiful place online that tells people who they are, what they do, and how to get in touch.
CLEAR.
BOLD.
ENOUGH.
02 / The offer
One website.
Founding-client rate.
First 5 clients only
$1,000
$650
3 of 5 spots left
In exchange for a short testimonial and permission to feature your site as an example.
One focused page
Your story, services, images, links and contact information in one cohesive experience.
Mobile-first
Designed to work beautifully on phones, tablets and desktops.
Fast hosting
A lightweight site without unnecessary software weighing it down.
Easy updates
Change the information that matters without needing a developer every time.
Launch-ready
Domain connection, deployment and the basic technical setup needed to go live.
03 / A preview
Your site, before it's yours.
Every Brighter site is custom-built around your business — these are simply a sense of the range and mood, not past client work.
The
Artisan
Artisan
The Artisan
Warm, tactile and product-forward — built for bakers, cafés and makers.
The
Consultant
Consultant
The Consultant
Sharp and credibility-first — built for coaches, advisors and independent experts.
The
Tradesman
Tradesman
The Tradesman
Clear and no-nonsense — built for plumbers, electricians and contractors.
04 / Who's behind it
Hi, I'm Alex.
I'm an early retiree who's spent over 15 years working as a creative and copywriter across a range of industries. Along the way I've helped plenty of small businesses build a presence for themselves online.
Brighter is that same idea, distilled: a link to share and a clear message customers actually understand — without the overhead of a big agency project.
Alex Clermont
Founder, Brighter
05 / How it works
We build it.
You own it.
01
Strategy call
A focused 20-minute call to map out your core offer and what the page needs to do.
02
Minimalist wireframe
A black-and-white layout for your approval — structure first, no colors yet.
03
Elegant build
Your branding and colors go in, and the site launches within 14 days.
04
Handover & training
A 5-minute video walking you through exactly how to update your site yourself.
06 / Who it's for
Brighter is for small businesses.
You don't need a giant web agency. You need a clear, confident online presence that makes your business look as good as it actually is.
Restaurants
Contractors
Consultants
Studios
Designers
Photographers
Independent professionals
Local businesses
07 / FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need a logo?
No. We can work with what you have, including a simple wordmark or text-based business name.
Do I need professional photographs?
No. Good photography helps, but we can work with existing images or help you determine what imagery the page needs.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. Your site includes a simple content management system, and you get a 5-minute walkthrough video showing exactly how to use it.
How long does it take?
14 days from our first call to launch.
How many revisions do I get?
Five rounds are included, across the wireframe and design stages, so we land on something you're happy with.
How does payment work?
The $1,000 is split into three: a third after our strategy call, a third seven days later when the black-and-white wireframe is sent, and the final third once the finished design is delivered.
What about hosting and my domain?
I'll recommend a host and help you register a domain, but both live in your name, not mine — so you're never locked into working with me to keep your site online.
What do I actually own?
Everything. Hosting and the domain are set up under your own accounts, and the CMS gives you full control over the page's text and content.
Can I add pages later?
Yes. A one-page site is the starting point, not a permanent limitation.
Why only one page?
Because most very small businesses don't need more. The goal is to make one page do its job exceptionally well.
How much does it cost?
The standard package is $1,000. The first 5 clients get a founding-client rate of $650, in exchange for a short testimonial and permission to feature the site.
08 / Start here
You don't need a bigger website.
You need a better one.
$1,000$650
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