Your Full Service Website Design, SEO & Digital Marketing Agency in Emerald Isle NC.

We're Jacksonville natives who actually live and work here—not some agency from Charlotte or Raleigh running generic campaigns. We build custom-coded websites that load in under 2 seconds (compared to 4-8 seconds for typical WordPress sites), and we only take on local clients we can meet face-to-face. Every site we build is hand-coded for performance, security, and conversions—no bloated templates or page builders.

Yes! While we're based in Jacksonville, we serve businesses throughout Eastern NC including Onslow, Carteret, Pender, New Hanover, Craven, and Brunswick counties. We've worked with clients from Wilmington to New Bern to Morehead City. If you're within driving distance for a meeting, we'd love to work with you.

Most custom websites take anywhere from 3 days to a week from kickoff to launch. Every customer need is different, and times may vary depending on the specific features your business requires, but typically everything is completed within around 2 weeks.

Our custom websites typically range from $2,500 to $10,000+ depending on complexity. A basic 5-page business website starts around $2,500, while larger sites with custom features, e-commerce, or booking systems fall in the higher range. Unlike agencies charging $15,000+ for bloated WordPress sites, we deliver faster, more secure websites at honest prices. Schedule a free consultation for an exact quote.

Yes, we offer flexible payment options for most projects. Typically, we require 50% upfront to begin work, with the remaining 50% due at launch. For larger projects, we can break payments into milestones. We also offer monthly retainer options that include hosting, maintenance, and ongoing optimization.

We follow a proven 4-step process: (1) Discovery—we learn your business, goals, and competition; (2) Design—we create high-fidelity design mockups in Aura.build so you see exactly what you're getting before code is written; (3) Development—we hand-code your site for maximum performance; (4) Launch—we deploy, test, and set up all tracking and analytics. You're involved at every step with approval checkpoints.

Yes, we do. While our specialty is high-performance custom code (which is faster and more secure), we strictly adhere to using custom code when performance matters most. However, we happily work with clients who have existing WordPress sites or prefer the platform. We can provide premium hosting, maintenance, and security hardening for your WordPress site, though we'll always be transparent about the performance benefits of migrating to a custom solution.

Absolutely. Unlike Wix, Squarespace, or agencies that hold your site hostage, you own 100% of your code and content. We'll provide all source files, and your site can be hosted anywhere you choose. If you ever decide to part ways, your website goes with you—no strings attached, no export fees, no drama.

We offer several options: (1) Quick fixes like text changes are often free within the first 30 days; (2) Our monthly maintenance plans include a set number of updates each month plus priority support; (3) One-off changes can be done at our hourly rate. Most clients choose a maintenance plan for peace of mind and consistent updates.

Our custom websites consistently score 95-100 on Google PageSpeed Insights and load in under 2 seconds. For comparison, the average WordPress site scores 30-50 and takes 4-8 seconds to load. This isn't vanity—Google has confirmed that speed is a ranking factor, and every 1-second delay costs you 7% in conversions. Fast sites = more customers.

Local SEO is how you show up when someone searches 'plumber near me' or 'best restaurant in Jacksonville NC.' It includes optimizing your Google Business Profile, building local citations, getting reviews, and ensuring your website has proper local signals. For local service businesses, this is often more valuable than paid ads because people searching locally are ready to buy.

SEO is a long-term investment, not a quick fix. Most businesses start seeing measurable improvements in 2-6 weeks, with significant results at 3-6 months. The timeline depends on your competition, your starting point, and how aggressively you invest. We provide monthly reports so you can track progress, and we focus on quick wins early while building long-term authority.

Yes, we offer Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising management. However, we typically recommend getting your website and SEO foundation solid first—there's no point paying for clicks if your website doesn't convert. Once your digital foundation is strong, paid ads can accelerate growth significantly. We'll advise honestly on whether paid ads make sense for your situation.

All clients receive 30 days of priority support after launch to catch any issues and make minor tweaks. Beyond that, our monthly maintenance, support, and security plans include: hosting and security monitoring, regular backups, performance optimization, content updates, and priority email/phone support. We treat your website like our own—because your success is our success.

Our sites are deployed on enterprise-grade infrastructure with 99.9% uptime guarantees—significantly more reliable than shared hosting. But if something does happen, maintenance plan clients get priority response (usually within hours, not days). We monitor sites proactively and often fix issues before you even notice them. For comparison, our sites have historically had less than 5 minutes of downtime per year.