If customers can't find you online, they're finding your competitor.
Most local businesses are losing customers every day — not because they're not good, but because they're invisible where people are actually looking.
No website at all
People search your name, find nothing official, and lose trust. A Facebook page isn't enough anymore.
An outdated, clunky site
Slow, hard to read on a phone, and impossible to update. It's costing you customers instead of winning them.
Invisible to Google & AI
When someone asks Google or ChatGPT "best tacos near me," your business never comes up. That's business walking out the door.
Let's fix that — with a site built to get you found and get you hired.
A website that works while you work.
Not just pretty — built to do a job: turn searches into visitors, and visitors into customers.
Looks professional & earns trust
A clean, custom design that makes your business look as good online as it is in person.
Loads fast on every phone
Over half your visitors are on mobile. Your site will be quick, tappable, and easy to use on any screen.
Found on Google & AI search
Structured data and clean SEO so search engines and AI assistants can read, understand, and recommend your business.
Built to convert
Clear calls to action — call, order, book, donate — so visitors know exactly what to do next.
Optimized for Google and AI search.
People don't just Google anymore — they ask ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google's AI for recommendations. Most websites are invisible to them. Yours won't be.
- ✓Structured data (schema) so AI can read your hours, menu, location & reviews
- ✓Clean, semantic code that search engines love
- ✓Fast load times & mobile-first — both major ranking factors
- ✓Answer-ready content so AI tools quote you, not a competitor
Recent work
Real sites for real businesses and nonprofits — responsive, quick, and designed to convert.
El Taco Amigo Live
A warm, mobile-first site for an authentic Mexican taquería in DeLand — full menu with live pricing, photo gallery, sticky one-tap ordering, and AI-search-ready structure.
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The Source Live
A mission-driven site for a homeless services nonprofit in Vero Beach, FL — program pathways, donation and volunteer funnels, impact stories, newsletter signup, and a clear "Need Help?" path for those they serve.
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Tellinghouse.com Live
Our own grant-writing & strategy arm — a lead-generation site with services, blog, FAQ, contact intake, and a free grant-readiness checklist that turns visitors into conversations.
View the live site →Your business here Open slot
I take on a limited number of projects at a time so each one gets full attention. New builds are added here as they launch.
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From a first website to a full redesign — I handle the design, the build, and the details.
Small-business & local sites
Restaurants, shops, and service businesses — with menus, hours, maps, and calls to action that bring customers in.
Nonprofit & mission sites
Sites that tell your story and move people to donate, volunteer, or reach out — backed by real nonprofit experience.
Full custom builds
Designed and built from scratch — no cookie-cutter templates. Fast, responsive, accessible, on-brand.
Redesigns & refreshes
Outdated or clunky site? I'll modernize the look, speed it up, and make it work on every screen.
Simple, start to finish.
No agency runaround — four clear steps from first hello to launch day.
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You tell me about your business and goals. I give you a free quote and honest advice — no pressure.
Design
I map out the pages and design a look that fits your brand. You review and we refine together.
Build
I build it fast — mobile-first, SEO- and AI-ready, with everything your customers need.
Launch
We go live on your domain. I make sure it's found, and I'm here for updates after.
Straightforward pricing, no surprises.
Every project is a flat quote agreed up front. These are starting points — your final price depends on scope.
- ✓ Single-page custom design
- ✓ Mobile-first & fast
- ✓ Menu / services, hours, map
- ✓ Click-to-call & ordering links
- ✓ Basic SEO setup
- ✓ Everything in Starter
- ✓ Up to 5 custom pages
- ✓Full SEO + AI-search structured data
- ✓ Photo gallery & contact form
- ✓ Google Business & Maps setup
- ✓ Reliable hosting included
- ✓ Menu / price / content updates
- ✓ Security & uptime monitoring
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Cancel anytime
Not sure which fits? Ask me and I'll recommend the right option — free.
One builder. Direct answers. No middlemen.
I'm Jonathan — the designer, developer, and single point of contact behind Tellinghouse. When you email, I'm the one who replies, and I'm the one who builds your site.
Tellinghouse also does grant writing and strategy for nonprofits, so I know what mission-driven organizations and small businesses actually need from their web presence — clarity, trust, and results, not agency overhead.
- ✓ Every site hand-built — no page builders, no bloat
- ✓ Direct communication, plain English
- ✓ Flat quotes agreed before work starts
- ✓ You own your domain, content & code
Good questions, honest answers.
How much does a website cost? +
Most small-business sites land between $900 and $2,500 depending on the number of pages and features. You'll always get a flat quote up front — no hourly surprises.
How long does it take? +
A one-page site can be ready in about a week; a multi-page site typically takes two to four weeks, depending on how quickly we gather your content.
What is "AI-search optimized"? +
People increasingly ask ChatGPT and Google's AI for recommendations instead of scrolling search results. I add structured data and clean content so those tools can read and recommend your business — not just your competitors.
Do I own my website? +
Yes — 100%. You own your domain, your content, and your site. No lock-in. The optional Care Plan just covers hosting and ongoing updates if you'd rather not manage it yourself.
Do we need to meet in person? +
Not at all. I work with clients nationwide — everything can be handled by email, phone, or video call. Wherever you are, I can build your site.
Ready to get found and get hired?
Tell me a little about your business and what you need. Free quote, honest advice, and a reply within 24 hours.
info@tellinghouse.comI'll reply within 24 hours with your free quote and honest advice.