Minnesota Web Studio

Small Business Web Design for Minnesota

A professional website built around your business goals. Delivered fast, priced transparently, and backed by real local support.

1-2 Week Turnaround Free Demo Available Transparent Pricing Based in St. Paul, MN

Your Website Is Your Hardest-Working Employee

For most small businesses in Minnesota, the website is the first impression — and often the deciding factor. Before a customer calls, sends a message, or walks through the door, they have almost certainly looked you up online. A site that loads slowly, looks outdated, or is hard to navigate on a phone sends a signal you probably do not want to send.

At Minnesota Web Studio, we build websites specifically for small businesses that need a professional online presence without the price tag or complexity of a large agency. Every project is handled personally by our team in St. Paul. We take the time to understand your business, your customers, and your goals before a single page is designed.

Whether you are launching a new business or finally replacing a site that has been holding you back, we can have you online with a polished, mobile-ready website in as little as one to two weeks. No confusing contracts, no surprise invoices — just a site you are proud to send people to.

What Every Small Business Website Needs

Built-In Local SEO Foundation

Your site is structured from the start to support local search rankings. We set up your metadata, schema markup, and Google Search Console so search engines can find you.

Fast Turnaround, No Surprises

Most small business sites can be completed in one to two weeks. You will know the timeline and the cost before we begin.

Secure Hosting on Cloudways

New sites are hosted on Cloudways with WordPress, a reliable, scalable platform used by businesses worldwide. Your site stays fast, secure (SSL included), and backed up.

Ongoing Support After Launch

We do not hand you a finished site and disappear. MWS offers hosting, maintenance, and support plans so your site stays updated and running smoothly over time.

Free Consultation Before You Commit

Every project starts with a free demo call. We walk through your goals, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of what working together looks like before any money changes hands.

Free Consultation

Ready to Build Your Small Business Website?

Start with a free discovery & demo call, no commitment required. We will talk through your goals, give you a clear picture of the project, and answer any questions you have. Response within 24 hours.

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How the Small Business Web Design Process Works

Working with MWS is designed to be simple — especially if you have never built a website before. Here is what the process typically looks like for a small business client.

Step 1: Free Demo Call

We start with a conversation. You tell us about your business, what you need the site to do, and any preferences you have around design or content. We listen, ask a few questions, and give you an honest sense of scope, timeline, and cost. There is no obligation to move forward.

Step 2: Proposal and Agreement

Once we are aligned on the project, you receive a clear written proposal with the scope, deliverables, timeline, and price. No vague estimates — everything is spelled out before work begins.

Step 3: Build and Review

We build your site on a staging environment so you can review it before anything goes live. You will have the opportunity to request revisions, and we work with you until the site reflects your business the way you want it to.

Step 4: Launch and Handoff

When you are happy with the result, we launch the site and walk you through how to manage it. If you prefer to hand off ongoing updates and maintenance to us, we offer support plans that keep everything running without you having to think about it. You can see examples of completed small business projects in our portfolio.

Why Minnesota Small Businesses Choose MWS

There is no shortage of web design options out there — national platforms, freelancers, large agencies. What makes MWS different is that we are a local partner, not a vendor.

We are based in St. Paul and work primarily with businesses across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. That means we understand the local market, the seasonal rhythms of Minnesota businesses, and what it takes for a small business to stand out in a competitive local search environment. When you have a question or something needs attention, you are reaching a real person who knows your site.

We also keep things affordable by design. Our pricing is transparent — you will always know what you are paying for and why. We do not offer retainer packages with services you do not need, and we do not lock clients into long-term contracts. If you want ongoing support, great. If you prefer to manage your site independently after launch, we will make sure you know how.

Small businesses are the backbone of communities across Minnesota, and helping them build a strong online presence is work we take seriously. Whether you run a restaurant in Roseville, a law firm in Minneapolis, or a home services company in Eagan, we build sites that work for your specific audience and market. Take a look at our full range of services or schedule your free demo to get started.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Every project is scoped individually, but here is a starting point. All tiers include a free demo call before you commit.

Starter
Starting at $200 - $500

A clean, professional site for businesses that need a strong online presence without a lot of complexity. Great for new businesses or those replacing an outdated site. Single page/landing page solution starts at $200, small business brochure site (Home, About, Services, Contact, Privacy Policy, 1 additional) starts at $500.

  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Contact Form
  • Fundamental on-page local SEO setup
  • Schema Markup
  • Google Search Console integration
  • Launch Support
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Ecommerce
Starting at $1500

For businesses ready to sell online. A clean, functional WooCommerce setup with the products, payment, and shipping configuration you need to get started.

  • WooCommerce setup on Wordpress
  • Product catalog configuration
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Basic shipping setup
  • Local SEO setup with schema markup
  • Launch and handoff walkthrough
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What our clients say

Frequently asked questions

Most small business websites are completed in one to two weeks from the time we have your content and sign-off on the design direction. More complex projects with additional pages or custom features may take a bit longer. We confirm the timeline before work begins so there are no surprises.

Cost depends on the scope of the project, but we believe in transparent pricing. You will receive a clear quote before any work starts. Our pricing guide covers the factors that affect cost and gives you a realistic sense of what to expect for different project types.

You do not have to, but having your own content and photos makes a big difference. We can work with whatever you have and offer guidance on what tends to perform best. If you need copywriting or photography, we can discuss options during the demo call.

Yes. Your site is built on WordPress, which is designed to be manageable without technical expertise. We include a walkthrough at launch so you know how to make basic updates. For clients who prefer not to manage it themselves, we offer maintenance and support plans.

Yes. If you are happy with your current platform, we can work within it to improve your site. If you are considering a move to WordPress, we can talk through the pros and cons during your free demo so you can make the right call for your business.

We do. MWS offers hosting, maintenance, and support plans for clients who want to hand off the technical side after launch. Plans cover updates, backups, security monitoring, and priority support. We can discuss what makes sense for your situation during the demo call.

Ready to Build Your Small Business Website?

Start with a free discovery & demo call, no commitment required. We will talk through your goals, give you a clear picture of the project, and answer any questions you have. Response within 24 hours.

  • Free consultations—no commitment required
  • Response within 24 hours
  • Transparent pricing—no surprises
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