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That $299 “5–7 page website” isn’t a deal—it’s a risk. Here’s what real web design includes, realistic web design prices, and the red flags to avoid.

Your Wix city pages should be winning “{service} in {city}.” We build and fix Location Landing Pages with real Location Page SEO—unique content, schema, fast loads, and clean slugs—so you get local traffic and calls. Book a free mini-audit.

Chess taught me more about web design than any classroom ever could. From building scalable sites to anticipating client needs, I approach every project with a strategist’s mindset. In this post, I share how creative thinking and foresight drive every decision—and why that’s the secret weapon behind sites that truly perform.

Your website isn’t just a platform—it’s your brand in digital form. From Grammy-winning designers to rising wellness brands, I’ve helped creative entrepreneurs turn vision into action with design that blends story, style, and strategy. Learn what it takes to build a site that doesn’t just look great—it performs.

In healthcare, trust starts online. At Starting Gate Marketing, our Healthcare Website Design services help doctors, dentists, and healthcare providers build credibility, connect with patients, and grow their practices.

Wix built the Marketplace to connect customers with trusted designers. But by ranking based on job completion instead of reviews, the system is hiding the best, and hurting everyone in the process.

Advocacy websites don’t just share information—they ignite movements. From fighting for legislative change to supporting displaced civil servants, I design digital platforms that inspire belief and mobilize action. In this post, I share real stories behind powerful advocacy websites, and the design principles that make them work. If you're leading a cause, your website should move people—emotionally and to act.

As a consultant, your website should showcase your expertise and turn visitors into clients. At Starting Gate Marketing, our Consultant Website Design services build authority, foster connections, and drive conversions

Long before I launched a web design agency, I learned one of my most important business lessons behind a Blockbuster counter: service is a reflex, not a script. In this post, I explore how real-world customer care shaped my digital work ethic—and why great service is still the strongest differentiator in today’s crowded online world.

AI is reshaping SEO—and scammers are taking advantage. Learn how to spot red flags, avoid common SEO scams, and hire a trustworthy agency that delivers real results. Includes a free checklist and expert insights from John Morabito of Winston Digital.