// small business

Customers are looking. Make it easy to find you.

Made to be found. Custom WordPress websites for small businesses — built with technical SEO, structured content, and mobile-first design to support discovery. Google Business Profile setup, local SEO, and a design custom-coded for your brand. Results vary. No templates.

Artifex builds custom WordPress websites for small businesses that need a professional online presence without the overhead of a large agency. Every site includes technical SEO, mobile-first design tested against the agreed browser and device matrix, Google Business Profile setup, and a design built specifically for your brand. Every project starts with a free introductory call to scope exactly what you need.

// what's included

Everything your business needs to compete.

Custom WordPress design and development
Technical SEO and structured content to support search discovery
Mobile-first design tested against the agreed browser and device matrix
Google Maps and listing setup so people can find you locally
Lead capture forms and contact integration
AEO foundations that help AI systems find and understand public content
Visitor tracking so you can see who visits and where they come from
Help writing the words that connect with your customers
// recent work

Real businesses, launched and live.

rktile-stone.com
RK Tile & Stone homepage
RK Tile & Stone — Homepage
rktile-stone.com/services
RK Tile & Stone services page
RK Tile & Stone — Services
rktile-stone.com/gallery
RK Tile & Stone project gallery
RK Tile & Stone — Gallery
rosefable.art
Rose Fable homepage
Rose Fable — Homepage
rosefable.art/sketchbook
Rose Fable sketchbook
Rose Fable — Sketchbook
rosefable.art/services
Rose Fable services and pricing
Rose Fable — Services
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// common questions

Questions business owners ask.

How much does a small business website cost?
Clear, fixed-scope options cover common website needs. If your project needs something different, Artifex provides a custom proposal with the scope and price stated before work begins.
Why custom WordPress instead of Squarespace or Wix?
For new engagements, clients own their production domain and hosting accounts while Artifex uses delegated access. Managed exceptions are documented. No Artifex retainer is required unless the agreement says otherwise; hosting and third-party costs may continue.
Do you offer ongoing website maintenance?
Yes. Artifex offers monthly support plans at different levels that include WordPress updates, security monitoring, tracking which searches bring visitors to your site, content updates, and strategic consulting. Plans scale with your needs — from basic maintenance to full-service growth plans that include regular blog content and search performance reports. We'll recommend the right tier during your consultation.
Can you help my business show up in AI search results?
Yes. Artifex can apply AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and structured data to help AI systems find and understand public content. Citation or recommendation is not guaranteed. We also offer a free Visibility Report at artifex-web.com/visibility.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most projects take 6–8 weeks from kickoff to launch. The timeline includes discovery, research, design, development, content, and testing — each phase reviewed and approved before moving forward.

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Every project begins with a free introductory call. Tell me about your business and I'll show you what's possible.

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